Eggless Whole Multi Grain Thumbprint Cookies

Thumb print cookies are not only feast to eyes but to the mouth too. When i saw this recipe in Eatingwell.com i wanted to try out immediately. I modified it slightly to suit my needs. Instead of using white flour this recipe uses Whole wheat, Oats, protein rich Almonds. The cookies are eggless, no white sugar, no butter and they are vegan. With not the usual ingredients in them, but they taste absolutely delectable. Do try out and let me know. Preparation Time - 10 Minutes Cooking Time - 15 Minutes Makes around - 20 Cookies Ingredients 1 cup whole almonds 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour1/2 cup oat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Sunflower Oil - 1/3 cup Maple syrup - 3/4 Cup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Raspberry preserves...

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Split Chick Pea Snack(Kadalai Paruppu Sundal)

Craving for some healthy, protein rich and tasty snack. Sundal is a South Indian bean/legume based snack which is made out of steamed cooked legumes by adding very little oil and seasoned with spices, vegetables and coconut. Channa Dal, Kadalai Paruppu is a very good source of protein and has a very low glycemic index. It makes a perfect snack for both adults and kids who are looking for high protein, gluten free, tasty and diabetic friendly snack. Normally sundal is sauted with spices and garnished with grated coconut, but you can saute onion and add the cooked legume or add freshly chopped vegetables, grated mangoes, a cup of yougurt or add a dash of lime. The options are endless. Preparation Time - Nil Cooking Time - 30 Minutes Serves -...

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Quick Whole Wheat Bread Sticks

Are you looking for an instant whole wheat bread stick to go with a soup. This is one of the best recipe i found. This recipe is so easy to make and takes very less time. You can bake a batch while making your soup and enjoy the warm bread sticks with some fresh healthy vegetable soup. Try this out and let me know how you liked it. Preparation Time - 10 Minutes Cooking Time - 15 MinutesServes - 4 Ingredients Whole Wheat Flour - 1 Cup Raw Wheat Germ - 1 Cup Whole milk - 5 oz Sunflower Oil - 1.5 oz Honey - 1 Tbsp Salt - 1/2 Tsp Butter - 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds - 2 Tbsp Method 1) Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. 2) Mix and knead the flour, wheat germ, milk, oil, salt and honey until the mixture holds together well....

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Egg Free, Gluten Free, Low Fat Banana Nut Muffin

If you are used to baked products using white – all purpose flour, transition to whole grain baking is a big step. If you are used to gluten based products, transition to gluten free is another mile stone. Yes the baked goods taste little different than the ones with gluten. But they don’t taste bad, and you still can enjoy all the goodness in a healthier way. But do not attempt to lick all these batters after filling the baking pans, because the gluten free batters don’t taste that well at all. Of course baking removes all that bitterness, the overwhelming smell of the bean flours and makes it really palatable. Try this and let me know, how it turned out for you. Preparation Time – 15 Minutes Cooking Time – 15 Minutes Makes – Around 15...

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Beets & Broccoli Curry

Do you know from where the bloody beets gets it color from? Betacyanin is the pigment that gives beetroot not only its color but also a powerful antioxidant properties. Beets are a very good source of calcium, iron, Vitamins A and C, folic acid, fiber, manganese, phosphorus and potassium. , magnesium, iron and vitamin B6. Broccoli has not only a very low glycemic index and also rich in vitamins K, C, and A, folic acid, dietary fiber, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins B6 and E. This curry is no doubt a nutrient rich combination but also tastes great. Goes as a great combination with Quinoa, Rice or Indian Flat Bread. Preparation Time - 15 Minutes Cooking Time - 25 Minutes Serves - 4 Ingredients Medium sized Beets - 4 Broccoli -...

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Home Made Cashew Butter

Do you buy pricey nut butters in the store, try this recipe and you will not only enjoy the fresh home made taste, but will find out how easy it is to make these nut butters at home. You can make cashew, almond, peanut butter, of course any kind of nut butter of your choice. Very few ingredients and few quick and easy steps and you have a bottle of protein packed power butter in few minutes, good to use for breakfast or for a high energy snack. I tried almond, cashew and peanut butter using this recipe and cashew butter is the winner of the three. While making nut butters, try to go for unflavored oil to for a better taste and flavor. You can add little bit of salt to make salted butter, add some honey and dark chocolate for sweeter version...

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