Now that there’s a chill in the air, we turn our thoughts (& taste buds!) to more autumnal flavours. Our very own Education and Training expert Krisztina Biliczky shares her delicious and healthy brownie recipe.
Pumpkin cocoa brownies:
400g pumpkin purée
250g nut butter (recommend crunchy peanut butter)
70g cocoa powder
Choice of sweetener to […]
Good Mood Foods & Recipe by Krissy B
Keep your happy hormones high with adding some of these into your diet
Obviously the first thing that comes to everyone’s mind is chocolate which will give you an endorphin boost from the polyphenols. A piece of dark chocolate a day will do the trick.
An old time favourite and […]
Beans add protein to this tasty riff on the classic Middle Eastern salad fattoush, made with lettuce, cucumbers, tomato, mint and pita bread.
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Spread pita pieces out on a large baking sheet. Bake until crisp and beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool on the pan.
Mash garlic and […]
Recipe by Krissy B
INGREDIENTS
130g ground almonds
30g psyllium husks
30g protein powder (can substitute for equal amount of coconut flour)
4 heaped spoon of coconut flour
Nutmeg to taste
Cinnamon to taste
Mixed spice to taste
Ground cloves to taste
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp granulated sweetener of choice (can add more to taste)
1 […]
Ingredients for the brownies
250g dates
110g roasted hazelnuts
4 tbsp raw cacao powder
3 tbsp maple syrup (I use sugar free version)
generous pinch of Himalayan salt
Cinnamon to taste
Ingredients for the frosting (all blended)
125g dates
30g raw cacao powder
50g coconut oil
100ml almond milk
Method
Blend hazelnuts and dates together first and then add and blend the maple syrup, the cacao powder and […]
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup dried lentils
(can use precooked if short on time)
2 cups water
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
2 tablespoons oat flour (optional)
2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Method:
Heat oil in a saucepan on medium high heat and cook onions until soft.
Stir in garlic, thyme, parsley, paprika and lentils.
Add water and bring to boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to simmer and cover […]
Ingredients
1 cup protein powder
2 heaped tbsp ground almonds
2 tbsp coconut flour
4 eggs (double if using egg whites only)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp bicarbonate soda
Sweetener to taste
1/2 tbsp orange zest
Mixed fruits and nuts handful
Vanilla to taste
Spices to taste (Cinnamon, Cardamon, Ginger)
Method
Mixed all ingredients together until get you get a sticky doughy texture.
Form into shape and place […]
Healthy Deviled Eggs
INGREDIENTS
6 eggs
¼ cup of low fat cottage cheese
3 tbsp fat free ranch dressing
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp minced fresh chives or dill
(you can cheat and use prepared)
1 tbsp diced well drained pimiento
or roasted red pepper
PREPARATION:
Boil the six eggs in a saucepan. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain. Add cold […]
Recipe from our resident health expert Krisztina Biliczky
STEP 1
Base:
3/4 cup (90g) raw pecan nuts
5 pitted Medjool dates
2 tbsp (20g) melted coconut oil
3 tbsp cacao powder
3 tbsp (30g) activated buckwheat (or 30g raw pecan nuts)
pinch of pink salt
Blend all the ingredients except activated buckwheat in the food processor until well processed but still slightly crumbly
Remove the […]
Health benefits
Promotes a healthy digestive tract
Protects against free-radical damage
Helps keep blood vessels supple
This antioxidant-rich breakfast dish is heart-healthy and full of beneficial fibre, and contains warming cinnamon which has antiseptic properties. For the maximum nutrients, why not grind your own flour; use either raw buckwheat or roasted buckwheat grains.
Serves 4-6
Method:
1) Place the […]