Alex Botting, Author at Alexarciab Healthy Recipes

27Jan 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Custard Apple Pie

✅ Easy to make This is a super simple yet delicious recipe which is packed with fibre and it uses ingredients which you probably already have in your cupboard. Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 wrap 100ml milk 1 egg 1tbsp sweetener 1 tbsp cornstarch 1/2tsp vanilla extract 1 Apple chopped Method: Combine the milk, egg, sweetener, cornstarch and vanilla extract Microwave in 30 second intervals until it thickens Arrange a wrap over a baking tin, add the chopped apples and top with the custard. Air fry at 170c for 10mins, enjoy! You can see this recipe on instagram:

27Jan 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Fluffy Crumpets

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✅ Easy to make I have to admit I never tried a crumpet until I moved to the UK, I remember when trying thinking how can these be so good! Well these are way better than store bought and super easy to make! Here are the ingredients you will need: 150g flour 170ml lukewarm water 3g baking powder 2g instant yeast Pinch of salt 1 tbsp sugar Method: Combine flour, yeast, baking powder, salt and sugar and mix Add the water and combine well, the mix should be runny, rest for 30 minutes or until you see small bubbles forming Heat a skillet on high, add some mix and once some bubbles start forming turn the heat down When the bottom is golden brown turn the crumpet, cook the other…

27Jan 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Bolognese Garlic Wrap Pizza

Lunch, Air Fryer, To Share

✅ High Protein ✅ Easy to make ✅ Vegan This super easy way to make pizza has been a sensation online, I made my first version a while ago and thought I would make this plant based version packed with flavour Here are the ingredients you will need: 2 protein wraps Vegan bolognese sauce @mutti Violife cheedarton @violife Garlic mayo @rubies Method: Spread some vegan bolognese sauce over a wrap and top with some cheese Put the second wrap on top and spread some more bolognese sauce, this time also add some dollops of garlic mayo topping with some more cheese Air fry at 170c for 10min, enjoy! You can see this recipe on instagram:

27Jan 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Caramelised Banana Pancake

Breakfast, Single Serve

✅ High Protein ✅ Easy to make Pancakes are my go to breakfast and this is one of my favourite ways to have them! Delicious caramelised bananas with a fluffy pancake, just what you need to start your day the best way! Here are the ingredients you will need: 1/2 cup self raising flour 1 egg white 1 banana (some extra for the topping) 1 scoop vanilla protein (optional) 1 tsp baking powder 100ml almond milk Method: Blend all the ingredients together until well combined Chop the extra banana. Heat a frying pan, add some coconut oil and sugar free syrup Fry the banana until starts to caramelise, turn the heat down and pour the pancake mix over the bananas Flip the pancake carefully, once both sides are cooked served…

22Jan 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Chocolate Shell Kiwi Chia Pudding

Breakfast, Vegetarian

✅ Easy to make ✅ Vegan Chia puddings are a great way to include more fibre to your diet and keep your gut healthy, this version is sugar free but very delicious. Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 kiwi 200ml plant milk 1 tbsp erythritol 1/4 cup chia seeds For the shell 15g sugar free dark chocolate 1 tsp coconut oil 3 drops chocolate stevia liquid Method: To a blender add kiwi, plant milk and erythritol Add the liquid to an air tight container followed by the chia seeds, leave on the fridge for at least an hour Melted the chocolate with coconut oil and stevia Serve the chia pudding and top with the melted chocolate. Enjoy! You can see this recipe on instagram:

22Jan 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Cheesy Arepa Bites

Breakfast, Air Fryer, Lunch, Other, Vegetarian

✅ High Protein ✅ Easy to make Growing up in Colombia we had more arepas than bread and it is something that I really miss here in the Uk. Maize flour is available in more stores these days, I hope you hice these a try! Here are the ingredients you will need: 320g white maize flour 30g light butter Pinch of salt Around 350ml warm water (add more is mix too dry) Reduced fat cheese chopped in cubes for the filling Method: Mix the flour, butter, water and salt Divide the dough into small bite size balls, flatten and add some cheese in the middle then roll again to cover the cheese Sprinkle some olive oil and air fry for 15minutes at 170c You can see this recipe on instagram:

22Jan 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Ramen Waffle

Lunch, Most Popular

✅ Easy to make This is a delicious but highly experimental ramen waffle, I have seen just a handful of these and most contain egg in the mix so I decided to give it a try just with the ramen. I think it was complete success, crispy on the outside but soft in the middle. I topped it with a fried egg, siracha and spring onions, it made a banging lunch! Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 pack of ramen 1 fried egg Siracha sauce Spring Onions Method: Cook the ramen to pack instructions Heat a waffle maker and spray some low calorie spray, add the ramen and cook until golden crispy Serve and top with a fried egg, siracha sauce and spring onion You can see this…

12Dec 2023 by Alex Botting No Comments

Cheesy Pesto & Pepper Focaccia

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✅ Easy to make Here are the ingredients you will need: 250g flour 3g dry yeast 1 tsp salt 230 ml lukewarm water 2tbsp olive oil Toppings: Green pesto Red Piquante peppers Mozzarella cheese Method: 1. Mix the flour, yeast and salt 2. ⁠Add the water and olive oil, mix with a spatula, cover and rest for 30minutes 3. ⁠After 30 minutes fold the dough inwards wetting your fingers so the dough does not stick 4. ⁠Cover and rest for 45 minutes 5. ⁠Grease a baking tin and spatula, pour the dough in the tin, fold the dough twice and stretch the dough so it fits the tin 6. ⁠Cover and rest for 45 minutes 7. ⁠Preheat your oven to 220c 8. ⁠After resting, wet your fingers and gently dinple…

11Dec 2023 by Alex Botting No Comments

Chocolate Cloud Cheesecake

Bakes, Dessert And Sweets, Gluten Free, Low Carb, To Share, Vegetarian

✅ High Protein ✅ Easy to make Are you craving something sweet but don’t want to stray too far from your healthy eating goals? This Chocolate Cloud Cake is the perfect solution! With a light, airy texture and a rich, chocolatey flavour, it’s the ideal treat to satisfy your dessert cravings without the guilt. Plus, it’s packed with protein, making it a fantastic option for those looking to add a little extra nutrition to their diet while still enjoying a decadent dessert. This cake is incredibly easy to make, so even if you’re not a seasoned baker, you can whip it up in no time. The combination of egg whites, low-fat cream cheese, and yoghurt gives it a wonderfully light texture, while the dark cocoa powder ensures it delivers all…

11Dec 2023 by Alex Botting 2 Comments

Peanut Butter And Jam Cups

Dessert And Sweets, To Share

✅ Easy to make ✅ Vegan Here are the ingredients you will need: 2 rice cakes 2 tbsp peanut butter 2 tsp berry jam Dark chocolate Instructions: Add the rice cakes and peanut butter to a food processor until they resemble a paste consistency Add the mix to a muffin or cupcake mould, add the jam on top Melt the dark Dark chocolate and top the cups with it, leave to set Enjoy! You can see this recipe on instagram:

Author: Alex Botting