Hi, foodies in the Hive!
I hope you're all doing great π This is the first time I post in this beautiful community, #creativecuisine. I've decided I'm creative enough, haha. A big thank you to our dear Foodie Pro @edwing357 for keeping this warm space open β€οΈ
Do you have a sweet tooth? I can't say I do, as I only go for dessert or a sweet snack if I've already eaten a well rounded meal. But I do like to treat myself with something sweet everyday. Yes, every day. And this is one of the ways I've found to make this craving healthier: sugar-free sweet energy bites (big bites).
Instead of making a flat cake and then cutting out squares, I baked these bites in a cupcake baking pan. It's just practical. Besides, it allowed me to use less flour and more orange juice ππ§‘
This is how they look on the inside π
They won't rise more than a centimeter, so you can fill the molds to the brim. But if you want them to be bite-sized, pour less batter. I poured batter to fill almost three-quarters of my molds.
These bites measure 7 cm in diameter (on the surface) x 2 cm in height.
They're packed with nutrients and healthy fats. And because almonds help us keep blood sugar under control, they're ideal for breakfast or lunch when you don't have time to stop and sit down to eat. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors, plus the addition of a little salt, will help you feel satisfied quickly in just one minute.
INGREDIENTS
For 12 bites:
- 2 cups fully ripe or overripe banana
- 1 cup thinly sliced, coarsely chopped Granny Smith
- 4 spoonfuls yogurt
- 2 eggs (M)
- 1 1/2 cups wheat flour
- 3/4 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
- juice of a lemon
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup coarsely crushed walnuts
- 1/2 cups broken almonds for garnish
PIECE OF CAKE!
These bites are done in a snap.
I took these sweet oranges and this half a lemon, and squeezed them to make juice.
Almost one cup.
Then I took a fork mashed the ripe and overripe bananas I had on my kitchen table.
I added the yogurt and mixed with the same fork.
It was time then to add the flour, eggs, and juice.
The eggs were almost half a cup.
I added the sifted flour and mixed well,
...still using the same fork.
And added the juice last,
so I could control the thickness of he batter.
I mixed well, and it was time to add the apple. I used Granny Smith; if you want sweeter bites, you can use some kind of red apples.
A little salt can't be missed.
Some crushed walnuts to make it nutty. And some broken almonds for a crusty top.
I added them in the batter.
And mixed.
The broken almonds would give a nice crispy twist to these chewy bites.
They went into my little electric oven for 40 minutes at 250 degrees F. This way, the fruit turns fleshy inside.
It was just after dawn when I finished. As soon as they were cool, I put them in an airtight container and took a couple with me to my job.
They are my little secret for a quick lunch when my schedule is tight. I crumble one in a cup and pour some homemade coconut milk (which I also carry with me when I travel to my job).
...And I certainly had to take some photos for my post before anything else π
Bon appetite!
All text and images are my own. I have taken the pictures with my Redmi 9T cell phone. And if any GIFs here, I've used GIPHY for all them.
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