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Chocolate-Covered Frozen Yogurt Bites

INGREDIENTS

● ¾ cup (200 g) Greek yogurt
● ¼ cup (60 g) peanut butter
● 2 tbsp (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
● 1–1½ tbsp (20–30 g) honey
● 5.3 oz (150 g) chocolate, dark or milk
● 1 tsp (5 g) coconut oil, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix Greek yogurt, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and honey until smooth.
2. Spoon the mixture into silicone molds and freeze for 2–3 hours, until completely firm.
3. Remove the frozen yogurt centers from the molds.
4. Coat the inside of each mold with melted chocolate.
5. Place the frozen yogurt centers back into the chocolate-coated molds.
6. Cover the tops with more melted chocolate, sealing the filling inside.
7. Freeze for another 20–30 minutes, or until the chocolate shell is completely set.
8. Carefully remove the finished bites from the molds and enjoy!

#HealthyDessert #ChocolateLovers #EasyDesserts #GreekYogurt #nobakedessert by @karina_cozy_kitchen

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2 days ago

Classic American Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients

Pie Crust

● 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (160 g)
● ½ cup cold unsalted butter (115 g)
● ¼ tsp salt
● 3–5 tbsp ice water (45–75 ml)

Pumpkin Filling

● 1 can pumpkin purée, 15 oz (425 g)
● 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 oz (396 g)
● 2 large eggs
● 2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
● ½ tsp salt
● 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions
1. Mix flour and salt. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until the dough comes together into a ball.
2. Press the dough evenly into a 9-inch pie dish (23 cm) using your hands. Pre-bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes.
3. Whisk pumpkin purée, condensed milk, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Pour the filling into the crust. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 35–45 minutes, until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
5. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Save this recipe for your next cozy baking day, and follow for more easy family-friendly recipes! 🧡

#pumpkinpie #pumpkinrecipes #fallbaking #thanksgivingdessert #dessertrecipes by @karina_cozy_kitchen

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3 days ago

Easy Almond Cream Puff Pastry Danish

Ingredients

For the almond cream:

● 1 cup almond flour (100 g)
● ¼ cup + 1 tbsp sugar (60 g)
● 3½ tbsp unsalted butter, softened (50 g)
● 1 large egg
● A few drops of almond extract

For the pastries:

● A little over ½ package Trader Joe’s Puff Pastry
● Milk, for brushing
● Sliced almonds, for topping
● Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Mix the almond flour, sugar, softened butter, egg, and almond extract until smooth.
2. Cut the puff pastry into rectangles. Spoon the almond cream onto one side of each piece, leaving space around the edges.
3. Fold the pastry over the filling and seal the edges.
4. Brush the pastries with milk and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
5. Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes, until golden and flaky.
6. Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar.

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#puffpastry #almonddanish #frangipane #almondpastry #puffpastryrecipes easydessert easybaking by @karina_cozy_kitchen

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9 days ago

QUICK ZUCCHINI MARINADE + SALTED CUCUMBERS

RECIPE 1: QUICK SALTED CUCUMBERS

Ingredients

● 4 medium cucumbers
● 1 tbsp salt (15 g)

Instructions

1. Cut the cucumbers into sticks.
2. Add the cucumbers and salt to a container.
3. Close the lid and shake well.
4. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Crunchy, fresh, and so easy!

RECIPE 2: QUICK MARINATED ZUCCHINI

Ingredients

● 1 lb zucchini (440 g)
● 1¾ tsp salt (9 g)
● 2 tsp sugar (9 g)
● 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
● 1 tbsp rice vinegar (15 ml)
● 3 small garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

1. Slice the zucchini into thin rounds.
2. Add the zucchini, salt, sugar, rice vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, and fresh herbs to a container.
3. Close the lid and shake well to combine.
4. Refrigerate for 1 hour and enjoy!

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#QuickRecipes #MarinatedZucchini #SaltedCucumbers #EasyVegetableRecipes #homemaderecipes by @karina_cozy_kitchen

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10 days ago

Healthy Homemade Twix Bars

Ingredients:

Base:
• 3/4 cup almond flour (73 g)
• 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil (28 g)
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup (20 g)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
Caramel:
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (65 g)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil (20 g)
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup (40 g)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
Chocolate:
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips (58 g)
• 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil (7 g)
• Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions:

1. Mix the base, press into a lined 7×4-in (17×11 cm) pan. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 min until golden. Cool.
2. Heat peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup & vanilla in a saucepan, stirring, until smooth and bubbly. Pour over the base. Chill 1 hour.
3. Melt chocolate with coconut oil, spread over the caramel. Chill 20 min until firm.
4. Slice into bars, sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Store in the fridge.

#healthytwix #twixbars #healthydessert #glutenfreedessert #refinedsugarfree peanutbutterlover chocolatelovers by @karina_cozy_kitchen

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10 days ago

3 High-Protein Bakes in ONE Oven 💪

📝 INGREDIENTS

Cottage-Yogurt Bake:
- 1½ cups Greek yogurt + 2–3 tbsp cottage cheese
- 1 egg + ⅓ cup liquid egg whites
- 3 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp honey
- Handful of frozen strawberries (~100 g)
- 1 tsp vanilla, ½ tsp baking powder, pinch of salt

Baked Oatmeal with Apple:
- 2 cups rolled oats, 1 egg + ⅓ cup egg whites
- 1 cup milk, 2 tbsp honey
- 1 large apple, diced
- ½ tsp baking powder, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spices, ½ tsp vanilla, pinch of salt

Sheet-Pan Chicken & Veggies:
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder
- Marinade: 1½ tbsp olive oil, juice of ½ lemon, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp oregano, salt & pepper (20–30 min)

👩‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS

1. Marinate the chicken 20–30 min.
2. Cottage bake: blend everything, divide between 2 oven-safe containers, scatter the strawberries on top.
3. Oatmeal: blend everything, divide between 2 oven-safe containers, scatter the diced apple on top.
4. Sheet pan: toss sweet potato and broccoli with oil and spices, add the chicken on top.
5. Bake all at 350°F for 35 min, until the chicken hits 165°F inside and the bakes are golden.
6. Cool and refrigerate — keeps 3–4 days.

High protein • high fiber 💪
Sweet or savory — which first? 👇

#mealprep #highprotein #bakedoatmeal #healthyrecipes #sheetpandinner mealprepideas easyrecipes highproteinmeals by @karina_cozy_kitchen

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15 days ago

Healthy Cookie Dough Bites 🍪

Ingredients:
• 1 can chickpeas (400 g), drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (130 g)
• 1/2 cup almond flour (50 g)
• 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup (110 g)
• 1 tsp vanilla (5 ml), pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (85 g)

Blend everything except the chocolate chips until smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips. Roll into balls and chill for 30 minutes. Makes 15–18 bites.
Tip: use a little less honey if your peanut butter is already sweetened.

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#cookiedough #healthydessert #nobakedessert #healthysnack #chickpearecipes glutenfree by @karina_cozy_kitchen

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18 days ago

No-Bake Biscoff Caramel Cake

INGREDIENTS

* 12 Biscoff cookies
* 12 oz Philadelphia cream cheese (339 g), room temperature
* ½ cup + 1 tbsp granulated sugar (135 g)
* 4 tbsp unsalted butter (52 g)
* ⅓ cup whole milk (80 ml)
* Pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make the caramel: Melt sugar until golden. Add butter, then warm milk. Stir until smooth, add salt, and cool completely.
2. Make the cream: Mix Philadelphia with the cooled caramel until smooth. Reserve some for topping.
3. Assemble: Arrange 12 Biscoff cookies in 3 rows of 4. Add the caramel cream for the filling to the center.
4. Shape: Use plastic wrap to bring the sides together and form a triangle.
5. Chill: Refrigerate overnight.
6. Finish: Unwrap and cover with the reserved cream. Drizzle with caramel. 🤎

#Biscoff
#NoBakeDessert
#DessertRecipe
#EasyDessert
#BiscoffRecipe by @karina_cozy_kitchen

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23 days ago

Banana Baked Oatmeal That Tastes Like Dessert

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (350 g)
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (130 g)
• 1/4 cup honey (85 g)
• 1 egg (50 g)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
• 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (225 g)
• 1/2 tsp baking powder (2 g)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (1 g)
• 1/4 tsp salt (1.5 g)
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (85 g)

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Mash bananas; stir in peanut butter, honey, egg, and vanilla.
3. Add oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well; rest 10–15 min until thick.
4. Fold in chocolate chips. Spread ~1 cm thick on the sheet; top with more chips.
5. Bake 18–22 min until golden at the edges. Cool completely, then cut into squares.

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#bakedoatmeal #oatmealbake #healthysnacks #mealprepsnacks #bakedoats peanutbutterlover by @karina_cozy_kitchen

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24 days ago

3-Day High-Protein Meal Prep 💪 | 2 Recipes, 1 Tray, 350°F

📝 INGREDIENTS

Baked Omelets ×3:
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk (⅓ cup per container)
- 1 cup liquid egg whites (⅓ cup per container)
- Handful each: spinach, bell pepper, broccoli (finely chopped), grated carrot
- Salt & pepper

Chicken & Rice Bowls ×3:
- 6 chicken tenderloins (2 per container)
- 1 cup short-grain rice, dry (⅓ cup per container)
- 2 cups hot water or broth (⅔ cup per container)
- 1 cup chopped broccoli + 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil, salt

Quick marinade: 1½ tbsp olive oil, juice of ½ lemon, 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp oregano, salt & pepper — marinate 20–30 min.

👩‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS

Baked omelets ×3: whisk 6 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 cup egg whites + chopped veggies → 3 oven-safe containers → 350°F, 30 min.

Chicken & rice ×3: marinate 6 tenderloins 20 min → per container: ⅓ cup rice + ⅔ cup hot water, 2 tenderloins on top, broccoli + bell pepper around → cover with foil → 350°F, 30 min → rest 10 min covered.

Keeps 3 days in the fridge. High protein, high fiber 💪

Follow for easy high-protein recipes 👆#mealprep #highprotein #mealprepideas #healthyrecipes #highproteinmeals by @karina_cozy_kitchen

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24 days ago

The Easiest Tender Beef for Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS

* 2.17 lb beef stew meat (984 g)
* 1 tbsp + ½ tsp salt (20 g)
* ½ tsp black pepper
* 2 garlic cloves
* 1 bay leaf
* Hot water

For serving:

* Tortilla
* Cheese
* Fresh vegetables

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Season beef with salt, pepper, garlic and bay leaf. Refrigerate for 18–24 hours.
2. Cover with hot water halfway up the meat and simmer on very low heat for 1 hour 15 minutes–1½ hours.
3. Cool in the cooking liquid, then refrigerate until completely chilled.
4. Slice thinly and wrap in a tortilla with cheese and fresh vegetables.

Save this recipe & follow for more easy, cozy family recipes 🤍

#beefrecipe #sandwichrecipe #easyrecipes #highproteinrecipes #familyrecipes by @karina_cozy_kitchen

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a month ago

5-MINUTE PISTACHIO TRUFFLES 💚

Ingredients:
• 2 tbsp pistachio butter (30 g)
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30 g)
• 2 tbsp almond flour (25 g)
• 1 tbsp finely ground pistachios (15 g)
• 2 tsp maple syrup (10 g)
• 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (15 g)
• Pinch of salt

For coating:
• ¼ cup finely ground pistachios (25–30 g)

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Roll into small balls and coat with finely ground pistachios.
3. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes and enjoy!

#pistachiotruffles #pistachiorecipes #healthydessert #healthysnacks #proteindesserts by @karina_cozy_kitchen

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a month ago