Tag: snacks

Speedy Vietnamese Glutinous Rice Cake (Banh giay)

Speedy Vietnamese Glutinous Rice Cake (Banh giay)

Today, I’m sharing an all-time favourite rice dish – a Vietnamese glutinous rice cake steamed in banana leaf (Banh giay – Bánh giầy). This is a less known “cousin” of Bánh Chưng despite being originated at the same time as the (Vuong King VI’s) legend 

A new way to hummus – Roasted butternut squash and carrot hummus (GF, Vegan, DF)

A new way to hummus – Roasted butternut squash and carrot hummus (GF, Vegan, DF)

I like hummus, yes I do! Chickpeas, tahini, and olive oils are loaded with healthy fats, fibers, protein, antioxidants, and tonnes of vital vitamins while very low in carb. It’s so quick and simple to pulse them into a deliciously healthy and nutritious dip, either 

Mango Passion Fruit Yogurt Ice Cream in 10-minutes – No machine needed!!! (VG, GF)

Mango Passion Fruit Yogurt Ice Cream in 10-minutes – No machine needed!!! (VG, GF)

? Another #mangocraze recipe! This time even faster and better with the exotic fragrance and tangy sweetness of passion fruit. Gluten-free, easily adjusted into vegan and dairy-free!!! Call it ice-cream, nice-cream, frozen yogurt, or sorbet as you like, it’s guaranteed an ? eye-and-tummy-pleasing summer treat?! 

Super moist, low-fat, sugar-free, vegan chocolate brownie

Super moist, low-fat, sugar-free, vegan chocolate brownie

This is the softest, moistest, and gooey-est dark chocolate brownie that I’ve ever made. I accidentally forgot to put in coconut oil which made it low-fat, but still surprisingly moist and healthily rich. The trick is to add mashed banana to mixture. Not only does 

A happy and sweet toast to the weekend!

A happy and sweet toast to the weekend!

These beautiful orange toasts are so simple and can be whipped up in no time. Sleeping-in time is guaranteed! They can be served as brunch side next to a bowl of hot soup or brunch main after a healthy green smoothie, or even as breakfast 

Greek Yogurt Parfait with Apricot and Blueberries

Greek Yogurt Parfait with Apricot and Blueberries

Greek yogurt is produced by straining regular yogurt of excess water, liquid whey, lactose, and sugar, giving it a thicker and creamier texture and a tangier taste. It is lower in calories while richer in probiotics, calcium, and protein, thus, a perfect staple in the 

Corn and bean fritters for quick and healthy lunch

Corn and bean fritters for quick and healthy lunch

Fritters are what I call “cleaning-up-the-cupboard-recipe”, the last resort when my fridges and cupboards have nothing but  a few cans of sweet corn, beans, and some eggs. They can turn into a delicious meal à-la-minute and save you all the time grocery shopping to spend on whatever