Raspberry and Mascarpone Pastries

Raspberry and Mascarpone Pastries

Bakes, Breakfast, Dessert And Sweets, To Share
✅ Easy to make Save and follow @alexarciab for more delicious food ideas! Nothing gets me out of bed easier than a freshly baked pastry for breakfast. I love the flakiness and when combined with mascarpone cheese and fruit it is something magical Here are the ingredients you will need: Ready rolled puff pastry Mascarpone cheese Raspberries Method: Cut your puff pastry into approximately 10cm squares, using a small knife make some cuts from the corners to the middle Food each corner to the middle pressing so it stays, add some mascarpone cheese in the middle and top with a raspberry I glazed the pastries with a simple syrup and milk mix but you could also use egg wash Bake at 180c for around 15 minutes or until golden brown.…
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Chocolate Apple Waffle Pops

Chocolate Apple Waffle Pops

Breakfast
✅ Easy to make  ✅ High Protein You know how much I LOVE waffle pops and my favourite way to make them is using the ProteinWorks protein pancake mix, as simple and mixing with some water for the ultimate high protein breakfast treat! Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 banana Melted dark chocolate 2 scoops of protein pancake mix @theproteibworks ALEXARCIAB will give you ££ off Method: Cut the apple in thick slices, using the sharp end of a knife poke the apple so you can insert a wooden stick Dip it the apple in the melted chocolate and let set in the fridge Meanwhile mix the pancake mix with water as per instructions, once the chocolate sets, dip in the pancake batter and cook in a waffle maker until…
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Flaky Cream Cheese and Tomato Pastries

Flaky Cream Cheese and Tomato Pastries

Bakes, Breakfast, Lunch, Meal Prep, Other, Snacks, To Share
These Flaky Cream Cheese and Tomato Pastries are the perfect combination of buttery, crispy puff pastry and a rich, creamy filling that will delight any palate. These pastries are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a savory snack during the day. The flaky layers of puff pastry provide a satisfying crunch while the creamy Philadelphia-style cream cheese adds a smooth, tangy flavor. Fresh cherry tomatoes give a juicy burst, balancing the richness of the cheese with a natural sweetness and a touch of acidity. Packed with protein from the cream cheese and beneficial fats from the pastry, Flaky Cream Cheese and Tomato Pastries also deliver a small amount of fiber and vitamins from the tomatoes, making them more than just a tasty indulgence—they can be part of a balanced diet.…
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Almojabanas

Almojabanas

Breakfast, Other, To Share
✅ High Protein  ✅ Gluten Free  ✅ Easy to make These are one of the most popular breads in the central region around Bogota and Boyaca, these cheese breads are similar to pan de bonos or pan de queso, so delicious with your morning coffee or hot chocolate. Almojabanas are super easy to make and require basic ingredients like maize flour (same as arepa flour), cheese and eggs. The traditional cheese used would be cuajada but as this is not easily found abroad, I used mozzarella or if you can find some ‘queso fresco’ that’s another great option. Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 egg 250g mozzarella 90g maize flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup milk Method: In a large bowl, mix the cheese, baking…
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Roscones (Colombian sweet bread)

Roscones (Colombian sweet bread)

Breakfast, To Share
✅ Easy to make These sweet round breads are a favourite for those with a sweet tooth. I used Arequipe (dulce de leche) for the filling although many version use bocadillo (guava sweet). These are so popular and sold pretty much at every bakery in Colombia. The dough recipe is very simple and very similar to what you would use for any sweet bread roll, using yeast as the rising agent. I made some cuts with scissors to the roscones and some of the arequipe oozed out so my tip would be to make very small cuts or none at all! Here are the ingredients you will need: (makes 8): 350 g strong white bread flour (plus extra for dusting) 7 g dried active yeast 35 g erythritol (can sub…
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Strawberry Upside Down Pancake

Strawberry Upside Down Pancake

Breakfast, Single Serve
✅ Easy to make ✅ High Protein I love trying new ways to have pancakes and upside down versions are one of my favourite, since spring is almost here and it is strawberry season I decided to try it with them. The pancake batter is my usual egg white base one which gives pancakes that fluffy texture, it also makes them higher in protein. For cooking choose a non stick skillet or make sure to grease your frying pan well. Here are the ingredients you will need: 1/2 cup self raising flour 1 egg white 1 banana 1 scoop vanilla protein (optional) 1 tsp baking powder 100ml preferred milk A handful of strawberries Brown erythritol (can sub for brown sugar) Toppings: Greek yoghurt More strawberry Sugar free chocolate chips Sugar…
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Apple and Cinnamon Pastries

Apple and Cinnamon Pastries

Bakes, Breakfast, Dessert And Sweets, To Share, Vegetarian
Pastries are a delicious way to start your day, my favourite are puff pastry ones. For these Apple and cinnamon pastries I used red apple although you could use green too. The secret to add more flavour is to use a fruit spread, I used the apple and cinnamon from St Dalfour. The required skills to make these are basic, I used ready rolled puff pastry which is so convenient. These pastries have no added sugar, are super flaky, made in no time and delicious. Here are the ingredients you will need: Ready rolled puff pastry 1 Apple St Dalfour Apple and cinnamon fruit spread Method: Using a cookie cutter, cut circles of approximately 8cm wide, slice your apple and remove the seeds Spread the fruit spread over the pastry…
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Banana Waffle Pops

Banana Waffle Pops

Breakfast, To Share
✅ High Protein  ✅ Easy to make Waffle pops are one of my go to breakfasts and that’s because they are absolutely delicious and so fun to make! You only need a handful of ingredients to elevate your breakfast to the next level! I have used a pancake mix but if you don't have access to one please try any of my pancake recipes for an alternative (you can search pancake at the top of this page to see all options). You will need a waffle maker for these but if you don't have one why not try a sandwich maker or a press grill! All I would say is that waffle makers are quite inexpensive and you would use them a lot if you follow my recipes. Here are…
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Biscoff Cruffins

Biscoff Cruffins

Bakes, Breakfast, Dessert And Sweets, Most Popular, To Share, Vegetarian
If you're a fan of flaky pastries and rich, caramelised flavours, then these Biscoff Cruffins are the perfect sweet treat for you. Combining the buttery layers of a croissant with the compact shape of a muffin, cruffins have become a beloved hybrid pastry, and this particular version, infused with Biscoff spread, delivers a decadent twist that elevates the experience from ordinary to exceptional. At first glance, Biscoff Cruffins may appear like something you’d only find in a high-end patisserie, but don’t be fooled, this recipe is wonderfully simple, requiring just a few basic ingredients and no advanced baking skills. Thanks to ready-rolled puff pastry, you can skip the labour-intensive laminating process and still achieve that signature flaky texture. The luscious Biscoff spread, with its spiced caramel notes and cookie-like undertones,…
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Cereal Waffle

Cereal Waffle

Breakfast, Dessert And Sweets
✅ Easy to make This was a very unconventional but successful experiment, to be completely honest also quite a messy one but well worth it. For this version I used a chocolate filled cereal but any other would probably work too, eating on its own or top with whatever you prefer. Here are the ingredients you will need: 200g chocolate filled cereal Some milk Method: Soak the cereal in milk until it is soft Add to a pre heated waffle maker and cook until crispy Serve and top with some Greek yoghurt and fresh raspberries You can see this recipe on instagram: 
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