The magic of Christmas is all about sharing warm moments with loved ones. What better way to enjoy these precious moments than with tasty, healthy homemade creations? Discover five festive recipes that will delight your loved ones and celebrate the pleasure of giving and sharing!
1-Homemade granola with Christmas spices
Ingredients:
- 500 ml plain kefir
- 200g rolled oats
- 40g nuts (pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, etc.)
- 40g dried fruit (apricots, raisins, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch of ginger powder
Preparation:
1- Mix the rolled oats, chopped nuts, dried fruit, honey and spices.
2- Place on a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes at 150°C.
3- Serve with a portion of plain kefir and a drizzle of honey.
2-Sweet festive yoghurt tarts, red berries and crumble
Ingredients:
- 400 g plain yoghurt
- 200 g red berries
- 50 g crushed shortbread cookies
- 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar
Preparation:
1- Divide the red berries between the verrines.
2- Add a layer of yoghurt lightly sweetened with vanilla sugar
3- Sprinkle with crushed shortbread cookies for a crunchy effect.
Serve immediately.
3-Soft spice bread with kefir
Ingredients:
- 250 ml kefir
- 200g wholemeal flour
- 100g honey
- 1 sachet baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg
Preparation:
1- Mix flour, baking powder and spices.
2- Add honey, sugar and kefir. Mix until smooth.
3- Pour into a baking tin and bake at 160°C for 40 minutes.
4- Wrap in kraft paper with red string for a delicious, festive gift.
4-Savory verrines: yogurt, cucumber and smoked salmon
Ingredients for 4 verrines:
- 300 g plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber
- 100 g smoked salmon
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper
Preparation:
1- Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water. Mix with the yoghurt, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper.
2- Cut the smoked salmon into thin strips.
3- Alternate a layer of cucumber yogurt and a layer of smoked salmon in each verrine.
4- Decorate with a sprig of dill on top. Serve chilled.
With these four recipes, turn your home-made products into original, tasty gifts. Whether for a festive meal or as a surprise under the tree, sharing these creations is an exceptional way to spread Christmas cheer.