Bread acts as a good source of carbohydrate to kick start your day. People on a lower calorie diet prefer breads made of grains that are low on carbs and calories. If you are carb conscious and regular multi grain breads seem bland to you, try these fresh and healthy homemade bread recipes.
Zesty zucchini bread
Baking zucchini bread may seem intricate but it is as easy- to- make as any other bread. What’s best, it has a fresh new flavor, awesome taste and all the goodness of the veggie itself. Zucchini adds moisture to the bread and makes it rich, delightful and wholesome. To make the bread, in a batter of all purpose or whole wheat flour, egg whites, ground cinnamon and chopped nuts add grated zucchini and mix until smooth. Bake the batter for up to an hour and let the bread cool off. Start your day with this awesome treat at breakfast alongside some yogurt and honey!
Olive breads
You don’t have to have a complex recipe to round out a tasty meal. Outstanding olive breads can be made with a very basic recipe. For a smooth and elastic dough, mix flour, yeast, black olives, olive oil, salt and water and knead well. Set the dough aside and cover it up with a towel, once the dough rises, knead once again. Bake the dough for about half an hour and set aside to cool it down. Olive breads are soft and fluffy with a crispy crust. You could make the flavor vary by using the olive of your choice!
Cauli bread
There’s good news for the carbo phobic who considers all breads to be bad, try cauliflower bread! Cauli bread is a super tasty and convenient alternative to regular carb laden breads. With cauli breads, you could make every breakfast comforting and wholesome! This bread is dense, flavorful and not at all heavy. To make the bread, microwave finely chopped cauliflower for 10 minutes, add eggs, cheese, salt, pepper and mix well. Bake the mixture until golden and serve hot with ketchup!
Rice Bread
Though heavier than ordinary bread, rice breads are a boon for folks with gluten intolerance. It is made of rice flour and is super easy to bake! Some people use brown rice flour as a healthier alternative. You could use ingredients like white and brown rice flour, xanthan gum, plain gelatin, sugar and egg substitute, fat free milk substitute and the like to make the batter. Rice bread recipes have several variants that you can find from sundry food website.
We are a coffee-drinking nation and every form of the beverage – decaf, regular, expresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato and ristretto is consumed everyday by millions of us. It’s the first thing we need in the morning and the last (for some) after dessert. Black, with cream, with sugar, no sugar, flavored, each of us has a preference with regard to strength. Nespresso’s taken heed of this and given us a gift in a pod with the Nespresso capsules. Available in the regular Arabica and Robusta capsules, they have some amazing seasonal flavors as well.
Nespresso capsules are hermetically sealed in a capsule that holds 5-7 gms of coffee – enough for one serving of coffee. They offer five ranges in Ristretto (25ml), Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml), Decaffeinated (40 ml and 110 ml) or Flavored (40 ml).
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Ristretto range are:
Ristretto Origin – Made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has toasted flavors with cocoa notes and woody undertones.
Ristretto Origin India – A blend of the finest Arabicas with a smidgen of Robusta from Southern India, this full-bodied coffee has hints of spices.
Ristretto Intenso – A strong blend of South and Central American Robustas and Arabicas, the Ristretto Intenso is a full-bodied coffee with a creamy texture and peppery notes.
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Espresso range are:
Espresso Origin Brazil: A pure Arabica coffee, it has a mild sweet flavor.
Espresso Leggero: A blend of South American Arabicas and Robusta, it has smooth notes of cocoa and cereal.
Espresso Forte: Exclusively made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has an intensely roasted balance of espresso and fruity notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Lungo range are:
Lungo Leggero: Lightly roasted East African, South and Central American Arabicas, with mild notes of jasmine is what makes up this delicious brew.
Lungo Forte: A complex mix of South and Central American Arabicas, this coffee has heavy roasted notes with a slight hint of fruit.
Lungo Origin Guatemala: A mix of Arabica and washed Gourmet Robusta coffee, Lungo Origin Guatemala is smooth and well balanced with dry and malty cereal notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules in the Decaffeinated range are:
Espresso Decaffeinato: Dark roasted South American Arabicas with a touch of Robusta enhances the cocoa flavors and roasted cereal undertones of this decaffeinated espresso.
Lungo Decaffeinato: This is a slightly more complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas. It includes toasted cereal and sweet notes with subtle and floral hints of East African Arabicas.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Flavored range are:
Espresso Vanilla: This silky-flavored coffee is the result of a base of Espresso Forte, which is a complex and heavily-roasted blend of South and Central American Arabicas and a slightly caramelized aroma of vanilla. Espresso Caramel: On a base of Espresso Forte, this complex and intensely roasted blend made from South and Central American Arabicas has the sweetness of caramel.
Here are a few easy and healthy recipe ideas that are both quick to make and light to digest on hot summer days. With very few ingredients, the preparation of these recipes is a breeze. So go on, enjoy these easy, healthy recipes that are brimming with nutrition and taste heavenly too!
Greek Cucumber Rolls
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
This is popular among easy and healthy recipes. Slice cucumber into thin flat strips using a vegetable peeler and arrange them in slices of two on a clean tray. Smear the hummus on top of each slice, then toss some feta cheese, black olives and cut tomatoes on each of the cucumber strips. Squeeze a little lemon juice and sprinkle some finely chopped dill and cilantro. Finally, roll the strips, serve the Greek cucumber rolls and see them being gobbled up by the young and old alike!
Flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the directions on the label. In a thick bottomed pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic and shallots. After about a minute or so, add the other vegetables along with salt and toss them gently for a few minutes. The vegetables must cook and be crunchy at the same time. When they are done, add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and some freshly ground black pepper to it and mix well. Serve this flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables for lunch or dinner as a filling, yet light meal.
Sunshine juice
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Direction
Squeeze juice from the oranges and blend the strawberries in a juicer. Then in a pitcher, take the orange juice, strawberry juice, and chilled water together and mix well. Refresh yourself with this yummy sunshine juice with ice cubes on a hot day.