Alex Botting, Author at Alexarciab Healthy Recipes

12Aug 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Ham & Cheese Pizza Buns

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High Protein Easy to make Pizza buns were one of the first bread recipes I ever made, I decided to remake these with some adjustment to make them extra fluffy and delicious. For the filling I went with ham and cheese but you can choose pretty much anything you like, even Nutella or a sweet and savoury combo. Here are the ingredients you will need (makes 8): 300g strong bread flour 5g yeast 1 tsp salt 200ml lukewarm warm water Filling: Tomato puree Ham Mozarella cheese Method: Mix the flour, yeast and salt. Add the water and mix Knead the dough until soft and bouncy Cover and leave to rest in a warm dry place for around 3 hours Once the dough has risen, divide into 8 portions…

12Aug 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Pistachio Butter

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High Protein Easy to make Since the viral Dubai chocolate bar I have been dreaming with pistachio butter, however it is actually pretty hard to find it in shops. Naturally I decided to make my own and here is this super easy and delicious recipe. Here are the ingredients you will need: 150g pistachios 50g white chocolate chips 5g coconut oil Drizzle of water Method: Roast the pistachios in an oven at 180c for 7-8 minutes, stir half way through Add to a blender and blend until they start to become runny, add the white chocolate and blend until well incorporated and there are no lumps If the mix is too thick add some water until it achieves a thick but runny consistency Enjoy as a spread or…

06Aug 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Raspberry & Chocolate Crunch Bites

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Plant based Easy to make Raspberry and chocolate is one of my all time favourite combos and using these two for snacks has become a thing in my page. This is my latest creation using St Dalfour Raspberry and pomegranate fruit spread, a delicious compliment into your sweet snacks. Puffed quinoa gives these a delicious crunch and of course drizzle of peanut butter. Here are the ingredients you will need: 40g semisweet dark chocolate 30g puffed quinoa Raspberry and pomegranate fruit spread Peanut butter to drizzle Method: in a large bowl add the puffed quinoa, melt the chocolate and add to the quinoa, mix well until the quinoa is coated in the chocolate Using an ice tray or your preferred mould add some of the quinoa mix, add…

06Aug 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Tuna Melt Sweetcorn Parcels

Lunch

High Protein Easy to make I am all about simple and delicious lunches and these parcels hit the brief perfectly.Tuna melt is one of my favourite filings. Think about a cross between a pasty and an empanada, by simply using a tortilla wrap and toothpicks to secure the shape. These are cooked in an air fryer but you can also use an oven. Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 tin tuna 1/2 tin sweetcorn 1 small tomato chopped Some grated cheese Mayo Salt to taste A tortilla wrap Method: Mix the tuna, sweetcorn, tomato, mayo and cheese, season to taste Cut the tortilla in half and then fold the edges in to create a ‘cone’ secure the longer side with a toothpick, add half of the filling…

29Jul 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Ham & Cheese Tortilla Quiche

Breakfast, Lunch

Finding a meal that is quick, nutritious, and packed with protein can sometimes feel like a challenge, especially when you want something that tastes as good as it is healthy. This Ham & Cheese Tortilla Quiche is the ultimate solution. It’s a simple yet delicious dish that is perfect for any time of the day, whether you need a high-energy breakfast, a satisfying lunch, or a light but filling dinner. With just a handful of ingredients, this recipe is easy to prepare, making it an excellent option for busy individuals who want to maintain a high-protein diet without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of eggs, ham, and cheese on a crispy tortilla base provides a wonderful balance of textures and flavours. The eggs create a creamy, rich topping,…

29Jul 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Home Made Cottage Cheese

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High Protein Easy to make This is a very simple yet effective way to make homemade cottage cheese, social media has gone crazy for this cheese and it is easy to see why as it is super versatile, low in fat and high in protein! There are lots of methods for making this, but they all involve heating the milk, adding lime juice, or other form of acid, and then letting the mixture thicken. For this version I didn’t use cream at the end as I prefer a lighter texture. Here are the ingredients you will need: 2 pints milk 2 tbsp vinegar Method: Heat milk to 183 degrees, add vinegar stir and let rest for 30 mins, curds should start forming Put a cloth over a sieve and…

29Jul 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Red Pepper & Cheese Focaccia Muffins

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Easy to make It has been way too long since I last made some bread so I wanted to create something which was a bit different but had all the flavours that I love. Focaccia has been one of my favourite things to make as it is super easy and tasty! This mini version is perfect for sharing, the recipe is no knead, no overnight proofing, ready in under 2 hours. Here are the ingredients you will need: 250g flour 3g dry yeast 1 tsp salt 230 ml lukewarm water 2tbsp olive oil Toppings: - Red Piquante peppers - Mozzarella cheese Method: Mix the flour, yeast and salt Add the water and olive oil, mix with a spatula, cover and rest for 30minutes After 30 minutes fold the dough…

29Jul 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Mango French Toast

Breakfast

High Protein Easy to make This delicious French toast has the most delicious tropical flavours from mango and coconut in an easy breakfast form! If you love tropical fruits you’re going to love this high protein healthier breakfast which is super quick to make and will set you off to a great day. Here are the ingredients you need: 3 slices of bread 1 egg 100ml milk 1 tbsp sugar free syrup 1/4 tsp vanilla extract For topping: 2 tbsp light cream cheese 2 tbsp skyr or Greek yoghurt 1/2 mango chopped 1 tbsp powdered erythritol (can sub for any other sweetener) Desiccated coconut Method: Whisk the egg, milk, vanilla and syrup. Dip each bread slice in the mix making sure is fully coated Over a pre heated skillet…

23Jul 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Cheesy Potato Rolls

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High Protein Easy to make These potato rolls are an elevated version of the patties that have been all over social media! With layers of cheese and potato, every bite will leave you wanting more! Of course you can add different kind of cheese for the filling or skip it, but I suggest you use mozzarella cheese because stretchy cheese is always the best Here are the ingredients you will need: 400g potato 75g tapioca flour 1 tsp garlic granules Salt and pepper to taste Mozzarella cheese for the filling Method: Peel and chop the potatoes and cut until soft Add the potatoes a to a bowl and mix in flour, garlic granules and seasoning Mash all the ingredients together until well incorporated, if t he mix is too…

16Jul 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Peanut Butter & Banana Filo Pastries

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Easy to make I came up with this idea one day when I had some left over filo pastry and some very ripe bananas, the addition of peanut butter just gives these that sweet and savoury mix which I really like. The filo goes super flaky if you add some melted butter or oil, I also like to add some sesame seeds to top. If you want to go a step further why not drizzle them with some melted chocolate! Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 banana 2 Phyllo pastry sheets 1 tbsp Peanut butter Cooking spray Method: Spray some cooking oil over a filo sheet and make sure to brush all over Peel and chop your banana in 3 Spread some peanut butter over the short end…

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