Afternoon snack: 4 comforting recipes for cold days

May 26, 2026
afternoon-snack:-4-comforting-recipes-for-cold-daysAfternoon snack: 4 comforting recipes for cold days

On colder days, the afternoon snack takes on a special role in the routine, asking for warm, simple and flavorful preparations. Among sweet or savory options, some recipes help warm up the body and make the day’s break even more enjoyable. With affordable ingredients and easy-to-prepare combinations, you can create quick and comforting snacks in just a few minutes, transforming this moment into a light, welcoming and tasty experience.

Next, check out 4 comforting afternoon snack recipes for cold days!

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup of milk tea
  • 1 cup of wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • Butter for greasing
  • 3 sliced ​​ripe bananas
  • hazelnut cream and chopped hazelnuts to taste

Preparation mode

In a blender, beat the eggs, milk, wheat flour, sugar, melted butter and salt until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture. Let it rest for about 10 minutes to ensure a lighter texture.

Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Pour in a small ladle of batter, spreading to form a thin disc. Cook for approximately 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until lightly browned. Repeat the process until the dough is finished.

While the crepes are still warm, spread a layer of hazelnut cream over the surface. Distribute the banana slices and chopped hazelnuts on top and fold the crepe into a triangle shape. Finish with strands of hazelnut cream on top. Serve then.

2. Skillet cheese bread

Ingredients

  • 1 ovo
  • 2 tablespoons sweet cassava starch
  • 2 tablespoons of cheese grated mozzarella
  • 1 tablespoon of milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Butter for greasing

Preparation mode

In a container, mix the egg, sweet cassava starch, grated cheese, milk and salt until you obtain a homogeneous dough. Heat a lightly buttered non-stick frying pan over low heat. Pour the dough and spread it evenly. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden and set. Serve then.

Carrot cake with chocolate sauce (Image: WS-Studio | Shutterstock)

Ingredients

Massa

  • 1 cup of tea carrot chopped
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1 cup of water
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups of wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon of chemical baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
  • Vegetable oil spread
  • Wheat flour for flouring

Hot

  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder

Preparation mode

Massa

In a blender, place the carrot, sugar and vegetable oil and blend until you obtain a homogeneous consistency. Transfer the mixture to a container, add the wheat flour and mix until smooth. Add the chemical yeast, baking soda and apple cider vinegar and mix gently. Grease a baking tray with vegetable oil and flour with wheat flour, place the dough and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 35 minutes. Turn off the oven, wait for it to cool, unmold and set aside.

Hot

In a pan, place all the syrup ingredients and cook over medium heat until you get a thick syrup, stirring constantly. Turn off the heat, wait for it to cool and pour over the cake. Serve then.

4. Oven rain cake

Ingredients

  • 1 ovo
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 4 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 cup of tea almond flour
  • 2 teaspoons of cinnamon powder
  • 4 tablespoons coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder

Preparation mode

In a blender, beat the egg, half the sugar and coconut oil for about 5 minutes, until you obtain a clear and slightly airy mixture. In a container, mix the almond flour with half the cinnamon powder. Then add the whipped cream and stir until a homogeneous dough forms. Add the coconut milk and mix well. Lastly, add the chemical yeast and gently incorporate it into the dough.

Distribute the preparation in silicone molds and bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for approximately 40 minutes, or until the cupcakes are firm and lightly golden. Meanwhile, mix the remaining sugar with the cinnamon powder in a shallow dish. After baking time, unmold the cupcakes while they are still warm and dip them in the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Serve then.

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