Creamy Hot Chocolate
Serves 2Ready in 5 minutes Ingredients:2 cups plant-based milk (almond/cashew/oat)1 to tsp of honey1 to 2 tsp raw cocoa Method:Warm all ingredients together in small saucepan & serve immediately. Source: Sarah Graham
Banana Cocoa Ice-Cream
Serves 1 1 medium ripe banana, peeled and frozen1T raw cocoa1T chia seeds1T flaked almonds (or nut butter) Place all ingredients in a blender, except the flaked almonds, and pulse until smooth, ice-cream-like consistency. Serve with flaked almonds sprinkled on top. Adapted from: https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/healthy-chocolate-banana-ice-cream/
Coconut Cocoa Date Balls
Makes 10 to 12 balls 12 dates, pitted1 cup almond flour½ cup desiccated coconut & extra for dusting1/3 cup coconut oil1/3 cup cocoa powder1 Tbsp chia seeds Method:Blend all ingredients together until smoothPlace in fridge for 20 minutesRoll the dough into balls & dust with a little bit more coconutEnjoySource: Alex Royal, GTP Pg. 148
Simple Lemon Garlic Spinach
Serves 2, as side Ingredients (285 g) fresh Spinach, about 12 cups1 Tablespoon (15 ml) Olive Oil3 cloves Garlic , minced or slicedzest of 1 medium Lemon1 Tablespoon (15 ml) fresh Lemon JuiceKosher Salt , to tastefresh cracked Black Pepper , to taste(optional) red Chili Flakes Instructions Heat large frying pan on medium heat. Add […]
Vegan Creamed Spinach
Serves 4, as side 2 cups tightly packed with defrosted spinach, about 450–500 g1 tablespoon coconut oil or 2 tablespoons of olive oil1 large brown onion, thinly sliced2/3 teaspoon sea salt2 large cloves of garlic, finely diced1 teaspoon mild curry powder1/2 cup coconut cream (the thickened part from the can)1 tablespoon lemon juice Defrost spinach […]
Roasted Beet & Butter Bean Hummus
Blitz together 2 medium beetroot, cubed and roasted until tender, with 1 garlic cloveAdd 1x can drained butter beans (or chickpeas)2 Tbsp tahini3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil3 Tbsp warm water1 Tbsp lemon juice1 pinch saltAdjust to taste, loosen with water or olive oil if needed Source: Sarah Graham, Super Natural, Pg. 9
Napoletana sauce
0:20 Prep 0:50 Cook Makes 5 cups INGREDIENTS2 tablespoons olive oil2 small brown onions, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, crushed2 sprigs fresh oregano1 Bay Leaf1.5kg ripe tomatoes, core removed, roughly chopped3/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves METHODStep 1Heat oil in a large, deep saucepan over medium heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until […]
Roasted Tomato and Red Onion Soup With Oregano Oil
Serves 4 to 6Prep Time 5 minutesCooking time 1 hour Ingredients – soup1kg mixed and vert ripe tomatoes2 medium-sized red onions, roughly chopped1 red pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped (optional)6 to 8 garlic cloves3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried1 sprig fresh rosemary2 Tbsp olive ol2 Tbsp balsamic vinegarHealthy natural sweetener, to […]
Healthy Thai-Style Sauce
Ingredients:1 large red pepper, pitch and seeds removed½ cup olive oil2 Tbsp lemon juice1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar3 Tbsp tamari1 Tbsp raw honey3 cloves garlic, crushed2 cm piece of ginger, peeled and grated1 Tbsp medium curry powder1 Tbsp coriander powderHandful of fresh corianderGround black pepper Method:Prepare ingredients, as above.Place all ingredients into blender and blitz.Pour […]
A Delicious and Powerful Salad
Ingredients for salad: 2 cups baby spinach 2 cups red cabbage, shredded ½ red onion, thinly sliced 1 apple, chopped into small pieces 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries ½ cup macadamia nuts, halved, slightly roasted 2 Tbsp sunflower and pumpkin seeds, roasted Ingredients for dressing: ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup apple cider vinegar […]
The Best Beetroot & Chickpea Fritters
WHAT YOU WILL NEED High Speed Blender & a Frying Pan PREP TIME: 30mins COOKING TIME: 10mins INGREDIENTS 400g Tin of Chickpeas, drained 1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil or Neutral Tasting Oil 2 Teaspoons Mustard Seeds 2 Teaspoons Cumin Seeds 250g Cooked Beetroot (a small bunch) Peeled 2 Tablespoons Chopped Coriander 2 Spring Onions Finely Chopped […]
Lockdown Crunchies
Makes 8 cruchies Ingredients: Orange-infused 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup gluten-free flour ½ cup coconut oil 1/3 cup raw honey 3 tablespoons stevia/erythritol 1 teaspoon bicarb of soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla essence ½ cup desiccated coconut or coconut flakes Rind of 1 orange, grated Chocolate As above – replace orange rind […]
Beetroot Quinoa Pilaf Topped with Turmeric Roasted Chickpeas and Arugula Leaves
Makes 300 ml Ingredients: Greens from 4-5 beetroots 1x 400g tin chickpeas, drained 1t turmeric Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 2T caraway seeds, lightly crushed 4-5 beetroots, roasted in olive oil in oven and cubed 3 cups white quinoa, cooked 100g arugula, washed and dried, for garnish […]
Christmas Spinach Salad
Serves 4 Ingredients: 300g baby spinach 2 avos, peeled a pitted 200g strawberries 100g chevin goat’s cheese 100g peanut brittle Balsamic glaze, to taste Method: Wash spinach leaves and place into a serving bowl or on a platter. Cut the avo into cubes and layer on the spinach. Hull ad halve the strawberries and place […]
Fig and Cocoa Bites
Ingredients: 2 cups roasted figs, cooled 1 ½ cups cashew nuts 3 tablespoons desiccated coconut and more to coat 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons cocoa powder ½ teaspoon salt Method: Blend all ingredients in a food processor. Roll into balls and coat with a little extra coconut.
Rocket and Raspberry Salad
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: For the vinaigrette 1 tsp turmeric ½ tsp chopped garlic 6 tablespoons olive oil ½ large orange 1 tablespoon honey 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard Salt to taste Pepper to taste For the salad 4 cups fresh baby rocket ¾ cup blueberries ¾ cup fresh raspberries […]
Raw Pecan Nut Brownie topped with Chia Raspberry Jam
Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 cup pecan nuts 1 cup dates, pitted 5 tablespoons raw cocoa powder 4 tablespoons coconut, shredded 2 tablespoons honey ¼ tsp salt 2 tablespoons raspberry jam (see chia raspberry jam recipe) 5 fresh mint leaves Method: Place the pecan nuts in a food processor and combine until crumbly. Add the dates […]
Raspberry Chia Jam
Ingredients 250g raspberries, fresh or frozen 1 tablespoon chia seeds Optional: honey or xylitol for extra sweetness Method: Place the raspberries in a small saucepan and heat gently. Once the berries start to fall apart, stir in chia seeds. Remove from heat. Allow to cool. After tasting, add honey or xylitol if you want to. […]
Goji Berry and Cocoa Granola
Makes 250g 100g rolled oats, gluten free 70g raw flaked almonds 4 tablespoons coconut flakes 4 teaspoons raw honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 50g coconut oil 1 tablespoon cocoa 50g goji berries Preheat oven to 180°C. Mix all ingredients together, except cocoa and goji berries. Place mixture on baking tray, […]
Jewelled Beetroot Slaw
Serves 8 8 small beetroots ½ medium white cabbage, thinly sliced (about 4 cups) Dressing ½ cup apple cider vinegar 2T Dijon Mustad Grated peel of 2 oranges 2T Honey ½ cup Oil Salt and pepper 2t caraway seeds Dressing Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, grated orange peel and honey in a […]
Green Thai Curry
Serves 4 For the curry paste: ½ large onion, roughly chopped 1 red chili, roughly chopped 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped 1 lemongrass stalk, bashed and roughly chopped 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped Handful of coriander (about 20g) 1 tsp cumin, ground 3 ½ tbsp coconut oil For the curry: 2 […]
Warm Kale and Mushroom Salad
6 cups thinly sliced kale, tough stems removed 2T coconut oil ½ cup chopped onion 1 ½ cups sliced button mushrooms 2T apple cider vinegar 2T whole-grain mustard Salt and pepper to taste Place coconut oil in pan and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes more. […]
Raw Spinach and Red Cabbage Salad
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 2 cups baby spinach, washed 2 red peppers, deseeded 1 large carrot, peeled 3 baby marrows 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced Juice of 1 lemon 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon cashew nuts, chopped Dressing 1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped ¼ onion, peeled and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon […]
Oriental Red Cabbage
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 medium to large red cabbage 1 Tbs. macadamia oil (or any other oil of choice) 1 Tbs. garlic, chopped 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup tarami sauce 1 Tbs. cumin Garish Method Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius Slice the cabbage […]
