Snacks & Shakes

gluten free granola
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Nut granola

Granola makes a perfect snack or breakfast but when shop brought is often laden with refined sugar. Her's a suer simple recipe you'll love

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using ceremonial cacao
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Ceremonial Cacao Chocolate Brownies

Oh my goodness cacao goddesses, these are the most light and fluffy ceremonial chocolate brownies you’ll ever make. Satisfying and indulgent and yet good for you! They’re an amazing boost without the refined sugar and carbs we often associate with brownies. Ceremonial cacao is a great heart opener and super food and likewise so is Maca Powder. It’s a superfood known to boost mood, sex drive, energy and stamina. That’s a double whammy in one delicious hit. Top with a ready bought chocolate or make your own – they’ll be delicious either way. Ingredients: 200g tahini 70g coconut sugar 50ml maple

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Green Protein Smoothie
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One simple way to boost your brain health

I'm always explaining that no one ever became less healthy by eating one more vegetable a day, or better still one more vegetable at every meal! A 2017 study from Rush University involving 1,000 adults came to the same some stunning conclusions. Researchers found that people who ate just one serving of leafy greens per day appeared 11 years younger in terms of their cognitive health when compared with those who rarely or never consumed green leafy vegetables. Who knew food like spinach , kale and spring greens could work such magic! Well obviously I did! and if you've been reading my blog a

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Sometimes plain old hummus, even if it is totally delicious and home made doesn’t cut it so I’ve been experimenting with a few new flavours. Here’s my newest favourite. Ingredients 2 large red bell peppers washed 6 cloves garlic (about 1/2 a bulb), peel attached 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 400g can cooked chickpeas (or soak and cook your own and cool) 3 Tbsp tahini (sesame seed butter) – see recipe below 1 lemon, juiced (approx. 2 Tbsp ) 1 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp paprika powder 1/2 tsp salt Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 180C (350F). Leave

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