Nutritionist shares 'healthier' recipes for Nutella and hash browns
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Do you ever find yourself getting extremely hungry in the middle of the day and grabbing the first thing you can get your hands on? You're not alone, folks; we do this too…
As the afternoon progresses (or drags on, depending on how you look at it), a lot of us feel the need for an afternoon pick-me-up snack. And often, we look for ones that are high in sugar and caffeine.
Sarah Di Lorenzo, a clinical nutritionist, says that instead of reaching for snacks that are high in sugar and caffeine, we should try foods that give us energy slowly, like a little dark chocolate, nuts, an apple, or a banana.
She also says that staying hydrated, never skipping breakfast, eating smart snacks, getting enough quality sleep, and working out regularly will help you stay energised throughout the day.
Hash browns and a generous spread of Nutella on toast are two of the most popular ‘go-to’ snacks that people usually eat in the afternoon. So, here, Di Lorenzo is giving us her ‘healthier’ versions of the recipes.
Take a look at the recipes below!
Sarah's 'healthier' take on Nutella is perfect for those afternoon sweet cravings. Credit: International Desserts Blog. (Stock photo)
Sarah’s homemade hazelnut spread
Ingredients
Method
This recipe calls for roasted hazelnuts. If you don't already have them, you can easily roast some hazelnuts by placing them on a baking sheet that has been lined with baking paper and putting it in the oven for about 12 minutes.
Make sure they don't burn. After allowing the hazelnuts to cool, remove the skins by rubbing them.
To achieve a buttery liquid consistency, add the nuts to a food processor and pulse several times. This could take up to 5 minutes.
Mix in the cocoa, salt, and stevia, and keep blending. Then, add the vanilla and coconut oil.
Next, add the chocolate into the mix. If it forms clumps, add a little more coconut oil to thin it out until it has the consistency of a spread.
Keep in the refrigerator, but before using, this mixture must first be allowed to soften at room temperature because coconut oil becomes solid when it is chilled.
Hash browns can make you feel full for longer. Credit: The Spruce Eats. (Stock photo)
Sarah’s sweet potato hash browns
Ingredients
Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Next, prepare a baking sheet by lining it with baking paper, and then brushing the baking sheet with olive oil.
Prepare the sweet potato by peeling and grating it, then adding it to a bowl along with the flour, egg, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Combine thoroughly.
Make hash browns with approximately 1/2 cup of the mixture. Flatten into the form of a patty, brush with some olive oil, and bake for 12 minutes. Then, flip over and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
We hope these recipes will satisfy your afternoon cravings, members! If you have more recipes to share with us, please do not hesitate to comment below.
As the afternoon progresses (or drags on, depending on how you look at it), a lot of us feel the need for an afternoon pick-me-up snack. And often, we look for ones that are high in sugar and caffeine.
Sarah Di Lorenzo, a clinical nutritionist, says that instead of reaching for snacks that are high in sugar and caffeine, we should try foods that give us energy slowly, like a little dark chocolate, nuts, an apple, or a banana.
She also says that staying hydrated, never skipping breakfast, eating smart snacks, getting enough quality sleep, and working out regularly will help you stay energised throughout the day.
Hash browns and a generous spread of Nutella on toast are two of the most popular ‘go-to’ snacks that people usually eat in the afternoon. So, here, Di Lorenzo is giving us her ‘healthier’ versions of the recipes.
Take a look at the recipes below!
Sarah's 'healthier' take on Nutella is perfect for those afternoon sweet cravings. Credit: International Desserts Blog. (Stock photo)
Sarah’s homemade hazelnut spread
Ingredients
- 2 cups of hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup of cocoa
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 cup of dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon of stevia
Method
This recipe calls for roasted hazelnuts. If you don't already have them, you can easily roast some hazelnuts by placing them on a baking sheet that has been lined with baking paper and putting it in the oven for about 12 minutes.
Make sure they don't burn. After allowing the hazelnuts to cool, remove the skins by rubbing them.
To achieve a buttery liquid consistency, add the nuts to a food processor and pulse several times. This could take up to 5 minutes.
Mix in the cocoa, salt, and stevia, and keep blending. Then, add the vanilla and coconut oil.
Next, add the chocolate into the mix. If it forms clumps, add a little more coconut oil to thin it out until it has the consistency of a spread.
Keep in the refrigerator, but before using, this mixture must first be allowed to soften at room temperature because coconut oil becomes solid when it is chilled.
Hash browns can make you feel full for longer. Credit: The Spruce Eats. (Stock photo)
Sarah’s sweet potato hash browns
Ingredients
- 4 cups of shredded sweet potato ( 2 large sweet potatoes/4 medium-sized)
- 1/2 cup of almond flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Next, prepare a baking sheet by lining it with baking paper, and then brushing the baking sheet with olive oil.
Prepare the sweet potato by peeling and grating it, then adding it to a bowl along with the flour, egg, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Combine thoroughly.
Make hash browns with approximately 1/2 cup of the mixture. Flatten into the form of a patty, brush with some olive oil, and bake for 12 minutes. Then, flip over and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
We hope these recipes will satisfy your afternoon cravings, members! If you have more recipes to share with us, please do not hesitate to comment below.
