Yearly Archives 2017

Tuscan Style Gluten Free Cantucci

Tuscan Style Gluten Free Cantucci

July 14, 2017 | Comments Off on Tuscan Style Gluten Free Cantucci

TUSCAN STYLE GLUTEN FREE CANTUCCI { CANTUCCI, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS ITALIAN ALMOND BISCOTTI, BUT THIS TIME IT’S GLUTEN FREE! YES PLEASE! } Contributor: Brynley King { INGREDIENTS } 140 g Corn Starch 50 g Tapioca Flour 30 g Rice Starch 12 g Baking Powder 50 g Raw Honey 3 Yolks 50 g Zibibbo (or any other sweet wine) 100 g Almonds 1 tbsp of Honey for topping { METHOD } Preheat the oven to 350 F. Combine all dry ingredients (flours and baking powder) in a bowl and mix well. Pour honey, yolks and Zibibbo wine over the flours. Cut
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Two Ingredient Coconut Cookies

Two Ingredient Coconut Cookies

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TWO-INGREDIENT COCONUT COOKIES { WANT EASY, HEALTHY COOKIES, WITH OUT ALL THE FUSSY? THEN STACEY HAS THIS AWESOME TWO INGREDIENT COOKIES FOR YOU. } Contributor: Stacey Deutscher { INGREDIENTS } 3/4 cup shredded coconut 1 banana, large and ripe { METHOD } Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with a sheet of baking paper. Toast the coconut in a pan over a medium heat until it is lightly browned. Add the banana to a blender with the toasted coconut. Pulse until the mixture comes together and the coconut is fine. Shape the mixture into discs and
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Vanilla & Berry Cheesecake Jars

Vanilla & Berry Cheesecake Jars

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VANILLA & BERRY CHEESECAKE JARS { SUMMER SENSATIONS FROM BROOKE MEREDITH } Contributor: Brooke Meredith { INGREDIENTS } FILLING ONE 2 cups soaked cashews (for at least 4 hours) ½ cup lemon juice 1/3 cup coconut oil 1/3 cup rice malt syrup scrapings of 1 vanilla bean 1 tbsp maple syrup   FILLING TWO ½ cup berries, your choice 1 tsp rice malt syrup extra berries, to serve granola, to serve { METHOD } Place all Filling One ingredients in a high quality blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour half the filling into the jars and
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Vanilla & Cinnamon Chia Pots

Vanilla & Cinnamon Chia Pots

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VANILLA & CINNAMON CHIA POTS { VANILLA & CINNAMON CHIA POTS WITH COCONUT CASHEW CREAM, ANISE ROASTED PLUMS, MANGO AND POMEGRANATE. } Contributor: Cheryl O’shea { INGREDIENTS } CHIA POTS 1 cup chia seeds (black or white) 1 400g can coconut cream 800ml (or 2 coconut cans worth) filtered water 1 – 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp maple syrup COCONUT CASHEW CREAM 300g cashews 1 can coconut cream water (if needed) maple syrup (to taste) ROASTED ANISE PLUMS plums halved and stoned 4 tbsp maple syrup water 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 star anise broken
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Vanilla Berry Swirl Protein Smoothie

Vanilla Berry Swirl Protein Smoothie

July 14, 2017 | Comments Off on Vanilla Berry Swirl Protein Smoothie

VANILLA BERRY SWIRL PROTEIN SMOOTHIE { A PROTEIN-PACKED SMOOTHIE SURE TO LEAVE YOU FULL FOR HOURS } Contributor: Activated Nutrients { INGREDIENTS } SMOOTHIE: 1 frozen banana, cut into slices 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1/4 cup quinoa or brown rice flakes 1/4 cup yogurt (plain, Greek or coconut) 1 scoop Activate Nutrients Vanilla Bean Daily Protein 1 Medjool date, pit removed 1 tablespoon almond butter   BERRY SWIRL: 1/2 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen and thawed) 1 teaspoon honey (optional) { METHOD } Blend strawberries and honey in food processor or blender until smoothSpoon strawberry sauce into your
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Vanilla Cake

Vanilla Cake

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VANILLA CAKE { THIS WHITE CAKE IS LIGHT AND WORKS WONDERFULLY AS THE BASE FOR ANY OF YOUR VANILLA CAKE NEEDS. OUR FAVORITE WAY TO EAT IT IS WITH A LAYER OF RASPBERRY JAM IN THE CENTER AND RASPBERRY BUTTERCREAM ON THE OUTSIDE. } Contributor: Danielle Walker { INGREDIENTS } 5 egg whites, at room temperature 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk 1/4 cup palm shortening, softened 1/4 cup light-colored raw honey 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour 3 tablespoons arrowroot powder 3 tablespoons coconut
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Vegan Raw Carrot Cake Bliss Ball

Vegan Raw Carrot Cake Bliss Ball

July 14, 2017 | Comments Off on Vegan Raw Carrot Cake Bliss Ball

VEGAN RAW CARROT CAKE BLISS BALL { MORNING PLEASURES WITH THE KROOKED SPOON } Contributor: Cheryl O’shea { INGREDIENTS } 2 carrots grated (organic preferred) 1/2 cup desiccated coconut + extra for rolling 1/2 tsp cinnamon 3 tsp coconut oil 3 tsp coconut cream (leave a can in the fridge and use the white solidified top only) 7 fresh medjool dates zest of 1/2 orange on a microplane 1 cup cashews 1 tsp vanilla protein powder (or 1 tsp vanilla extract) 1/3 cup linseed meal 1/2 cup desiccated coconut + extra for rolling { METHOD } Place all the ingredients
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Vegetable Laksa

Vegetable Laksa

July 14, 2017 | Comments Off on Vegetable Laksa

VEGETABLE LAKSA { SCOTT MATHIAS ACKNOWLEDGES LAKSA AS ONE OF HIS MOST FAVOURITE FLAVOURS AND TASTE COMBINATIONS. IT IS AN ASIAN INSPIRED SOUP EMBODYING THE TRUE ESSENCE OF THE ORIENT. } Contributor: Scott Mathias { INGREDIENTS } PASTE (WHICH CAN BE PRE-MADE AND STORED FOR UP TO FOUR WEEKS IN THE FRIDGE) 4 stalks lemongrass, crushed 1 dessertspoon chopped fresh ginger 1 large clove garlic 1–3 red chili, depending on your heat preference 3 teaspoons coconut oil 1 small kaffir lime leaf, deveined 1⁄4 teaspoon chopped galangal root 1 teaspoon coriander (cilantro), chopped 1 dessertspoon coconut nectar 60 g (2 oz)
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Walnut Pesto ‘Pasta’

Walnut Pesto ‘Pasta’

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WALNUT PESTO ‘PASTA’ { LOVE PASTA BUT WATCHING YOUR CARB INTAKE? FULL OF HEALTHY FATS, VITAMINS AND MINERALS, THIS DISH IS A POWERHOUSE OF NUTRIENTS, AND WILL LEAVE YOU FEELING ENERGISED, NOT LETHARGIC. } Contributor: Sally O’Neil { INGREDIENTS } WALNUT PESTO 3 cups packed basil leaves 4 garlic cloves ¼ cup walnuts ¼-½ cup extra virgin olive or walnut oil (depending on viscosity preference) ½ tsp Himalayan sea salt ¼ tsp pepper   PASTA 2 medium zucchini, shredded using either spiralizer or julienne peeler 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced ½ teaspoon coconut oil 4 fresh eggs dried tomato flakes
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Warming Sweet Potato Soup

Warming Sweet Potato Soup

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WARMING SWEET POTATO SOUP { THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL SOUP, PACKED FULL OF IMMUNE BOOSTING INGREDIENTS TO PREPARE YOUR BODY FOR THE COOLER WEATHER. } Contributor: Steph Lowe { INGREDIENTS } 2 tablespoons cold-pressed extra virgin coconut oil 500g sweet potato, peeled and diced 500g carrots, peeled and diced 4 garlic cloves 1 leek, finely sliced 1 teaspoon ginger, grated 1 teaspoon cumin 1 red chilli, finely diced 1 litre vegetable stock 400ml coconut milk ½ bunch coriander, roughly chopped ¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped Sea salt and pepper, to taste { METHOD } Preheat oven to 180°C and line a
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