Sunday, January 24, 2021

Scones

 Not exactly a healthy option but if you wanted to make scones then this is the best recipe: 

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/classic-scones-jam-clotted-cream

Very easy and quick. Can easily be transformed into vegan. And you can also skip clotted cream of course, they are delicious with just a lick of butter and jam. (Unless you're skinny like Emile or Juno, in which case definitely go for clotted cream because it's delicious on these.)

Sunday, January 17, 2021

Carrot Hummus

I ripped this recipe out of a magazine about six (?) months ago, today I have made it, but just the hummus part. Here's the full page if you want to make it as a dinner or part of a dinner:

 Here's just the hummus part, adapted:

1 pound orange carrots cleaned/peeled

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon kosher salt 

2 tablespoons tahini (if separated in jar, mix before using)

1-2 tablespoons water

optional: 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon garlic powder


1. Bring 1 inch water to a boil in a medium saucepan with steamer basket over medium-high heat. Cut the carrots into chunky rounds, place in steamer basket and cover. Steam until just tender, about 15-20 mins. 

2. While carrots are steaming, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, lemon juice and salt.

3. Place steamed carrots in a food processor with S blade (chopping/mixing blade) and process until chopped.  Drizzle in the flavored olive oil/lemon juice, add the tahini and water, and process until smooth.

 

Cool to at least room temperature, or in fridge, before serving, or transfer to jar/container.



Banana oat muffins (vegan)

 These are very easy to make and a great use of overripe bananas (which I keep in the freezer for such occasions). Just throw all ingredients together, lightly mix with a spatula, oven at approx 180-200°C for about 20-30 mins. This recipe makes 18. Don't eat too fast because they are quite filling and of course contain carbs (although healthy ones and many other good sources of nutrition). They are also really good after sitting a while. 

I modified the original recipe a bit. First, I never use coconut oil as in the original recipe,  as it is high in saturated fat. Really don't understand why a lot of 'healthy' recipes choose it. Instead, use flaxseed oil, which is high in omega 3. I also add frozen fruit such as bosvruchten or blueberries but walnuts (high in protein) are also good. 

I didn't have baking soda so just used 1 bag of baking powder (7g), which was fine. I also halved the sugar and added a pinch of salt. In all, these are very quick to make if you feel like something different for eg a tasty and not super unhealthy Sunday breakfast, just add some fresh oranges at the side and voilĂ ! 


  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons mashed banana (approx. 23 bananas)
  • ¼ cup flaxseed oil
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flax + 6 tablespoons water, whisk together, set for 15 mins)
  • ½ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • dry ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cups oat flour or wholegrain flour
  • 1 ¼ cups oats
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (or more of course)
  • pinch of salt
Original recipe: https://beamingbaker.com/gluten-free-banana-oat-muffins-vegan/