Lemon Coconut Cookies to Broccoli Crust Pizza, give a wholesome twist to Christmas recipes

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Give Christmas recipes a healthy touch

As India says goodbye to the month-long celebrations of Navratri, Durga Puja and Diwali, there is one more reason to celebrate – Christmas! Towards the end of 2021, people across the country are planning their Christmas parties at home. Christmas is one of the happiest and happiest festivals in the world and is celebrated with equal fervor in India. Following the vigor, not only the festival, but also many other houses decorate their Christmas trees and make sweet heartwarming treats to commemorate the festival.

While we continue to enjoy another festival amid the pandemic, it is necessary that we also care about the health and wellbeing of ourselves and our loved ones. This Christmas, let’s give our delightful celebratory meals a healthy touch without overdoing it with sugar and chocolate. Here are some healthy recipes using modern equipment and simple ingredients:

Recipe # 1: Lemon Coconut Cookies

Duration: 30 minutes

For: 4-6 people

Steps:

1. The Voltas Beko microwave oven at 180o C. preheat
2. Mix all ingredients
3. Shape the cookies however you like
4. Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly golden
5. Drizzle the biscuits with melted chocolate

Recipe # 2: broccoli crust pizza for the millennial diners:

Duration: 30 minutes
For: 2-3 people

Steps:

1. The Voltas Beko microwave oven at 180o C. preheat
2. Chop the broccoli in the food processor.
3. Put the broccoli in a large bowl. Cover with cling film and microwave for 1 minute until steamed
4. Let the broccoli cool and pour onto a clean cloth and squeeze the liquid out of the broccoli until you have a dry broccoli ball left
5. In a large bowl, mix the broccoli, eggs, cheese, and spices with a spoon until well mixed
6. Pour the mixture onto the pre-lined baking sheet and shape it like a pizza crust 1/2 inch thick
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes
8. Add the pizza sauce and cheese
9. Bake for another 10-12 minutes
10. Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting

Recipe # 3: blueberry coconut smoothie

Duration: 1 hour
For: 1 -2 people

steps:

1. Freeze blueberries in the Voltas Beko refrigerator with StoreFresh ™ technology. It helps you to ensure the freshness of your fruits and vegetables for up to 30 days
2. Place 150 g frozen blueberries, 60 g low-fat Greek yogurt, and 110 g coconut milk in a blender
3. Pour into a glass
4. Place the jar in the freezer for 20 minutes
5. Combine 1 banana, 80 g frozen blueberries, 250 g low-fat Greek yogurt, 150 g coconut milk and 15 g unsweetened desiccated coconut in a blender
6. Strain and pour on the cooled layer in the glass
7. Place glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes
8. Finally, put 1 banana, 170 g coconut cream, 15 g unsweetened desiccated coconut, 20 g maple or agave syrup, a handful of fresh blueberries and coconut flakes in a blender for topping and drain
9. Now use a funnel to pour the mixed mixture onto the two chilled layers
10. Finish it off by garnishing it with fresh blueberries and coconut flakes

These healthy recipes are a perfect match for Christmas parties. These recipes are suitable for all ages. These decadent recipes are sure to make the food lovers in the family come back again. What better way to bring joy this season!