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  • Monthly Archives: February 2017

    • Skinny Lemon and Blueberry Pancakes

      Posted at 9:30 am by doodiefoodie
      Feb 27th

      These pancakes are lower in fat and are a great source of natural protein. By using a blender, these take seconds to whip up for a scrumptious breakfast treat. They use cooked quinoa they are lower in fat and high in protein and are gluten free.

      Serves 2-3

      Makes 12 pancakes

      150g cooked and cooled quinoa
      50g buckwheat flour
      1.5 tsp baking powder
      ¼ tsp salt
      3 large egg whites
      100ml low fat Greek yogurt
      2 tbsp milk
      1 tbsp honey/agave syrup
      1 tsp vanilla
      1 tbsp grated lemon zest
      100g blueberries
      Spray oil

      1. Place all the ingredients except the blueberries into a blending jug and blend until smooth. Add the blueberries into the batter and mix well. Heat a frying pan/ griddle and  spray with a little oil.
      2. Pour the batter into 4 rounds onto the hotplate and cook until the batter bubbles, flip over and continue cooking until springy and cooked through. Repeat until the mixture is used up.
      3. Serve in a stack,  drizzled with a little honey or agave syrup.

      Enjoy  🙂

       

      Posted in Recipes | Tagged blueberry, buckwheat flour, gluten free, high protein, lemon, low fat, pancakes, quinoa
    • Oat Crepes with Spinach and Feta

      Posted at 1:57 pm by doodiefoodie
      Feb 23rd

      As it is pancake day next week I thought I would post a couple of recipes I have made, these were for a new range called Nutri-snack.

      The recipes are aimed at a healthier lifestyle by helping you make smarter choices when it comes to snacks by substituting unhealthy and calorie dense treats for healthier, more nutritious options.

      These oat crepes are great as they can be used with either sweet or savoury fillings. If using with a savoury filling omit the vanilla and the stevia. These are gluten free and high in protein which will keep you feeling fuller for longer.

      Ingredients

      Serves 3
      Makes 6 crepes

      100g jumbo oats
      30g ground flax seed
      1 tbsp chia seeds
      1 tsp vanilla extract/paste (optional)
      2 large eggs
      ½ tsp stevia (optional)
      375ml skimmed milk
      Spray oil

      Filling

      6 spring onions, sliced
      2 red chillies, de-seeded and chopped
      2 handful’s of baby spinach
      100g feta cheese, crumbled
      1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

      1. Place all ingredients into a nutri-blender or table top blender and blend until smooth.  Continue reading →
      Posted in Recipes | Tagged chia seeds, flax seed, gluten free, oats, red chilli, snacking, spinach, spring onions
    • Thai Inspired Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup

      Posted at 11:49 am by doodiefoodie
      Feb 23rd

      Thai curry paste adds a lovely warmth to this simple, nutritious and delicious soup.

      Serves 2-3

      Ingredients

      Drizzle of oil
      1 small onion, peeled and roughly chopped
      500g sweet potato, peeled and chopped
      1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
      ½ can full fat coconut milk
      300ml vegetable stock
      5g coriander, stalks only
      1 tsp chopped lemongrass
      2 tsp lime juice
      ½ tsp Thai fish sauce (optional)
      Salt and pepper

      To serve: warmed Naan breads on the side and garnish with coriander sprigs and chopped red chilli. Continue reading →

      Posted in Recipes | Tagged coconut, coriander, lemongrass, lime, soup, sweet potato, thai curry paste
    • Salted Caramel Millionaire Shortbread

      Posted at 10:48 am by doodiefoodie
      Feb 23rd

      I have been a bit lax with the posts in recent months I am sorry. I keep getting hassled by everybody to post more recipes, so I will I promise 🙂 Here is one I  made recently and it’s fab. Okay so it’s not the healthiest recipe but it will make you happy!

      I love salted caramel in fact I would say I am slightly obsessed and as a result I came up with these. Yummy buttery shortbread with a delicious slightly chewy caramel. Go on make them you know you want to!

      Makes 16 squares

      Ingredients

      Shortbread
      250g plain flour
      75g caster sugar
      175g butter, softened

      Caramel
      150g butter
      100g golden syrup
      1x 397g condensed milk
      ¾ tsp Maldon sea salt

      Topping
      250g plain or milk chocolate

      1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4 and lightly grease a 23cm  x 23cm brownie tin and line with non-stick baking paper, this will make it easier to lift out the finished square.

      2. Make the shortbread by adding the flour and sugar to a bowl, add the softened butter and rub the butter and flour mixture together until it resembles damp sand. Knead the mixture together and then press the mixture into the prepared tin and smooth it out making sure it is as level as possible. Prick the shortbread lightly with a fork all over and pop it into the oven for 20 minutes until is light brown. Remove and let it cool. Continue reading →

      Posted in Recipes | Tagged caramel, chocolate, salted, shortbread
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      Hi I’m Gill and this is my blog, I love food, cocktails and kararoke! I work as a Home Economist; I am married and have two young boys.


      I currently live in Hertfordshire but I am northerner and originally from Merseyside and am what is known as a Plastic Scouser!

      I write about any food that I make or random stuff that I see when I’m out and about, I take pictures of my creations but I also get my mate to as well as he’s got a better camera than me! Hope you enjoy my randomness!

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