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Looking for a delectable yet health-conscious snack that's a breeze to whip up? Your search ends here with these delectable date and walnut bars! This delightful recipe is brimming with nourishing ingredients like dates and walnuts, making it an ideal choice for a swift breakfast, on-the-go snack, or indulgent dessert.   Date and walnut bars or “food for the gods”, this recipe is sweet, moist, and deliciously decadent. This one stands as a personal favorite due to its simplicity and rapid preparation.   Imagine savoring a slice of food for the gods alongside a piping-hot cup of morning or afternoon tea or coffee. Alternatively, it serves as the perfect dessert companion, complementing your preferred scoop of ice cream.   These divine treats are also an exquisite festive delight, making them an excellent addition to your Christmas celebrations. Slice them into dainty portions, tuck them into artisanal boxes, or opt for store-bought packaging readily available at loc...

Banana bread with Greek yogurt. This is the best banana bread recipe, with a super moist, soft, fluffy, and buttery flavor. Quick and easy to prepare, no need to use an electric mixer. This super moist banana bread is very versatile you can add raisins, chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, and desiccated coconut. Banana bread is great for breakfast together with tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. For dessert match with your favorite ice cream. And also best for kids' lunch boxes for recess or even for morning or afternoon tea. How to make super moist banana bread with yogurt? Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup caster sugar 2/3 cup softened butter 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup ripe banana mashed – 3-4 pieces ½ cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt 1 sliced banana for toppings - optional Instruction to bake banana bread with yogurt Step 1: Prep and Preheat Before we dive into the batter, let's set the stage. Pr...

Ube muffins with white chocolate chips, this recipe is so delicious eaten warm whilst the white chocolate chips are still melting. This is one of my favorite muffins served with hot tea or coffee, it is simply delightful. Purple yam, also known as ube, is a root vegetable that is native to the Philippines and is popular in many Southeast Asian countries. Its vibrant purple color makes it an attractive ingredient for many dishes, and its flavor is often described as sweet and nutty. How to make ube muffins with chocolate chips Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup softened butter 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup finely grated cooked purple yam or ube halaya 3/4 cup plain yogurt 1/2 white chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line 6 muffin pan. Set aside. Sift the first four ingredients into a medium size bowl. Set aside. In another bowl mix ube, yogurt, and vanilla. Set asi...

Muffins are a classic breakfast and snack food, but have you ever tried a tropical twist on this traditional treat? Mango and coconut muffins are a perfect way to start your day or satisfy your sweet tooth. I have so much fun making these delicious mango and coconut muffins, it's so easy and quick to make. Loaded with fresh ripe mangoes from our own mango tree. Full of flavor, sweet and so juicy. This recipe is so simple to make, just a wire whisk and a spatula doesn't need an electric mixer to make this marvelous muffin. These muffins are best for breakfast, kids' lunch boxes, and snacks. Best served with your hot tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or even vanilla ice cream. You can add some frosting best with cream cheese icing on top, sugar glaze icing , a sprinkle of icing sugar, or just on its own, still taste divine. These muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast on the go or a sweet treat for any time of day. The combination of fresh mango and shredded coconut creates a...

Overnight chia oats its so easy to prepare and a great way to have a healthy breakfast on the go. Just 3 ingredients add just add extra fresh or frozen fruits, like peeled cut mangoes, strawberries, blueberries, fresh peeled bananas or any fruits available in your area to your liking. Overnight chia seeds and oats, its best to add nuts and extra seeds, if you wish. I've tried adding cashew nuts, almonds, pumpkin seed and flax seed. How to prepare 3 ingredients overnight chia oats 3 Ingredients to make overnight chia oats 1 cup soy milk 1/4 cup rolled oats 2 tablespoon chia seed Toppings - optional 1/2 cup sliced fresh ripe mango 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds 1 tablespoon toasted coconut flakes Instructions Combine all ingredients in jar put the lid and shake well, then refrigerate overnight. Next morning, pour in a bowl and top with fresh fruits of your choice. Notes With soy milk or substitute to fresh milk, almond milk, coconut milk or simply water.

I have been wanting to share this yummy recipe called Ube Ensaymada or purple yam, it is one of my best and most special recipes. This Ensaymada is very soft, fluffy and it almost melts into your mouth. A very delightful sweet bread, you will enjoy this recipe, a perfect match to your hot chocolate, tea or coffee. To make your own Ube jam filling link to my recipe Ube jam or Ube halaya If you don't have time to make the Ube jam, this can be purchased at your local Asian supermarket. You can add any other variety of filling for your ensaymada can be sweet or savoury. Ham and cheese, nutella, sweet mung beans paste, shredded coconut, yema custard (made of condensed milk with egg yolk). Sometimes I just like to add lemon zest or orange for flavour. Purple yam is one of my favourite ingredients in desserts you can add it to any dessert, in cakes, cookies, bread, filling and any sweets. This bread is very popular in the Philippines available in every bakery and supermarket. This i...

Basic crepe recipe, this is very easy and simple to make. Always a popular one, with our family for breakfast or dessert. I've been making these crepes lately for the kids breakfast, especially during weekends. Filled with Nutella, bananas. strawberries, blueberries, or even Scrumptious spiced stewed apples simply delicious... How to make basic crepe recipe Ingredient for basic crepe 1 cup all purpose flour 1 1/2 cup fresh milk or water 1 egg 1 tablespoon melted butter or oil 1 tablespoon sugar pinch of salt How cook basic crepe In a medium bowl sift together flour, sugar and salt. Make a well in the center Place the milk in a jug add egg, butter and whisk gently Pour milk slowly into dry ingredients and mix gently until smooth thin batter Preheat a non stick pan over a medium heat and melt small amount of butter or oil pour enough mixture into the pan and quickly swirl to coat evenly the bottom of the pan Cook for 1 minute or slightly brown, turn the crepe or flip gently to cook...

Strawberry banana smoothies, what a great morning to start a healthy drink with all the fresh ingredients, a bunch of fresh strawberries, bananas a tablespoon of honey and a cup full of milk. Very refreshing and delicious, perfect for summer or anytime of the day. Strawberry banana smoothies is so easy to make, you only need a blender and add in all ingredients. Blend for 2-3 minutes and you will have a delicious and healthy drinks. You can have smoothies anytime of the day great for breakfast, lunch, dinner or for dessert just add extra vanilla ice cream or strawberry flavored ice cream. You can substitute milk with soy milk and yogurt plain or flavored yogurt. Smoothies are very versatile you can add any fresh fruits available in your local supermarket or flea markets. Fruits like mangoes, pineapple, rock melon, ripe papaya, blueberries or any berries, fresh or frozen will do. How to make strawberry banana smoothies Ingredients: 1 cup fresh strawberries 2 cups chopped bananas 1 cup ...