Choc Chip Energy Balls
Ingredients ½ cup raw cocao nibs ½ cup raw Mesquite powder 1 cup dried desiccated coconut ½ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup bee pollen (optional) ¼ cup raw coconut butter ½ cup dried sultanas ¼ cup raw honey or agave syrup Method Blend all ingredients (except cocao nibs and cranberries) in a food processor until […]
Calcium Cookies (GF, DF)
Ingredients 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 cup black tahini from sesame seeds (you could use white) 2 cups almond meal 1/2 cup macadamia nuts Method Preheat oven to 160ºC and line baking trays with baking paper. Place all ingredients into a bowl except 1 tablespoon of the macadamia nuts and mix well Roll mixture into balls and […]
Breakfast Jars
Ingredients 1 cup yogurt or homemade kefir- see our recipe here 1 banana sliced length wise (or fruit of your choice) 1/4 cup granola or your favourite gluten free cereal 1 tsp raw cocoa 1/2 tsp cinnamon Method Mix cocoa and cinnamon with 1/2 a cup of Kefir or yogurt in a bowl Arrange banana […]
Beetroot Chocolate Bliss Balls
Benefits of Beetroot: Beetroot is an excellent source of fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, and folate (B9). The nitric oxide in beetroot reduces the oxygen cost of exercise while enhancing the stamina for high-intensity exercise. Improving nitric oxide has also been shown to be beneficial for men’s sexual health (and their partners!) and lowers blood pressure. The folate […]
Beet Berry Smoothie Bowl
Blood building foods are another way to help with iron deficiency and anaemia. Nature provides us with red coloured foods as a sign post of what to eat to build haemoglobin. Berries are rich in vitamin C and bioflavonoids which are co-factors for the absorption of iron. Beetroot contains both non-heme iron,vitamin C and folate […]
Banana Bread (GF, DF)
Ingredients 1/3 cup coconut oil (melted) 1 ¼ cup gluten free self raising flour 1/3 cup coconut sugar 1 1/2 tbls milk (coconut, almond or rice) 2 tsps cinnamon (Ceylon if you can get it) 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 5 ripe banana for mix + 1 banana to decorate 2 large eggs […]
Apricot Bliss Balls
Ingredients 1.5 cups organic dried apricots ½ cup shredded , dessicated or flaked organic coconut 2 tablespoons almond butter 2 tablespoons chia seeds (any colour) ½ cup goji berries ½ cup raw almonds with skin or for more crunch, use roasted almonds Method Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend for 1 […]
Apple Spiced Muffins (GF, DF)
Ingredients Makes 12 muffins 1 1/4 cups Almond Flour 1/4 cup Coconut Flour 1.5 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Nutmeg 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 3 Pink Lady Apples (cored and finely diced) 4 Eggs 1/3 cup Almond Milk 1/4 cup Coconut Oil 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Method Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and line a […]
Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
Ingredients ½ cup mango ½ cup papaya 1 cup unsweetened almond, soy, rice or coconut milk ¼ cup walnuts 1 teaspoon of turmeric (freshly grated) or turmeric powder ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon chia seeds or vanilla chia pudding 1 teaspoon of fresh grated ginger 1 serve (20g) of plant based protein powder […]
Ginger and Pumpkin Soup (GF)
We all know that winter weather calls for delicious, heart warming soups. This delicious pumpkin soup recipe has the added bonus of ginger - an ingredient that aids digestion and is packed with antioxidants that help prevent arthritis, inflammation and various types of infection. There are so many health benefits of ginger! Ingredients 1kg pumpkin, peeled, […]