Cook with me: Ovenbaked Chocolate Banana Oatmeal

Hello everyone,

I'm presenting you another dish that I tried yesterday for the first time - ovenbaked chocolate banana oatmeal! Healthy, sugarfree. dairyfree, nutfree and loaded with fiber, carbs and protein. Well, chocolate is not used at all; in this case, it wouldn't be healthy obviously. It is cacao powder that makes it look and taste chocolately. And if you are not a fan of bananas, you can totally skip them.
(Recept je tudi v slovenščini!)

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Recipe (for 2 servings):

Ingredients:

150 g oats

2 tsp baking powder

1 egg

1/4 tsp salt

2 tsp cacao powder

150 mL dairyfree milk

2-3 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp cinnamon

1 banana, chopped (optional)

Preparation:

1. Mix all ingredients (except the banana) together and transfer the mixture into a small baking pan lined with some baking paper.

2. Add the banana chunks on top. (optional)

3. Bake it in the oven at 180°C for 20-25 minutes.

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Recept (za 2 porciji):

Sestavine:

150 g ovsenih kosmičev

2 žlički pecilnega praška

1 jajce

1/4 žličke soli

2 žlički kakava

150 mL mleka (riževo, mandljevo, kokosovo)

2-3 žlice javorjevega sirupa

1 žlička cimeta

1 banana, narezana (po želji)

Priprava:

1. Zmešamo vse sestavine (razen banane). Mešanico damo v manjši pekač, obložen s peki papirjem.

2. Na vrh položimo koščke banane. (po želji)

3. Pečemo v pečici na 180°C za 20-25 minut.

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Bon appetit!

Vanja

Cook with me: Healthy Peanut Butter Nicecream

Hello everyone,

how do you like the new appearance of the blog page? It was under construction one week ago. 
Anyway, I prepared a new, very easy recipe for you. My parents bought a new robot food processor last week (it's so cool!) so I could finally make homemade icecream made of bananas and peanut butter - peanut butter nicecream! Not necessary to emphasize it's super healthy, right? Also, it's vegan and sugarfree. I made this wonderful dish this morning for breakfast and I instantly decided to share it over here.
(Recept je tudi v slovenščini!)

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Recipe:

Ingredients:

3 bananas, frozen

3 tbsp dairyfree milk

1 tbsp peanut butter

(click here to see the recipe for homemade peanut butter)

Preparation:

1. In a food processor, blend the bananas into a thick cream.

2. Add the milk and peanut butter. Blend again. Serve.

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Recept:

Sestavine:

3 banane, zamrznjene

3 žlice mleka (riževo, mandljevo, kokosovo)

1 žlica arašidovega masla

(recept za domače arašidovo maslo)

Priprava:

1. V multipraktiku zmiksamo banane v kremo.

2. Dodamo mleko in arašidovo maslo in ponovno zmiksamo. Serviramo.

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The nicecream can be topped with whatever you like - fruit, nuts, cereals... I used homemade cinnamon-strawberry granola and cacao powder. Now I'm off to cook lunch and bake some yummy muffins!

Have a nice day,

Vanja

DIY: Homemade Peanut Butter and healthy Nutella + GIVEAWAY

Hello everyone,

another DIY post is here for you to try out, this time a food-related one. I'm presenting you two DIY recipes - homemade peanut butter and healthy Nutella! And at the end of the post, you can find all the details about the little giveaway I prepared in honour of the 1st Blogoversary.

I'm sure many of us love peanut butter and Nutella. Nutella was my go-to breakfast during my childhood and peanut butter is a more recent discovery. But as you may know, they are not the healthiest things to eat since they contain loads of unnecessary sugar, salt, unhealthy fats and other artificial ingredients. Overload of calories. However, it is possible to make them healthy, delicious and nutritious if you prepare them in your own kitchen.

PEANUT BUTTER recipe:

Ingredients:

250g peanuts (shelled, skinned, roasted, unsalted)

3 tbsp coconut/peanut oil

1 tsp salt

2 tsp liquid sweetener (honey/maple syrup)

Preparation:

1. Place the peanuts into a food processor. 

2. Blend for 1 minute, then scrape down the sides of the bowl. 

3. Blend again and scrape down the sides. Then, add the oil, salt and sweetener. 

4. Blend and scrape down the sides until you get a smooth cream which shouldn't be too thick - in this case, add more oil.

5. Transfer the peanut butter into a glass jar. Store in the fridge.

Healthy NUTELLA recipe:

Ingredients:

100g hazelnuts

5 tbsp raw cacao powder

3 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 tsp salt

3 tsp liquid sweetener (honey/maple syrup)

Preparation:

1. Place the hazelnuts in a food processor and blend into flour.

2. Add cacao, oil, salt and sweetener. Blend again and scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed.

3. Continue blending until you get a creamy consistency.

4. Transfer the choco-hazelnutty cream into a glass jar. Store in the fridge.

Now, where to use them? Spread them on toasted bread, add them into oatmeal, put them on fruit... You decide. Just use your imagination. I really hope you will try at least one recipe, it won't take you too long to master it.

And now the little GIVEAWAY!

One lucky winner will receive a unique handmade silver bracelet and a Soraya deodorant! The bracelet is made by me. All the beads/pearls are handmade - the little silver stones are glued onto the balls. And Soraya is a very popular brand here in Slovenia; I tried this deodorant which I really like, so I decided to order another one for this gevaway.

To participate, fill out the Rafflecopter below. The giveaway is international. Good luck!

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See you next Sunday,

Vanja

Cook with me: Banana Strawberry Chocolate Cake (raw, vegan, dairy-free)

Hello everyone,

I'm finally back with a new post. For this special occasion, I'd like to share with you a recipe that I came across within the past days. Get excited for the Banana Strawberry Chocolate Cake! It is raw, vegan, dairy-free and it tastes deliciously! 

This was my first time making a raw cake and it definitely won't be the last one. I never imagined a raw cake being so tasty. The ingredients couldn't be more healthy - it is a perfect dessert for everyone who eats clean (including myself).

Recipe (adapted from Malinca.si):

Base (1st layer):

100 g mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts)

100 g oats

50 g coconut flour

50 g coconut palm sugar

200 g medjool dates, pitted

2 tablespoons coconut oil (not melted)

Filling (2nd layer):

250 g strawberries, chopped

3 bananas, chopped

Chocolate cream (3rd layer):

150 g medjool dates, pitted

1/2 cup water

50 g raw cocoa powder

2 tablespoons coconut oil (not melted)

Preparation:

1. For the base, mix all ingredients in a food processor into a dough and press it firmly into a cake tin.

2. Add the chopped bananas and strawberries on top of the dough. 

3. For the chocolate cream, mix the dates in a food processor until you don't get a lump. Next, add water to get a thick, creamy consistency. The last step is to add cocoa powder and coconut oil to the mixture. Then, put the cream over the fruit layer.

4. Let the cake cool down in the fridge for about 2-3 hours before serving.

I bet everyone can master this recipe (cooking-dummies included!). It takes less than an hour to make. Will you give it a try?

I have a lot more healthy recipes on my menu to share with you since I've been into clean eating for almost a year now. Healthy food has become an important part of my lifestyle besides regular exercise. So, for the future posts expect even more healthy and easy food recipes! For more food inspiration, you are invited to follow my Instagram account (@crayonsandbeads). Now I'm off to studying Internal medicine and Surgery, finals are coming too quickly!

Until then,

Vanja