STRAWBERRY DREAM

Hi,

Do you like smoothies as much as I do? If the answer is yes, then you'll love the following easy recipe. I want to share a strawberry smoothie recipe with you. This smoothie isn't only delicious, but also healthy. The ingredients I used are for two to three people.

Ingredients:
three cups of almond milk (750ml)
two handfuls of strawberries
three teaspoons of chia seeds

Instructions: 
Put the ingredients into a blender and blend everything until smooth. If necessary, add more almond milk to get your desired consistency. Optionally, you can also add two tablespoons of soy yoghurt.

I hope you like the quick and easy recipe.

Bye for now,

Nicole

PUMPKIN SOUP

Unfortunately, pumpkin time is over, but it is always good to have recipes in stock. Isn't it? So, here is my favorite recipe for a delicious Styrian pumpkin soup. The following ingredients depend on how many people should be served. Usually, the amount below is enough to 2-3 people.

Ingredients 

0,5kg Hokkaido pumpkin

2 large carrots

3 medium potatoes

600ml water

1 vegetable stock cube

salt, pepper and ginger (optional)

soy milk or low-fat milk to reach the desired consistency (optional) 

Prepare step by step

Step 1: Wash the vegetables and cut them into tiny cubes. You do not need to peel the pumpkin.

Step 2: Fill 600ml of water in a pot; add the vegetables and the stock cube. Put a top on the pot and let everything boil until tender.

Step 3: Use a hand blender to blend everything. If desired add additional water or milk.

Step 4: Season the soup with salt, pepper, and ginger.

Topping suggestions

pumpkin seeds

pumpkin seed oil

bread cubes

See you soon, 

Nicole

BRAIN BOOST SNACK

Studying for university is a mental challenge for most of us. When it comes to mental energy your diet plays an important part. You should not underestimate that. So, it is important to treat your body with the right nutrients and vitamins. For instance glucose, omega 3 and magnesium are three essential components for your brain. 

I found an easy recipe for nourishing bars in the Welt der Wunder magazine. You do not need a cooking talent to prepare those bars and they are not perishable if they are kept in a cold place like the fridge. You can also take them with you to university and boost your brain during a long day. 

Ingredients

200g     chopped walnuts
200g     oats 
50g        cane sugar
30g        flour
1 tbsp.  baking powder
1 tbsp.  cinnamon
50g       dark chocolate chips
50g       pumpkin seeds
125ml  honey
100g    dried apricots
135g     margarine

(Optional: 30g shredded coconuts)

Prepare step by step 

Step 1: Mix walnuts, oats, cane sugar, flour, baking powder, chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds, and shredded coconuts (if desired). 

Step 2: Chop dried apricots; add honey and margarine. Add apricot mixture to the walnut one and stir well. 

Step 3: Put the baking parchment on the cookie sheet. Then, put the mixture on the cookie sheet and spread it evenly. Preheat the oven to 160°C and cook the mixture for approximately 45 minutes. 

Step 4: Leave it to cool for 10 minutes. Cut it into bars and enjoy. 

Source: Welt der Wunder magazine