Oats Apple Phirni | Low Calorie Phirni recipe | Under 10-mins Dessert

I had bookmarked this recipe from Tarladalal's cookbook long back and wanted to try this for a super-delicious Low-calorie dessert. Today being the last in Low-Calorie recipe series, this Oats Apple Phirni would be a perfect choice. Kids and we adults too loved the Apple-Oats combo and the best thing is that I didn't add sugar or any other sweetener at all. Nevertheless, the Phirni turned out so yummy. Crunchy bits of Almonds and some pomegranate seeds added to the richness. 

Eggless Date Cake

Iam into Day 5 of this month's Mega Blogging Marathon and its a great experience - not only posting my recipes, but blog-hopping and getting to know and learn so many recipes which my friends are posting. All of those are unique and special and most of us are trying and posting Healthy Bakes and many innovative ones. And, I should say, its raining Breads at this Mega BM. Most of my friends are Pros in Bread making and they wow us everyday with their gorgeous Breads. As Iam yet to tame Mr Yeast, Iam just trying to look for a simpler recipe and start my journey on that Genre too. Today's recipe is a very simple, healthy Eggless Dates Cake. I have a  Date Walnut Cake already on this space, but I was just blown by this delicious Cake which my friend Kumudhini ji once baked and brought while she came to visit us. She is such a sweet lady, an awesome Baker, great Dancer and proficient in many artworks too. Being made by such a perfectionist, the Cake was extremely soft and fluffy and had the subtle flavour of Dates and Cinnamon. You should taste this cake to believe what a fantastic combo this is! You can't believe its Eggless. I added Cashew bits and raisins to it and it tasted just like the 'Plum Cakes' we used to get in Indian Bakeries. Do try and share how you liked it.

Eggless Carrot Cake | Carrot Cake with Nuts and Raisins

Iam super-excited to announce that I would be participating in Mega Blogging Marathon this whole month. Whats even more special is the theme we have chosen. A theme which is very close to my heart, which has become by passion these days. Yes, its 'Fire up your oven all this April' in which we friends would be coming up with really exciting Oven-based recipes all the days in April with only Sundays being off-days.That sounds very interesting, is'nt it? Though many of my peers are doing a weekly Theme-based Marathon, I choose the free-way, which means my posts will be a mix-up of Eggless Cakes and Muffins, Savory Bakes, Wholesome Lunch or Dinner Recipes and some Breads. I find it really hard to juggle work and kids' studies as well as my passion and hence Iam not able to keep up with the pace and plan ahead. Kudos to my friends who are really awesome at that skill. Our Lead Srivalli, who is a mother of 3, is working full-time and still efficiently multi-tasks and keep up with the spirits and motivates us too. Not even sure if I ever become so organised!

Coming to the first recipe of the Mega BM, its a decadent Carrot cake with crunchy cashew and raisin bits. Though it is a bit on the denser side, the rich and flavourful taste is absolutely stunning. I had bookmarked this recipe from a Vegan Cookbook, borrowed from the local Library here. I have reduced the sugar and tweaked slightly to make it more healthier. Do try and let me know how it turned out!

Banana Oats Chia Seed Milkshake | Banana Oats Smoothie

My theme for this week's Blogging Marathon is Desserts. Valli had given the Wiki list of desserts from which we were supposed to choose 3 different category for the 3 days. My health(calorie)-conscious DH was very grumpy as I had been doing a lot of sweets/ desserts these days just because I needed to blog. I too had very little time to devote. So, I zeroed down on healthy and quick recipes under different Dessert categories.To start with, I chose a healthy milkshake sans Ice-cream topping which serves as an excellent Breakfast Smoothie also. Packed with wholesome goodness of Banana and Chia seeds, it is extremely nourishing and filling on its own and a best option for a healthy breakfast.

Preparation time - 10mins
Serves - 2