High Protein Chocolate Muffin. My daughter loves muffins. Regularly, I would make chocolate chip flavor muffins. Sometimes, I would make blueberry, strawberry, or blackberry-flavored muffins. Not only that, these muffins are high in protein mix with gluten-free oat flour. Also, the batter is moist due to the brown sugar and ripe banana.

High Protein Chocolate Muffin Recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup oat flour
1/4 cup almond flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
3/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
2 eggs
6 tbsp. banana
1/4 cup almond milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup non-dairy chocolate

Directions

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Then, line the muffin liner in the baking tray. With a large bowl, add in dry ingredients oat flour, almond flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup of non-dairy chocolate chip.
Secondly, with a second bowl add wet ingredients egg, banana, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk. Thus, combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
Hence, scoop batter into muffin pan. Do try to have an equal amount in the muffin pan.
Finally, bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
Let it cool.

Tips for Gluten-free Muffin

Furthermore, do make a large batch of muffin and store in the freezer for later. Not only, will this taste great, but they can also save time when you have a very busy week. Moreover, muffins do not need to be cut into slices, and worry about the thickness or thinness of the loaf. In addition, muffins can easily add toppings on tops like a crunchy texture with nuts or a crumble to make it into a dessert muffin. As well as that muffins are moist but not as challenging as a loaf of bread.

Do try this Protein Chocolate Muffin. If you enjoy homemade muffins, do try homemade cake pop. I would love to try new recipes like mini apple muffins.

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Oat Bite-Size Snack

adminFebruary 28, 2021July 7, 2021Leave a comment

Oat Bite-Size Snack. Besides, my children snack monster. Besides, they love to snack. Therefore, small bite-sized snacks are perfect for them. Also, these bite-sized snacks are healthy and good for you. Furthermore, another word is energy balls. Not only this, these snacks are high in protein. Moreover, it boosts energy with lots of good nutrients.

Oat Bite-Size Snack Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup gluten-free quick oat

1 1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup dark chocolate chip

3 tbsp honey

Instructions:

First, take a medium-size bowl, combine quick oat, peanut butter, chocolate chip, and honey. Then, store in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Finally, roll into a small ball. Can sprinkle chopped walnut on top.

Small Snacks

Why bite-sized snacks. As well as that, these treats are like a dessert. Additionally, they are a great after-dinner treat. These contain a low amount of sugar. Also, they are made with natural ingredients. Not only that, they are high in energy and are versatile. They can be made from various combinations. For example, pumpkin spice, chai latte, and apple pie.

Do try this snack bites. If you enjoy snack bites, do try very chocolatey muffin. I would love to try new recipes like vegan yogurt parfait.

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Vegan Almond Chocolate Bark

adminJanuary 3, 2021July 7, 2021Leave a comment

Vegan Almond Chocolate Bark. Lately, I wanted a treat for myself after a long day with my children. Also, I know my children would have to try them. These vegan chocolates are not very sweet and healthy. Not only that, these treats are simple to make. It requires only a couple of ingredients.

Vegan Almond Chocolate Bark Recipe

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup of dark chocolate

1 cup roasted almond

Sprinkle of sea salt

Optional: pumpkin seed (roasted)

Instructions:

First, pour the chocolate chip into a bowl and place it in the microwave. Warm until the chocolates have softened, do stir them. Next, spread the chocolates on the top of the parchment paper. And add whole almonds or chopped ones on top. Then, sprinkle salt on top.
Refrigerate for 15 – 30 minutes.
Let the chocolate sit for 10 – 15 minutes before cutting. (Store in the refrigerator)

Fun Toppings

Besides, the above recipe to make fun toppings or to make chocolate bark appear fabulous by sprinkling dried coconut flakes all over. Or, do add dried cranberries all over the chocolate bark for a hint of color. If you want to make chocolate bark quickly, use the microwave to melt the chocolate. Also, sea salt adds a sweet-salty taste. Another thing, it is essential to toast the nuts to give them more flavor.

Do try this chocolate bark dessert or snack. If you enjoy this quick snack, do try snack balls. I would love to try new recipes like Peanut butter Squares.

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Easy Healthy Guacamole

adminDecember 6, 2020July 7, 2021Leave a comment

Easy Healthy Guacamole. My little snack monsters are always looking for snacks. Undoubtedly, I am always looking for healthy and quick recipes. Furthermore, my children love dips, which are a lot of fun. How about a guacamole dip that goes with nacho chips. Moreover, guacamole is made from avocado that is one great source of vitamin C, E, K, and B6. Above all, avocado is good for the eyes and contains omega-3 fatty acids. Do try easy healthy guacamole.

Easy Healthy Guacamole Recipe

Ingredients:

3 avocado (large)

2 – 3 tbsp lime juice

1 – 2 tbsp Mayonnaise

1 tomato (medium)

1/2 cup cilantro

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

Wash all the produce avocado, tomato, and cilantro. Then, cut the avocado and scoop into a medium-size bowl.
Next, squeeze lime juice into the bowl.
Secondly, diced the tomato and chopped the cilantro. Following, add the content to the bowl and mix all the ingredients.
Finally, add the mayo, season with salt and pepper.
Serve with nacho chips.
Enjoy!

How to Add more Flavors

If you enjoy more flavors, add a dash of Chile. Apart from all this, guacamole can have more flavors by adding citrus like lemon juice or paprika. To add more texture, add chunks of avocado to the already mixed guacamole. To add a kick, do add more Chile flakes in the dish, especially during the wintertime. Also, to prevent the guacamole from turning brown, press down to remove the air from the dip. Then, on top add a layer of lemon or lime juice on top of the guacamole. And then, cover with a lid or plastic wrap to prevent the air from contact with the dip.

If you enjoy dips, do try this guacamole dip. And, if you enjoyed baked goods, do try flatbread dip. I would love to try more healthy recipes like butternut risotto.

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Mummy Halloween Snack

adminOctober 29, 2020July 7, 2021Leave a comment

Mummy Halloween Snack. With Halloween approaching, I need to plan some Halloween snacks and activities for my children. Due to covid, it is not safe to attend Halloween events. Therefore, I am planning at-home activities for my children. Hence, I have seen some interesting Halloween recipes online.

Mummy Halloween Snack Recipe

Ingredients:

1 can Pillsbury crescent

1 pack of hot dogs

Instructions:

First, brush oil on a baking tray or apply parchment paper.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Then, take the Pillsbury crescent can and open the container. Thus, unroll the dough.
Secondly, cut the dotted lines with a knife. Next, take a scissor and cut it into thin strips.
Subsequently, take a hot dot and wrap the cut strip of dough around the hot dog. Do continue until all the hot dot and dough have been all used up.
Bake for 12 minutes.
Let it cool.
Enjoy!

Fun Halloween Ideas

What are some fun indoor Halloween ideas such as a scavenger hunt? At home, a competition to carve a pumpkin or come up with a pumpkin design. Why not decorate a cookie with icing with a Halloween theme to create the scariest creature or a goofy one.

Do try these mummy snacks. If you enjoy this dish, do try a gluten-free bagel. I would love to try new gluten-free dishes like ratatouille.

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Apple Crumbles Muffin

adminSeptember 6, 2020July 7, 2021Leave a comment

Apple crumbles muffin. My daughter loves muffins without a doubt, I decide to make cinnamon muffins. Also, my daughter loves to snack on them. I love the combination of apple, cinnamon, and brown sugar baked together. Furthermore, this aroma is sweet and makes the house feel very pleasant. Besides, the scent makes the house feel extra homey.

Apple Crumbles Muffin

Muffin base:

1 1/2 cup applesauce

1/3 cup butter(melted)

2 large eggs

1/2 cup sugar

vanilla extract 1 tsp

pinch salt 1

gluten-free all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cup

1/4 tsp xanthan gum

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp gluten-free baking powder

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Crumble Topping

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

2 tbsp butter(melted

2 tbsp sugar

1/3 cup gluten-free flour

Instructions:

Turn on the oven to 350 degrees F.
Firstly, in the muffin baking tray, place the muffin liner.
Then, in a bowl add the following applesauce, butter, and eggs. Mix well.
As well as add sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Whisk together.
Soon mix in baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and then xanthan gum. The batter should be smooth.
Finally, use a spoon to scoop the batter in the baking tin.

Crumble on Top

Before baking the muffin, work in the crumble for the top of the muffin.
Besides, with a small bowl add in all the crumble ingredients except the butter. Mix.
Following, pour in the melted butter and stir together.
Then, do scoop on top of the muffin, use about one tsp to one tbsp. per muffin.
Finally, bake for 20minutes for 350 degrees F.
Remove from the oven. Let it cool.

Convenient

Muffins are very convenient and can be taken anywhere. Thus, these snacks are easy to pack and takes very little space. As a result, muffins are great to freeze for later, if there are too many. As well as that, to make baking easier I love to put all my ingredients on the counter for easy access. Again, I like to put all my baking utensils close by as well.

Apple for Bake Goods

As well as that, If anyone has a lot of apples, there are a lot of bake dishes to make with an abundance of apples. Besides this, some of these dishes are delicious and not very difficult to make such as apple crisp, apple crumble, apple pie, apple strudel, apple crisp cheesecake, apple tart, apple dump cake, apple crumble, apple cobbler, apple cake, and apple crepe. For instance, some of these make fantastic breakfast dishes, while others are more dessert items.

Do try apple crumble muffin. If you enjoy baked goods, do try tortilla chips. I would love to try new gluten-free recipes like Hash brown cups.

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Granola Mix Healthy Snack

adminSeptember 2, 2020July 7, 2021Leave a comment

Granola Mix Healthy Snack. I tend to like the trail mix with just the nuts I am not too crazy about dried fruits. However, my husband loves the granola mixture of both nuts and dried fruits. On the other hand, granola mixes do contain nutrients that people do not tend to consume on a daily basis. Hence, any nutrient people tend to forget but are important. Therefore, it should have antioxidants, fiber, and good fats.

Granola Mix Healthy Snack Recipe

Ingredient

2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free)
2 cups chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, cashew, sunflower seed,)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup coconut shred
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup, if vegan)
1 tbsp vanilla

Instructions

Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. And with a baking pan, place parchment paper.
Secondly, with a large bowl add gluten-free oats, nuts, and cinnamon. Mix.
Next, with another bowl, add in the liquid ingredients coconut oil. Then, honey in the mixture. After mixing, add in vanilla.
Finally, pour the liquid mixture all over the dry ingredients in the big bowl. Take a spatula to fold everything together. With a spatula, press the mixture onto the pan.
Bake 25 – 30 minutes. (The mixture should be crunchy and golden brown.)
After 30 minutes, remove the oven. Let it cool.

What should a Healthy Granola Mix have

less than 2,300 mg sodium per day
best to avoid chocolate or yogurt raisins to avoid the sugar
Be careful of the seasoning and the sweetness does add extra calories
One serving in a bag to prevent overeating
healthier to have homemade trail mix

Save Money on Granola Mix

How to save money on granola mix. How to approach this by making very own dried fruits with either a dehydrator or use its own oven. Thus, many options do include having fun with various dried fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, pineapples, coconut, papaya, etc. Also, do buy nuts that which have not been roasted and in bulk.

Do try this granola nut mix healthy snack. If you enjoy homemade products, do try breakfast cookies. I would love to try more gluten-free baked goods it can be challenging but fun once you become successful in a dish frittata.

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Coconut flour flatbread

adminAugust 15, 2020July 7, 2021Leave a comment

Coconut flour flatbread. It is challenging to find food my children love. Children can be very picky eaters. During the morning, my son does not eat much I want to have a healthy breakfast. In particular, I want to make quesadilla for him. First, I want to make a flatbread. Secondly, I can add either avocado and chicken or avocado with cheese.

Coconut flour flatbread

2 tbsp psyllium husk

1 cup lukewarm water

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/2c coconut flour

1 tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp salt(optional)

Instructions:

The ingredients:

Psyllium husk adds a crunch. Alternately, do reduce the amount of psyllium husk, chia seed or flax seed instead. Furthermore, use almond flour in the recipe to give more flavor. Undoubtedly, this nut flour gives a nutty flavor to the flatbread. Indeed, almond flour gives the flatbread a lovely brown or golden color. Besides, the batter mix with zucchini puree will give a flexible and bendable wrap. Flatbreads are versatile and fun to eat.

If you enjoy baked goods, do try breakfast cookies.

I would love to try other breakfast recipes like oatmeal.

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Gluten-free Cheese cracker

adminAugust 5, 2020July 7, 2021Leave a comment

Gluten-free Cheese cracker. My daughter loves cheese. As well as that my kids love both Ritz crackers and Goldfish crackers. Therefore, she tends to lean towards the old cheddar cheese, a stronger flavor. Nonetheless, I thought the cheesy cracker would be a delicious snack my kids would like. Also, these crackers can go with cream cheese on top or be made into a mini sandwich.

Gluten-free cheese cracker

Ingredients:

1 cup gluten-free flour

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

4 tbsp butter

2 tbsp water

topping (sea salt sprinkle on the top)

Instructions:

Turn on the oven 350 degrees.
Next, shred the cheese.
Secondly, with a food processor, add in flour, cheese, and butter. Blend to combine the ingredients.
Then, add in water if it is too dry.
Hence, split the batter into two portions. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Take one ball, roll the dough out on a baking tray on parchment paper.
Thus, cut into squares. Poke four holes on each cracker. Sprinkle sea salt on top.
At this time, bake for 10 – 15 minutes.
Let it cool.

Fun Cracker Toppings

slice of turkey with cheese
pesto with sprinkle cheese
avocado with tomato
gooey brie with jam
cream cheese with sundried tomato
cream cheese, tomato, and parsley

Healthy Cracker

It should be noted healthy crackers depends on the toppings. Toppings dress the crackers up but do careful with the calories. As a result, snack crackers should contain fiber and be filling. Undoubtedly, the batter used to make the cracker should be nutritious such as using nut flour, whole grain, batter with shredded vegetables, and seed.

Do choose healthy crackers. If you enjoy baked snacks, do try zucchini vegetable chips. I would love to try more recipes to make healthy snacks.

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Fig Bar Snack

adminApril 15, 2020July 9, 2021Leave a comment

Fig Bar Snack. We are home all the time my children are snack monsters. There is more opportunity to experiment with new ones. Now, I am attempting to focus on homeschooling my children at home. I never imagine I want to home school, my children. Some moms decide early on to homeschool all their children that is what they want. I admire that. However, I don’t think I have the patience to do this or maybe the skills. And of course, I am not a teacher. With all the studying the children are doing at home, I would need more healthy snacks for energy to replenish the body and the mind.

Fig Bar Snack Recipe

ingredients:

Filling:

1 1/2 cup dried figs

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 cup almond milk

1/4 cup water

Crust:

1 3/4 cup almond flour

1/4 cup coconut flour

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

3/4 cup applesauce

Instructions:

1. Take a baking pan, grease it. Preheat the oven 350-degree Fahrenheit.

2. Take a food processor, blend the dried figs until smooth. With a medium- size bowl, pour the blended figs in the bowl and the rest of the filling ingredients. Mix to combine. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, mix the crust ingredients until the dough forms.

4. Put on a pair of plastic gloves. In a baking tray, press half of the crust on to the tray. Use a spoon to scoop the fillings, spread the fillings evenly on top of the crust. Then, add the rest of the crust and spread evenly. Press gently.

5. Bake for 30minutes. Remove from oven, allow to cool on a rack before slicing.

Note: the fig bar snack will last for 5 days.

Treat

This wonderful natural sweet gooey fig bar is a wonderful treat. This can be a snack or a treat. When I go shop with my children, my daughter always wants a box of fig bar snacks. Constantly, I remind myself to try making these treats at home, but never got around to attempting it. Figs have a good amount of fiber. It keeps the stomach filling full. Another benefit, figs may even lower cholesterol and controls blood sugar. Surprisingly, fig gives body calcium. If anyone is concerned about osteoporosis, figs will help with this.

Why not give fig bar snack a try. If you are looking for breakfast coconut flour crepes, do read my previous post. I would love to try more interesting recipes like artisan loaf.

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Zucchini Vegetable Chip Snacks

adminMarch 16, 2020July 10, 2021Leave a comment

Zucchini Vegetable Chip Snacks. This week I want to increase more vegetables in our diet. Last week, I was increasing more fruit or probiotics to their diet. My children love to snack why not vegetable chips. Who can resist the crunchy texture? Something easy and simple for an after school snack. A dish that requires 2 – 3 ingredients. Delicious nutritious zucchini chips snacks.

Zucchini Vegetable Chips Snacks Recipe

Ingredients:

2 – 3 zucchini (medium to large)

1 tbsp. Italian season

1 – 2 tbsp olive oil

1 /2 cup gluten-free bread crumbs

salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Wash the zucchini. Cut the ends of the vegetables. Slice the zucchini into 1/2 inches.

2. Spray on a baking tray. Place slices of zucchini on a baking tray with spaces in between each other.

3. Take a brush to apply on oil on both sides of the zucchini.

4. Sprinkle Italian seasoning on all slices or with salt and pepper. Then, add gluten-free bread crumbs.

5. Place the tray in oven. Cook for 5 – 10 minutes. Flip onto the other side. Allow the zucchini to cook for another 5 – 10 minutes. With the thinner slices will cook faster or will easily burn. Do check often. Once done.

6. Let the chip cool.

7. Chips can be eaten alone or dip in ranch dressing.

What Chip Goes With

The chips can add texture to a sandwich. Or, eaten alone with a drizzle of melty cheese on the top. And, if you like a kick in the food, add in paprika. Sprinkle some parmesan cheese for more flavor. Crumble the zucchini chip to add on the top of a bowl of a creamy soup. Do try Zucchini Vegetable Chip Snacks.

Dip

garlic and herb
hummus
lentil dip
avocado dip

Do try zucchini vegetable chip snacks, they are a wonderful way to add more vegetable to your diet.

If you enjoy a simple meal, do try crockpot dijon chicken. I would like to try dishes like Crockpot Italian chicken pasta.

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Time for Donut Snack

adminSeptember 21, 2019March 5, 2021Leave a comment

I love trying new recipes. Experimenting with new ones, I enjoy making what my children like to eat. My children can be snack monsters. It is always good they have good appetize and loves to eat. My mom loves trying new dishes I believe I got this from her. Therefore, I love the challenge of trying to make something different or new. It is fun. Sometimes it can be stressful but once you get this it is very rewarding. This time is time for donut snacks.

Love of Sweets

Lately, my son seems to have a love for donuts. Timbites. He loves the little donut with fillings. He is little. Timbites are prefect size for him. And, my son can eat a lot of the Timbits. They are easy for him to eat and not messy. Nothing like making homemade donuts. There is always time for donut snack.

Fun Facts about Donut

The glazed donuts are the most popular donut
How Small bite-size donut came to be. The small donut came from leftover dough in the middle of the donut.
The word ‘doughnut’ is the correct word and ‘donut’ is acceptable as well

Donut Recipe

Ingredient:

1 1/2 cup of whole wheat all-purpose flour

1/3 cup sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1 large egg

1/2 cup whole milk

2 tbsp. unsalted butter

oil for frying 1/2 – 1 cup

1/2 cup sugar(sprinkle on top)

Instruction:

In a bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. In another bowl, combine egg, milk, and butter. Combine.
Put the dry ingredient in. Mix to combine.
In a small pot. Add oil. Warm oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Use a small round ice cream scoop. Cook five to six donut at a time.
Flip to allow the other side to cook. Once the donut turns brown. Cook for 1-2 minutes. The donut is ready.
Once done. Place on a paper towel. Sprinkle sugar on top. It is time for donut.

Tips for Donut Making

Before frying donut, make sure there is enough oil in the pot. About one cup of oil or more. Don’t let donut hit the bottom of the pot when placed in the pot.

The frying temperature should be 360 – 375-degree Fahrenheit

Love for Donut

Donut is fun to eat. Not only my children love them. I have fun eating them. Sometimes Mom needs a little sugar to deal with the high energy kids. There is always a time for donut snack.

Next time I would love to try a gluten-free donut hole recipe.

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