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
Judith Johnson Hummus Recipe
1 can chickpeas (drained, but keep some liquid aside)60ml lemon juice60ml tahini (sesame seed paste)1 garlic clove, crushed60ml olive oil (start by adding 30ml, and then add more according to preferred/ideal consistency)30ml water30ml chickpea liquid (brine)Half tsp. cuminSalt chili, to taste Blend together & enjoy!
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
Everything Granola Aka chocolate cinnamon & buckwheat granola
Makes about 24 servingsPrep time 15 minutesBaking time 30 to 45 minutes 2 cups whole rolled oats2 cups buckwheat1 heaped cup mixed nuts1 cup sunflower and pumpkin seeds1 heaped cup coconut shavings1 cup dried cranberries/chopped dates, to add after granola has cooked and cooled To bind everything:½ cup coconut oil¼ cup honey¼ cup hot water1 […]
Almond rusks
(gluten free, sugar free, dairy free) Wet Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 Tbs vanilla extract ½ cup coconut oil, melted 1 tin coconut milk 1 Tbs raw apple cider vinegar ½ cup raw honey or ½ cup coconut blossom sugar added to the dry ingredients Dry Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour 4 Tbs coconut flour ¼ […]
Sardine Pate
Ingredients: 2 tins sardines 2 Tbs olive oil Handful parsley 1 red onion – fermented in apple cider vinegar if needed Salt and pepper to taste Juice of ½ lemon *Add olives if desired Method: Blend all ingredients together roughly. Use as a snack or as a protein for lunch or dinner. Recipe Source: […]
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 […]
Low-Carb Crispy Flax Crackers
Serves 10 to 12 Ingredients: 200g sunflower seeds 60g flaxseeds 100g sesame seeds 45ml psyllium husk Pinch of salt 500 ml water Method: Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and allow them to swell for 10 minutes. On a baking sheet, spread the mixture evenly onto silicone […]
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.
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, […]
Chia Berry Bowl
Serves 1 3T Chia Seeds 1 cup Almond Milk/Water 1T Flaxseed Powder 1 small Banana A couple pinches of cinnamon 2T Frozen Berries 1T Coconut Flakes 3T chopped Walnuts Soak Chia Seeds in almond milk overnight for a few hours Stir in flaxseeds, banann, and cinnamon until well mixed Garnish bowl with berries, coconut flakes, […]
Berry Protein Icy Poles
Serves 12 Ingredients: 3 scoops organic whey or vegetable protein powder ½ cup low fat Greek yoghurt 1 cup low fat milk ½ cup blueberries Method: In a blender, mix the protein powder, yoghurt, and milk together until smooth. Then, using standard icy pole moulds, evenly distribute blueberries into the bottom of each mould. Pour the yoghurt […]
RAW CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
Serves 6 Ingredients For the crust: 2 ½ cups raw almonds 10 moist dates 1-2 Tbsp of coconut oil Pinch of sea salt For the filling: 2 ½ cups raw almonds 10 moist dates 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 pinch sea salt 4 ripe avocado’s ¾ cup coconut oil 2 cups raw organic cacao powder […]
Sugar Smart Snack Go Pro Crunchie
Make your own Sugar-free, high protein chocolate crunchie bar as recommended by Wellness Consulting Dietician, Judith Johnson. It’s a smart snack to use when you need a sustaining energy boost. Ingredients: 20 dried dates 3 Tbsp coconut oil 2 cups gluten free rolled oats ½ cup raw nuts, chopped 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup […]
Banana and Coconut Bread (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)
Make this wonderful good carb, good fat, gluten free, banana bread. Slice and spread with a nut butter or coconut butter for the perfect breakfast. Top with your favourite berry jam or coulis for a mid-morning treat. Ingredients 3 ripe medium-sized bananas, mashed 2 cups almond flour 1 cup cashew flour (walnuts or macadamia also […]
Raw Protein Energy Bar
Make these Raw Protein Bars for a protein and carb reload after a heavy workout. Healthy, tasty and nutritious all in one bar. Ingredients 2 cups gluten free rolled oats 2 tbs Wellness Protein Powder (Original) 1 tbs coconut oil 1 tbs raw organic cacao powder 1tsp vanilla bean powder 2 tsp cinnamon ½ cup […]
My Munching Muesli
750g Rolled oats (use Gluten free if needed) 1 cup coconut shavings 1 cup sunflower seeds and sesame seeds 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1 cup raw almonds chopped 1 cup raw pecans and macadamia nuts pinch natural salt, 1/2 tsp cinnamon,1/2 tsp nutmeg 10 ml vanilla essence 100 ml honey 120g melted butter and coconut […]
Nutty Banana Bread – Gluten Free
Try our Nutty Gluten Free Banana Bread for the ideal start to the day. This delicious bread is perfect toasted with a topping of almond butter and sliced banana, or to indulge with a cup of tea during your break. However you eat it, you couldn’t find a healthier treat! Ingredients 1.5 cups almonds 1.5 […]
Heart Healthy Bread
This one-bowl wonder of healthy seeds, nuts, fibre, olive oil and chia is a heart healthy life saver. Easy to make and perfect to snack on with your choice of topping. Ingredients ½ cup Flax Seed ¾ cup Sesame seeds ¾ cup Sunflower seeds ¾ cup Pumpkin seeds ½ cup Walnuts gently smashed or nuts […]
Gluten Free Walnut & Blueberry Muffins
Bake these gluten free anti-oxidant power-house muffins for the perfect food on-the-go or to enjoy with your coffee first thing in the morning. Ingredients 2 ¼ cups almond flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ cup honey ¼ cup coconut oil ¼ cup milk or milk alternative 1 egg ½ […]
Herb-Infused Ginger Candies
Ingredients: 1/4 lb of ginger (peeled and thinly sliced) 1 cup of herb infused water (any herbal tea you enjoy) 1 cup of honey and a dash of salt Preparation: 1. In a medium sauce pan cover the ginger with regular water and simmer for 10 minutes. 2. Drain the water off (great to […]
