Make Children’s Day special with these recipes for Crispy Apple Fritters, cookie sandwiches, more

Crispy Apple Fritters with Cinnamon Sugar

A fresh take on a classic favorite, these apple fritters are crispy, warm, and dusted with a touch of cinnamon sweetness. Made with yoghurt for extra lightness, this is a great way to sneak in fruit while kids enjoy a delicious dessert!

Ingredients

Batter:

• Flour, 1 cup


• For dusting apples, 3 tbsp


• Chickpea flour (besan), 1 tbsp


• Baking powder, 1/4 tsp


• Pinch of baking soda


• Yoghurt, 3 tbsp


• Water as needed (~1/2 cup + 2-3 tbsp)


• Oil or ghee, for frying


• Apples, 2

• Fine sugar, 1/3 cup


• Cinnamon powder, 1/4 tsp

• Combine flour, chickpea flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.


• Add yogurt and water to form a thick batter.


• Cut apples into round slices and dust with flour.


• Heat oil/ghee and dip each apple slice in batter before frying until golden.


• Drain excess oil, then coat each fritter in cinnamon sugar. Serve warm!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Nice Cream Sandwiches

A healthy twist on ice cream sandwiches! Made with frozen bananas and dates for natural sweetness, this dairy-free "nice cream" is sandwiched between soft-baked chocolate chip cookies for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

• Flour, 47 gm


• Butter, 32 gm


• Icing sugar, 15 gm


• Honey, 1 gm


• Cocoa powder, 7 gm


• Milk, 10 ml


• Chocolate chips, 20 gm

• Cream butter, sugar, and honey. Mix in flour, cocoa powder, milk, and chocolate chips.


• Shape dough into 8 small balls and freeze for 20 minutes.


• Preheat oven to 180°C. Bake cookies for 20 minutes, then let cool.

• Frozen bananas, 2


• Dates (soaked in hot water), 2


• Vanilla essence, 1/2 tsp

• Blend frozen bananas, dates, and vanilla to create a smooth "nice cream." Set in freezer for a bit more firmness.


• Scoop a spoonful of nice cream onto one cookie and sandwich with another. Enjoy!

Berry Cheesecake Toastie

Indulge in a quick and delightful treat with the Berry Cheesecake Toastie! Creamy, tangy, and perfectly sweet, this toastie brings together caramelized honeyed bread, rich cream cheese, and juicy berries topped with a cookie crumble.

Ingredients

• Bread/Dry cake, 1 slice


• Cream cheese, 2 tbsp


• Sugar/jaggery (or any natural sweetener), 1/2 tsp & 1/4 tsp (for berries)


• Vanilla essence, 1/4 tsp


• Butter/ghee, 1/4 tsp


• Honey, a drizzle


• Mixed berries, 1/2 cup (or more depending on choice)


• Cookie of choice, 1, crumbled

• Take your bread slice and spread butter & honey. Grill it on a non-stick pan on medium-low until the honey is caramelized, or golden brown.


• Mix cream cheese with sugar & vanilla essence and spread on the toasted bread.


• Mix berries with sugar and add on top of the bread slice.


• Top the berry toast with cookie crumble and enjoy.

Honey Stewed Apple Toastie

Warm up your mornings with a Honey Stewed Apple Toastie! This treat brings together tender cinnamon-infused apples, caramelized honey, and crunchy almond slivers atop golden toast.

Ingredients

• Bread/Dry cake, 1 slice


• Sugar/jaggery (or any natural sweetener), 1/4 tsp (or more if you want extra sweet)


• Cinnamon powder, 1 pinch


• Butter/ghee, 1/4 tsp


• Honey, a drizzle


• Apple, 1, cut into big square chunks


• Toasted almonds, 4-5 pcs

• Mix the apples with sugar and cinnamon powder.


• Spread butter and honey on your bread slice. Grill it on a non-stick pan on medium-low until the honey is caramelised, or golden brown.


• Cut the toasted almonds into slivers.


• Cook the sugared apple with a teaspoon of water on low heat until translucent.


• Top the toast with cooked apple & almond slices and enjoy.