4 recipes for hot desserts ideal for winter

During winter the most you want is to stay warm due to the high temperatures outside. What better way to do it than enjoying these delicious desserts that we bring for you, with ingredients that are very easy to find and at the same time very delicious.

Try these 4 recipes for hot desserts ideal for winter. You can share them with your friends on those days where all you want is a little warmth for your body. Best of all, you no longer have to worry about spending a lot of time in the kitchen, because these recipes have a very short preparation time.

4 recipes for hot desserts

1. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies have always been a classic recipe, but in this case 2 completely natural and very rich ingredients are added: oats and coconut.

They are perfect to share with the little ones in the house on those cold days. You can accompany them with a glass of warm milk if you wish.

1.1 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
• 3/4 cup of brown sugar.
• 1 egg.
• 1/4 cup of honey.
• 1 and a half cups plain oatmeal.
• 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour.
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes.
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
• 1 pinch of salt.
• 1 cup of dark chocolate chips

1.2 Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 ° C.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oatmeal, coconut flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. (
3. In a blender, add the butter and brown sugar. Blend until creamy.
4. Add the egg and honey. Mix until the ingredients are combined. (Wet mix).
5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the mixture until just combined. Then add chocolate chips.
6. Place the batter in a large cast iron skillet or three mini pans.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, you are ready to serve.

2. Apples made in a pan

This is a very easy and delicious recipe that will take you no more than 15 minutes to make. Also, if you need an excuse to eat all the apples in your pantry, then this is the recipe for you, since you need 8 apples.

Along with the added butter, brown sugar, and hot spices, it will make you forget that what you actually eat is fruit.

2.1 Ingredients

• 8 apples peeled, cored, and cut into small pieces.
• 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
• 1/4 cup of brown sugar.
• 1 glass of lemon juice.
• 1 teaspoon and a half of cinnamon.
• 1/8 teaspoon of cloves and 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg.
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• 1 pinch of salt.

2.2 Preparation

1. In a large or medium cast iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped apples and lemon juice and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt.
4. Stir to combine, making sure the apples are completely coated. Continue sautéing over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
5. Serve hot or with vanilla ice cream if desired.

3. Vegan pumpkin cookies

We always hear about recipes for cookies with peanut butter and chocolate chips, but no one knows the dense and somewhat soft texture of pumpkin.

You can make a basic cookie recipe , but with a very healthy natural ingredient and with a short duration of 20 minutes in the kitchen. The most exotic ingredient you’ll find on this list is pumpkin puree.

3.1 Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unrefined solidified coconut oil.
• 1/2 cup of coconut sugar or organic brown sugar.
• 1/3 cup of pumpkin puree.
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• 2 teaspoons of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of ginger.
• 1 cup of oatmeal and 1 cup of almond flour.
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
• 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.

3.2 Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 ° C, then grease an oven-safe cast iron skillet liberally.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or a large bowl with a hand mixer) combine the solid coconut oil, coconut sugar (or brown sugar), and vanilla.
3. Beat on full power for about 30 seconds, or until well combined. Add the pumpkin puree and continue beating for another 30 seconds.
4. With the mixer on low speed, add the cinnamon, ginger, oatmeal, almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix for an additional 30 seconds, until a dough forms. Add the chocolate chips and mix.
5. Transfer the batter to the greased skillet and use your hands to press towards the edges. Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until firm and slightly golden.
6. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

4. Sweet banana and chocolate cake

This is a fantastic recipe that you will not be able to stop eating. Best of all, this is a very healthy recipe, made without flour or refined sugar.

This treat will only need coconut oil, cocoa powder, banana puree, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract and almond butter.

4.1 Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons coconut oil (use refined for a more neutral flavor).
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
• 1 cup mashed banana (from about 2 medium bananas).
• 1/4 cup plain maple syrup, or to taste.
• 1 cup of almond butter.
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
• 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.

4.2 Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 ° C.
2. In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, melt the coconut oil over low heat.
3. Beat the rest of the ingredients until you get a smooth mixture.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. If the cake is sticky, that’s a good sign.
5. Bake the cake for 15 minutes. Because cast iron stays hot for a long time, the cake will continue to cook even when you take it out of the oven. If it doesn’t pack after 15 minutes, just give it a few more minutes.

References

• Collier, S. 30-Minute Skillet Desserts That Are Exactly What We Need to Stay Warm Right Now. For Greatist [Revised January 2019].