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Cool Recipes · 10-min brief · Sun Jun 14

Curated from 3 bookmarks saved over the past 30 days. Estimated read: ~2 min.

1Food & Recipes 2 min

Here is how to make a healthy high protein, high fibre pudding your dessert or snack. - YouTube

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A quick recipe video for a high-protein, high-fiber chocolate mousse pudding. Blends dates, cocoa powder, Greek yogurt, protein powder, milk, salt, and vanilla, then chilled with chia seeds until thick. Each serving is ~400 calories and 30g protein.

  • Blend dates, cocoa powder, Greek yogurt, protein powder, milk, salt, and vanilla until smooth
  • Pour into jars, stir in chia seeds, and refrigerate until it thickens into a mousse
  • Each pot is ~400 calories and 30g of protein

Why it matters —A dead-simple high-protein dessert that actually tastes good — useful for anyone tracking macros or trying to make healthy eating more sustainable.

2Food & Recipes 18 min

6 Easy ONIGIRAZU (Japanese Sushi Sandwich) | Secret Recipes Revealed!

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A complete video guide to making 6 different onigirazu (Japanese rice sandwich wrapped in nori) with full ingredients. Ranges from simple tuna-cucumber to more involved ham katsu and ramen-style with chashu pork. Recipe link: misosoup.site.

  • Onigirazu is easier to make than onigiri — pressed square rather than shaped into a ball
  • 6 flavour variations: Tuna & Cucumber, Ramen-Style (chashu pork + boiled egg), Egg & Shio Kombu, Taco Rice (ground beef + avocado), Ham Katsu, Okaka Cheese
  • Each uses 120g short-grain rice and 1 large nori sheet as the base

Why it matters —Onigirazu is one of the most practical Japanese meal-prep foods — portable, customisable, and filling. These 6 variations cover a wide flavour range from light to hearty.

3Food & Recipes 1 min

The Easiest Low Calorie Marshmallows EVER… - YouTube

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A YouTube Short demonstrating an easy low-calorie marshmallow recipe that skips traditional sugar syrup. Limited transcript available but the method appears to simplify the classic process significantly.

  • Low-calorie marshmallows made without traditional sugar syrup
  • Simple method, appears accessible for home cooks
  • Short-form video — full method visible in the video itself

Why it matters —A handy lower-calorie swap for anyone wanting to enjoy marshmallows without the sugar hit — fits well alongside other healthy dessert recipes.