Carrot Cupcakes Everyone seems to love Carrot Cake, what I also like about them is how wonderfully moist they are and how flavorful they taste. I love this Carrot Cupcake recipe because it's so easy to make. No mixer is required. The time consuming part is the grating of the fresh carrots. I have included applesauce in the cupcake batter which, along with the oil, makes these cupcakes so moist. But, if you like, you could use an equal amount of grated apple or even crushed pineapple. You can also add 1/2 cup (120 ml) of currants or raisins to the batter. Carrot Cakes became popular with the health food craze of the 1970s. There are many theories on the origin of this cake, some say it descended from the English's baked carrot puddings or European steamed carrot puddings. Others say it may have come from German carrot breads. Carrots were used in European sweet cakes since the Middle Ages when other sweeteners were hard to find or just too expensive. In fact, carr...
Kiwi Cucumber Agua Fresca A kiwi smoothie is a delicious green smoothie that doesn’t actually taste green at all! Which means this recipe is super kid-friendly. This classic kiwifruit smoothie is packed full of vitamin C , a natural antioxidant that can help improve vitality. Served cold at any time of the day, it provides a refreshing pick-me-up when energy levels dip. If you’re looking for a healthy breakfast or mid-afternoon snack, there’s nothing better than this kiwifruit smoothie! A real vitamin boost , it is the perfect quick fix of taste and nutrition. NOTE: I have used regular normal water since now it is winter, but all detox water should be cold, or keep it in fridge overnight. Lets cook with step-by-step pictures. Now lets see how to cook: Kiwi Cucumber Agua Fresca Prep time 5 mins Cook time 5mins Total time 10 mins It is a great smoothie to start the day on the go: at the gym,...