Plant-Based Pesto Dressing
Blitz together 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 Tbsp lukewarm water1 small handful fresh basil½ clove garlic2 tsp lemon juice1 Tbsp. toasted sunflower seedsAdjust to taste, add extra olive oil to loosen further, if necessary Source: Sarah Graham, Super Natural, Pg. 10
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
3-ALGAE HEMP & CORIANDER PESTO
Deliberately adding algae to your meal might sound a little far fetched but when you feel the incredible benefits of putting power greens in your body you won’t hesitate to make it part of your menu.Makes 500ml INGREDIENTS 3 cups fresh coriander 2 cloves of garlic 1/3 cup almonds (soaked) 1/3 cup sunflower seeds 1/3 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Granny’s Granola
Ingredients: 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats ½ cup pecans or nuts of your choice (cashews, almonds, pecans, walnuts) ½ cup sunflower seeds or seeds of your choice (sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds) 1 cup raisins or dried fruit of your choice (mango, pineapple, dates, cranberries) 2 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp clove ½ […]
Broccoli Apple and Fennel Salad
Ingredients: 1 head of broccoli (medium), divided into florets 1 stalk of fennel, shaved 1 green apple, shredded 1 handful sunflower seeds Lemon juice Sea salt, pepper and turmeric to taste Preparation: 1. Lightly steam broccoli florets. After steaming place broccoli in a bowl with ice water. Drain well. 2. Combine apple with lemon juice. […]