5 Tasty treats
5 tasty treats
Having snack cravings? Do you long to munch of some
delicious bits during a little sugar dip around 4 o' clock? You seek to fill up
on something to stay energized before dinner yet you don' t want to go all out
and attack a bag of chips or a bar of chocolate. Treats do not always have to
be bad for you, especially if you choose to make them yourself. Most people
like to think this will require lots of effort but I have come up with a few
delicious recipes to help satisfy your snack desires in a safe manner.
Tropical bowl
This recipe brings back many memories. When I was a little girl I knew that whenever I would visit my grandmother there are always be cookies, candy and a big bowl of fresh fruit bowl were waiting for me. Over the years, the fruit bowl started to contain more and more canned fruits. But even now, at the age of 98 years, my dear grandmother still prepares this delicacy for me each time I come to pay her a visit. Many English people will know this recipe as punch. This is the alcoholic version of my grandmother's reccipe. I bet somewhat clichés images come to mind;American movies, a ball or gala at a New Years eve party. Making this fruity treat is very simply, it is a recipe that throws a lot of fruit in a drink to ensure that the fruit lasts longer. You are completely free to add whatever flavours you like to this drink. watermelon, pear, strawberry, raspberry and blueberry are a few of my basic ingredients because of their cheerful, tropical colors and rich juices. Due to the natural sweetness of this drink it does not require any additional fruit juices. Keeping don't the sugar content is also much better much your teeth and the added fresh fruits will contain with much more fiber, keeping you filled longer. Garnish the large bowl with some cucumber flowers, these are not only edible and tasty but also look very appealing with their purple blue colors.
1l of sparkling water, 40 gram Raspberry, 40 grams Blueberries , 40 grams of strawberry, 40 grams Galia melon, 40 grams of water-melon, 25 ml of elderflower cordial, 10 grams of cucumber flowers
granola Ice creams
Sometimes, it is just so hot during the summer You don't have any appetite when you wake up. Yet skipping breakfast is not the best way to go as it makes you crave more snacks throughout the rest of the morning. Yet, your standard piece of toast just won't go in, dilemma. Well, these ice creams are the perfect solution and can be well considered as a first or 'second breakfast'. The main ingredients of this refreshment is yogurt, fruits and cruesli. This combination leaves a lot of room to vary a lot and discover your own favorite flavor combination. The ice cream looks very appetising due to the cheerful colours of the meshed fruits it popular among children. The crunchy texture of the muesli, the creaminess of the yogurt and fruity, juicy flavors of the fresh fruit makes it a perfect mix. This can be altered with many extra flavours such as chocolate chips or dried fruit if you like.
150 ml of almond coconut yogurt, 75 grams of Raspberries, 75 grams of blueberries, 75 grams of strawberries, 35 grams of cruesli, 15 grams of lemon balm, chopped, 10 grams aniseed cress
Banana with peanut butter oreo's
Nowadays the American oreo obsession has also struck the in Holland. Oreos are sold in many flavours such as banana, strawberry or peanut butter. If you are unfamiliar with the cookies (AKA have been underground for half a year) allow me to describe the hype; it are a round, chocolate cookies with a creamy filling in between. Children love these treats, they can easily eat a whole lot if you let them (warning: this also counts for most adults!). Of course it is not wise to consume these sugarbombs on a daily basis. Having these temptations openly exposed in the candy basket this is a recipe for disaster if you are trying to snack somewhat more conscious . This home made version contains fruits and good fats making It a way better alternative. Be fibers in this snack will keep you filled much longer creating a better sense of satisfaction than the original biscuits. The gingerbread spices still give the idea of a cookie and creates a nice contrast to the yellow banana. Serve the biscuits on a brightly coloured plate and I'm sure people will be much more pleased with fresh, sweet fruits bites rather than a pre-packaged cookies role.
1 banana, sliced, 2 tbsp of soy yogurt almond, 1 tsp of peanut butter, 1 tsp of mixed gingerbread spice, 1 tsp of cocoa powder
Crudités with dip
munching on A Hand Full of pretzels or cheese sticks just before lunch or a during the afternoon break on business is so tempting. Often you sneakily continue to grab several hands salty satisfaction without even really noticing it. These kind of habits can be the exact thing that prevents you from attaining your goals. A simple switch can be made in a flash, changing from carbs to vegetable sticks is easily done and much better for your waistline! Make a mix of tasty vegetables and present them in a Creative Way. Serve them in some tall, beautiful serving dishes with a tasty sauce or dip. Add some festive party cocktail sticks so you can poke those plum, juicy and healthy tomatoes right on there. Cut the remaining vegetables into long stalks such as carrots and peppers. Alter between different styles of cucumber creating a mixture between slices and stems. Serve with a variety of dips and sauces so your guests can pick their favorite. One tip is to make at least mild sauce and a spicy sauce so that children can tuck in as well.
75 grams of stalks celery, 75 grams of carrot, 75 grams of red bell pepper, 75 grams of cherry tomatoes, 50 grams of spinach, chopped, 15 grams of fresh basil, chopped, 15 grams of fresh parsley, chopped, 2 tbsp of Greek yogurt, 1 tsp of lemon juice, 1 tsp of sea salt, 1 tsp of black pepper
Home made popcorn
If you are shopping in the store for snacks it might be tempting to opt for a bag of pre-made popcorn so all you will need to do is te are it open and snack. Often, you can choose between salty and sweet, but that's it. This is a shame because you can easily alter popcorn Flavours If You Pop your own corn. It is not only more fun but also way healthier than the ones you buy in the supermarket. These normally contain way too much salt. Being able to pick your owns flavours opens up a world of possibilities. Nowadays many departmrnt stores sell hot air popcorn machine which don't require using any additional oils. Thus popcorn can be considered as a well opted, conscious delicacy because it is relatively high in fibers compared to other snacks. As it is mostly 'hot air' you can savely munch away a couple of hands full without feeling guilty. You can go all out and vary in all sorts of ways to season the corn; sweet or savory or spicy, make it as exciting as you want. It is important that the flavours are added immediately after the last corn is puffed, allowing it to take in all the herbs and spices best. To stir you in the right direction I recommend trying cinnamon and cocoa powder, matcha with coconut and chilli powder and seaweed a possible combinations. However feel free to add whatever you feel like; cardamon, yuzu powder, garlic?
35 grams of Sweet corn, 1 tsp of Matcha powder, 1 tsp of cinnamon, 1 tsp of coconut powder, 1 tsp of sugar cane