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While there are many versions of banana bread, this probably has to be my favourite one. It has less calories compared to the regular banana bread, no added sugar and uses oat flour and protein powder. So it doubles up as a healthy snack and a dessert too 😋 I have tried this recipe four times and it is a success every time. I have used Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard protein in the flavour Chocolate Mint. You can use any protein supplement of your choice. If you have a sweet tooth and the sweetness from the bananas and protein supplement isn't enough, then you can add 2 tablespoons of sweetener of your choice. I have also used unsweetened applesauce here. If you prefer not to use it or it is unavailable, you can substitute with 1/4th cup of oil instead. This does not change the taste or texture of the final product. I have adapted this recipe from The Protein Chef  with a little minor changes here and there. He has already perfected the recipe. I have only changed ...

You have ripe bananas on the counter. What to do? Banana bread is the first thing that comes to the mind. But, if you want something more indulgent and delectable, this banana and chocolate cake is the way to go. Chocolate makes everything better. It takes this simple banana bread and turns it into an enticing dessert that people will ask for more. It is also a perfect cake for a family gathering as it serves up to 14 people. Not only is it heavenly, but it is also quick to put together. You do not need a mixer, just a hand whisk and fifteen minutes of your time. You mix all your dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another and then add the wet into the dry and mix well and bake. That is it! This is a fairly thin batter. Since we use oil as the fat, the cake is moist in texture. Also, what cake is complete without frosting? I have used this  Chocolate Buttercream  here but you can also use chocolate ganache. Ingredients: Dry Ingredients: All...

Ingredients: Unsalted Butter - 1 cup Icing Sugar/Powdered Sugar - 3 and 1/2 cups sifted Unsweetened Cocoa Powder - 1/2 cup sifted Milk - 3 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract - 1 and 1/2 tsp Salt - a pinch Instructions: Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, beat the butter on high speed for 2-3 minutes until butter is light and fluffy. Scrape the sides and continue. Next, add the sugar one cup at a time. Initially beat on low speed and then continue mixing on high speed. Add cocoa powder, milk, vanilla extract and salt. Mix the frosting on high speed for another 2 minutes. And done! Check the consistency of the buttercream. If it is too runny add more sugar, and if the frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk at a time if required.

We all get that hunger pangs between meals right? I used to resort to cakes or chips or some fried food item to momentarily satisfy my hunger. Now, I know I can’t do anything about cakes because- cake duh! But I decided I can change my craving for fried foods to healthy alternatives. This is where these baked crackers come. I went a step further and made the crackers without all purpose flour. How great is that? Not only are these healthy but they are also tasty and easy to make. This is what I call a winner. All you have to do is take different flours, add whatever seasonings you want, make a dough, rest, shape and bake. That easy! And if you don’t have all the flours, no worries. You can replace that for which ever flour you have at home. Ingredients: Rice flour - 1/2 cup Whole wheat - 1/4 cup Semolina - 1/4 cup Maize flour - 1/4 cup Chickpeas flour/Besan - 1/4 cup Oats - 3 Tbsp Salt - As per taste Pepper - 1 tsp Chilli powder - 1 tsp Asafoetida ...

I have always disliked cakes and frosting with fruits in it. But when there were a lot of blueberries at home and I didn’t want to eat ‘em up, what did I do? I baked a cake of course!Well, blueberry frosting, it’s part of the cake..so.. 😉 Take it from an avid chocolate lover who hates to even try anything non-chocolate based that this good old vanilla cake paired with blueberry buttercream is so yummm *sluurrrp*. Also, the buttercream is not overly sweet because of the addition of blueberry concentrate to it. And the colour is so soothing to the eyes. There’s nothing to do but love it! The vanilla cake is oil-based so its moist and even-crumbed which made the task of frosting easier even for a beginner like me. What makes this worth it? Cake- easy to bake, buttercream frosting- if you know how to hold a hand blender then you’re set, decorating the cake- easy-ish  😊. All in all, it’s a total win! I’m pretty sure if you give it a try once, it’ll forever be a favourite. ...