Ástarpungar / Loveballs - ICELAND FOOD CENTRE #12

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar fat content.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

jam

🥗Healthier: fruit puree

💰Cheaper: store-bought jelly

Fruit puree is often lower in sugar.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda in a bowl.

Whisk together milk, cardamom extract, and lemon extract until well combined.

Heat oil in a deep skillet to 180 degrees Celsius.

Scoop small balls of the batter and carefully drop them into the hot oil.

Fry for about 2 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

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