Quick Bakes
Almond Blueberry Scones(Keto)
Total Time : 1 hour
Bake Time : 40-45 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
Try this healthy almond coffee cake, wont feel guilty while eating it. 😊
Ingredients for cake:
2 cups almond flour
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup of caster sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3-4 tbsp cold milk
1 cup blueberries
1/4 tsp salt
Steps:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Beat the egg well, add milk, vanilla essence and set aside
Add all the dry ingredients to a bowl and mix well, mix with the wet ingredients
Now add the blueberries
Make into a disk shape and cut into 8 pieces
Spread them out a bit so that they bake properly
Bake in oven for 20-22 minutes till toothpick comes out clean
After removing from the oven leave on wire rack for 10-15 mins
Enjoy! 😊
Almond Coffee Cake
Total Time : 1 hour
Bake Time : 40-45 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
Try this healthy almond coffee cake, wont feel guilty while eating it. 😊
Ingredients for cake:
2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup tapioca flour
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup of caster sugar
1/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
3-4 tbsp milk
Ingredients for streusel toping:
1 cup oatmeal flour
1 tsp cinnamon powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3-4 tbsp oil
1/4 cup caster sugar
Steps:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Grease one 8x8 pans
Beat the eggs well
Add all the cake ingredients and mix well, add more milk if required to form cake batter
Batter should not be too runny or dry
Pour the batter onto the greased tray
Mix the streusel ingredients and layer them on the batter
Bake in oven for 30-35 minutes till toothpick comes out clean
After removing from the oven leave on wire rack for 10-15 mins
Let cool completely before slicing
Enjoy! 😊
Almond Chocolate Bread
Total Time : 1 hour
Bake Time : 40-45 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
Try this healthy almond chocolate cake, wont feel guilty while eating it. 😊
Ingredients for cake:
2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup tapioca flour
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup of caster sugar
1/2 cup unflavored yogurt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup chocolate chips
Steps:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Grease one 8x4 loaf pan
Add the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract and yogurt to a stand mixer bowl. Beat well at low- medium speed till frothy
Add all the almond flour, tapioca flour , cocoa powder, baking powder and chocolate chips to the wet mixture and mix well
Pour the batter onto the greased loaf pan
Bake in oven for 45-50 minutes till toothpick comes out clean
After removing from the oven leave on wire rack for 10-15 mins
Let cool completely before slicing
Enjoy! 😊
Almond Tutti Frutti Bread
Total Time : 1 hour
Bake Time : 40-45 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
Try this healthy almond tutti frutti bread, wont feel guilty while eating it. 😊
Ingredients for cake:
2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup tapioca flour
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup of caster sugar
1/2 cup unflavored yogurt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup tutti frutti
Steps:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Grease one 8x4 loaf pan
Add the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract and yogurt to a stand mixer bowl. Beat well at low- medium speed till frothy
Add all the almond flour, tapioca flour , baking powder and tutti frutti to the wet mixture and mix well
Pour the batter onto the greased loaf pan
Bake in oven for 45-50 minutes till toothpick comes out clean
After removing from the oven leave on wire rack for 10-15 mins
Let cool completely before slicing
Enjoy! 😊
Apricot Orange Bread
Total Time : 1 hour
Bake Time : 40-45 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
Try this apricot orange bread. Its mouth watering and delicious , kids love it. 😊
Ingredients:
2 cups dried apricots
1/2 cup butter at room temperature
1 and 3/4 cup of sugar
2 cups crushed walnuts
3/4 cup sour cream
2 eggs
3/4 cup orange juice
2 tsp orange zest
1/2 tsp salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tsps vanilla extract
3 cups all purpose flour
Steps:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
Grease two 9x5 loaf pans
Soak apricots in 4 cups hot water for 10mins
In the meantime cream sugar and butter in stand-in mixer for about 10mins till butter is fluffy
Add 2 eggs and continue beating for a few more minutes
Add sour cream and beat for another 2 mins
Add vanilla extract and orange zest
Now mix flour, salt and baking powder is another bowl and mix well so that the baking powder is combined well with the flour
Fold the flour in the butter mixture slowly, a little at a time alternating with the orange juice
Add drained apricots and crushed walnuts to mixture, donot overmix
Split the mixture into the two greased loafs pans
Bake for 40 mins, Insert toothpick and check that it is clean
After removing from the oven leave on wire rack for 10-15 mins
Let cool completely before slicing
Makes 2 loaves
Enjoy! 😊
Atta Nankhatai
Total Time : 40 mins
Bake Time : 10-12 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
Oh I can yet smell the Nankhatai's mom made growing up. Melt in your mouth Nankhatai's. Though I cant compete with moms Nankhatai's here is my attempt and tribute to her. Try and let me know what you think. 😊
Ingredients:
1 cup ghee
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 cups wheat flour
1/2 cup besan
4 tbsp sooji
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tsps crushed green elaichi
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Steps:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
Grease two sheet trays or add parchment paper on sheet trays and greaze it.
In the meantime cream sugar and ghee in stand-in mixer for about 10mins till it is fluffy
Now mix flour, besan, sooji and baking powder is another bowl and mix well so that they are combined well
Fold the flour in the ghee mixture slowly, a little at a time - donot overmix
Add crushed elaichi in the end
Mix till the everything comes together like dough
Scoop the mixture in a tbsp scoop , flatten it on top and put it on sheet tray to bake
You can garnish with sliced almonds
Bake in the oven for 10-12 mins
Enjoy ! 😊
Banana Nut Bread
Total Time : 1 hour
Bake Time : 40-45 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
What do you do with those lefover over-ripe Banana's? Make Banana bread ofcourse 😊
Ingredients:
2 overripe bananas
1/4 cup luke warm water
3/4 cup oil
1 egg
1/2 honey
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1+3/4 cups all-wheat flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup golden raisins
1/4 tsp salt
Steps:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
Grease one 9x5 loaf pan
Mash the bananas , add oil , water, honey and beaten egg
Add vanilla extract to the wet ingredients
Add baking powder to the wheat flour and sift it
Add walnuts to food processor and pulse till finally chopped
Add walnuts and golden raisins to dry mix
Mix the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients making sure not to overmix
Pour mixture into the prepared loaf pan
Bake for 40-45 mins , Insert toothpick and check that it is clean
After removing from the oven leave on wire rack for 10-15 mins
Let cool completely before slicing
Makes 1 loaf
Enjoy! 😊
Baked Chocolate Glazed Donuts
Total Time : 40-45 mins
Bake Time : 10-12 mins
Prep Time : 20mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
Who doesn't love a good donut but they are packed with calories since they are deep fried so I was looking for a recipe which was healthier. Try this baked donut recipe, will satisfy your sugar craving for sure 😊
Ingredients for donut:
2 table spoon unsalted butter at room temperature
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup yogurt
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Ingredients for chocolate glaze :
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup whole milk
4 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
Sprinkles
Steps:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Grease the mini donut trays
Mix the dry ingredients i.e. flour , salt, cinnamon and baking powder in a bowl
Beat melted butter and sugar
Add egg and beat on low speed in a mixer
Add milk and yogurt and continue beating
Mix the wet and dry ingredients being careful not to overmix
Either spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared mini donut pans filling 2/3 of the tray
Bake for 10-12 mins until slightly browned
Transfer on wire rack and let it cool before glazing the donuts
To prepare the glaze add chocolate to heat proof bowl and set aside
Add milk and butter in a saucepan and heat till butter is melted
Add milk and butter mixture to the chocolate and mix till chocolate is fully melted
Glazed the cooled donuts in the chocolate glaze
Cover with sprinkles
Makes 9 mini donuts
Enjoy!
Brownies
Total Time : 30-35 mins
Bake Time : 10-12 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
My take on chocolate chip cookies, kids love them and are healthier than store bough cookies. 😊
Ingredients:
1 cups walnuts
1/2 cup butter at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup all purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup milk
1/4 tsp salt
Steps:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
Prepare a 8x8 baking trays and cover with parchment paper or silicone sheets. (I prefer silicone sheets since I can reuse them and they are better for the environment)
In the meantime cream sugar and butter in stand-in mixer for about 10mins till butter is fluffy
Add the eggs one at a time and continue beating for a few more minutes
Add vanilla extract
Now mix flour , salt and baking powder is another bowl and mix well so that they are combined well
Fold the flour in the butter mixture slowly, a little at a time , donot overmix
Add cocoa powder and mix again, If cocoa powder is lumpy , sift it through a sieve
Roast walnuts and then grind them coarsely in a food processor
Add walnuts into the flour butter mixture , add milk as required if the mixture is not of cake consistency
Mix well and add pour into prepared tray
Bake for 20-22 mins, make sure not to bake too long as the brownies will become dry
After baking let cool completely before cutting
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Total Time : 30-35 mins
Bake Time : 10-12 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
My take on chocolate chip cookies, kids love them and are healthier than store bough cookies. 😊
Ingredients:
2 cups chocolate chip
2 cups walnuts
1 cup butter at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tsps vanilla extract
3 cups all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
Steps:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
Prepare 2 baking trays and cover with parchment paper or silicone sheets. (I prefer silicone sheets since I can reuse them and they are better for the environment)
In the meantime cream sugar and butter in stand-in mixer for about 10mins till butter is fluffy
Add the eggs one at a time and continue beating for a few more minutes
Add vanilla extract
Now mix flour , salt and baking powder is another bowl and mix well so that they are combined well
Fold the flour in the butter mixture slowly, a little at a time , donot overmix
Roast walnuts and then grind them coarsely in a food processor
Add walnuts and chocolate chips into the flour butter mixer
Mix till the mixture comes together into a ball
Take a scoop and scoop cookies onto the baking sheets and bake for about 12 minutes
Makes about 30 cookies.
Cranberry Orange Bread
Total Time : 1 hour
Bake Time : 40-45 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
Try this cranberry orange bread. Its mouth watering delicious , kids love it. 😊
Ingredients:
2 cups dried cranberries
1/2 cup butter at room temperature
13/4 cup of sugar
2 cups sliced almonds
3/4 cup sour cream
2 eggs
3/4 cup orange juice
2 tsp orange zest
1/4 tsp salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tsps vanilla extract
3 cups all purpose flour
Steps:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
Grease two 9x5 loaf pans
Soak cranberries in 4 cups hot water for 10mins
In the meantime cream sugar and butter in stand-in mixer for about 10mins till butter is fluffy
Add 2 eggs and continue beating for a few more minutes
Add sour cream and beat for another 2 mins
Add vanilla extract and orange zest
Now mix flour, salt and baking powder is another bowl and mix well so that the baking powder is combined well with the flour
Fold the flour in the butter mixture slowly, a little at a time alternating with the orange juice
Add drained cranberries and sliced almonds to mixture, donot overmix
Split the mixture into the two greased loafs pans
Bake for 40 mins, Insert toothpick and check that it is clean
After removing from the oven leave on wire rack for 10-15 mins
Let cool completely before slicing
Enjoy! 😊
Date Nut Bread
Total Time : 1 hour
Bake Time : 40-45 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
Try this Moist Date bread. Fulfills the sweet craving and will make your day 😊
Ingredients:
2 and 1/2 cups chopped dates
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter at room temperature
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tsps vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
Steps:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Grease one 9x5 loaf pans
In a bowl add dates and pour boiling water over them - let it coll
In the meantime cream sugar and butter in stand-in mixer for about 10mins till butter is fluffy
Add the egg and continue beating for a few more minutes
Add vanilla extract
Once the date mixture has cooled mix it with the butter, sugar and egg mixture
Now mix flour , salt and baking powder is another bowl and mix well so that they are combined well
Fold the flour in the butter-date mixture slowly, a little at a time
Roast the walnuts, coarsely chop them in the food processor and add them to mixture.
Pour the mixture into the greased loafs pans
Bake for 40 mins, Insert toothpick and check that it is clean
After removing from oven, leave on wire rack for 10-15 mins
Let cool completely before slicing
Enjoy! 😊
Jalapeno Mozzarella/Cheddar Bread
Total Time : 1 hour
Bake Time : 40-45 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
Try this time tested Jalapeno bread with either Mozzarella or Cheddar Cheese. The jalapeno packs it with a nice punch and its going to impress your friends. 😊
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon caster sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 whole jalapeno minced
6 ounces mozzarella/cheddar cheese
1 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt/ 1 tsp garlic salt
3 tablespoons butter melted
Steps:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Grease one 9x5 loaf pan
In a mixing bowl mix the dry ingredients i.e. garlic salt/salt, sugar, baking powder and flour
Add minced jalapeno and shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
In a another bowl mix the wet ingredients i.e. milk, melted butter and beaten egg
Add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients and transfer to prepared loaf pan
Bake for 40-45 mins ,Insert toothpick and check that it is clean
After removing from the oven leave on wire rack for 10-15 mins
Let cool completely before slicing
Enjoy! 😊
Keto Chocolate Glazed Donuts
Total Time : 40-45 mins
Bake Time : 10-12 mins
Prep Time : 20mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
No guilt donuts and they taste real good 😊
Ingredients for donut:
2 table spoon unsalted butter at room temperature
1/2 cup caster sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 and 1/4 cup almond flour
1/4 cup milk
Ingredients for chocolate glaze :
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup whole milk
4 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
Sprinkles
Steps:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Grease the mini donut trays
Whisk egg, sugar and vanilla extract
Add almond flour apple cider vinegar and baking soda
Either spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared mini donut pans filling 2/3 of the tray
Bake for 10-12 mins until slightly browned
Transfer on wire rack and let it cool before glazing the donuts
To prepare the glaze add chocolate to heat proof bowl and set aside
Add milk and butter in a saucepan and heat till butter is melted
Add milk and butter mixture to the chocolate and mix till chocolate is fully melted
Glazed the cooled donuts in the chocolate glaze
Cover with sprinkles
Makes 12-15 mini donuts
Enjoy!
Keto Waffles
Total Time : 40-45 mins
Bake Time : 10-12 mins
Prep Time : 20mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
Who doesn't love a good donut but they are packed with calories since they are deep fried so I was looking for a recipe which was healthier. Try this baked donut recipe, will satisfy your sugar craving for sure 😊
Ingredients for donut:
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
3-4 tbsp oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
3-4 tbsp caster sugar
1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup oat flour
1/4 cup tapioca flour
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup yogurt
1/4 tsp salt
Steps:
Plug in the waffle maker and grease it
Beat eggs , milk, sugar, vanilla extract in stand mixer till frothy
Mix all flours, salt and baking powder and add to wet mixture slowly till well combined
Donot overmix
Once waffle iron is heated , add a 1/2 scant cup to the waffle maker.
Cook it till golden brown
Repeat for the remaining mixture to make more waffles
Remember to grease waffle iron between waffles else they might stick
Serve with strawberries, bluberries and maple syrup
Makes 5-6 waffles
Enjoy!
Lemon Blueberry Bread/Muffins
Total Time : 1 hour
Bake Time : 40-45 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
Try this Lemon blueberry bread. You can bake as a bread or as muffins . Bake with or without lemon juice for a different taste. Its not greasy like store bought breads and fulfills the sweet craving 😊
Ingredients for normal bread:
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup butter at room temperature
2 cups of sugar
4 eggs
1 cup Milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tsps vanilla extract
4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
Ingredients for healthy bread:
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup yogurt at room temperature
1 cups of sugar
6 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tsps vanilla extract
2 cups almond flour
2 cup oatmeal flour
1/2 cup tapioca flour
1/4 tsp salt
Steps:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
Grease two 9x5 loaf pans
In the meantime cream sugar and butter in stand-in mixer for about 10mins till butter is fluffy
Add the eggs one at a time and continue beating for a few more minutes
Add vanilla extract
Now mix flour , salt and baking powder is another bowl and mix well so that they are combined well
Fold the flour in the butter mixture slowly, a little at a time alternating with the milk
Wash the blueberries and add them to mixture.
Add 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 tsp. lemon zest to the mixture, donot overmix
Split the mixture into the two greased loafs pans
Bake for 40 mins, Insert toothpick and check that it is clean
After removing from oven, leave on wire rack for 10-15 mins
Let cool completely before slicing
You can also bake as muffins - if you do bake for 25-27 mins
Enjoy! 😊
Macaroons
Total Time : 45 hour
Bake Time : 30 mins
Prep Time : 5 mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
Coconut Macaroons , yum😊
Ingredients:
14 oz sweet shredded coconut
14 oz condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 egg whites
1//4 tsp salt
Steps:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
Combine condensed milk, coconut and vanilla extract in a bowl and mix well
Beat the egg whites with salt till medium stiff peaks
Fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture
Using a spoon or ice cream scoop drop on baking tray
Bake for 25-30 mins till golden brown
Cool on a cooling rack
Enjoy! 😊
Marble Bread
Total Time : 1 hour
Bake Time : 40-45 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
Try this marble bread. Its going to fulfill your chocolate craving with some vanilla. Looks spectacular and always a hit with the kids 😊
Ingredients:
4 oz semisweet chocolate/chips
2 tbsp water
1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup yogurt or sour cream
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tsps vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
Steps:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Grease a 9x5 loaf pan
Heat the chocolate chips and water over a double boiler until chocolate has fully melted
Set aside to cool till room temperature
In the meantime cream sugar and butter in stand-in mixer for about 10mins till butter is fluffy
Add the eggs one at a time and continue beating for a few more minutes
Add vanilla extract
Now sift flour, salt and baking powder in another bowl and mix well so that they are combined well
Fold the flour in the butter mixture slowly, a little at a time alternating with the sour cream/yogurt
Now take a little less than half of the batter and add the melted chocolate to it. Mix well till combined
Start spooning the two batters in the prepared loaf pan alternately
Take a skewer and run it through - this will give the bread a marble effect
Bake for 40-45 mins , Insert toothpick and check that it is clean
After removing from oven, leave on wire rack for 10-15 mins
Let cool completely before slicing
Enjoy! 😊
Oatmeal Blueberry Snack Bars
Total Time : 30-35 mins
Bake Time : 10-12 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
Too much of white flour is not a good thing so I was looking for something nutritious and healthy for my kids. This satisfies the sweet tooth and dont need to feel guilty :)
Ingredients for Blueberry Jam:
1 and 1/2cup fresh blueberries
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
Ingredients for Oatmeal Bar:
2 and 1/2 cups plain quaker oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup yogurt
1/4 cup vegetable /olive oil
1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
Steps:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
To prepare the jam- add blueberries, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
Let the blue berries cook down and mash them with a potato masher if you want to speed up the process
Once cooked set jam aside
Grease one 8x8 baking pan, or add parchment paper on sheet trays and grease them
Take 1 cup of oatmeal and grind in your blender till its a coarse flour
Combine the flour and rest of the oatmeal bar ingredients and mix well.
Keep 1/2 cup aside and add the remaining in the prepare sheet tray
Spread the jam on top of the oatmeal mixture and then add the remaining half of oatmeal that you saved on top of it.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 mins
After removing from oven, leave on wire rack for 10-15 mins
Let cool completely before cutting into 12 bars.
Oatmeal Cinnamon Bread
Total Time : 30-35 mins
Bake Time : 10-12 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
My healthy take on focaccia since too much of all purpose flour is not good for you 😊
Ingredients:
2 plain quaker rolled oats
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon powder
Steps:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Grease a 8x4 bread pan
Grind the oats in your grinder .
Mix in it 3/4 cup sugar and baking powder
Mix the buttermilk, egg, oil and vanilla together
Stir the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in another bowl and set aside
Now mix the oatmeal mixture with the wet ingredients
Pour half the mixture into the baking pan
Layer with 1/2 the cinnamon mixture
Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the cinnamon into the batter
Add the remaining oatmeal mixture
Layer with the remaining cinnamon mixture
Bake for the remaining 50-55 mins
Let cool on baking rack for 10-15 mins before removing from the bread pan
Enjoy!
Oatmeal Focaccia
Total Time : 30-35 mins
Bake Time : 10-12 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
My healthy take on focaccia since too much of all purpose flour is not good for you 😊
Ingredients:
2 and 1/2 cups plain quaker oats
3/4 cup yogurt
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
4-5 cloves of garlic
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tsp baking powder
Steps:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Grease a 8x8 sheet trays
Add oil, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper , italian seasoning to a bowl. Crush the garlic and add to the bowl
Microwave for 30 sec or till oil is fragrant. You can also heat up the oil on a stove top
Grind the oats in your grinder
Mix the yogurt , half the oil and baking powder into the ground oats
Pour the mixture on a greased tray
Bake for 5 mins
Once the top starts to harden a bit take out of the oven and push down a little
Add the remaining of the oil mixture on top
Bake for the remaining 20-25 mins
Let cool on baking rack for 10-15 mins before cutting into 2 " squares
Enjoy!
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Total Time : 30-35 mins
Bake Time : 10-12 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
Nothing like these Oatmeal raisin cookies. The Almond flour gives a nice flavor. Healthier than chocolate chip and mouth watering delicious. 😊 You can alternately make them as thumb print cookies and put some jam in the center before baking.
Ingredients:
2 cups plain quaker oats
2 cups almond flour
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups of sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tsps vanilla extract
2 cup raisins
1/4 tsp salt
Steps:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
Grease two sheet trays, or add parchment paper on sheet trays and greaze them
Dry fry the oats on the stove for 5-10 mins till a little golden - let it cool and then grind them in your grinder till its coarse
Cream sugar and butter in stand-in mixer for about 10mins till butter is fluffy
Add the eggs one at a time and continue beating for a few more minutes
Add vanilla extract
Now mix flour, oatmeal flour, raisins, almond flour, salt and baking powder is another bowl and mix well so that they are combined well
Fold the flour in the butter mixture slowly, till it comes together forming a dough
Scoop the mixture using a tbsp and bake on sheet for 10-12 mins
After removing from oven, leave on wire rack for 10-15 mins
Let cool completely
Oatmeal Strawberry Snack Bars
Total Time : 30-35 mins
Bake Time : 10-12 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
This is very similar to the oatmeal blueberry squares however there is no need to make the jam :)
Ingredients for Oatmeal Bar:
2 and 1/2 cups plain quaker oats
1/2 cup brown sugar + 2 tbsp for strawberries
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup yogurt
1/4 cup vegetable /olive oil
1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup strawberry hulled
2 tbsp corn starch
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
1/4 cup coconut flakes
Steps:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
Wash the strawberries, remove the stems and slice them
Add the 2 tbsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp of sugar, mix them and set aside
Grease one 8x8 baking pan, or add parchment paper on sheet trays and grease them
Take 1 cup of oatmeal and grind in your blender till its a coarse flour
Combine the flour and rest of the oatmeal bar ingredients and mix well.
Keep 1/2 cup aside and add the remaining in the prepare sheet tray
Layer the sliced strawberries on top, followed by coconut flakes
Spread the jam on top of the oatmeal mixture and then add the remaining half of oatmeal that you saved on top of it.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 mins
After removing from oven, leave on wire rack for 10-15 mins
Let cool completely before cutting into 12 bars.
Orange Chiffon Cake
Total Time : 1hour
Bake Time : 40-45 mins
Prep Time : 10mins
Cool Time : 10-15 mins
Orange chiffon cake is so fluffy and light. You can make it healthier with almond flour. 😊
Ingredients:
1 and 1/2 cup cake flour (for healthier version 2 cups almond flour + 1/4 cup tapioca flour)
1/2 cup caster sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoons baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tsp orange zest
1/4 tsp salt
Steps:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Grease a cake pan or a bundt pan and cover with 1 tsp of sugar to prevent sticking
Separate the egg whites and yolks
Mix yolks with about 2 tbsp of sugar, oil
Add orange zest , orange juice, vanilla extract and mix well
Add cake flour(or lalmond flour and tapioca powder) and baking powder and mix well and set aside
Now in stand mixture - whip egg whites, when half way to medium peaks add sugar in three installments
Once the whites are whipped to medium peaks add the mixture to the yolk flour mixture in batches
Make sure not to over mix and deflate the whites
Once well mixed add the mixture to prepared cake/bundt pan
Bake for 40-45 mins till toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Enjoy!