Yearly Archives 2017

LLN Chocolate Avocado Mousse

LLN CHOCOLATE AVOCADO MOUSSE { USING NUTRIENT-RICH AVOCADO TO MAKE A CREAMY, DELICIOUS AND HEALTHY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE (DAIRY FREE). } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 1 large, ripe avocado 1/4 cup premium coconut milk 2 TBSP pure maple syrup 1 1/2 TBSP raw cacao powder 1/8 teaspoon vanilla bean powder or sugar free vanilla extract (optional) { METHOD } In a blender, food processor or stick blender with attachment, combine all ingredients until smooth, scraping down sides occasionally. Serve chilled with your favourite toppings (such as toasted hazelnuts, coconut, chopped nuts, cacao nibs, raw sugar free chocolate shavings or
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Mango, Avocado And Black Bean Salad

MANGO, AVOCADO AND BLACK BEAN SALAD { SWEET MANGO, CREAMY AVOCADO AND HEARTY BLACK BEANS MAKE THIS A SUMMER SALAD WITH STYLE AND SUBSTANCE. LET’S MAKE THE MOST OF TROPICAL SUMMER PRODUCE AND PUT IT FRONT AND CENTER ON OUR PLATES! } Contributor: Amy Chatwin { INGREDIENTS } 6 cups baby spinach leaves (or 6 very large handfuls) 1 medium mango (your favourite variety) 1 large avocado 1/2 medium red onion 400 gram tin black beans   FOR THE DRESSING Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon wholegrain/seeded mustard 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon maple syrup { METHOD } Place
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LLN Thai Beef Lettuce Tacos

LLN THAI BEEF LETTUCE TACOS { LIGHT AND CRISPY LETTUCE TACOS FILLED WITH A ZINGY AND FRESH THAI INSPIRED FILLING. PERFECT FOR SUMMER AND GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING TOO. } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 500g beef sirloin (or other good quality steak) 1 TBSP macadamia oil (or other mild oil) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 long red chilli, sliced 1 TBSP coriander stems, very finely chopped 1 TBSP fish sauce Juice of 2 limes 2 tsp honey (optional) 4 cups mixed lettuce leaves 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 small red onion, very finely sliced 1 cucumber, halved lengthways
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Raw Coconut Ice

Raw Coconut Ice { THIS SLICE WILL SATISFY THOSE NIGHTTIME CRAVINGS WHILE LETTING YOU ADJUST THE SWEETNESS TO YOUR LIKING. WITH BEETROOT AND ROSE WATER FOR A SURPRISINGLY DELICIOUS COMBO! } Contributor: Anthea Amore { INGREDIENTS } WHITE LAYER 3 cups desiccated coconut 2 tablespoons coconut oil 3 tablespoons light agave syrup* (mildly sweet, adjust to your liking) ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste   PINK LAYER 3 cups desiccated coconut 2 tablespoons coconut oil 3 tablespoons light agave syrup* (mildly sweet, adjust to your liking) 1/₈ teaspoon beetroot powder** (or use grated beetroot and squeeze to juice for soft pink
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Raw Walnut Brownie Heart

RAW WALNUT BROWNIE HEART { SOME LIKE IT RICH…RAW CHOCOLATE RICH! THIS RECIPE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A WHOLESOME RAW CACAO FIX EVERY DAY FOR UP TO A WEEK. } Contributor: Abigail O’Neil { INGREDIENTS } 1½ cups fresh raw walnuts ½ teaspoon vanilla powder ¾ cup raw cacao powder 1½ cups pitted Medjool dates Pinch Himalayan crystal salt   CHOK DOLLOP 2 cups maple syrup 1 cup cold-pressed macadamia oil 1–2 teaspoons organic vanilla powder ½ cup raw cacao powder or organic cocoa powder   CACAO DUST ½ cup raw cacao powder ½ cup rapadura sugar, finely ground {
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Frozen Choc Banana Pops

FROZEN CHOC BANANA POPS { EAT A BANANA AND SAY HELLO TO NUTRIENTS, ANTIOXIDANTS AND RESISTANT STARCH THAT FILLS YOU UP WITHOUT FILLING YOU OUT. THE RIPER THE BANANA THE MORE SUGAR IT CONTAINS, SO UNLESS YOU NEED A HIT OF GLYCOGEN POST-WORKOUT, GO FOR ONES THAT ARE YELLOW AND UNBLEMISHED. FREEZE THEM, COVER THEM IN YUMMY STUFF, AND YOU’VE GOT ONE HELLA-GOOD SNACK. } Contributor: Sally O’Neil { INGREDIENTS } 3 bananas 1 cup 90% dark chocolate or leftover basic raw chocolate 1 tablespoon tahini (optional)   SEE TOPPING IDEAS IN METHOD { METHOD } Line a baking tray
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Roasted Sweet Potato Fries With Lemon Cashew Dip

ROASTED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH LEMON CASHEW DIP { SO YOU LOVE FRIES, BUT ALSO YOUR THIGHS. IT’S A DILEMMA WE ALL FACE. THE SOLUTION? BAKE THEM IN A LITTLE HEALTHY OIL, AND USE LOW-GI SWEET POTATOES TO KEEP BLOOD SUGARS STABLE. THEY’RE A GOOD SOURCE OF DIETARY FIBRE TOO; YOU’LL STRUGGLE TO OVER-EAT THESE. THEY’RE JUST AS GOOD (IF NOT BETTER) THAN THE ONES YOU’LL FIND AT THE TAKEAWAY, JUST BE SURE TO SHARE THEM AROUND! } Contributor: Sally O’Neil { INGREDIENTS } 2 large orange sweet potatoes, cut into fries 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon
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Tandoor Cauliflower, My Way

Tandoor Cauliflower, My Way { THIS VEGETARIAN DELIGHT DONE “MY WAY” AS SWEET, SPICY, HEARTY, AS YOU’D LIKE. TASTE AND SEASON FOR THE WAY YOU LOVE TO EAT AND ENJOY THIS OH-SO TASTY VEGETARIAN DISH. } Contributor: Anjum Anands { INGREDIENTS } FOR THE CAULIFLOWER: 900g Cauliflower (around 1 small one) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tbsp chickpea (besan) flour 60g cashew nuts 3 small garlic cloves 20g finely grated root ginger (peeled weight) 3 tbsp vegetable oil, plus more for the oven rack 400g plain yogurt Chilli powder, to taste Paprika for colour, if you like 1 tsp
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LLN Colourful Quinoa Salad

LLN COLOURFUL QUINOA SALAD { A FRESH AND COLOURFUL SALAD USING WHOLE FOOD INGREDIENTS TO NOURISH. } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 3 cups (420g) cooked quinoa, cooled* 1.5 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil Zest of 1 lemon 3 tbsp (60ml) fresh lemon juice 1/2 small red onion, finely diced (or 3 spring onions, finely chopped) 1/2 cup (10g) fresh mint, chopped 1/2 cup (10g) fresh parsley, chopped 3/4 cup frozen baby peas Arils (seeds) from 1 pomegranate** 1/3 cup (45g) pistachios, roughly chopped Pinch pink salt and cracked black pepper { METHOD } In a mixing bowl
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Moroccan Carrot & Green Olive Dip

MOROCCAN CARROT & GREEN OLIVE DIP { JUST 5 MINUTES IN THE KITCHEN AND YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL GLUTEN FREE AND VEGAN DIP READY TO SERVE } Contributor: Anthea Amore { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup diced carrots (approx. 1-2 medium-sized carrots) ½ cup pitted green olives ¼ cup mint leaves 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed ¼ cup cold-pressed olive oil ½-1 green chilli, or to taste 1 small garlic clove ¼ cup lime juice 1 teaspoon quality salt ¼ cup cashews Extra crushed coriander seeds, for garnishing Crackers, dried or fresh fruit, crudités, to serve { METHOD } Place all
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