Introduction
There are countless recipes trending this year, for being easy and versatile. In this blog I have listed down recipes that are easy to follow and are nutrients packed. These recipes are fun to make and eat, also being time saving and efficient, as well as provide with a lot of nutrients like protein, probiotics, vitamins. The recipes given below will be, frozen yogurt bark, berry yogurt clusters, cottage cheese ice cream, rice paper omelet.
1. Frozen yogurt bark
Ingredients
- Hung curd or Greek yogurt – 1 cup
- Sugar or any sweetener of choice- 1 tbsp
- Chopped Berries/mango/dragon fruit/kiwi (any fruit of choice)-1 cup
- Seeds and nuts- 1tbsp
Method
- Firstly, in a bowl take hung curd and whisk the hung curd till smooth.
- Add in the sugar/sweetener and mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
- Now in a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, spread the curd mixture and spread evenly across the pan.
- Chopped fruits can be added now, scatter the chopped pieces of fruits on the curd.
- Next, add fruits mixture, now, seeds and nuts can also be added.
- After addition of all the ingredients, freeze overnight.
- Once its frozen, with the help of a knife or by hands, yogurt barks can be cut or broken into small barks. Remove the parchment paper from the back of the yogurt barks and enjoy.
This recipe of frozen yogurt bark is high in protein, probiotics, and in vitamin C with the addition of fruits, and fatty acids with seeds and nuts. This is a very healthy alternative in comparison to other commercial frozen desserts. It is also incredibly customizable, according to your taste and health preferences, for extra protein, a tbsp of protein powder can also be added. In this way it is extremely versatile and customizable.
Nutritional information
Serving size- 3 pcs
- Total energy- 305 kcal
- Total protein- 23.4 grams
- Total fat- 0.6 grams (plain Greek yogurt)
- Total carbohydrate- 70 grams
These are not exact values, as addition or substitution of some ingre
- Berry yogurt clusters
Ingredients
- Greek yogurt- 1 ½ cup
- Berries of choice or chopped fruits like mangoes or peaches or any soft fruit – 1 cup
- Melted Dark chocolate – 1cup
Method
- In a bowl, add Greek yogurt and whisk till smooth, then add in the berries or chopped fruits.
- Now, spoon the yogurt and berries onto a sheet tray lined with parchment paper, form small clusters.
- After forming clusters, freeze them for 3-4 hours.
- After 3-4 hours, carefully peel the clusters off the parchment paper and individually coat the clusters with melted chocolate and refrigerate for 5 minutes.
- After the chocolate is fully hardened and set, it is ready to be served and eaten.
With only a few ingredients this recipe is effortless and easy to put together, with yogurt being used this recipe is loaded with protein and probiotics, vitamin C from berries and fruits, dark chocolate provides with fiber, iron, magnesium and other essential minerals. Additionally, protein powder or peanut butter can be added as well to increase the protein content in the recipe.
Nutritional information
Serving size- 1pc
- Total energy- 725kcal
- Total protein- 37.93 grams
- Total fats- 25.8 grams
- Total carbohydrate- 123 grams
These are not exact values, as addition or substitution of some ingredients might change the value.
- Cottage cheese ice-cream
Ingredients
- Cottage cheese – 1 cup
- Sugar or honey – 1 tbsp
- Vanilla essence – 1tsp
- Fruits of choice – ½ cup
Method
- In a food processor add all the ingredients and blend till everything is well blended.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl or dish and freeze overnight.
- Once it has set and frozen, scoop it out and serve.
With minimal ingredients and easily and readily available ingredients and least amount of effort, this is an excellent alternative to regular ice cream; this recipe is higher in protein and highly customizable with your choice of ingredients. You can adjust the level of sweetness according to your need.
Nutritional information
Serving size – 1 scoop
- Total energy- 308kcal
- Total protein- 31.7 grams
- Total fat- 5.3 grams
- Total carbohydrate- 35.5 grams
These are not exact values, as addition or substitution of some ingredients might change the value.
- Rice paper omelet
Ingredients
- Rice paper – 1
- Egg – 1
- Chopped vegetables (onions, capsicum) – ½ cup
- Black pepper powder
- Pinch of salt
Method
- In a mixing bowl, crack the egg and add in the vegetables and salt and black pepper.
- Mix till well combined and set aside.
- In a hot pan add in the rice paper and add the egg mixture, cook till the bottom is cooked and flip when half done.
- Remove from the pan when fully cooked and cut into pieces and serve.
This recipe is low in carb and high in protein and added soluble fibers as well.
Cheese can be included for the additional good fats and protein.
This dish comes together quickly with little prep. Egg can be substituted with cheese and paneer.
Nutritional information
Serving size- 1
- Total energy- 113kcal
- Total protein- 6.2 grams
- Total fat- 5.2 grams
- Total carbohydrate- 17 grams
These are not exact values, as addition or substitution of some ingredients might change the value.
Author: Feeroza Khan
