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Soup: Butternut Squash with toasted seeds


Butter squash soup

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As the weather turns colder, I always think about making soup. Perhaps it’s because I start craving warm, hearty foods and seem to have a larger appetite. This squash soup is transformed from an ordinary recipe into an extraordinary with addition of spices and by topping with roasted nuts.

I like to add a handful of toasted pumpkin seeds to my soup too, as they give a wonderful burst of plant protein, which will give you extra energy. But even better they add the perfect crunch to every bite!

Health benefits:

Butternut squash is one of the most nutritious and healthiest vegetables you can eat, with a rich array of vitamins as well as significant amounts of digestive fiber. The antioxidants are especially good for protecting your vision.

Serves: 3-4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30-40 minutes

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Oats and wheat eggless brownies


Brownie final

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Brownies are one of my favourite desserts (add pretty much any other dessert to that list….I have a serious sweet tooth!). I love them plain, frosted, with nuts, without nuts, topped with a giant mound of ice cream, you name it..

These brownies are chewy, chocolaty and coffee flavoured, reduced fat, and egg free! What more could you ask for in an eggless brownie…or any brownie at that? I love my brownies dense and rich with a crispy crust.

Yields-10-12 squares
Preparation time-10 minutes
Baking time-25-30 minutes

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