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Chocolate Chip Muffins

cooking in lara’s kitchen, by lm

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This article was written for yooou! by 12-year-old LM.

It has always been my passion to cook and bake but I have never had the time to focus on this due to schooling and after school activities. Now that we are in lockdown in Dubai, I am thankful that I have the time to explore some new recipes, practise some new ones and master my old ones. So, I decided to start an Instagram account called ‘Lara’s Kitchen’ where I am able to share my recipes with family, friends and other people who follow the account.

Ever since I was little my aunty Michelle was a great baker and would always impress me with her delicious cakes and treats. Also when I was little, my Nanny Sue would intrigue me when she used to make me the most amazing meals. I would ask her for the recipe and she would say, “what recipe” I don’t use recipes. She taught me you don’t need to have a piece of paper to know what to do, you have to follow your heart and achieve your dreams. With time, I have found out that she is right because once you get good at cooking you won’t need to rely on specific amounts; you’ll just know. I like to call this the sixth sense. I love having people in my family that are so passionate and that I can look up to.

Back in September, my auntie bought a cafe called The Drawing Room and has been running it with some great staff to help her. It is probably my favourite place to eat in the world! I love it just as much as she does, I even work there when I go back to the UK in the summers and winters! She never used to have a passion for baking but the fact that she grew to love it made me wonder, anyone can do anything if they put their heart to it. Now I look at what she does and I admire it. 

Over the last few months I have posted many recipes on ‘Lara’s Kitchen’. Some are vegan, some are nut free, some are vegetarian and some are pescatarian because I like all my recipes to be suitable for all the people that watch my videos. To name a few, I have posted recipes such as paella (my favourite Spanish dish), a variety of curry’s, refreshing drinks and many more delicious, sweet treats. I am sure that a lot of people can learn some unique recipes from my account and I’d make sure to check it out. Today I would like to share with you one of my favourite recipes, ‘Banana and oat choc-chip muffins.’ I hope you enjoy!

Note: See a video of Lara creating her delicious muffins on our Instagram post today @yooou.life. 

 

 

you have to try this blueberry lemon loaf recipe, by AS

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This article was written for yooou! by our summer intern 17 year old, AS.

Blueberry Lemon Loaf

Ready in 1 ½ hours. Serves 8 people.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour (plus 1-2 tbsp)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 cup blueberries

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate small bowl, mix blueberries with 1-2 tbsp of flour until the blueberries are completely coated. Set aside. 
  4. In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 mins. 
  5. Beat in eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Gradually add the dry mixture in. Slowly add in the milk, once batter comes together scrape down the sides of the bowl. Fold in the blueberries.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased, or parchment lined pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes. The top of the loaf should be cracked, raised, golden brown in color, and firm to the touch. 
  7. Let cool, slice, and enjoy!!

Tips

  • Make sure to coat the blueberries in flour to prevent them from sinking in the batter while baking. 
  • Lining the pan with parchment paper allows for easier cleanup and removal from the pan.

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Protein Balls

make these delicious peanut butter blondie bliss protein bites today

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For those of you who missed it, we had the Kitchen Twins, Emily and Lyla, join us on Instagram Live last night. We had fun catching up with them; talking about the yooou! Spring subscription box – which includes their cookbook – and watching them make their amazing Peanut Butter Blondie Bliss Bites.

These teen chefs are so energetic and knowledgeable! They told us they started cooking when they were about 3! They have been on The Rachael Ray Show, the Today Show and Chopped Junior. They wrote their cookbook, The Teen Kitchen, when they were 15 and plan to publish another one in the near future.

This is the recipe they made last night. Yum! Enjoy!

This was one of those recipes we threw together on the fly and ended up making over and over again because we could not get enough of them! Not only that, but they are super fun to roll out and make. Who could resist eating protein balls that look THIS heavenly? These Peanut Butter Blondie Bliss Bites are the perfect on the go pick me up or after meal treat. A note about the peanut butter protein powder – we know everyone uses different kinds so if you do not happen to have this one, you can use another flavor (like vanilla, chocolate, or plain) and add peanut butter or even peanut butter powder works well.

What You’ll Need

  • 1/4 cup roasted almonds
  • 1/3 cup rolled oats
  • 2 scoops peanut butter protein powder
  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

To Make

Add the almonds and oats to a food processor and blend until fine. Add the protein powder, dates, cinnamon, flax, and vanilla and process until a smooth texture has formed. Slowly pour in the water while blending until the dough comes together. It should not be too sticky but make sure it is wet enough to hold its form. Roll into tablespoon sized balls and set aside to chill. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil and drizzle over the bites. Sprinkle with sea salt and crushed peanuts if desired and enjoy!

For more recipes from the Kitchen Twins, click here, here and here.

allgirlsinswing

the yooou! spring subscription box is full of fun products to make you feel good, look good and be good

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We are so excited! Our yooou! Spring Subscription Box is here!

As you know, we love celebrating teen girls and teenpreneurs so we asked 16-year-old, Devin Mullowney from Creative Enhancements to design the box graphics. She created a fun, abstract pattern that is bursting with color. Devin is such a talent – you can find more of her work at her Etsy shop, CEnhancements.

The yooou! Spring Box is full of products and goodies that will make you look good, feel good and be good, especially to the Earth. April 22 is Earth Day and was the inspiration behind the items you will get.

The Original Makeup Eraser. You’ll love this makeup remover which you can reuse 3600 times.

Hawaiian Hibiscus Shampoo & Conditioner Bars. Clean products to leave your hair soft and healthy without wasteful packaging.

Bella & Bear Bath Salts. A natural mood booster.

Twist & Shouts Tote Bag. A reusable bag that won’t get ruined by a little bit of sand.

Sister Bees Wildflower Seeds. Plant these to see what “springs” up.

A small Mothers Day Gift. A nod to Mother Earth and all the amazing women in our lives.

And last but not least, The Teen Kitchen Cookbook! Our favorite teenpreneur chefs share their special talents for creating delicious, good-for-your recipes. Join our yooou! Instagram Live on Sunday evening (see our Stories for more details) when The Kitchen Twins do a cooking lesson with us.

So, you don’t want to miss the Spring Box – or any future boxes! Click here for more details. Use the discount code SIENNA for $10 off when you subscribe, then spread the word. You will get a $5 gift card for every friend who adds your name in the notes when they purchase.

And don’t forget to check out our “celebrate yooou!” Gift Box. It is the perfect gift for birthday, thank you and thinking-of-you presents.

A big thank you to 15-year-olds AG, OI and AT for modeling the Spring Box. You can see more of their photos by Marissa Easterling on our website and on Instagram. 

we made dinner for our family, Sienna says

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Sienna says…

By the third week of quarantine, my mom got tired of cooking every night. I mean I would too. It’s pretty hard cooking for three picky kids who complain about everything that isn’t Chick-fil-a. So, my brothers and I decided to make dinner one night (ok, really, my parents TOLD us we were making dinner so we did). We made spaghetti and meatballs for my family. At first, I was in charge of the salad and dessert but my brothers kept arguing about who would make the meatballs and who would make the spaghetti. So, we decided that my younger brother would make both the spaghetti AND meatballs and my older brother would be on clean up duty. My little brother and I thought we were funny so we made the kitchen as messy as possible without making it obvious (shhhhh!). The meal was pretty good….and I had fun making it. I’m thinking about cooking again, but I don’t know what to make. What do y’all think we should cook next?

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cook for christmas

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Who needs to buy a last minute holiday gift? Our favorite teen chefs have a new cookbook called The Teen Kitchen and it’s available on Amazon. It is full of easy-to-follow instructions, beautiful photography and helpful tips for over 75 recipes.

Check out the Asian lettuce wraps, pot of gold risotto and chocolate cranberry almond bars. Yum!

Your favorite girl can find a signature dish, plan a cooking party with friends over the break or contribute a dish to your holiday meal. The Teen Kitchen will be the best UNEXPECTED gift this year!