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Protein Power Balls

Protein Power Balls

July 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Protein Power Balls

PROTEIN POWER BALLS { BURSTING WITH ANTIOXIDANTS, MINERAL-RICH COCOA AND PURE VANILLA BEAN, THIS POTENT BLEND PROVIDES LONG-LASTING ENERGY. THESE BALLS ENHANCE BOTH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE. A DAILY PROTEIN BALL IS A HEALTHY WAY TO GET MORE OUT OF EVERY DAY. } Contributor: Teresa Cutter { INGREDIENTS } 330g (11 ½ oz) raw whole almonds or walnuts 60g (2 oz) Healthy Chef Protein ½ tsp ground cinnamon zest and juice of 1 orange 3 generous tbsp Healthy Chef Naked Chocolat or cacao powder 20 fresh dates, pitted 1 tsp natural vanilla extract coconut, goji berries, cacao or matcha, for
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Fig + Orange Cake

Fig + Orange Cake

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FIG + ORANGE CAKE { THIS CAKE WAS MADE ESPECIALLY FOR MY BEAUTIFUL MUM. SHE CAN’T EAT CHOCOLATE BUT STILL LOVES TO INDULGE IN DESSERTS EVERY NOW AND THEN. THE ORANGE AND FIGS ARE A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN AND I RECOMMEND ADDING A FEW DROP OF ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL IF YOU HAVE IT, TO INTENSIFY THAT GORGEOUS FLAVOUR COMBINATION EVEN MORE! } Contributor: Nicole Joy { INGREDIENTS } BASE 1 cup pecans ½ cup pistachios ½ cup shredded coconut 1 tsp orange zest, finely grated 1 ½ cups dried figs, tips removed   FILLING 3 cups cashews, soaked in water
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Spicy Black Bean Burgers With Sriracha Sauce

Spicy Black Bean Burgers With Sriracha Sauce

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Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Sriracha Sauce { VEGAN BURGER BEAUTIES WITH AMY CHATWIN } Contributor: Amy Chatwin { INGREDIENTS } ¾ cup quinoa 1 ½ cups vegetable stock 1 cup black beans (or a 400g tin) 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce 1 tbsp sriracha ½ tsp black pepper 1 egg 1 spring onion, thinly sliced ½ red chilli, finely diced ¼ cup coriander leaves 1/3 cup quinoa flakes   TO SERVE: 1 small avocado 1 tbsp lime juice ½ cup Greek (or coconut) yoghurt 1 tbsp sriracha (plus extra to serve) 4 gluten-free hamburger buns
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Rice Paper Rolls With Green Chilli Dipping Sauce

Rice Paper Rolls With Green Chilli Dipping Sauce

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RICE PAPER ROLLS WITH GREEN CHILLI DIPPING SAUCE { BURSTING WITH FRESH FLAVOURS } Contributor: Cle-ann Stampolidis { INGREDIENTS } PROVISION 12 x 16cm round rice paper 100g vermicelli noodles 1 carrot, shredded bunch fresh Vietnamese mint, leaves picked bunch fresh mint, leaves picked handful bean sprouts 1 Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced handful snow pea sprouts 12 lettuce leaves   GREEN CHILLI DIPPING SAUCE 1 garlic clove 1 long green chilli 2 tbsp palm sugar 4 tbsp fish sauce 1 lime, juice & zest 1 tbsp water { METHOD } Place vermicelli in a bowl and cover with boiling water,
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Raw Cherry Ripe

Raw Cherry Ripe

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RAW CHERRY RIPE { THESE ARE GREAT IF YOU HAVE A SWEET CRAVING, AND JUST WANT SOMETHING SMALL AND A LITTLE LESS ‘NAUGHTY’ CHERRIES ALSO AID IN EXERCISE RECOVERY, SO TRY AND USE FRESH, ORGANIC CHERRIES, AVAILABLE SEASONALLY (SUMMER). } Contributor: Angela Dimitrakopoulos { INGREDIENTS } CHERRY BALLS 2 cups cashews soaked for 2 hours 2 tbs Xylitol 1/2 cup dried organic cherries   GARNISH 1/2 of your favourite chocolate bar (I use loving earth) 4 cacao wafers 3 tbs Xylitol 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1 tbs vanilla 3 tbs coconut milk (cold) Desiccated coconut souvlaki sticks { METHOD }
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Crunchy Nut, Cauliflower Rice Tomatoes

Crunchy Nut, Cauliflower Rice Tomatoes

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CRUNCHY NUT, CAULIFLOWER RICE TOMATOES { THE GREEK IN ME HAD TO MAKE A VEGAN ALTERNATIVE TO THE ORIGINAL! IT’S SO SIMPLE, QUICK AND TASTES SENSATIONAL! } Contributor: Angela Dimitrakopoulos { INGREDIENTS } 3-5 very ripe organic tomatoes (large ones if you can) 1/2 or 1 whole cauliflower heads blended into a rice consistency 1 organic zucchini blended into a rice consistency All the goodness that has been scrapped out of the organic tomatoes 1tbs or more (as needed to your liking) organic tomato paste 1 clove garlic chopped 1 cup of mixed activated nuts of your choice (I love
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Fish Fingers

Fish Fingers

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FISH FINGERS { FISH FINGERS ARE SO EASY TO MAKE, IT’S A WONDER WE EVER BUY THEM. } Contributor: River Cottage { INGREDIENTS } 400g sustainable fish fillets, such as cod, hake, pollock, haddock or whiting 150g gluten free white flour, or rice flour or cornflour 1 heaped tsp sea salt 2 eggs 175g gluten free breadcrumbs, ideally brioche, sourdough or baguette (see page 101) Lard, dripping or groundnut oil for shallow frying Black pepper { METHOD } Fish fingers are so easy to make, it’s a wonder we ever buy them. I really like these with a brioche crumb
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Crêpes With Banana And Greek Yoghurt

Crêpes With Banana And Greek Yoghurt

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CRÊPES WITH BANANA AND GREEK YOGHURT { THIS CRÊPE BATTER INCLUDES SOME YOGHURT, WHICH MAKES THE FLOUR MORE DIGESTIBLE WHEN THE BATTER IS LEFT TO STAND OVERNIGHT; IT ALSO MAKES FOR SILKY TEXTURED PANCAKES. THEY ARE A LITTLE MORE DELICATE THAN WHEAT BASED CRÊPES, SO DON’T BE DISHEARTENED IF YOUR FIRST ONE ISN’T PERFECT. } Contributor: River Cottage { INGREDIENTS } FOR THE CRÊPES 130g sorghum flour 300ml whole milk 2 tbsp full fat Greek yoghurt 2 large eggs A large pinch of sea salt Unsalted butter, coconut oil or duck fat for frying FOR THE FILLING 4 ripe bananas
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Ginger & Hoisin Glazed Pork

Ginger & Hoisin Glazed Pork

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GINGER & HOISIN GLAZED PORK { DELICIOUS GINGER AND SOY GLAZED PORK NECK } Contributor: Changs { INGREDIENTS } 1 piece pork neck, approximately 1.2-1.4 kilos   GLAZE 1/3 cup Chang’s Hoisin Sauce 180g brown sugar 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar 4 cloves garlic, grated or crushed 1 thumb ginger, peeled and finely grated or chopped and pounded to a paste in a mortar and pestle 1 packet Chang’s Long Life Noodles – to serve { METHOD } Combine glaze ingredients in a small saucepan and heat gently to dissolve sugar, stirring occasionally. Place pork on a rack in a
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Steamed Scallops With Ginger & Soy

Steamed Scallops With Ginger & Soy

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Steamed Scallops with Ginger & Soy { ASIAN STYLE STEAMED SCALLOPS IN A FLAVOURFUL DINNER PARTY ENTRÉE.  } Contributor: Brynley King { INGREDIENTS } 12 scallops in the shell, removed from the shell and hard, shiny filament removed, replaced in the shell 3 tbsp. Chang’s Light Soy Sauce 4 tbsp. Shaosing rice wine 1 tsp. Chang’s Sesame Oil 1 clove garlic, crushed or grated ½ thumb ginger, grated 1 medium chilli, finely sliced – optional 2 spring onions, white and pale green parts only, cut into 5cm pieced then shredded lengthways 24 coriander leaves { METHOD } Place scallops on
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