Arepa De Huevo

Arepa De Huevo

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  Easy to make This is one of the most popular arepas in Colombia particularly in the Caribbean coast. These are eaten as street food but also breakfast of lunch, any time is good for these really. Made with yellow maize and stuffed with an egg before being fried again. Buen provecho! Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 cup maize flour 1 cup water 1 tsp salt 4 eggs Vegetable oil for frying Method: In a bowl mix the flour, salt and water. Mix well until you have a soft dough Divide the mix into 4 portions (leave aside a little bit of dough for later) for a ball and using some cling film flatten the dough so it is around 1/2 cm thick Heat some oil in…
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Blackberry & cottage cheese bites

Blackberry & cottage cheese bites

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   High Protein  Easy to make  No added sugar I love quick snacks and after my raspberry chia bites went viral I wanted to try a different version incorporating the St Dalfour blackberry spread, this is the perfect seasonal snack which you will have on repeat! Here are the ingredients you will need: 1/2 cup blackberries 2 tbsp blackberry spread from St Dalfour 1 cup cottage cheese 1 tsp chia seeds 50g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa) 1 tsp coconut oil Method:  Mash the blackberries, add chia seeds, cottage cheese, fruit spread and mix  Spread the mix over a non stick surface and make into around 6 circles, freeze for around 30 minutes Melt the chocolate and coconut oil, dip the blackberry clusters into the chocolate and they are ready! You…
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Pistachio Babka

Pistachio Babka

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  Easy to make 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 my pistachio butter recipe 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: 480g strong bread flour 10g dried active yeast 50g erythritol or caster sugar 75g unsalted butter 270ml milk 1/2 tsp vanilla paste 1/2 tsp salt 2 medium eggs For the filling  Pistachio butter For the glaze: 150ml water mixed with 2…
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Healthier Lemon Curd Loaf

Healthier Lemon Curd Loaf

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  Easy to make   Healthier Lemon curd is one of my favourite spreads, I only tried it when I moved to the UK and since then I have loved baking with it. This version is slightly healthier and has some extra protein from yoghurt, super moist and delicious! Here are the ingredients you will need: 3 eggs Zest of one lemon 1 cup erythritol 1/4 cup oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 3/4 cup skyr or fat free yoghurt 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups of self raising flour Lemon curd to top Method: Rub together the erythritol and lemon zest Add the 3 eggs and whisk well Add lemon juice, olive oil and yoghurt and combine In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt…
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Raspberry & Cottage Cheese Bites

Raspberry & Cottage Cheese Bites

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Looking for a high-protein, naturally sweet snack that feels indulgent but is actually nutritious? These Raspberry & Cottage Cheese Bites are a brilliant solution. These frozen treats combine creamy cottage cheese, tangy raspberries, and a hint of sweetness for a light and refreshing bite. Dipped in rich dark chocolate, they offer a delicious contrast of textures – creamy, fruity centres with a satisfying chocolate shell. Perfect for warm days, post-workout snacks, or evening cravings, these bites are as easy to make as they are to enjoy. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients and no baking required, they come together in under 10 minutes (plus freezing time). They’re ideal for those who want to reduce refined sugar intake without giving up flavour. Whether you're on a fitness journey or simply…
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Oatmeal & Raisin Gooey Cookies

Oatmeal & Raisin Gooey Cookies

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  Healthier   Easy to make   High Protein These are the only cookies you’re gonna want to have from now on! My take on a healthier version but keeping them delicious, crispy on the outside and soft and gooey in the middle Here are the ingredients you will need: 50g melted light butter 70g coconut sugar 65g self raising flour 10g vanilla protein powder 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 1/4 cup oats 2 tbsp raisins Method: Mix all the wet ingredients first and then incorporate the dry ones Add the raisins and leave the mix in the fridge for around 30mins On a lined baking tray form 6 balls Bake at 180c for 10 mins, let cool slightly and devour! You can see this recipe on instagram: 
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Parmesan Pastries

Parmesan Pastries

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   Easy to make I usually share sweet pastries and a savoury one was overdue.These are ready in no time and use a handful of ingredients. Ready made puff pastry is always my preference as it saves lots of time and you get that perfect flakey texture, add some Parmesan cheese to make them super tasty. Here are the ingredients you will need (makes 3): 1/2 sheet of ready rolled puff pastry Grated Parmesan 1 egg Method: Use a rolling pin to flatten the pastry a until it is around 1-2mm thick Add the Parmesan on top and use the rolling pin again to make the Parmesan stick to the pastry Fold the long side over and cut three strips, twist each strip and then roll so they for a…
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Lemon Curd Pastries

Lemon Curd Pastries

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   Easy to make There is something about lemon curd which I absolutely love, it might be the buttery texture or perhaps the sweet and tangy flavours. I don’t really know but what I do know is that it works perfectly in these flakey creamy pastries. Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry For the filling: 4 tbsp Greek yogurt 1 tbsp icing erythritol (or regular icing sugar) 1/2 tbsp lemon curd For the glaze: 1 tsp lemon curd Some water Method: Using a cookie cutter, cut 4 circles of approximately 8cm, cute a small circle into 2 so they form a sort of ring Place the ring shape on top of the circle, using a brush spread the glaze and with a fork…
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Ham & Cheese Pizza Buns

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…
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Pistachio Butter

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…
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