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Chocolate Fruity Punch Smoothie

This smoothie is like having dessert for breakfast, and really why not? It is so silky smooth and creamy that eating it out of a bowl is really the only way to be able to stop yourself from taking 2 seconds to drink the whole thing. You want to be able to enjoy each chocolatey mouthful.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup almonds
1 peach, pip remove
1/4 cup frozen blueberries
1/4 avocado
large handful spinach
1 tablespoon cacao powder
1 tablespoon maca powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coconut water
handful ice

Method:

Place all ingredients together in a high speed blender and blend for 60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Transfer into glass and drink immediately.

Serves 1

Chocolate Zucchini Smoothie

No I'm not losing my mind, zucchini and chocolate actually goes together very well, with zucchini adding creaminess to the texture. Thanks to the tahini and cashews, this smoothie will keep you going for hours. Don't knock it until you try it!

Ingredients:

1 red apple, cored and chopped (skin on)
½ zucchini, chopped (peel on)
2 medjool dates, pitted (optional for extra sweetness)
¼ cup activated cashews
1 tablespoon raw cacao
1 tablespoon tahini
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup coconut water

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

Stuffed Capsicum with Mung Bean and Vegies

My inspiration for this dish comes from a classic dish from my childhood, where my mum used to make stuffed peppers with rice and mince meat regularly. This is a modern, healthier adaptation of that dish, with mung beans as the hero. Mung beans are a type of small legume and are an excellent source of plant protein, so it's great for vegetarians/vegans. They are also a very filling food, high in resistant starch and dietary fibre. Their high nutrient density makes them useful in defending against chronic, age-related diseases, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity.

Ingredients:

250g mung beans, soaked in filtered water overnight
8 red capsicum, tops, core and seeds removed
1 tablespoon coconut oil / olive oil
3 red onions, sliced
2 zucchini, diced
650g mixed mushrooms, diced
1 carrot, diced
2 bok choy, sliced
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon tamari
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
½ tablespoon coconut oil / olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
sprinkle chili flakes
1 can diced tomatoes
400ml tomato passata
100g baby spinach

Method:

Prepare mung beans by rinsing them from the water they have been soaking in overnight and then placing them in a pot on the stove. Cover with water and bring to the boil, reduce heat to a simmer and allow mung beans to cook for 20-25 so that they still have some crunch. Once cooking time is complete, drain and rinse and cold water.

Whilst mung beans are cooking, prepare the red capsicum and set aside.

Heat your oil in a fry pan and add your red onions. Allow these to caramelise so try not to stir them too often but make sure that they do not burn. This can take approximately 20-25 minutes. Once you are happy with the onions, add the zucchini, mushrooms, carrot and bok choy. Allow all the vegetables to sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add your fresh parsley, tamari and seasoning. Give it a good stir to make sure it is all combined.

In a large bowl, mix together the mung beans and vegetables.

Prior to stuffing the capsicum, heat an oven-proof dish with the oil. Add the garlic and chili, giving it a quick stir. Add your passata and diced tomatoes and bring to the boil. Whilst you are waiting for this to occur, you can start stuffing your capsicum with the mung bean and vegetable filling. You don’t want it to overflow, but fill it enough so that the capsicum is filled.

Once the sauce is boiling, add your spinach and allow it to wilt. Add your capsicum (standing them up so that they don’t fall). Simmer for 20 minutes and then transfer to a pre-heated oven of 160 degrees for a further 1 hour of cooking.

This can be served as a main meal with a salad or as a side to your protein.

Serves 4-6

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Serves 4-6

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Chocolate Tahini Balls

Looking for something to settle that sweet craving??? All it will take is just 1 of these balls. They are naturally sweetened from the dates, and nutritious from the tahini and cacao.  There are only a few ingredients and a couple of steps, so before long you will have these beauties ready and waiting for you. 

Ingredients:

4 Medjool dates, pitted
3 tablespoons tahini
3 tablespoons raw cacao powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of sea salt
black and white sesame seeds for coating

Method:

Place the dates in a small food processor and blitz until it becomes a sticky paste.

Add the remainder of the ingredients and blitz until you get a crumbly texture.

Place the sesame seeds on a plate. Rolls the mixture into balls and then roll them in the seeds. Place on a lined tray and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to set.

Keep in the fridge for 2 weeks in a well-sealed container or in the freezer for 3 months.

Makes 9 balls

No Grain Bircher Muesli

Bircher muesli is such a classic, easy breakfast that can be prepared the night before and therefore be ready and waiting for you in the morning.  Having no grains, this version is apple based with extra body provided by your LSA and chia seeds. 

Ingredients:

1 orange juiced
1 apple, grated
2 tablespoons LSA (or flaxseed meal for a nut free option)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:

Mix together the apple, LSA, chia seeds, cinnamon and vanilla in a small bowl. Set aside whilst you juice the orange. Pour the orange juice over the prepared mixture and mix until well combined. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning you can add to your bircher any toppings you desire:
Sliced banana
Mixed berries
Shredded coconut
Cacao nibs
Pumpkin seeds
Sunflower seeds

Serves 1

Peppermint Pineapple Smoothie

Any chance I get I will add as many greens as possible to my smoothies and this one is no different with the inclusion of spinach and avocado.  A subtle sweetness is achieved through the pineapple and banana, topped off with a beautiful freshness from the mint.  

Ingredients:

¾ cup pineapple, chopped
1 frozen banana, sliced
2 tablespoons cacao nibs
1 tablespoon sunflower seed butter
¼ avocado
1 tablespoon flaxseeds
¼ teaspoon peppermint essence
¼ cup fresh mint leaves
1&1/2 cups spinach leaves
1 cup almond milk

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

Acai Berrylicious Smoothie

The acai berry is classified as the "world's wonder anti-oxidant" that is packed with nutritional punch.  This smoothie will have you feeling satisfied and energised, while at the same time you will reap the benefits of acai including: immunity boosting, anti-ageing, reduction of oxidative damage and minimising development of chronic diseases.

Ingredients:

1 frozen banana, chopped
¼ cup frozen blueberries
¼ cup activated cashews
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
2 tablespoons acai berry powder
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1 cup coconut water

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

Blueberry Halva Smoothie

Blueberry and Tahini is probably not a combination you would normally go for, but you have to trust me when i say that they work really well together. The unhulled Tahini has a slightly bitter taste and this is complimented beautifully by the sweetness of the blueberries (and the banana). Both Blueberries and Tahini have many health benefits with them being high in anti-oxidants, minerals and vitamins.

Ingredients:

¼ cup activated almonds
1 frozen banana, chopped
½ cup frozen blueberries
1 cup spinach leaves
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
2 tablespoons unhulled tahini
1 tablespoon Lucama (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup coconut water

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

Sweet Potato Toast

When you are craving that crunchy slice of toast but are wanting to avoid the grains, this is the perfect alternative.  Cooking the sweet potatoes just long enough in the oven gives you that crispy crunch that you get from the crust of your toast.  Who says that food has to be boring when you choose not to eat bread???

Ingredients:

1 sweet potato, peeled and sliced lengthways into 4
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper

Toppings:
Eggs
Smashed avocado
Spinach
Chopped salad: lettuce, tomato, capsicum, cucumber
Tahini dressing

Method:

Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees.

Prepare sweet potato and place on tray lined with baking paper. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in oven for 45-60 minutes until they are soft enough to cut through.

Use sweet potato as your base, ‘toast’, and top with anything you like. I have included the toppings as per the photograph, however you can do anything you like, salmon, shredded chicken, hummus etc… The list is as long as your imagination.

Serves 2

Chai Spiced Smoothie

The chai spice combination has is made from some of the world's most medicinal spices. The anti-oxidants and phytochemicals help to strengthen our immune system, fight disease, boost metabolism, regulate blood sugars and boost energy. Your traditional chai has black tea incorporated, but this smoothie is caffeine free and based purely around the aromatic spices. Not only will you enjoy the taste, but you will love the smell!

Ingredients:

½ frozen banana, chopped
2 dates, pitted
½ tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon maca powder
1 tablespoon flaxseeds
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 cup almond milk
1 cup ice

Chai spice mix:
1 teaspoon vanilla powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
pinch sea salt

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

Note: The chai spice mix can be prepared in a larger quantity and stored in a glass jar to use for smoothies in the future. Add 1-2 teaspoons of the mix to your smoothies.

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