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Vegetable Uttapam [with black chickpeas]

Vegetable Uttapam [with black chickpeas] is quick, super easy and great for a protein rich meal/snack. In addition it is very healthy and tasty. Also you do not need a lot of ingredients to make it which is awesome!! 😛

Uttapam is a South Indian dish enjoyed in entire India and abroad. You will find various kinds of Uttapams like the one with vegetables, spicy ones, with meat and so on. I love it because it is so quick to make and you can basically put everything on it that is lying in your fridge and you want to finish up! 😉 But here I use onions, tomatoes, chillies, spinach for some greens and black chickpeas for lots of protein. For someone who is new to Uttapam, you may look at it as a savory pancake with vegetables. 😊

Vegetable Uttapam [with black chickpeas]

Yield: 2 serving
Time: 15 min
Calories: 321.8kcal (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 321.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 62.35g | Protein: 12.87g | Fat: 2.01g | Sugar: 3.2g | Sodium: 0.39g | Vitamins: A,B,C,E,K | Minerals: Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Manganese

INGREDIENTS 

1/2 cup Semolina
25g Yogurt
1/2 Onion
1/2 Tomato
1/2 cup Spinach leaves
1 cup Black Chickpeas
1 Green Chilli
1 tbsp Coriander Leaves
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 pinch Red Chilli Powder

DIRECTIONS

  1. Soak the semolina in yogurt and keep it aside
  2. Meanwhile, cut all the vegetables and add all the remaining ingredients to the batter
  3. Heat oil in the pan, add the batter and spread
  4. Once cooked from the bottom, flip and cook from the other side as well
  5. Serve and enjoy hot! 😊
Vegetable Uttapam [with black chickpeas]
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Quesadilla with hummus and vegetables [vegan]

This Vegan Quesadilla with hummus and vegetables is so easy to make and full of delicious flavors and fresh ingredients. It is a very healthy version of the traditional Quesadilla incorporating a bunch of nutritious ingredients and still full of flavor. 😛

I love Mexican cuisine, especially Quesadillas. So instead of having the cheesy version all the time, I experiment a lot with it. I find that replacing cheese with hummus work wonders here. Hummus is such a creamy, rich and delicious spread that works really good in the recipe as I use a heaping amount 😉 Adding a bunch of vegetables, not only increases the nutrition profile but also make the dish fresh and light instead of heavy. 😊

Quesadilla with hummus and vegetables [vegan]

Yield: 1 serving
Time: 15 min
Calories: 374.39kcal (per serving)

Watch recipe here

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 374.39kcal | Carbohydrates: 51.5g | Protein: 10.33g | Fat: 9.16g | Sugar: 6.87g | Sodium: 18.54mg | Vitamins: A,B,C,E,K | Minerals: Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Manganese

INGREDIENTS 

2 Tortilla Wraps (10 in)
1 tbsp Homemade Hummus
1/2 cup Spinach
1/2 Tomato
1/4 Cucumber
1/4 Red Bell Pepper
1 tsp Pumpkin Seeds
1 tsp Pesto

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat up the tortilla wraps in a pan
  2. Meanwhile cut all vegetables
  3. Spread the hummus and the vegetables, pumpkin seeds and pesto
  4. Cover with second wrap (you can apply hummus on this as well)
  5. Cut into 4 pieces and enjoy! 😊
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Vegetable Uttapam [with Soy yogurt, vegan]

Vegetable Uttapam [with Soy yogurt] is one meal that is quick, super easy and great for a light appetite. In addition it is very healthy and tasty. Also you do not need a lot of ingredients to make it which is awesome!! 😛

Uttapam is a South Indian dish enjoyed in entire India and abroad. You will find various kinds of Uttapams like the one with vegetables, spicy ones, with meat and so on. Traditionally, it is made with natural yogurt but I have replaced it with Soy yogurt in this recipe, making it vegan. I love it because it is so quick to make and you can basically put everything on it that is lying in your fridge and you want to finish up! 😉 But my favorite toppings are onions, tomatoes and chillies. For someone who is new to Uttapam, you may look at it as a savory pancake with vegetables. 😊

Vegetable Uttapam [with Soy yogurt]

Yield: 1 serving
Time: 15 min
Calories: 482.6kcal (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 482.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 64.65g | Protein: 16.2g | Fat: 17.95g | Sugar: 2.25g | Sodium: 12.8mg | Vitamins: A,B,C,E,K | Minerals: Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Manganese

Watch recipe here

INGREDIENTS 

1/2 cup Semolina
100g Soy Yogurt
1/2 Green Onion
1/2 Tomato
1 Green Chilli
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Salt
1 pinch Red Chilli Powder

DIRECTIONS

  1. Soak the semolina in soy yogurt and keep it aside
  2. Meanwhile, cut all the vegetables
  3. Check the batter, add salt and water to adjust consistency
  4. Heat oil in the pan, add the batter and spread
  5. Pour all the veggies from the top and chilli powder
  6. Once cooked from the bottom, flip and cook from the other side as well
  7. Serve and enjoy hot! 😊
Vegetable Uttapam [with Soy yogurt]
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Oatmeal with Apples and Pistachio Butter!!

This Oatmeal with Apples and Pistachio Butter is one of my go to breakfasts whenever I am feeling very hungry in the morning or need very energy dense breakfast due to some upcoming activity like running lots of errands throughout the day or being busy until late afternoon. The combination of apples and pistachio butter is heavenly and is tastier than even apples and peanut butter!! 😛

The combination of rich and creamy hazelnut milk along with the pistachio butter makes the oatmeal very creamy. In addition, whole grain oats and chia seeds, makes it thick and nutrition rich. Adding things like nuts and granola from the top, gives the oatmeal a nice crunch. Adding apples enhances the nutrition profile and makes the dish naturally sweet. Cacao nibs are a contrasting boost of flavor in the oatmeal! 😉

Oatmeal with Apples and Pistachio Butter

Yield: 1 serving
Time: 15 min
Calories: 720.17kcal (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 720.17kcal | Carbohydrates: 49.57g | Protein: 17.78g | Fat: 56.52g | Sugar: 20.3g | Sodium: 3.73mg | Vitamins: A,B,C,E,K | Minerals: Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Manganese

Watch recipe here

INGREDIENTS 

1/2 cup Hazelnut Milk
1 tbsp Oats
1 tsp Chia Seeds
1 tbsp Pistachio Butter
1 medium Apple
1 tbsp Granola
1 tsp Cacao Nibs
1 tbsp Walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Put a pan on low heat and add milk, oats, chia seeds and pistachio butter
  2. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until everything is well combined
  3. Pour the oatmeal in a bowl
  4. Top it up with granola, apples, cacao nibs and walnuts enjoy! 😊
Oatmeal with Apples and Pistachio Butter
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Granola [Healthy, Homemade, Easy]

Granola is a healthy and power packed mixture of oats, a variety of nuts, seeds and dried fruits and usually some form of mild sweetener. It is roasted to give it a pleasant aroma and crunch. Granola is most often eaten as a topping on an oatmeal or a porridge, served at breakfast. It is one of the best breakfast choices as it provides our bodies with all the boost of nutrition that it needs to kick start our mornings in the best way possible!

Granola

There are a lot of Granolas available in the supermarkets today. And as much as they claim to be “healthy”, “sugar-free” or “all natural”, the ingredients list says otherwise. Most of them are laden with a lot of bad quality oils/butter and excessive refined sugar. Additionally, artificial colors and flavors are added to them to make them even more desirable. All these things make something so healthy such as Granola a bad food choice. Hence, it is always a good practice to make Granola at home as it is not only 100% healthy but also extremely easy to make and inexpensive as compared to the ones in the market.

Yield: 10 servings
Time: 30 min
Calories: 221.49kcal (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 221.49kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.35g | Protein: 7.74g | Fat: 13.86g | Sugar: 0.6g | Sodium: 11.51mg | Vitamins: A,B,C,E,K | Minerals: Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Manganese

INGREDIENTS 

2 cups Whole Oats
1 cup Almonds
1/2 cup Coconut Flakes
1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds
1/4 cup Flax Seeds
1/4 cup Chia Seeds
1/4 cup Goji Berries, dried
1 tsp Honey
1 tsp Coconut Oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, add Oats, Almonds, Coconut Flakes, Pumpkin Seeds, Flax Seeds
  2. In a separate bowl add honey and coconut oil
  3. Mix and add the liquid to the first bowl
  4. Mix properly so that all the nuts and seeds are equally coated with the liquid
  5. Bake in the oven for 20min at 180 degrees
  6. Cool completely
  7. Add Chia Seeds and Goji Berries
  8. Transfer to a jar and enjoy! 
Granola

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Sesame Energy Balls/ Til k Ladoo [Vegan, Sugar Free, Oil Free]

This quick and easy 5-minute Sesame Energy Balls, also famously known as Til k Ladoo in India, is the perfect go-to snack for your pre or post workout meal as it is packed with healthy protein, carbs and fats. We don’t use any artificial sugar or oil. It is so easy to take on the go. And is only made of 4 ingredients. Also there is no need to cook/bake them!! So what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right in!

Vegan Sesame Energy Balls/ Til k Ladoo

Sesame Seeds are a great source of plant protein and full of fiber. It is an all rounder when it comes to maintaining good levels of cholesterol and blood sugar. Its antioxidant properties fight against many diseases and it contribute towards healthy bones. In addition Oats provide for great source of complex carbohydrates along with added fiber. Dates work as a healthy sweet alternative due to its fiber content and Peanut Butter provides additional protein and good fats. Not to mention that all these ingredients are packed with multiple vitamins and minerals.

Watch recipe here

Yield: 7 pieces
Time: 5 min
Calories: 177.36kcal (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 177.36kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.94g | Protein: 5.91g | Fat: 9.8g | Sugar: 4.7g | Sodium: 2.4mg | Vitamins: A,B,E,K | Minerals: Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Manganese

INGREDIENTS 

100g Sesame Seeds
50g Oats
5-6 Dates, soaked
25g Peanut butter

DIRECTIONS

  1. Soak the dates in hot water for 30mins
  2. Add Sesame Seeds and Oats in a food processor and pulse to break them down little bit
  3. Add soaked Dates, Peanut Butter and mix
  4. Take out the mix in a bowl and form balls by pressing and rolling the mix between hands
  5. Enjoy right away or store in the fridge for up to a week! 
Vegan Sesame Energy Balls/ Til k Ladoo