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2 Ingredient Recipes for Quick Snacking!

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Let’s be real, odd time snacking is something we’re all guilty of. Now who wants to make a whole meal when all they want is a quick yummy filling snack!? So, here are a few very fast and easy to make recipes for those sudden weird bursts of hunger!!

Oreo Cake/Brownie

Who said cake isn’t for one!? Blend a pack of Oreos in a blender and add milk according to what you’re looking to make (more milk if you want a cake and less if you want a brownie). Pour it in a buttered container and chuck it in the microwave for 2-3 minutes and VOILA, you have a quick dessert! (I garnished mine with a bunch of watermelon seeds for some extra health!)

Chocolate Souffle

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Finally, a recipe that involves something everyone loves, Nutella! In a bowl, mix eggs and Nutella and put it in a buttered ramekin and pour this mix and put into a microwave till it’s risen.

Banana Pancakes

Mash up a banana and whisk in an egg into it. Cook on medium heat on a non-stick pan and garnish with your favorite toppings!

Banana Oatmeal/Muesli Cookies

For these cookies, all you need is a banana and half a cup of oats or muesli, whichever you prefer! Mash up the bananas and add the oats/muesli and make small balls out of the mixture and bake in the microwave. Breakfast cookies or an on the way snack is ready!

Strawberry Sorbet

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Remove the stems of a pint of strawberries, mash them up or put in a blender, stir in honey according to how much you prefer. put in a tin and chuck it in the freezer. Serve up scooped and cold.

SUPER SIMPLE CRÊPES FOR ONE

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Sometimes you just crave something sweet, don’t you? But who would want to make a cake, or even a muffin, it’s all just too much work, right?! And sometimes chocolate is too simple, or just not what you’re craving. Here’s a super quick and easy recipe you can whip up in less than 15 minutes. You can top these EASY PEASY CRÊPES with whichever ingredients you wish, there’s endless possibilities for toppings!

Ingredients –

  • 2 tbsp flour (all purpose flour/maida)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • A dash of salt (to balance and increase the sweetness of the sugar a little)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence (can be substituted with lemon, orange or any other essence of your choice)

Options for toppings –

  • Fruits (I prefer strawberries with mine)
  • Maple syrup
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Powdered sugar
  • Whipped cream
  • Jams/concentrates
  • Chocolate chips

P.S. can be eaten for breakfast or even dessert! My favorite toppings are maple syrup, strawberries and a generous sprinkling of powdered sugar.

Simple Pancakes

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Personally, I’ve never considered pancakes a breakfast food. I can have pancakes any time of the day! Yes, box pancake mix sounds so much easier, but trust me, once you make pancakes and the smell of pancakes cooking hits your nose, you won’t go back to box mix! I like to think of making these an extremely therapeutic activity.  

A super quick method is not getting in the hassle of mixing dry and wet ingredients separately. This way things are quick and lesser dishes to do after! I like to keep a tight hand on sugar because you’re going to add sweet toppings and a heavy hand on baking powder because I LOVE me some fluffy pancakes!

Below is my favorite, go to pancake recipe. I’ve tweaked this recipe for years now and I finally have the quantity and taste how i like it!

Ingredients –

  1. ½ cup all-purpose flour (maida, as we mostly recognize it)
  2. 1½ tsp baking powder
  3. 1 tbsp sugar (granulated or powdered is up to you)
  4. A pinch of salt to bring the sweetness out a tad bit better
  5. 4 tbsp milk
  6. 1 large egg
  7. 2 tbsp vegetable oil (can be substituted with melted butter)
  8. Vanilla essence/extract (optional)

Toppings –

Maple syrup is the most loved topping, but you can choose whatever you like. I like to use different toppings like chocolate syrup, diced apples or other sweet fruits, whipped cream and ice cream.

Chocolate Smoothie Bowl

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One thing I ABSOLUTELY love to eat are smoothie bowls. They are super simple to make, tasty and healthy as well. You can choose whichever fruit or flavor you feel like. My all time favorites are mango for summers and chocolate.

If you love smoothies, this twisted take on smoothies will surely make you love it. You can eat it as dessert, for brunch or as a post work-out meal to boost your energy! It will satisfy your craving for something sweet and chocolaty, without being too unhealthy.

The best part about these according to me has to be the toppings. You can use whichever toppings you want, and however much of it you want!

Ingredients –

  • 3 tbs milk
  • 2 frozen bananas
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • Chocolate protein (optional)
  • Honey (optional, to make it sweeter if you wish to)
  • Handful of ice

Toppings –

  • Sliced bananas
  • Sliced apples
  • Chia seeds or any other seeds of your choice
  • Muesli/granola (flavor of choice) I use dark chocolate and cranberry flavor
  • Chopped almonds
  • Dehydrated fruits, I chose cranberries, blueberries and pineapple (optional)
  • Drizzle of chocolate syrup (optional)

Directions –

  • Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until combined and smooth, pausing whenever necessary to mix.
  • Transfer to a bowl and and top with toppings of your choice and VOILA!