Recipes From My Kitchen

Healthy avocado toast is super easy to make and makes the perfect addition to any breakfast or an anytime snack! Mashed avocado spread over crusty whole-wheat bread, finished with olive oil, some crushed black pepper, and salt—does it get much better than that?  It’s full of healthy, unsaturated fats, packed with fiber, and it’s an effortless breakfast or snack. Avocado toast has become my new favorite breakfast/snack. It’s healthy, simple, and delicious and best of all, it’s super easy to make and ready in under 5 minutes. In fact, this recipe is so simple we can hardly call it a recipe, but I had to share it with you because of how good it is! This recipe is for simple avocado toast but the possibilities are endless. Sometimes we like to zest up the avocado toast and top it with tomatoes, jalapenos, spinach, mushrooms, or pretty much anything else! To begin, simply toast your bread. You can use any kind of toast or sliced bread you have but I like to use cru...

Great pre workout or post workout snack with a combination of carbohydrates, protein & good fats, this is a very quick, easy and effortless snack when you want something sweet, satisfying and FAST! Switch the nut butters based on your preference and availability. Experiment with different fruits and toppings of your choice. Ingredients: 3-4 toast/rusk, 1 large banana, 3-4 tsp almond butter, 1 tsp chia seeds, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp pumpkin seeds, 1 tsp pomegranates (optional) Method: 1. Spread a teaspoon of almond butter on the toast. 2. Layer sliced banana on top. 3. Drizzle honey, and sprinkle chia & pumpkin seeds. 4. Serve immediately. Here are some more low calorie recipes you can try.

Breakfast cereal has a high sugar content, so why not replace it with something just as sweet but healthier! This recipe will give you the vitality you need for the day and help you control your weight. This recipe is rich in fibre and has a high vitamin C content. Natural source of folate and good source of potassium. Ingredients: 2 toasted multigrain brown bread, 1 kiwi peeled and sliced, 2 tsp peanut butter, 1 tsp honey 1 tsp toasted pumpkin seeds (or seeds of your choice) 1 tsp chia seeds, Method: 1. Toast the bread until nice golden brown and crispy. 2. Spread peanut butter over the toasted bread. 3. Lay the kiwi slices topped with pumpkin seeds & chia seeds. 4. Drizzle with honey and serve immediately. Click here for more Toast recipes . 

Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil, salt and pepper. Variations may include toppings of tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, or cheese; the most popular recipe outside of Italy involves basil, fresh tomato, garlic and onion or mozzarella. Bruschetta is usually served as a snack or appetizer. Its a great party pleaser too. Here is a healthy version of Bruschetta - minus the cheese!!! Ingredients: 1 small baguette, sliced at an angle vertically, 1/2 cup  basil pesto , 4-5 garlic pods, Olive oil, as required, 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped, 1/2 cup tomato finely chopped, Method: Place the sliced baguettes on a baking tray and slightly toast it for 7-8 mins at 200 degrees. Remove and arrange it in the serving plate. Rub the garlic pods on the toasted baguette slices. Drizzle with some olive oil. Spread a spoon full of pesto. Top it up with chopped onio...