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Ever crave a slice of cake with your tea or coffee—only to end up eating more than you planned? That’s because rich, sugar-loaded cakes often leave you wanting seconds (and thirds!). They spike your blood sugar, then leave you sluggish, sleepy, or craving even more sweets afterward. Bake this easy, healthy low calorie Oat Flour Tea Cake to enjoy the pleasure of a sweet, soft, moist cake, without the heavy calories and without the sugar crash. It’s light, wholesome, and perfectly balanced so you can enjoy your tea break without feeling heavy or tired afterward.  Ingredients: 40g (1/3c) Oats for grinding 50g (5tbs) Allulose or other natural sweeteners (stevia, monkfruit) 1 Egg (about 50g) 60g (4tbs) Low-fat/light Greek yogurt 10g (2tsp) Butter for melting (or nut butter but higher calorie count) 5ml (1tsp) Vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1/4tsp baking powder Optional: zero or low-calorie fruit jams or spread to top Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 160 °C (320 °F). (skip preheat by using your...

Banana oat muffins texture changes based on how fine you grind your oat and how you mash your banana The muffins you can get from a bakery or store average between 300 to 400 calories per muffin. This easy, healthy banana oat muffin only has 120 calories each and provides 5 grams of protein. No, not bland, not dry. Gather the following ingredients and you’re ready to bake and enjoy a healthy, filling, low GI breakfast or snack.  Easy, Healthy Banana Oat Muffins Recipe ½ c or 45 g rolled oats, (for grinding) 2 large eggs 1- 1.5 (120g) mashed ripe banana, 40 ml regular or skim milk/ alternative milk/Greek yogurt  ½ tbsp honey  ½ tsp baking powder  ¼ tsp baking soda drops of lemon juice (to activate baking soda) ½ tsp cinnamon or vanilla some stevia to taste (1/4tsp or less) Steps: Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F).  (Skip the preheat by using a small oven or air fryer oven  at 170deg for 30 mins.) Grease or line 4 muffin cups or 500ml rectangular dish. Mash banan...