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Avocado Brownies

I know it’s not the right time to post about these hard-to-resist chocolate fudgy brownies and interrupt you from your summer diet plans but I’ve got the the perfect recipe for you!
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Try making your favourite and of course guilt-free chocolate brownies by replacing oil or butter with avocados which are loaded with fiber, healthy fats, minerals and more than 20 vitamins.
It may sound strange at first but avocado, with its consistency of healthy fats and creamy texture can incredibly convert your favourite recipe to this delicious, nearly sinless and easy-to-make nutritious dessert!

Prep time: 10′
Cook time: 25′

Ingredients: (makes 10-12)

2 medium avocados (or 1 large)

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup coconut flour

1/2 cup honey or maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp baking soda

3 eggs

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 175℃

2. In a blender combine avocados, maple syrup and vanilla

3. Place the mixture into a bowl and whisk in the 3 eggs

4. Add flour, cocoa powder and baking soda and stir until the batter is smooth

5. Grease your baking dish with some coconut oil, pour the batter and bake for about 25 minutes

6. Let them cool completely and finally cut equally into pieces!

Bon Appétit!

Keep Calm and Bake On 🙊

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xxx N

Soufflé au Chocolat!

Nutella lover? Soufflé lover? The perfect combo: introducing the heavenly Soufflé de Nutella!

Be sure that a hot and well-risen soufflé, fresh from the oven, will always delight your guests. But in this case, when Nutella shows up, trust me, everybody’s gonna truuuly fall for it!!

Remember: It’s ALL about timing! You have to take them out of the oven just at the right moment. The center should be still molten and gooey, though the texture fluffy and airy. When ready, sprinkle them with a dusting of powdered sugar and of course serve them à la minute!

P.S. Despite its reputation, this dessert is actually quick & easy to make! It always works.

Total time: 25’
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

2 eggs

1 tsp sugar

Butter

Cocoa powder

1/2 cup of Nutella

Just give it a try. . . !

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 190C

2. You will need 2 bowls.

Bowl 1: Mix the Nutella with egg yolks

Bowl 2: Beat egg whites with sugar till stiff

Bowl 1 & 2

3. Combine the 2 mixtures using a spatula

4. Grease the ramequins with butter and lightly dust them with some cocoa powder

5. Evenly distribute the mixture into the ramequins

6. Finally, bake for 15 to 17 minutes and SERVE IMMEDIATELY!!!

Seriously, it’s delicious!!!

“Le souffle n’attend pas, on attend le soufflé.”

Who wants a bite?

Yuuuummm…!

xxx N

Hawaiian Green Smoothie

After trying many different recipes for the “perfect” green smoothie, I finally ended up with my favourite one that provides plenty of nutrients and vitamins combined with an amazing taste. It’s something that can naturally boost your energy and improve your way of living.

Introducing my beloved “Hawaiian Green Smoothie” recipe that can actually be enjoyed either as a wake-up tonic or an afternoon refresher.

Trust me, it’s “rawesome” and aaall you need to get started is a blender!

Total time: 5′ (serves 1)

Here are the INGREDIENTS that are gonna supercharge your smoothie:

2 clementines, peeled

1 banana

2 cups spinach

1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks

1/2 cup water

2 tbsp flaxseeds

Method:

1. Peel and cut in small slices all of the ingredients

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2. Combine them into the blender in the following order

(PSST!! Add some ice too!)

3. Blend until smooth

4. Pour into a mason jar and GET READY to enjoy!! 😃

One sip of this and you won’t be disappointed! 😎

DO-NUT worry!

I was out with my sister the day before, drinking coffee and eating those typical cute donut pans. When I came back home I decided to give it a try; and whoop! Here we are! Delicious, baked and quite easy to make! DO-NUT worry! On weekends we don’t count calories 😉

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Ingredients: (makes 2 dozen medium donuts)

3 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons yeast
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk (better warmed)
3/4 cup melted butter
4 eggs
1tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

The ingredients

It’s the easiest way cause you won’t need to deep-fry them or use any machine for the dough. Let’s go!

Method:

Bowl 1: Add your flour, yeast and and salt; mix well
Bowl 2: Whisk together milk, eggs, honey, butter and vanilla extract

Bowl 1 & Bowl 2

Mix the two bowls together with a spatula until you form a dough

Getting closer… Dough ready!

Cover tightly with a cling film and a towel and let it stand in a room temperature for 2 to 3 hours. You’re gonna see it rise!
Then place it in the fridge overnight for about 12 hours

(next day)

Roll it out on a flour surface and shape the dough using a donut cutter (alternatively use a knife).
When ready, lay them on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
Finally, bake at 190C for 15 minutes while you prepare the toppings!

Topping Ideas:

VANILLA GLAZE
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk

PINK GLAZE
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk
1 small drop pink food colouring

CHOCOLATE GLAZE
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons cocoa powder

OR top them with sugar, powdered sugar, cinnamon, honey, peanut butter, jam etc. As you can see, donut toppings can only be limited by your imagination!

Our Pink & Chocolate Glaze

……….yuuumm……

Chocolate glazed

Pink glazed

ENJOY!!! 😍😎🍩

Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate truffles are the simplest of candy to make; cream cheese, biscuits and time is all it takes to create something extremely delicious. Trust me, you’re gonna fall for them. To begin with, you will only need about 10 minutes to make these elegant and heavenly tasty truffle bites.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup of heavy whipping cream
2 packets of chocolate biscuits
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

METHOD:

Blend the biscuits so thoroughly till they become one
In a medium sized bowl bring the heavy whipping cream and the biscuits and mix them together with a spoon (use your hands if possible, for a quicker and easier result)
Once the mixture is ready shape them into small balls
Then roll them in cocoa powder or chocolate truffle and place them on the top of an aluminum foil
Now place the balls in the refrigerator for about 2 to 3 hours till they set

Follow me step by step 🙂