Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1¾ cups buttermilk (or milk + 1½ tbsp lemon juice)
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup melted butter (or oil)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Mix Dry
   • In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Mix Wet
   • In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
3. Combine
   • Gently mix wet into dry just until combined.
   • Batter should be thick and slightly lumpy (don’t overmix!).
4. Rest
   • Let batter rest 5–10 minutes for extra fluffiness.
5. Cook
   • Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
   • Scoop ¼–⅓ cup batter per pancake.
   • Cook until bubbles form (2–3 minutes).
   • Flip and cook 1–2 minutes until golden.

 Secrets for Extra Thickness

• Use buttermilk (or milk + lemon)
• Keep heat medium-low
• Don’t press pancakes after flipping
• Thick batter = tall pancakes

 Serving Ideas

• Butter + maple syrup
• Honey & berries
• Chocolate chips or banana slices in batter
• Cream cheese glaze or Nutella

Creamy Avocado & Banana Energy Smoothie

This recipe creates a thick, velvet-like texture. Because the ingredients (avocado and almonds) are quite dense, you will need a liquid base to help it blend smoothly.

Ingredients

• 1 Ripe Avocado: Pitted and peeled.

• 2 Bananas: Best if they are spotty/ripe for natural sweetness.

• 10 Raw Almonds: You can use them whole or soak them in water for an hour beforehand for a smoother texture.

• 1 to 1.5 cups Liquid: Use water, coconut water, or your favorite milk (almond, oat, or dairy).

• Optional: A drizzle of honey or a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.

Instructions

1. Prep the fruit: Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into your blender. Peel the bananas and break them into chunks.

2. Add the base: Add the almonds and your choice of liquid. Start with 1 cup; you can add more later if you prefer a thinner consistency.

3. Blend: Secure the lid and blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth. If you are using whole raw almonds, it may take an extra 30–60 seconds to break them down fully.

4. Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately while fresh.

Pro-Tips for the Best Result

• Temperature: For a cold smoothie without watering it down with ice, use frozen banana chunks.

• Blending Power: If you don’t have a high-speed blender, you can substitute the whole almonds with 1 tablespoon of almond butter to ensure there are no gritty bits.

• Storage: Because of the avocado, this smoothie may brown slightly if left out. It is best enjoyed right after blending!

🍪 5-Minute Prep “Melt-in-Your-Mouth” Cookies

These cookies are incredibly quick to whip up and use pantry staples. The secret to the texture is the combination of oil and starch.

Ingredients

• 250 g soft margarine or butter (room temperature)

• 1 cup (90 g) powdered sugar

• 1 egg

• 110 ml sunflower oil

• 1 cup cornstarch or wheatstarch (approx. 100 g)

• 1 packet (10 g) baking powder

• 1 packet (5 g) vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)

• 4 to 4.5 cups all-purpose flour (added gradually)

Instructions

1. Cream the Base: In a large bowl, combine the soft butter, powdered sugar, egg, and sunflower oil. Mix with a spatula or your hands until smooth and creamy.

2. Add Dry Ingredients: Fold in the starch, baking powder, and vanilla.

3. Incorporate Flour: Begin adding the flour one cup at a time. Knead gently until you have a soft, non-sticky dough that feels like playdough. Note: Don’t over-knead, or the cookies will be tough.

4. Shape: Take walnut-sized pieces of dough and roll them into balls. You can press them slightly with a fork to create a pattern or leave them smooth.

5. Bake: Place on a tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 15–20 minutes.

   Tip: These cookies should stay pale/white on top; do not let them brown significantly!

6. Finish: Let them cool completely on the tray (they are very fragile when hot). Once cool, dust generously with extra powdered sugar.