Chocolate Brownies with peanut butter, salted pretzels, dates & walnuts.
I loved these brownies so much that I couldn't resist sharing the recipe with everyone. They are incredibly rich, fudgy, and divine.
The best part is that they are super easy to make!
Ingredients (makes 15-20 brownies)
* 245g dark chocolate, roughly chopped
* 200g butter, diced, plus extra for greasing
* 175g caster sugar
* 125g light soft brown sugar
* 4 large eggs, lightly beaten* 1 vanilla pod
* 115g plain flour
* Pinch of sea salt
* 100g mix of broken salted pretzel pieces, dark chocolate pieces, finely chopped dates, and walnuts to top.
* Smooth peanut butter for drizzling
How to;
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C fan/Gas 4. Grease and line a 30 x 23cm cake tin with baking paper.with baking paper.
2. Melt the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water.
3. Let it cool slightly before whisking in the sugars, then add the eggs and vanilla from the pod.
4. Stir in the flour and salt until smooth, then pour into the tin.
5. Drizzle with smooth peanut butter and spread evenly with the mixed topping.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are cracked and the middle is soft.
Quiche w roasted & semi sun-dried cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, gruyere cheese and chilli.
Ingredients
1 Cup thick cream
1 Cup gruyere cheese (grated)
1 Cup parmesan (grated)
5 Medium sized eggs
1 Handful roasted cherry tomatoes
1 Handful semi sun dried tomatoes
3 Spring onions (finely chopped)
3 Garlic cloves
5 Anchovy fillets
1 Lemon (zest of)
1 Sheet of good quality short crust pastry
Handful of fresh basil leaves
How to;
1. Start by preheating the oven to 180°C.
2. Lightly grease a tart tin to prevent sticking.
3. Begin by thawing one sheet of short crust pastry. Once thawed, lightly flour your surface and roll out the pastry to make it larger. Carefully place the pastry over the tart tin and tidy up the edges to ensure a neat appearance.
4. Line the top of the pastry with baking paper and baking beads (or rice) to prevent it from rising too much. Bake for 10 minutes at 180°C.
5. Take a handful of mixed cherry tomatoes and place them in a baking tray. Add three crushed garlic cloves, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Roast in the oven at 180°C for approximately 15-20 minutes.
6. Now, let’s prepare the filling. Crack five eggs into a bowl and pour in one cup of thick cream. Add grated cheeses, a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper. Break the roasted garlic cloves out from their skins and whisk them into the mixture.
7. Pour the cheese and egg mixture into the tart tin. Then, top it off with the roasted and semi sun-dried tomatoes, chopped spring onions, fresh basil leaves, and anchovy fillets. Finally, sprinkle some chili flakes and season with salt and pepper. Bake the finished quiche in the oven at 180°C for 25 minutes.
My Banana Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
Banana Smoothie
For the banana smoothie, you will need:
- 2 frozen bananas, chopped
- 3 tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon of organic vanilla paste
- 5 dates
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- A splash of full-fat milk (or your preferred type of milk)
- A handful of raw cashews
For the toppings, gather:
- 3 sliced strawberries
- 1/2 sliced Pink Lady apple
- 2 sliced plums
- A handful of fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon of cacao nibs
- A handful of your favorite granola
- A drizzle of organic peanut butter
Here's how to make this delicious bowl:
1. Place all the smoothie ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. I like to leave some chunky nutty bits and dates for added texture. You can also add a large ice cube for extra chill.
2. Pour the smoothie into a bowl and place it in the freezer while you prepare the toppings.
3. Slice all the topping ingredients. Once the smoothie has slightly firmed up in the freezer, take it out and decorate it with the sliced fruits, granola, cacao nibs, and a generous drizzle of peanut butter. (Today, I had to resist using Nutella, as it has been a constant love during my pregnancy.)
Note: Feel free to customise this recipe by adding your favorite fruits, nuts, or seeds. Get creative and make it your own!