Healthy Donut #2

A recipe for airy, sugarless, non-dairy, butter-free, eggless, and flourless donuts without applesauce or cinnamon. This version uses almond flour and oat flour as bases, with stevia as the sweetener. The recipe is designed to make 2 servings (about 2-3 small donuts), and includes approximate calorie content.

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup almond flour (about 60g)

- 1/4 cup oat flour (about 30g) (blend oats into a fine powder if needed)

- 1/2 tsp baking powder

- 1/4 tsp baking soda

- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar (to help with rising)

- 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)

- 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil (optional for moisture, can omit)

- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

- 1/4 tsp stevia or artificial sweetener of choice (adjust to taste)

- A pinch of salt

 Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan with oil or non-stick spray.

2. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a small bowl, mix almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Prepare the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the almond milk, oil (if using), stevia, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.

4. Combine: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. The batter should be smooth but not overmixed to keep it airy.

5. Fill the donut pan: Spoon the batter into the donut molds, filling each about 2/3 of the way.

6. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Cool and enjoy: Let the donuts cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

 Calorie Content (Approximate per serving):

- Almond flour (60g): 350 kcal

- Oat flour (30g): 110 kcal

- Almond milk (2 tbsp): 5 kcal

- Olive/coconut oil (1 tbsp): 120 kcal (optional)

- Other ingredients (baking powder, stevia, vanilla, etc.): negligible

**Total (for the batch):** ~475 kcal  

**Per person (2 servings):** ~238 kcal  

By omitting the oil, you can reduce the calorie content by ~60 kcal per serving.

Enjoy these light, healthy donuts!

Adobo sa Gata Recipe

 (for 2 servings)

Ingredients:

- 250g chicken (cut into pieces)

- 1/2 cup coconut milk (gata)

- 1/4 cup soy sauce

- 1/4 cup vinegar

- 1 small onion (chopped)

- 3 cloves garlic (minced)

- 1 bay leaf (laurel)

- 1/2 tsp black peppercorns (optional)

- 1 small green chili (siling haba or labuyo, optional)

- 1 tbsp cooking oil

- 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:

   - In a bowl, combine the chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for better flavor).

2. Sauté:

   - Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic until lightly browned, then add the onions and cook until softened.

3. Cook the Chicken:

   - Add the marinated chicken to the pan (reserve the marinade). Sear the chicken until it turns golden brown on both sides.

   - Pour in the reserved marinade and simmer for about 15 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through.

4. Add Coconut Milk:

   - Once the chicken is cooked, lower the heat and pour in the coconut milk. Stir and let it simmer for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. You can add the green chili for a spicy kick.

5. Season:

   - Taste the sauce and adjust with salt, pepper, or sugar if needed to balance the flavors.

6. Serve:

   - Serve hot with steamed rice.

Enjoy your delicious Adobo sa Gata!

Healthy Donut #1

A recipe for airy, sugarless, non-dairy, butter-free, eggless, and flourless donuts. These donuts use almond flour and oats for a healthy, light texture, and natural sweeteners like dates or stevia. 

 Ingredients:

- 1 cup almond flour

- 1 cup oat flour (you can make this by blending oats into a fine powder)

- 1 tsp baking powder

- 1 tsp baking soda

- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

- 1/4 cup applesauce (acts as a binder and adds moisture)

- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)

- 1/4 cup date paste (soak dates in water and blend until smooth) or stevia to taste

- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (this will help the donuts rise and stay airy)

- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

- A pinch of salt

### Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan with a bit of oil or line with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

3. Prepare the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together applesauce, almond milk, date paste (or stevia), apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Combine: Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently fold everything together. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be light and airy.

5. Fill the donut pan: Pour the batter into the greased donut molds, filling each about 2/3 of the way.

6. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and the donuts are lightly golden.

7. Cool and serve: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional Toppings:

- Drizzle with melted sugar-free dark chocolate

- Dust with cinnamon and a bit of powdered stevia or monk fruit sweetener

Enjoy your healthy, light, and airy donuts!