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Healthy Rhubarb Crumble Cake

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A nice, fluffy and juice layer of cake underneath a fresh and sweet layer of rhubarb topped with a healthy and crispy almond oat crumble. Is there anything else you want? Maybe having this healthy rhubarb crumble cake with a nice cup of coffee? you better don’t say no!

Why crumble cake?

Crumble cakes are one of my favourites. I love the different tastes and textures in each layer and the combination of them melting together in my mouth. Also, I think they are very fun to make and they always have something fresh in them with the fruits. I already have one crumble cake on my blog, an apple crumble cake, and it is so good! In this recipe I just added a spring twist on it instead of a fall one! Imagine this cake as a mix between my healthy apple crumble cake and my rhubarb compote!

I had my first crumble cake about 2 years ago. It actually also was a rhubarb one, and it was amazing! I can remember it very well because it was at a small café in Dublin where they had soo many different cakes! I shared one piece with my friends and let me tell you, it was amazing! So when I saw all the fresh rhubarb at the farmers market the other day, I decided to try to recreate it, but make it healthier. And let me tell you, I did not expect it to turn out THAT GOOD. I thought it would be fine but when I tried the first slice, I just wanted to eat the whole tray before photographing it. It is insane!! And really, it does not taste healthy or boring at all.

The layers:

The first layer is kind of a biscuit layer but a little healthier. It essentially comes down to only 5 ingredients! Who thought that you could make a cake with 4 ingredients only? Eggs, maple syrup, apple sauce (Apfelmuß in German, because so many asked me what this was), wholegrain flour, baking powder. That is it. The egg whites are separated from the yolks and whipped up until super fluffy and stiff. This makes the cake really airy. The applesauce makes it really juicy and the maple syrup makes it sweet. Both are combined with the egg yolk. Afterwards, the flour and baking powder as well as the egg whites are folded in. This need to be pre-baked a little.

The second, and middle layer is a fruit layer. This is even easier than the first one. You do not even need to peel the rhubarb (if you buy organic one preferably), just cut it into smaller pieces. Add it to a pot with some lemon juice and a date to sweeten it up (could use sugar or honey as well) and a splash of water. The heating up helps it to get a little softer and absorb the flavour of the lemon and date. Then this is added on top of the biscuit layer.

The last but definitely not least layer is the crumble. Contrary to conventional crumbles it is not based of sugar, butter and flour. NO. The base are oats and almonds. I like to use sliced ones but you could also just chop the up a little. Together with some chia seeds (optional) and coconut sugar (again, another sweetener works fine too, just a liquid one will not have the same crunch effect, so I would recommend substituting it out for white or brown sugar), and a little coconut oil it creates a sticky consistency. This on top of the fruit just tastes bomb. It is kind of like granola just on top of a cake. So good.

When to enjoy best?

So honestly, you are going to want to eat this at every time of the day. And basically you could. It would even work as a nice breakfast. It has about than 2.6g fibre, 3.3g of protein, and 14.2g of carbohydrates per slice. So having two slices for breakfast with some yoghurt on top wouldn’t be unhealthy. But this also makes a great snack or dessert. Even when having guests over this will be amazing! Or take it to a picnic?

Substitutions

If you do not like rhubarb at all, but still want a crumble cake, you can also substitute them out for berries, such as strawberries. It really is versatile but I believe that the little sour taste of the rhubarb just goes really well with the sweetness of the cake. Instead of whole grain flour, you could use plain one, and instead of the maple syrup you can totally go for honey, agave of coconut sugar. If you do not have almonds on hand, you can use any other nuts as well!

I hope that you like this recipe and it gives you some inspiration for cooking healthy! Enjoy!

Happy cooking,
Katie // Une Petite Cuisiniere

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Healthy Rhubarb Crumble Cake

The best cake you´ll ever have! Fluffly and juice biscuit, topped with fresh and tangy rhubarb and a healthy and crispy crumble! SO good.

Course brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine austrian
Prep Time 20 Minuten
Cook Time 15 Minuten
Total Time 35 Minuten
Servings 12 slices
Calories 113 kcal

What you will need

For the first layer:

  • 2 eggs
  • 100 g unsweetend apple sauce (Apfelmuß in Deutsch)
  • 60 g Maple syrup agave, honey or sugar work too!
  • 125 g wholegrain flour normal flour is fine as well
  • 1 tsp baking powder

For the second layer:

  • 250 g Rhubarb
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 large date (or 2 small ones, about 30g)
  • a splash of water

For the thrid layer:

  • 50 g oats
  • 25 g sliced almonds or any nuts
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar (or any other sweetener of choice)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

How to

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

    For the first layer seperate the egg yolks from the whites. Whip the whites until fluffy and stiff. In the meantime combine the yolks with the apple sauce and maple syrup. Combine flour and baking powder.

    Once the egg whites are stiff gently fold them under the yolk mixture, along with the flour, one at a time. When combined pour it onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8 minutes.

  2. In the meantime cut the ends of the rhubarb and wash it gently. Cut it into about 3cm (1 inch) sized pieces. Take the pit out of the date and chop it finely. Add both to a pot along with the lemon juice and a splash of water (about 2 tbsp). Bring it to a boil and simmer until the first layer is done baking.

  3. While the rhubarb is simmering, combine the oats, nuts and seeds in a bowl. Melt the coconut oil and combine with the sugar and vanilla. Pour it over the mixture and combine everything well. It should all stick together a bit.

  4. When the frist layer is done baking take it out of the oven. Add the rhubarb evenly on top and sprinkle with the crumble. Bake for another 7-10 minutes.

  5. Take out of the oven and let cool. Serve with some ice cream, whipped cream or a dollop of yoghurt and enjoy!

Potato and Asparagus Salad with herby vinaigrette

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Salad does not have to include greens and be boring all the time. By far not. As much as we love some refreshing and light salads, sometimes we are craving something more filling and heartier. Not saying it needs to be less healthy. Like this one. So good. So refreshing. So filling. Perfect lunch as is or ideal barbecue side! Amazing.

Spring is, fresh asparagus and fresh herbs for me. The colours and smell of them just really make one smile. Asparagus is so healthy and versatile too! You can make a soup, a risotto, just plain with potatoes or hollandaise sauce, whatever you want and it tastes amazing when prepared the right way.

Green, white or pink?

Asparagus is really high in fiber and has a reasonable amount of protein for a vegetable. Also, it is packed with folate and very low in calories. No matter, which one you prefer, white or green (or there even is pink one, which I have never tried but is super cool!), they are all pretty similar in nutrients. The white one just has a more intense asparagus taste, while the green one is milder. In this recipe I like to use both, because they add different flavours, textures and colours, but if you do not like either at all, you can only go with one type.

Are potatoes even healthy?

But asparagus is only half of the deal. As good as it is, it is not super filling. But since we want this to be a filling dish, with some good carbohydrates, we still need some potatoes. I know that there are a lot of saying that claim that carbs and potatoes are bad but they are not! They are loaded with incredibly nourishing vitamins, a lot of fiber and minerals. Potatoes actually are a super food! And Carbohydrates are everything else than unhealthy. They are the main source of energy for our bodies, which means they should make up more than half of our diet. They are essential for us!

Which potatoes should I use?

The best potatoes for this recipe are baby potatoes (Bauernkartoffel in German). Why? Because you can eat them with the skin on and they are small. Therefore you do not have to peel them or cut them smaller, which is way more convenient. If you cannot find them anywhere, you can substitute them with others, but it will be lot more work.

Last but not least: the perfect vinaigrette

What would a salad be without a decent vinaigrette? Not a salad, just some veggies. I believe that in most dishes, the real flavour comes down to the sauces. Just like here. You could cover everything with a hollandaise sauce but this would not just make it pretty unhealthy but also would not taste as good. The vinaigrette here is very simple and rather light. It is a mix of lemon juice, parsley and olive oil. The lemon and a freshness, the herbs some greens and flavour and the olive oil helps the potatoes not to stick together and also adds a bunch of flavour. Together it tastes amazing and so fresh. The combination with the asparagus, potatoes, and dishes is just amazing!

When and how should we eat it?

You can enjoy this salad when it still is warm or you can also enjoy it cold, which makes it a great leftover. Unlike most salads, you can add the vinaigrette here beforehand (if you want to repurpose it as a leftover) and do not have to wait until just before you want to eat it. If you want, this can be a main dish, and if you wish you could add some boiled eggs or cottage cheese to it. But this also works great as a side dish that packs carb and veggies in one! Love to serve this at a barbecue or with a nice piece of meat or fish!

I hope that you enjoy this recipe and will have fun cooking!
Enjoy,
Katie // Une Petite Cuisinière

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Potato and Asparagus Salad with herby vinaigrette

A super refreshing and delicious spring salad that will nourrish you and fill you up! Soft potatoes with some delish asparagus and a refreshing herb vinaigrette! Toatlly delish!

Course Appetizer, dinner, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Prep Time 10 Minuten
Cook Time 20 Minuten
Total Time 30 Minuten
Servings 4 sides
Calories 199 kcal

What you will need

  • 600 g baby potatoes
  • 600 g asparagus (mixed white and green)
  • 100 g radishes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • juice from 1 small or 1/2 large lemon
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar

How to

  1. Bring two pots with water to a boil. Salt both. In one pot add the baby potatoes and boild for 20 minutes.

    In the meantime, generously peel the white asparagus, about 2 times around the stalk. Chop about 2 cm off the ends of both, green and white asparagus.

    In the empty pot add the butter and sugar and the white asparagus. Let this boil for about 5-10 minutes, depending on how thick the stalks are. Then add in the green aspargus and cook for another 5 minutes. The total cooking time of the white asparagus is between 10 and 15 minutes.

  2. Once the potatoes are done cooking, let them cool a little bit. Then half them or cut them into three pieces. Add them into a bowl. Finely grate or chop the radishes and add aswell.

    When the asparagus is done cooking, also cut it into about 2-3 cm sized pieces and add them aswell. Sprinkle with sea salt and cracked black pepper.

    In a bowl combine the parsley, olive oil and lemon juice. Add it to the other vegetables and mix through.

    Serve and enjoy!

Lemon Chia pancakes

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Who doesn‘t love a good stack of pancakes as a weekend breakfast or literally any day of the week? I do not believe that many do not! But adding a twist to your average pancakes with a hint of lemon and chi just takes them next level and makes them a new obsession.

Actually, I have never enjoyed pancakes too much! I mean I would eat them when I got them, but I would probably not make them for myself. Anyway, I went to the US some time ago and had soem really good fluffy and juice ones for the first time. Ever since that day I have never had the one from the package again and started to make my own ones. Best decision ever.

Especially on the weekend when there is some more time in the morning, pancakes are the perfect breakfast! They are sweet, delicious and such a treat! Still, while being a treat, they do not have to be unhealthy or loaded with sugar or fats. They can be healthy while being super tasty! 

Like the ones in this recipe! They are incredibly delish but they are nutritious and vegan too! And they are not boring as plain pancakes might be because they have an extra twist! Lemon Chia. It is so refreshing but still so good. Honestly I love them! 

Those pancakes have very little ingredients! We are using chia and ot milk instead of eggs. When you ket this mixture sit for a few minutes it starts to gel up, which will help to bind the pancake batter. Other, the only ingredients are apple sauce, soy yoghurt (or any other yoghurt), lemon juice & zest, soda water, some whole grain flour, baking soda and some coconut oil to fry it out. The soda adds some air and makes the pancakes super fluffy. 

But what would pancakes be without topping? Half as good! I know! As for toppings we are gonna gl ahead and make some lemon yoghurt . Simple and good. Therefore I like to use any plant based yoghurt and mix it with a little lemon juice and lemon zest. If that is too spur for you (although it makes a great addition) you can add some maple syrup or other sweetener of choice. Besides the yoghurt, I like to top mine with fresh banana slices and some maple syrup or honey. But this really is up to you and what you feel like. You can also top them with berries, nut butter, other fruit, granola, whatever comes to your mind. 

If you do not eat all the pancakes at once, you can simply freeze them (but make sure you freeze them separately so you can take them out one by one and they do not stick together) and just reheat them in the pan or toaster whenever you want to have them for a quick breaky or dessert! 

I hope that you will genuinely enjoy this recipe and it helps you to start spring/ summer healthy & with all the nutrients! 

Enjoy,

Katie // Une Petite Cuisinière

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Vegan Lemon Chia Pancakes

A delicious and healthy breakfast treat. Easy, vegan, super good & with a refreshing twist.

Course Breakfast, brunch, dinner
Prep Time 10 Minuten
Cook Time 10 Minuten
Total Time 20 Minuten
Servings 8 pancakes
Calories 88 kcal

What you will need

  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 3 tbsp oat milk
  • 50 g apple sauce
  • 50 g yoghurt
  • 1 lemon
  • 100 g flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • coconut oil for frying
  • 50 ml sparkling water
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Soy Joghurt topping:

  • 100 g soy yoghurt
  • banana for topping

How to

That is how it works:

  1. Place the chia seeds with the oat milk, maple, half of the lemon juice and zest in a bowl and stir through. Let them sit for about 5 minutes until a gel has formed.

  2. In the meantime combine the flour and baking powder.

  3. Add the soy joghurt and apple sauce to the chia seeds and gently mix through. Add the water and flour always one by one. If the batter is too thick add some more milk, if it is too thin, add some more milk.

  4. Heat the coconut oil up in a pan nd fry the pancakes at medium heat. Portion them out with an ice cream scoop. Once bubbles are forming on one side, flip them and cook them for another 1-2 minutes on the other side.

  5. For the lemon yoghurt combine the remaining soy yoghurt with the other half of the lemon juice and zest in a bowl.

  6. Slice up the banana.

    Once all the pancakes are fried, place them on a plate and garnish them with the lemon yoghurt, the banana slices and some more maple syrup.

    Serve and enjoy!

Tomatoey Lemon Beans on crispy Sourdough

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This is another breakfast for dinner thing. As you might realize, I am pretty obsessed with this rn! I mean you can totally have that for breakfast if you prepare it the night before but its an amazing dinner too! Think baked beans just a little less sweet and with a lemons twist with some softened arugula on crispy sourdough. Sounds pretty solid huh?

When to make it? 
Honestly, this is really incredibly simple and easy to make, so you could even make it fresh in the morning but it is just as good if you make it before and just reheat it. Or in a big batch and enjoy throughout the week! 

Why white beans?
The reason I am using white beans here is because I believe that they are the best!! Out of all beans, they are my favorite. They taste a little buttery and rich and not as dry as some others do, which I really like. Also they take on the red Color beautifully which kidney beans for example don’t, do they look really nice in this dish! 

Beans in general are a great food. No matter whether you cook them fresh or buy them canned they are packed with protein and fiber. This is such a great plant based protein source with over 6g of protein and almost 7g of fiber per 100g! 
That’s a whole lot! Also they have a lot of antioxidants and amino acids. Besides being healthy for your good and improving your digestion they are also linked to reducing the risk of cancer and improve your heart health. So they are an amazing scientist superfood. 

How to buy them? 
It really doesn’t matter, it is whatever you prefer! If you buy them canned, they of course are way more convenient because they are basically ready to eat. Just make sure you read the label carefully and that there are not a thousand additional ingredients you can’t pronounce. Also drain and wash them before consuming so you get rid of gases that might bloat you and excess salt. 
If you buy them raw on the other hand, they are just as good and you can be sure that there are not any additives because you decide what is going in them. BUT! You have to cook them through because raw beans are poisonous! So few people actually know that but be careful. But when you cook them through they are jut as good, just need a little more time!

What else? 
Not a lot. Some canned and fresh tomatoes, agave, sea salt, tomato paste and water. That’s it. So simple right? A little fresh arugula is stored in at the end and some lemon zest for that wow-effect and voilá, there you go, dinner/ breakfast is ready. Serve it on some toasted sourdough and if you feel like making it extra good, spread butter or margarine (to keep it vegan) in both sides of the bread and toast it up in the pan instead of the toaster. This is so good. Buttery rich toasted sourdough with creamy, kinda sweet & tangy fresh tomatoey beans on top with some greens sneaked in. So good. 

Honestly, I love making this as a quick dinner or a decent breakfast or even at brunch for when friends are over. It is so good, no matter if you are vegan or not because honestly, with some bacon on top, it is next level! I hope that you will love this recipe as much as I do! 

Happy cooking! 
Katie // Une Petite Cuisiniere

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Tomatoey Lemon Beans on Crispy Sourdough

Decent breakfast or breakfast for dinner. Sweet, fresh and tangy tomatoey beans, ofc with some greens sneaked in on some buttery, crispy sour dough. Waking up has never been so easy.

Course Breakfast, brunch, dinner
Prep Time 2 Minuten
Cook Time 5 Minuten
Total Time 7 Minuten
Servings 2 servings
Calories 385 kcal

What you will need

That is what you will need:

  • 2 slices sourdough
  • 2 tsp butter or vegan butter to keep it vegan
  • 150 g white beans
  • 150 g crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 lemon zested
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 50 ml water
  • 1 handful arugula

How to

That is how it works:

  1. Drain and rinse the beans. Add them to a pan along with the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, maple syrup, and sea salt. Heat it up on medium heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

  2. In the mentime spread the (vegan) butter on the bread slices. Heat up a pan and fry the sourdough in it until crispy and golden brown on both sides.

  3. Right befre serving str in the arugula and lemon zest into the beans and stir through until the arugula has welted a little.

  4. Place the bread on plates and top with the beans and top with a little more lemon zest.

  5. Serve and enjoy!