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Gluten Free Avocado Waffles

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I have been lately obsessed with my Dash mini waffle maker. The highly versatile that waffles can be, make me adore this new possession of mine even more.

So did you know that besides being a good dessert, waffles make an equally healthy option for breakfast as well!

I tried these super healthy and superbly yummy waffles a few days back. I used powdered oats instead of all purpose flour, with the goodness of avocados. These waffles just need a pinch of sugar, so you can have a guilt free day even after a luxurious waffle breakfast day. Since we ate these for breakfast, I topped it with fried egg.

My son who is not such an avid lover of avocados could not even make out that these waffles had avocados in it. Further, these were so light and crisp, that you could easily eat a couple of these in one meal.

Ingredients:

1/3 cup oats (powdered)
2 tbsp flax seed (powdered)
1 avocado ripe
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp melted butter

for topping

1/2 tsp oil
1 egg
A pinch of salt and pepper
Carrot, lettuce (for garnish)

Directions:

1. In a bowl take dry ingredients thats is powdered oats, flax seed powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt and mix these.

2. In a blender, blend avocado in water.

3 Add avocado paste to the dry ingredients and mix.

4. Add melted butter and milk and mix nicely but don’t overmix.

5. On a heated waffle maker, add batter and let it cook for 4 to 6 mins.

6. In another pan, add some oil and cook egg.

7. Top your waffle with egg; season with salt and pepper and garnish with carrot, lettuce. Your super healthy breakfast is ready!

Energy Bars

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If you are looking forward to some make ahead quick breakfast ideas, then these energy bars are something not to be missed upon. These are super easy to make and in only 3 steps.

These energy bars are our family’s favorite. I prefer making it in advance and storing it in an airtight container. They are a savior as quick to-go breakfast on busy mornings or a filling snack in the evenings. They remain nice and crisp for a good amount of time as well.

These bars are not only wholesome, but also highly adaptive and can be varied with a number of ingredients. I find that peanut butter gives a good binding to the ingredients as compared to almond butter. You can also add whipped frosting of any flavors, just to give an additional twist of taste.

Ingredients:
2 cups rolled oats
2/3 cups peanut butter (or any other nut butter)
I cup nuts such as almonds, walnuts, pistachios, dry dates etc.
2tbs flax seed
¼ cup honey
Chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Take rolled oats, dried fruits, flax seed powder, peanut butter, almond butter and honey in a dish.


2. In a chopper, coarsely grind all the ingredients.


3. Now add choco chips to the mixture.

4. Next, take a raised baking dish, firmly press the mixture into it. Cover it for 2hrs or until firm.

4. Now using a knife slice it into bars. Store it into an airtight container.

Easy Mac & Cheese, beans and hash brown casserole

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This super simple casserole is perfect as a side dish or even as a main course. This Mac & Cheese casserole includes beans in addition so it wouldn’t be wrong to say that this gives an additional twist of health to the regular Mac & Cheese. I enjoyed making it and it perfectly fits as a one dish dinner for the whole family.

In this recipe, I have used packed Mac & Cheese since I prefer to make it on busier days and this will make your cooking easier. You can also cook Mac & Cheese using elbow Macaroni from scratch.

For the hash browns as well, you can use store bought hash browns or freshly grate potatoes at home. Store bought hash browns are ready to use as per the instructions. However, if you are making it from scratch, then take two big potatoes, shred them using a boxed grater, wash them and drain them before spreading them on the casserole.

Beans also can be altered to your choice. I used kidney beans in the recipe. I soaked it for around 4 to 5 hours before cooking.

Ingredients:

2 cups hash browns
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp cajun spice (garlic, pepper, salt)
3 cups Mac & Cheese
1 cup kidney beans
1 tbsp butter
1/4 cup onions (chopped)
1/4 cup tomatoes (chopped)
1/2 cup pepper jack cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

1. In a casserole spread, hash browns with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of cajun spice. Let it bake in oven at 450 degree Fahrenheit for 15 mins.

2 In another bowl, pour the ingredients of Mac & Cheese and mix water and let it it cook for 15 mins in microwave for 9 mins. (Check in between to see if there are no spills).

3. In a pressure cooker, cook (overnight soaked) beans for 15 mins or until turned soft. You can also add salt in the beans at this time.

4. In a wok, add butter then add onions. When it turns slightly golden, add tomatoes and cajun spice.

5. When tomatoes turn soft, add beans and let it cook for 5 minutes.

6. Meanwhile over the baked hashbrowns, spread cooked beans and then Mac & Cheese.

7. Spread cheese over the layers and bake it for 5 minutes. I used, shredded pepper jack and parmesan.

8. The layers will be set by this time now serve hot.

Waffle Pops recipe

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If you are looking for a delicious crispy yet chewy waffle recipe, you are at the right place. These waffles call for just the perfect treat for your kiddos. For mine, it was a heavenly delight and he was over the moon when I made these.

I have been recently obssesed with my mini Dash waffle maker. The waffles are perfect in size if you are trying to eat a limited portion plus the texture too is perfect. These are not as soft as the Belgian Waffles and the crispiness is also particularly distinct. It will not be wrong to say that this mini device can make a massive impact in any kitchen.

The batter used is close to the pancake batter, just that it takes melted butter in addition. And of course, the measurements for batter also need to be precisely followed since the change in batter consistency will lead to variable results.

Ingredients:

1 cup all purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 large egg
1 cup milk
2 tbsp softened unsalted butter
Popsicle sticks

For waffle pop coating

1 cup chocolate frosting
1 cup vanilla frosting
Water

For topping

Marshmallows
Chocolate sauce
Sprinkles

Directions:

1. Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.

2. Whisk together milk, egg and melted butter in a separate bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry mix until nicely combined.

3. Add 2 tbsp of batter to the waffle maker and cook for 6-4 minutes, it will turn golden brown on both the sides.

4. Vertically insert popsicle stick through each waffle while warm.

For Waffle Pop coating

1. Mix chocolate frosting and vanilla frosting separately with water in a medium bowl.

2. Holding the popsicle stick, dip half from the sides of each waffle into a bowl.

3. Now top with sprinkles, marshmallows and chocolate drizzle.

Notes:

1. If you substitute ingredients, they may not work the same way.

2. Units of measure shouldn’t be altered.

3. When whisking, don’t overwhisk else the waffles tend to lose their crispiness and get softer.

4. Different waffle makers give different results, for example a Belgian Waffle maker will make relatively softer waffles, so do a research before buying one.

Hot Chocolate Oreo Shake

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Who doesn’t love shakes?! Here is a super simple recipe of a frozen hot chocolate shake. This one is more of a milk shake version of hot chocolate which is blended with ice-cream and Oreos to give a super rich and chocolatey flavour of Oreos with a malty taste of hot cocoa. It can be made with bare minimal ingredients at home. All you need is milk, ice cream, hot cocoa powder with some Oreos.

This recipe will serve 1 small jar. You can keep it chunky, for keeping it smooth, just blend it a little more. Take chocolate ice-cream if you want it a little more chocolatey. Plus, you can do topping of your choice as well.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
1/3 cup hot cocoa mix
4 Oreo cookies
Heavy whipping cream for topping
Sprinkles, chocolate chips, Oreo cookie (for topping)

Directions:

1. In a blender, blend milk, ice cream, Oreo, cocoa mix and empty it in a glass jar.


2. Top it with whipping cream, sprinkles, choco chips and Oreo pieces.

Enjoy the delightful shake!