REECE’S INSPIRED BARK { HEALTHY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER GOODNESS! } Contributor: Katie Joubert { INGREDIENTS } 1/2 cup of coconut oil 1/2 cup cacao powder 1 or 2 tablespoons of peanut butter – crunchy, smooth or both! 1/4 cup maple syrup baking tray baking paper { METHOD } On a medium heat melt the coconut oil. Take off the heat and add the cacao and maple syrup. On a low heat stir mix, allow the maple syrup to melt and add the peanut butter. I like to do both types of peanut butter as it adds different texture. Pour over the baking paper and
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Monthly Archives July 2017
Lemon, Coconut & Goji Berry Slice
LEMON, COCONUT & GOJI BERRY SLICE { LEMONS AND GOJI BERRIES HAVE SYNERGY IN THIS SUPERFOOD LEMON SLICE } Contributor: Anthea Amore { INGREDIENTS } BASE 2 cups cashews or macadamia nuts1/2 cup goji berries1 cup desiccated coconut6 tbs coconut oil4 tbs cacao butter, shaved5 tbs light agave syrup2 cups shredded coconut TOPPING 1/2 cup cacao butter, shaved2 cups cashews or cashew butter (or macadamias)1 cup desiccated coconut1 cup coconut oil1 cup lemon juice (4–5 lemons) and zest of3 lemons1/2 cup light agave syrup (or 3/4 cup for a sweeter palate)1 tsp good saltGarnish with goji berries and shredded coconut
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Grilled Aubergines
GRILLED AUBERGINES { A TASTY SIDE OR MAIN DISH } Contributor: Natalia Mantur { INGREDIENTS } 1 eggplant, trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1-cm-thick slices 1 tablespoon olive oil 200g cherry tomatoes, halved 100g sunflower seeds, toasted 100g pumpkin seeds, toasted 1 handful fresh basil leaves 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar freshly ground black pepper sea salt { METHOD } Season eggplant slices with sea salt. Place in a colander and leave for 20minutes, then rinse and pat dry. Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush eggplant slices with oil. Grill until tender: about 3-4 minutes a side,
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Chocolate Rosewater Fudge Balls
chocolate rosewater fudge balls { THE MULTITUDE OF HEALTH BENEFITS OF RAW CACAO BEG YOU TO EAT THESE LITTLE FUDGE BALLS } Contributor: Anthea Amore { INGREDIENTS } 1 1/2 cups whole walnuts 1 cup medjool dates, pits removed 1 tbs rosewater 1/4 cup raw cacao powder (or cocoa powder) 1 tsp vanilla paste or powder 2 tbs coconut oil 1/4 cup agave or maple syrup { METHOD } Blend the walnuts in a food processor into a fine meal but be careful not to over process into a nut butter at this stage. Put aside half a cup of
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Nutty Salted Caramel And Coconut Slice
NUTTY SALTED CARAMEL AND COCONUT SLICE { THERE IS SOMETHING SO GOOD ABOUT THE COMBINATION OF CREAMY SALTED CARAMEL TOPPED WITH CRUNCHY NUTS AND SHREDDED COCONUT. THIS GUILT FREE TREAT IS ONE TO BE DEVOURED! } Contributor – Jemma Grey { INGREDIENTS } BASE 1 cup raw almonds 1/2 cup cashews 1/2 cup shredded coconut A big pinch pink salt 6 medjool dates, pitted FILLING 1/2 cup tahini 1/2 cup maple syrup or sweetener of choice 1/2 cup melted coconut oil pinch of pink salt 1 tablespoon peanut butter 1 tsp vanila extract TOPPING 1/2 cup shredded coconut
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Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles
Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles { WOW IS THE BEST WORD I CAN USE TO DESCRIBE THIS SLICE OF HEAVEN! } Contributor: Jemma Gray { INGREDIENTS } 125g strawberries 1 tablespoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice 50g cashews (1/3 cup), soaked in water for 3 hours 110g coconut cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 40g almonds (1/4 cup) 3 medjool dates, pitted 15g coconut (1/4 cup) { METHOD } Add strawberries and sweetener to a small pot and cook for 5 minutes, 100 degrees, speed 1.5 Add to a blender and puree for 30 seconds Reserve 2 tablespoons of strawberry puree and divide
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Herb, Garlic & Olive Loaf
HERB, GARLIC & OLIVE LOAF { THIS NOURISHING AND LOW CARB ALMOND BREAD IS PACKED WITH NUTRITION AND FLAVOUR } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 6 large free range eggs 3/4 cup sparkling water 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 TBSP dried herbs of choice (rosemary, thyme, oregano) 12 large olives, pitted and chopped 2 1/2 cups almond meal 3 TBSP tapioca flour 2 tsp gluten free baking powder Pinch himalayan salt { METHOD } Pre-heat fan-forced oven to 180ºC. In a large mixing bowl whisk eggs. Add sparkling water and whisk to combine. Mix through garlic, herbs and olives. Add almond meal,
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Pumpkin, Chickpea And Date Tagine
PUMPKIN, CHICKPEA AND DATE TAGINE { VEGETARIAN, SWEET AND AROMATIC, THIS HEARTY MEAL IS PERFECT FOR A COOL EVENING OR SATISFYING HUNGRY BELLIES } Contributor: Georgie Botto { INGREDIENTS } 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, finely chopped 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 heaped teaspoon dukkah 400 grams pumpkin, cut into small chunks 1 cup water 400 grams tinned tomatoes 1 cinnamon stick 400 grams tinned chickpeas 1 cup spinach leaves 40 grams dates, roughly chopped { METHOD } Heat
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Crunchy Almond Cookies
CRUNCHY ALMOND COOKIES { A GOOD COOKIE RECIPE IS A MUST-HAVE IN THE REPERTOIRE. THIS ONE IS FILLED WITH ALMONDS, SWEETENED WITH MAPLE AND HAS A PERFECT CRUNCH. } Contributor: Angie Cowen { INGREDIENTS } 1½ cups almond meal ½ cup tapioca flour or arrowroot 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut Good pinch of Himalayan crystal or Celtic sea salt 4 tablespoons (70g) coconut oil, softened (not melted) 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons hulled tahini 1 tablespoon natural vanilla extract { METHOD } Preheat oven to 180°C or 170°C if using a fan-forced oven. Line two baking trays with baking
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Helga’s Indulgent French Toast
HELGA’S INDULGENT FRENCH TOAST { “WARM UP YOUR WINTER MORNINGS WITH THIS FRENCH TOAST RECIPE. I LOVE LAYERING UP THE STACK AND DRIZZLING IT WITH MAPLE SYRUP FOR THE ULTIMATE INDULGENT BREKKIE IN BED.” SOPHIE HENLEY, HENLEY’S WHOLEFOODS } Contributor: Helga’s { INGREDIENTS } 4 slices Helga’s Gluten Free Wholemeal bread 3 eggs 1/3 cup almond milk Pinch of salt 50g walnuts 1/3 cup maple syrup, plus extra to serve 4 rindless rashers bacon 2 small bananas 1 heaped tablespoon coconut sugar { METHOD } Place eggs, almond milk and salt in a bowl and whisk until combined. Place bread
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