Celebrate this day of friendship virtually with these healthy yet delicious recipes
Last year was a roller coaster ride for everyone. In the midst of all this chaos, it is our closest friends who have given us the strength and support to weather the worst. Therefore, on this day of friendship, let’s make them feel special and shower them with some love. Friendship Day is one of the happiest days when the special bond between friends is celebrated. However, with the country still battling Covid-19, traveling or partying outdoors has its own risks. So let’s make the most of the day together – virtually!
Trying out fun recipes together on Friendship Day can be a great way to catch up on life news and also end up with a smacking dish. Below are some smacking recipes that can be cooked virtually over a video call with our closest friends.
All we need is a microwave oven, blender, and the right ingredients to make it happen!
Recipe # 1: Lemon Coconut Cookies
duration: 30 minutes
Serves: 4-6 people
ingredients
• 200 g rice flour
• 5 g baking powder
• 5 g vanilla powder
• 130 g of honey
• 55g coconut oil
•Salt
• 20 ml lemon juice
•Dark chocolate
• 30 g desiccated coconut
Steps:
1) The Voltas Beko oven at 180 degrees C. preheat
2) Mix all ingredients
3) Shape the cookies as desired
4) Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden
5) Drizzle the biscuits with melted chocolate
Lemon Coconut Cookies
Recipe # 2: Tropical Smoothie Bowl with Chia Seeds
duration: 10 mins
Serves: 2 people
ingredients
• 250 g almond milk
• 10 g chia seeds
• 2 bananas
• 125 g pineapple
• 125 g of mango
Steps:
1. Put the chia seeds in the almond milk, wait until it thickens
2. Mix all fruits in a blender until smooth but still thick (stop blender and stir occasionally)
3. Add the fruity mixture to the almond and chia seed milk and mix well
Tropical smoothie bowl with chia seeds
Recipe # 3: Zucchini Chocolate Bread
duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Serves: 2 – 4 people
ingredients
• 200 g finely grated zucchini
• 200 g whole wheat flour
• 50 g of oat flour
• 50 ml of coconut oil
• 5 g baking powder
• 5 g baking powder
• 5 g of salt
• 8 g dark cocoa powder
• 3 g nutmeg
• coconut sugar
•Garlic cloves
• 20 g of ground flaxseed
• 60 ml of grape juice
• 50 ml of milk
• 5 g vanilla extract
• 15 g of molasses
•Tapioca
•Olive oil
Steps:
1. The Voltas Beko oven to 190 degrees C. preheat
2. Grease a mini bread tray with olive / coconut oil
3. Mix all ingredients in a bowl
4. Stir well
5. Pour in the prepared loaf bowl
6. Bake for 60 minutes
7. Take it out of the oven and let it sit for a while. Then serve!
Zucchini Chocolate Bread
