We all go through that emotional havoc and gloomy feelings from time to time! Everyone has their own way of dealing with the feelings of melancholy. But some people always unfold the binge eating pattern as a way to reduce stress and get rid of those sad and empty feelings. So end up feeling guilty about troubling health goals! Plenty of health-friendly foods can boost mood while also reducing stress without harming your health. All you have to do is toss them into delicious recipes and they’re all set to give your feel-good endorphins a great kick. Here we bring you 4 guilt-free, mood-boosting recipes that you should definitely cook at home.
1. Baked Quinoa Chickpea Square Bites
Ingredients needed
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50 grams chickpeas (cooked and mashed)
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20 grams of cooked quinoa
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20 grams of whole wheat flour
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon powdered sesame seeds
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5 grams unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon honey
Method
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Take a bowl and mix all wet ingredients, including melted butter, beaten egg, honey and vanilla essence.
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Take another bowl and stir together the whole wheat flour, chickpea puree, salt, baking soda, quinoa and sesame seeds. Formulate a soft dough.
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Cut cookie-like sizes out of this dough
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Bake until crispy brown.
2. Blueberries and Kokum Punch
Ingredients needed
Method
3. Crispy Dark Chocolate Bars
Ingredients needed
Method
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Start by taking a pan and lightly toasting or sautéing all the nuts in it.
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Now take another pan and melt the cane sugar in it over medium heat.
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When you’re done, mix the lemon zest with the baked nuts and mix it with the melted cane sugar.
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Spread the mixture evenly on a flat surface and drizzle the peanut butter and melted dark chocolate over it
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Let it retract for a while.
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Cut the bar into small rectangles and wrap and enjoy while snacking.
4. Leftover Chapati Pizza
Ingredients needed
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Homemade leftover chapati
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50 grams Mushrooms (minced)
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50 grams bell pepper (minced)
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olives
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20 grams of cottage cheese (puree)
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Oregano to taste
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Chili flakes to taste
Method
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Take the chapati and spread pizza sauce over it.
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Divide the toppings of mushrooms, bell pepper and olives on top and fry until golden brown.
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Sprinkle over some chili flakes and oregano and enjoy!
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