Want to make your own Kit Kat or Milo nuggets? Check out these DIY recipes
Wouldn't it be nice if you could just head over to the kitchen and make yourself the snack you're craving?
We're not just talking simple sandwiches. Imagine being able to make your own ice cream, churros or Kit Kat!
It doesn't even take that much time.
With the increasing popularity of DIY snacks, foodies everywhere have begun sharing their recipes with the rest of the world. All you need are some simple ingredients and you could be enjoying your favourite treats in no time.
So if you have a sweet tooth and would love to try your hand at preparing some of your most-loved snacks at home, you might want to check out these easy-to-follow homemade recipes.
Also keep in mind that it's absolutely fine if your snacks don't turn out perfect.
“I’m trying to recreate the idea, rather than make an absolutely identical version,” says Kate Doran, a food blogger and author of Homemade Memories, a cookbook that features recipes of childhood treats.
Here are some recipes you can try:
Ice cream
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Your natural instinct would probably be to swing by a McDonald's outlet or supermarket whenever you feel like having ice cream.
Well now you can save yourself the trouble of leaving your cosy home.
Just remember to keep your fridge stocked with four simple ingredients - bananas, strawberries, cream and vanilla. Once that's settled, you're equipped to make yourself a bowl of ice cream anytime you want.
Here's the full recipe.
Kit Kat
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What can you make with chocolate melting chips and a few vanilla creme wafer cookies? Kit Kat bars of course!
And by following five simple steps, you'll be on your way to producing everyone's favourite chocolate wafer treat.
The Kit Kat bars can either be eaten on their own or broken into bite-sized bits to be mixed with your homemade ice cream. Yum.
Here's the full recipe.
Oreo cookies
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If you're up for some baking then maybe you should give homemade Oreo cookies a shot.
Preparing them requires a little more effort than the previous two treats and the help of an oven.
But with some extra effort and patience, twisting, licking and dunking will become a daily affair.
Bonus? The ingredients for this DIY version can all be found at a supermarket near you.
Here's the full recipe.
Churros
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The humble churro is becoming a highly sought after snack in Singapore.
The problem is, it can take ages to locate a cafe or restaurant that sells churros here especially if you have no idea where to start looking.
When you do find them, they're not cheap.
The good news is that you can make your own churros at home in just 30 minutes, saving you time and money.
Here's the full recipe.
Milo Nuggets
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Crunchy, sweet and so good. No one can resist Milo nuggets.
The tiny Milo bits are addictive and there's no stopping once you've eaten a few.
Good news - you probably already have the ingredients needed to feed your addiction in your kitchen.
No seriously, you just need Milo powder, milk and chocolate.
Here's the full recipe.
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