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Choc Chip Flax Cookies

Ok so this is version 2 of my Choc Chip Cookie Recipe because you really can never have enough cookie recipes. This version has a high fibre and omega content and a completely different texture and taste.

Try them both and let me know which you prefer? Original Choc Chip Cookie Recipe

Gluten free, dairy free, high fibre, low carb, protein & omega rich.

Recipe:

2 Eggs

1 1/2 Cups Almond Meal

1/2 Cup Flaxseed Meal (ground flaxseeds)

1/2 Cup Quinoa Flakes

1/3 cup Coconut Sugar

1/2 Cup Coconut Oil, melted

1 tsp Vanilla

1/3 cup Choc Chips (preferable dairy & refined sugar free)

Preheat the oven to 190 degrees celsius.

Combine the eggs, coconut oil, coconut sugar & vanilla in a bowl. Then stir in the quinoa flakes, almond & flax meal. Last of all folder through the choc chips.

Spoon onto a lined baking tray 1 heaped tbs of mixture, with a 1-2 cm gap between biscuits.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.

Allow to cool before removing from the tray.

Enjoy x

09/09/2015
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Desserts

Strawberry and Pear Quinoa Crust Crumble

There is something so comforting about enjoying a freshly baked warm crumble.

This crumble is gluten free, dairy free and only contains nutrient rich coconut sugar as a sweetener in the crust. I serve mine with a heaped tablespoon of goats milk or biodynamic yogurt. You can use coconut yogurt as a dairy free option.

Serves 2

Recipe:

Baked Fruit:

8 Strawberries, quartered

1 Pear, sliced & roughly diced (see pic above)

1 tsp Vanilla

1/4 tsp Ginger

1/2 tsp Cinnamon

1 tbs Filtered Water

Crumble:

1/2 Cup Quinoa Flakes

Pinch Salt

1/4 Cup Coconut Sugar

3 tbs Coconut Oil, melted

Preheat oven 220 degrees celcius.

Combine all the baked fruit ingredients in a small baking dish and place in the oven for 10 minutes while preparing the crumble.

Combine the crumble ingredients in a bowl. Take the fruit out of the oven and top with the crumble. Turn the oven down to 190 degrees and place back in the oven.

Bake for 15-20 minutes. The crust should be golden brown and fruit soft.

Enjoy x

07/09/2015
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Snack's

Cocao Mint Superfood Protein Balls

One of my absolute favourite snack is a store bought whole food choc mint protein ball, however when you devour as many as I do in a week they start to become a large percentage of your food shopping bill.

So I decided to attempt to make my own. By making your own snacks (and meals) you can have 100% control of what is going into your body. You can choose ingredients that are suited to your individual nutritional needs. Ingredients that are of high quality and super importantly, to your personal taste preference.

Gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, raw.

Recipe:

5x medjool dates (pre-soaked in filtered water)

1/2 cup raw almonds

3/4 cup quinoa flakes or alternately, gluten free oats

2 tbs cocao powder

3 tbs coconut oil

1/2 cup raw almonds

5-8 drops peppermint oil

Optional:

1 scoop of natural protein powder + 1 tbs of filtered water

As simple as blending all ingredients in a high power blender or food processor. Roll heaped tablespoons of the mixture into balls and then they are ready to enjoy. If the mixture a slightly dry, add a small amount of filtered water (1-2 tbs).

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for optimal freshness.

Enjoy with a cup of tea for a mid morning or afternoon energy boost.

01/05/2015
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Lunch & Dinner's

9 Vegetarian Quinoa Recipes You will Love!!

We have for you 9 vegetarian quinoa recipes we know you will love!

So what is quinoa?

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is an ancient gluten free grain, high in fibre, iron, protein and essential amino acids.

Here are 8 yummy clean eating, meat free quinoa recipes.

Would love you to share your favourite quinoa recipe with us too xx

Porcini Mushrooms Quinoa Risotto

By Simply Quinoa

Recipe

Beetroot & Quinoa Chocolate Muffins

By LovingEarth

Recipe

Quinoa Chili with Sweet Potato & Kale

By Ancient Harvest

Recipe

Zucchini with Quinoa Stuffing

By Real Simple

Recipe

Blueberry Quinoa Crumble

By Sarah Wilson – I quit sugar!

Recipe

Quinoa Power Porridge

By Terisa Cutter- The healthy chef

Recipe

Quinoa Veggie Burgers

By Savvy Vegetarian

Recipe

Baked Eggs with Spinach, Quinoa & Chorizo

By MoveNourishBelieve

Recipe

Herbed Quinoa Garden Veggie Salad

By Pinch of Yum

Recipe

12/04/2015
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Lunch & Dinner's,Recipes

Quinoa Kale Salad

Such a perfect summer lunch or a light dinner. Packed with so much nutritious deliciousness for glowing skin, muscle recovery and healthy bones, heart and eyes.

Vegetarian, Gluten free, low carb and full of good fats and protein.

Recipe:

Approx 5 handfuls of shredded kale leaves

1 cup quinoa

1/2 cup slivered raw almonds

1/2 cup dried cranberries

Goats Feta cheese

1/2 avocado

Dressing:

Juice of 1/2 lemon

2 tbs avocado oil

2 tbs natural greek yogurt

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste

1/2 tsp Himalayan salt

Pepper to taste

Preferably pre soak and rinse quinoa. Cook quinoa in 2 cup of water and a pinch of Himalayan salt. Allow to cool.

In a small bowl combine all the dressing ingredients.

In a large bowl toss together the kale, quinoa, almonds, cranberries and dressing.

Fold through feta and sliced avocado.

Enjoy!

10/02/2014
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Breakfast's,Health,Recipes

Protein porridge- the perfect start to your day

Breakfast being the most important meal of the day, revving up our metabolisms and providing us with energy and vitamins for whatever the day ahead brings requires a meal containing protein, good fats and must be sustainable in our tummies.

With these cold mornings at the moment, this goodness packed protein porridge is perfect to tackle that busy morning that lays ahead.

The honey and cinnamon together have amazing health benefits and healing properties. The two will also strengthen your immune system, protecting you from those winter bugs going around.

Recipe:

– 1 1/4 cups water

– 1/2 cup quinoa flakes

– 1/4 cup almond milk (or desired milk choice)

– 1 tbs chia seeds

– 1/2 – 1 scoop of natural protein powder (I used a vanilla protein powder)

– 1 tsp cinnamon

– 1 spoon of coconut oil

– 1 tsp raw honey (optional)

– 1 spoon bee pollen

– 1/4- 1/2 banana sliced

– 1 tbsp natural yogurt

– 1 tbs nut butter (optional)

– 1/4 cup shredded coconut

Bring the water and quinoa flakes to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer for 2 minutes. Take off heat and mix the milk through.

Stir in the coconut oil, chia seeds, bee pollen, cinnamon, honey & protein powder.

Serve with sliced banana, shredded coconut, nut butter & yogurt or any other toppings of preference.

Enjoy!

22/06/2013
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Choc Chip Flax Cookies

Strawberry and Pear Quinoa Crust Crumble

Cocao Mint Superfood Protein Balls

9 Vegetarian Quinoa Recipes You will Love!!

Porcini Mushrooms Quinoa Risotto

Beetroot & Quinoa Chocolate Muffins

Quinoa Chili with Sweet Potato & Kale

Zucchini with Quinoa Stuffing

Blueberry Quinoa Crumble

Quinoa Power Porridge

Quinoa Veggie Burgers

Baked Eggs with Spinach, Quinoa & Chorizo

Herbed Quinoa Garden Veggie Salad

Quinoa Kale Salad

Protein porridge- the perfect start to your day