25Apr 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments
Cookie Dough Stuffed Pancakes

Cookie Dough Stuffed Pancakes

Breakfast
✅ High Protein   ✅ Easy to make  ✅ Vegan Cookie dough has been making an appearance in a lot of recipes recently so I thought to combine it with my high protein healthier pancakes. These were absolutely delicious and will make your day start the right way. The cookie dough filling is a simple vegan mix which is my go to, the chocolate chips are optional but definitely make this even more delicious. Here are the ingredients you will need:: For the pancakes: 1 cup almond milk 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (ACV) 1 cup flour self  raising flour 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 tbsp coconut oil For the cookie dough: 1/4 cup oat flour (blended oatmeal) 2 tbsp peanut butter 2-3 tbsp maple syrup Dark chocolate chips Method: Mix…
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25Apr 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments
Orejitas (Palmiers)

Orejitas (Palmiers)

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✅ Easy to make  ✅ Low Sugar This is a nostalgic recipe which brings lots of happy childhood memories, sharing these with family and friends. Palmiers are a traditional French pastry, in South America we call them orejitas and are slightly smaller making them a great sweet snack. Here are the ingredients you will need:: Pre rolled puff pastry sheet Erythritol Method: ISprinkle a good amount of erythritol over the pastry sheet , using a rolling pin roll the pastry thinner Turn and repeat step 1. Starting with the long edge ring the pastry tightly stopping in the middle of the rectangle, repeat with the opposite edge. Meanwhile preheat your oven to 190c Cut the pastry into thin 1/2cm thick slices, arrange on a baking tray. Bake for around 12…
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25Apr 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments
Banana Bread

Banana Bread

Breakfast, Single Serve
✅ Easy to make Banana bread is one of my favourite cakes, this single serve version is super easy to make, perfect for a nourishing breakfast, dessert or snack. The key to get a very moist banana bread is to use very ripe bananas, the ones with black spots, they give a richer and sweeter banana flavour and yet make a like fluffy cake. Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 very ripe banana 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tbsp erythritol 1 tbsp milk 1/2 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 1 tbsp flour 2 tbsp oat flour Walnut and chocolate chips are optional Method: In a bowl, mash the banana add egg, vanilla erythritol, milk and mix well Add the flours, baking powder, walnut and chocolate…
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13Apr 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments
Mojicones

Mojicones

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✅ Easy to make These delicious sweet bread rolls are easily found at any Colombian bakery, it is so popular as a snack with coffe or on its own any time of the day. One of the reasons why these are so popular is  because of the sugar sprinkles on top. The inside is super fluffy and fillings are usually arequipe (dulce de leche) or bocadillo (guava sweet) people are always divided as to which one is the best but you might guess by my choice of filling which one I prefer. Here are the ingredients you will need:: 350 g strong white bread flour (plus extra for dusting) 7 g dried active yeast 35 g erythritol (can sub for caster sugar) 50 g unsalted butter 180 ml milk 1/2…
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13Apr 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments
Easy Pizza Sandwich

Easy Pizza Sandwich

Lunch
✅ Easy to make  ✅ High Protein When I saw the pizza sandwich trend I knew I had to try it, I decided to make it with an easy yoghurt dough which still gives you those crispy bubbles. Rolled it in some yellow maize flour (or semolina) for extra crispness. For the fillings you can choose whatever you prefer, for this one I chose cheese, chilli chimichurri, some salad leaves and prosciutto. It was beyond delicious Here are the ingredients you will need:: 150g flour 120g skyr (thick fat free yoghurt) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt Low calorie spray Method: Mix the yoghurt, flour, salt, baking powder and olive oil Knead the dough for around 5 minutes and leave to rest for 10 minutes Sprinkle…
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13Apr 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments
Falafel Waffle With Tzatziki

Falafel Waffle With Tzatziki

Lunch, Single Serve
✅ Easy to make  ✅ High Protein I am a big fan of falafels and the ones I prefer the most are the crispier ones. I knew this experiment would be a success but oh boy it was delicious! I made a tzatziki dip to go with it, the dip is super easy to make and the ingredients are probably some you already have at home. I hope you try this one and let me know if you would smash or pass? Here are the ingredients you will need: For the waffle: Ready made falafel For the tzatziki 1/4 grated cucumber 1/2 tsp chopped garlic Salt to taste Juice of 1/2 lemon Method: Add your falafel to a pre heated waffle maker, cook for around 15 minutes or until they…
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13Apr 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments
Spiced Pineapple Pancakes

Spiced Pineapple Pancakes

Breakfast
✅ Easy to make  ✅ High Protein  ✅ Vegan I shared some spiced apple pancake recipes and you loved them so much that I decided to make a more tropical version with pineapple, the pineapple is so juicy that it makes this pancakes moist and delicious, a perfect weekend breakfast Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 cup almond milk 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (ACV) 1 cup flour self  raising flour 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 tbsp coconut oil Cinnamon Sugar free salted caramel syrup Pineapple rings Method: Mix the oat milk with ACV and set aside In a large bowl sieve the four, protein powder and baking powder. Add the milk mix and coconut oil to it and mix well Cut the pineapple in rings and then…
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09Apr 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments
Chocolate Banana Pastry Coins

Chocolate Banana Pastry Coins

Dessert And Sweets, To Share
Few things are as universally loved as a flaky, golden pastry fresh from the oven. Whether you’re a fan of cookies or pastries—or find yourself torn between the two—these Chocolate Banana Pastry Coins offer the best of both worlds. They’re crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and oozing with rich, chocolatey flavour, making them the perfect indulgence for any time of day. This recipe is all about ease and enjoyment. While homemade pastry can be a labour of love, not all of us are ready for that adventure just yet—and that’s perfectly fine. Using ready-rolled puff pastry saves time and effort while still delivering all the buttery, flaky goodness you’d expect from a bakery-style treat. What makes these swirls special is their simplicity and the use of accessible ingredients.…
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09Apr 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments
Feta Egg Croissant

Feta Egg Croissant

Breakfast
✅ Easy to make  ✅ High Protein You asked for more breakfast recipes and I have listened! While I usually go for sweet breakfast some days what I fancy is savoury and this cheesy egg croissant was so good! I combined the viral feta egg idea with a buttery croissant, it is a super easy yet delicious recipe which can be made in no time. Here are the ingredients you will need: Crumbled feta, you can use as much as you like 2 eggs 1 croissant Method: Over a medium heated non stick skillet add the crumbled feta, whisk the eggs and add on top, season to taste Slice your croissant and when the egg mixture is starting to cook add the open croissant on top, cover with a lid…
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09Apr 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments
Raspberry Babka

Raspberry Babka

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✅ Easy to make  ✅ No added sugar I have become a big lover of babka bread, I first tried it a while ago when I made some babka rolls and since then I wanted to try a loaf version. I used raspberry spread for the filling and my usual yeast based bread recipe. If you are unsure about baking or think it is too complicated I was there a few months ago and have realised it is not complicated and actually so satisfying. Here are the ingredients you will need: 320 g strong white bread flour (plus extra for dusting) 7 g dried active yeast 35 g erythritol (can sub for caster sugar) 50 g unsalted butter 180 ml milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp salt 1 large…
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