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4 healthy, comfortable and good-for-you winter recipes

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4 healthy, comfortable and good-for-you winter recipes

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From vibrant energy bowls to indulgent yet healthy treats, these recipes are packed with nutrients and flavor. Let’s go!

Double Chocolate Pecan Cookies Recipe by Chef Sahil at American Pecans

Winter is the perfect season to unwind with nourishing home-cooked meals that not only warm you up but also keep you energized. From vibrant energy bowls to indulgent yet healthy treats, these recipes are packed with nutrients and flavor. Let’s go!

Avocado and Mango Smoothie Bowl by Chef Bristi of the World Avocado Organization

A creamy, nutrient-rich start to the day.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

1 small ripe avocado

100 g fresh or frozen mango

1 handful of spinach

1 small ripe banana

2 tablespoons ground almonds

125 ml of milk or coconut water

Optional: 1 teaspoon of honey

Toppings:

Sliced ​​kiwi, flaked almonds, berries, pomegranate seeds, fresh mint

Method:

Blend avocado, mango, spinach, banana, almonds and milk until smooth. Add honey to taste.

Adjust consistency with more liquid if necessary.

Divide into bowls, add the toppings and enjoy.

Pro Tip: Freeze portions for a quick breakfast!

Prune and vegetable soup recipe from Chef Neha at Chilean Prunes

A hearty blend of fruits, vegetables and spices.

Ingredients:

For the syrup:

1L of water, 120g of sugar

1 red apple peel, 1 lemon and orange (sliced)

1 star anise, 1 clove, 5 cm cinnamon stick

1 prune, 1 fig, 1 apricot

10 mint leaves

For vegetables and fruits:

100g each: carrots, celery, fennel, apples, pears, pineapple, eggplant

100g each: orange, banana, kiwi, cherries, apricots, peach, raisins, berries

Method:

Boil water with sugar, spices and zest; filter after 10 minutes.

Cook the vegetables and fruits in the syrup until tender.

Mix, garnish with mint and herbs and serve hot or chilled.

Chef’s tip: Use leftover syrup for other desserts!

Double Chocolate Pecan Cookies Recipe by Chef Sahil at American Pecans

Rich chocolate meets the crunch of pecans.

Ingredients:

1/3 cup chopped pecans

125 g all-purpose flour

50 g caster sugar, 50 g brown sugar

75g salted butter

½ teaspoon of vanilla essence

2 tablespoons of milk

¼ teaspoon baking soda

75 g dark and milk chocolate (chopped)

Method:

Cream the butter, sugars and vanilla; mix with the milk.

Stir in flour, pecans and chocolate.

Shape the biscuits and bake at 180°C for 15 minutes.

Sprinkle with sea salt if desired and let cool.

Tip: Serve with tea or coffee for a warm treat.

Walnut Daliya Halwa (with Jaggery) Recipe from Chef Shruti at Chile Walnut

A nutty and comforting dessert.

Ingredients:

2-3 tablespoons of ghee

¼ cup toasted nuts

1 cup daliya (cracked wheat)

½ cup jaggery

1½ cups of water

1 teaspoon of cardamom powder

Method:

Heat the ghee, toast the nuts and set aside. Sauté the daliya until golden brown.

Add water and pressure cook for 2 whistles.

Stir in jaggery, cardamom and walnuts; simmer until thickened.

Serve hot, garnished with nuts.

Quick tip: adjust the jaggery to your liking.

Enjoy these recipes for a delicious and nourishing winter season!