It's time for another delicious home made recipe!
It's Easter time and you know I have to have some yummy hot cross buns! I always make it more nutrient dense by adding ingredients that change the benefits of a bun!
NO SUGAR, NO SALT, NO OIL.
I hope you guys try it! Let me know what you think!
Oat benefits:
> can lower saturated fats
> high dietary fibre
> keeps you full for longer
> heart healthy
Dark chocolate benefits:
> antioxidant properties
> helps with blood pressure management
> Can raise HDL
Flaxseed benefits:
> full of nutrients
> may improve cholesterol
> can lower blood pressure
> high in omega 3
Honey benefits:
> sugar substitute
> doesn't spike blood sugars
> can help with digestive issues
> antioxidants
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup oats
2 tbsp. flaxseed
1 tsp. cinnamon powder
1 tbsp. yeast
3 tbsp. honey
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup raisins
1 egg whites
Method:
Blend oats and flaxseed until it turns to powder. Add it to chocolate, honey, raisins and yeast with cinnamon and mix in egg whites and 1/4 cup of water. Knead and set aside. Line baking pan with parchment paper OR use a little oil OR non-stick baking pan. Cut into 3 and roll into a ball. Leave to rise. Melt some chocolate and drizzle over bun like a cross. Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees F. Leave to cool and then enjoy!
Average Nutrition Facts:
Serving size: 3
Kcals: 150kcal
Carbs: 17g
Protein: 3.3g
Fats: 2.5g
Dietary Fibre: 1.9g
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