Honey Oat Quick Bread

Heiii~~~ How are you all?
I'm so busy lately.. That's why I couldn't update my blog... Sorry!! ^^
Finally~~ I've become a graduated student! yay!!
I got A- for my final project.. hahaha.. It's not so bad, isn't it? kekeke...
As you know... I really really love healthy cooking...
I'm thinking to take natural chef program in Wholefood Cooking (Perth, Australia) or Bauman College (San Francisco, CA)... But~~~ Still confused! hahaha..
This morning I made a quick bread... Yay~~~ "Honey Oat Quick Bread" adapted from EatingWell site... It's so yum!!! One of my favorite recipe! hehehe..
So here's the recipe ^o^

Honey Oat Quick Bread
adapted from EatingWell

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, or quick-cooking (not instant) oats, divided
• 1 1/3 cups whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3/4 cup low fat or skim milk

Preparation

1. Position rack in middle of oven; preheat to 375°F. Generously coat a 9-by-5-inch (or similar size) loaf pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon oats in the pan. Tip the pan back and forth to coat the sides and bottom with oats.
2. Thoroughly stir together whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Using a fork, beat the remaining 1 cup oats, yogurt, egg, oil and honey in a medium bowl until well blended. Stir in milk. Gently stir the yogurt mixture into the flour mixture just until thoroughly incorporated but not overmixed (excess mixing can cause toughening). Immediately scrape the batter into the pan, spreading evenly to the edges. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon oats over the top.
3. Bake the loaf until well browned on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. (It’s normal for the top to crack.) Let stand in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Run a table knife around and under the loaf to loosen it and turn it out onto the rack. Let cool until barely warm, about 45 minutes.

12 slices

Enjoy~~ I hope you like it too... ^^

I'll try to keep updating my blog as often as I can.. hehehehe...

See ya ^^

Low- Fat Vegan Banana Bread

My second banana bread... I thought it's better than the first one.. I adapted this recipe from Veganomicon , but i don't have the molasses and sucanat sugar, so I replace it with Maple and brown sugar. It still turns out good and not too sweet. If you prefer to make it sweeter then maybe you can put more sugar. Give it a try... ^^ 

Low-Fat Banana Bread (Vegan)

Makes one loaf about 12 slices

Ingredients

2 large or 3 small very ripe bananas

1/4 cup applesauce

1/4 cup canola oil

1/3 cup maple syrup

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup white whole wheat flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.

2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas really well. Add the sugar, applesauce, oil, and maple, and 

    whisk briskly to incorporate.

3. Sift in the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Use a wooden spoon to mix until the wet and dry 

    ingredients are just combined. If you're using chocolate chips or nuts, fold them in here.

4. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes (it took 50 for me). The top should 

    be lightly browned and a knife inserted through the center should come out clean.

5. Remove from the oven and let cool!

6. Slice it and enjoy with tea or coffee (maybe) ^^

Mini Irish Soda Bread (Whole Wheat)

My second Irish Soda Bread. Finally it turned out sooo nice... =D (I failed to make it last time, LOL) I made this mini Irish Bread early this morning. In my recipe I subtituted the buttermilk with Yogurt. And also I used just whole wheat flour to make it healthier. Below is the recipe for my Soda Bread. ^^

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

2 tsp salt

1 tbsp sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

4 tbsp butter, cut into cubes

1/2 cup rolled oats

1 2/3 cup plain yogurt

1 tbsp water

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celcius and butter a baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in oats.
3. Add yogurt and water then stir ro combine. Dough will be sticky. Remove to a lightly floured surface and knead a few times to form a smooth ball. Adding a bit more flour if you need to.
4. Divide dough into 6 pieces. Gently pat each into a round dome and place onto prepared baking sheet.
5. Lightly sprinkle the top of each dough with flour. With a sharp knife, cut an X into the top of the dough.
6. Bake for about 30 minutes, until nicely browned and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before serving.

Serve : 6

Enjoy~~