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/
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Butternut and Spinach Salad
Serves 2 For the salad: 1 ½ cup roasted butternut, in cubes 100 to 150g baby spinach leaves 1 avocado chopped ¼ red cabbage, shredded ¼ cup coconut flakes, lightly toasted 2T pumpkin and sunflower seeds, lightly toasted For the dressing: 120ml olive oil1 cup fresh coriander and basil1 garlic cloves10 cashew nuts1 Tbs. coconut yoghurt […]
Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts Salad
Serves 4 For the salad: 1.5 cups broccoli spears, shredded ¾ cups red cabbage, shredded ½ cup red onions, thinly sliced 1 cup brussels sprouts, finely shredded 1 cup baby spinach leaves ½ cup pomegranate rubies For the dressing: 4t Dijon mustard 6T apple cider vinegar 4t honey 6t olive oil 3t chia seeds ½ […]
Beetroot Soup
Ingredients: 1 onion finely chopped 3 Tbs canola oil 5 beetroot – roasted, peeled 2 large carrots 3 sticks celery 6 cups hot water 4 Tbs chicken or veg stock 1 tsp sugar 2 Tbs lemon juice 3 ripe tomatoes, peeled, chopped Garnish: 125 ml crème fraisch, chives, chopped Method: Saute the onions and season Add […]
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 […]
Chocolate and Coconut Smoothie
Load up on good fats with this Chocolate and Coconut Smoothie. Coconut oil has been shown to promote weight loss as it speeds up metabolism, so add it into your daily meal plan wherever you can. NOTE: replace coconut oil with almond milk and grapeseed oil if you have raised LDL cholesterol levls. Ingredients 1 […]
Cacao Nicecream
Carb up after an intense training session with this delicious dairy free nicecream recipe! Enjoy it spoon by spoon with your favourite movie, or serve it to your friends as a delicious dessert. You will feel completely satisfied! Ingredients 3 large ripe frozen bananas 2 Tbs cacao powder 1 Tbs coconut blossom sugar 1 tsp cinnamon powder 1 […]
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 […]
Stack of Love: Oat Crumpets
It’s Valentines Day this Sunday! Spoil your partner with these yummy Chocolate crumpets. Ingredients: Crumpets 1.5 cup oats (process into a flour) – Use gluten-free oats to make them into a gluten-free breakfast 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (any milk/milk alternative) 1 large ripe banana 1/4 tsp coconut oil Optional add ins: Cinnamon, Vanilla powder, […]
“Cocoa’Nutty” Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients: 2 cups gluten – free rolled oats ½ cup shredded coconut ½ cup almond butter (or nut butter of choice) ½ cup grained sweetened chocolate chips (or cocoa nibs or carob chips) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tbsp. cinnamon ⅛ tsp. salt or pinch 1 cup honey (or natural sweetener of choice) 1 large […]
“Peek – a – Boo” Fruit Sorbet
Ingredients: 1 part vegetables -preferably bright colored sweet vegetables such as carrots or beets with celery which can easily blend in with colorful fruits but if using dark green vegetables such as spinach it is wise to make a chocolate and fruit flavored sorbet to mask the green color 2 parts frozen fruit – preferably […]
Brain Boosting Nut Butter Balls
Ingredients: 6 oz.almond butter 2 Tbsp.honey ½ Tbsp of powdered Gotu kola ½ Tbsp. of powdered Ginkgo biloba 1 tbsp powdered Ashwagandha (optional) ½ tsp of vanilla extract 1 tsp of cinnamon 2 tsp of cocoa powder (optional) ¼ tsp of allspice ¼ tsp of nutmeg ¼ tsp of clove ½ cup shredded coconut or […]
