NUT ONLY CHOCOLATE BITES

 

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS

1 cup almond flour

¼ tsp salt

½ baking powder

¼ cup apple sauce , sweetened

½ cup cashew butter

¼ cup + 1 tbsp honey

½ cup walnuts , chopped

½ cup mini chocolate chips

2 tbsp flax seeds

 

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.
2. Line a 8X8 square pan with parchment paper or spray it with a non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
3. Mix almond/peanut butter, honey, apple sauce and salt in a bowl.
4. Add flour, baking powder, chopped pecans, flax seeds and mini chocolate chips to the wet ingredients and mix.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
6. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and sweetened shredded coconut. Press them lightly with a spoon or use your hands.
7. Bake at 350 F degrees for 20-25 minutes, till edges are golden brown in color.
8. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
9. Bars will be very soft initially but will harden over time.

Variation

Top with melted dark/white chocolate.

CORIANDER SWEET POTATO WEDGES

An excellent substitue for the fried fries, healthy and yet tasty.

 

INGREDIENTS

 For the Herbed Potato wedges

• 2 medium sized sweet potatoes, peeled
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves
• Salt to taste

 

METHOD

 For the Herbed Potato wedges

1. Cut the sweet potatoes into thick wedges.
2. Toss the wedges with olive oil, chilli flakes, oregano, coriander powder, coriander leaves and salt in a non stick baking dish.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at high temperature for 20 minutes or till the wedges are crisp.
4. Serve hot topped with fresh lemon juice.

 

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SAVOURY ZUCCHINI PANCAKE

 

INGREDIENTS

¾ cups oats

¼ cup rice flour

1 cup zucchini, sliced

4 tbsp besan

¼ tsp ginger chilli, finely chopped

1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped

1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

1 tsp kitchen king masala

1 cup fresh curd

Oil for cooking

Salt to taste

 

METHOD

1. Combine all the ingredients except the oil and make a batter of dropping consistency using a little water.
2. Heat a non-stick pan and grease it lightly with oil.
3. Spread one portion on the non-stick pan to pancake of 3 mm. to 4 mm. thickness
4. Cook one side over a slow flame until the base is golden brown in colour. Turn over to cook the side.
5. Serve hot with nutritious green chutney.

Thai Crunch Salad

A refreshing, crunchy salad for the perfect detox Lunch. Works best for weight loss, diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol reduction and PCOS.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups finely sliced veggies (green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot)
• ½ red pepper, sliced into thin matchsticks
• 1 chicken breast, cooked then shredded Or ½ cup tofu cubes
• 3 Tbsp peanuts, finely chopped
• 3 Tbsp chopped coriander leaves

For the Thai Peanut Dressing:

• 1 tsp honey
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• ¼ tsp ginger paste
• ¼ tsp garlic paste
• Salt to taste

METHOD:

• Add ingredients for Thai Peanut Dressing into a bowl then shake or whisk to combine well.
• Add the salad ingredients and toss well to combine. Chill for 30 minutes and serve cold.

WHOLEWHEAT PANCAKE

 (Image source – google)

 

INGREDIENTS

1 cup whole wheat flour

½ tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp oil

¾ cup low fat milk

½ tsp baking soda

½ tbsp honey OR maple syrup

½ cup fruits, chopped

METHOD

1. Combine all the ingredients except the baking soda in a bowl & Whisk till it is a smooth batter.
2. Heat a non-stick pan and grease it with a little oil.
3. Add the baking soda to the batter and mix well.
4. Pour a spoonful of the batter on the pan, cooking on both sides with a little butter till golden brown.
5. Drizzle honey or maple syrup & top it with chopped fruits. Serve

 

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SAVOURY ZUCCHINI PANCAKE

INGREDIENTS

¾ cups oats

¼ cup rice flour

1 cup zucchini, sliced

4 tbsp besan

¼ tsp ginger chilli, finely chopped

1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped

1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

1 tsp kitchen king masala

1 cup fresh curd

Oil for cooking

Salt to taste

METHOD

1. Combine all the ingredients except the oil and make a batter of dropping consistency using a little water.
2. Heat a non-stick pan and grease it lightly with oil.
3. Spread one portion on the non-stick pan to pancake of 3 mm. to 4 mm. thickness
4. Cook one side over a slow flame until the base is golden brown in colour. Turn over to cook the side.
5. Serve hot with nutritious green chutney.

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QUINOA & DAL DOSA

QUINOA DOSA

INGREDIENTS 

½ cup quinoa , soaked overnight
½ cup  channa dal , soaked for 4-6 hrs
1-2 green chillies , finely chopped ( optional)

Salt to taste
1 ½ tbsp. coriander , chopped

Oil for cooking

 

METHOD

1. Combine the quinoa, chana dal, green chillies and salt and blend in a mixer to a smooth batter, adding water as required.
2. Transfer in a bowl and add the coriander, mix well and make a smooth batter of pouring consistency.
3. Heat a non-stick tava and prepare thin dosas.
4. Serve with green chutney or sambhar.

3 Ingredient Apple Smoothie

You will love this smoothie even if you done like apples. Refreshing, energy boosting, calcium rice recipe for all ages. Recommended for children, acidity patients, women with hormonal disturbances.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 small banana, peeled and quartered
• 1/2 red apple, hulled & quartered
• 1/2 cup plain yoghurt
• Few drops Vanilla extract (optional)

METHOD

1. Put all the ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth.
3. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

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Healthy Waldorf Salad

 

This is my version of the classic waldorf salad. Ditch the mayonnaise, add in some pineapple and viola! you got yourself a winner. An excellent salad for the health freak in you. Recommended for weightloss, diabetics and heart patients

INGREDIENTS

• 6 Tbsp thick yogurt
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
• 2 sweet apples, cored and chopped
• 1 cup pineapple, diced
• 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1 cup chopped, slightly toasted walnuts
• Lettuce
• 7-8 cucumber slices

 

METHOD

In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir in the apple, celery, pineapple, and walnuts. Serve on a bed of fresh lettuce and cucumber slices.

 

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Minty Guava Punch

Cool, refreshing and hydrating, try this punch as a lazy evening smoothie or a post exercise drink.

health benefits – use to lower blood pressure, reduce acidity, eliminate water retention, curb untimely hunger pangs and lose weight

INGREDIENTS

1 medium guava

1 pinch red chilli powder

1 pinch rock salt

few mint leaves

1/2 tsp sugar

METHOD

1. blenderise guava, chilli powder, mint leaves, rock salt and sugar with little water until smooth.
2. strain through a soup strainer
3. add ice cubes and serve garnished with mint leaves

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