Friday, October 11, 2013

Sumac Avo

This is a really quick one and I'm not really sure if it counts as a recipe as there is really nothing to it. So how about we call it a quick and easy snack idea. 2 ingredients 10 seconds and its a nutritious morning or afternoon snack or yummy lunch or dinner addition.
sumac is an amazing spice I have been using it a lot lately. its a little salty but zingy and has a slight tomato flavour.
Enjoy this one.



Ingredients:
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 Tsp Sumac


What to do:
  • Slice avocado in half and remove pip. Sprinkle with sumac and enjoy. 

Jersey Caramel and Chocolate Slice.

This ones easy as pie. As long as you have a good blender you can whip this one up in 5 minutes. I came across this recipe and it is a healthy spin on the old confectionary lolly "jersey caramel". My first taste, I could see the similarities in flavour but not texture, and I felt it needed another dimension. Which is why I added the chocolate layer. This one is best cut into small pieces eaten straight from the fridge or freezer. With such little ingredients you can whip this one up any time of the day or night.
Enjoy. 



Ingredients:
  • 4 cups desiccated or shredded coconut
  • 1 cup dried dates

What to do:
  • Place dates and coconut in blender and blend on high speed for 3-5 minutes until the mixture holds together. If after 5 minutes the mixture still resembles bead crumbs add 1-2 Tblsp water to help it bind together. Press into a lined square baking tin and refridgerate.

Chocolate layer:

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/2 cup dates
  • 2 Tblsp raw cacao powder
  • 2 Tblsp coconut oil.

What to do:
  • Combine coconut dates and cacao in blender and blend until well chopped and the mix comes together. Add oil and blend until well combined on low speed. Do not over mix once you add the oil otherwise it may separate. Spread chocolate layer over the caramel layer and refridgerate until well set. With a sharp knife cut into 24 pieces.
Enjoy.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Nutty Loaf

Ahhh this one is simply delicious. As I was searching the net I came across a recipe, that to me was total bliss. It was called "life changing bread". As I created this one a few months ago I have tested this a LOT, and it works every time. A delicious bread/nut loaf that is great toasted with honey. I haven't really altered the ingredients too much as everything in the recipe was wholesome and delicious so give this one a go. This bread also freezes well, otherwise store in an air tight container for 3-4 days.
Enjoy.



Ingredients:
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup flax seeds
  • 1/2 cup whole almonds
  • 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 6 Tblsp psyllium husk
  • 1 tsp hymilayan salt
  • 1 Tblsp honey
  • 3 Tblsp coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 cups water
What To Do:
  • Mix all wet ingredients together until well combined. Place all dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix well. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until well combined. Place all ingredients in a loaf tin and press bread firmly until we'll compacted. Leave at room temperature for minimum 2 hours until baking to allow psyllium husk to act as the binder. 
  • Bake in a moderate oven (180 degrees) for 20-30 min. Take the loaf out of the oven and place upside down on a lined tray, remove the loaf tin and bake for a further 30-45 minutes until golden brown all over. Allow loaf to cool completely on tray before slicing.                       Enjoy.

Monday, October 7, 2013

No Bake Coconut Pie

I think you all will know by now that since giving up dairy I have been in love with everything coconut, and this one is delicious. My father In law, in the past few years hasn't eaten any desert but I managed to twist his arm and he tried some of this pie and of course went back for seconds. its east as its no bake and would take no longer than 10 minutes to prepare then in the refrigerator to set.
Enjoy.

Base:
  • 6 Dates
  • 1/2 Cup Walnuts
  • 1/2 Cup Almonds
  • 1-2 Tbsp. Water

Filling:
  • 1/2 Cup Cashews
  • 1/2 Cup Dates
  • 1 vanilla Bean or 2 tsp. extract
  • 2 Tbsp. Coconut Oil
  • 2 Cups desiccated Coconut
  • 3 Tbsp. Raw Honey
  • 3 Tbsp. Water
  • Juice of 1 lemon



What To Do:
  • For the base combine all ingredients in a blender on high speed until well chopped and holding together. Add another tbsp. of water if its not coming together. Press base in to a lined spring form pan with an approximate diameter of 20cm.

  • For the filling place a whole vanilla bean in a high powered blender until finely chopped. Alternatively scape vanilla pod and add to other ingredients. Add remaining ingredients and blend until all finely chopped and well combined. Ensure that all nuts are chopped finely. Press firmly on top of base and sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This will keep in the refrigerator for at least a week and in the freezer for at least a month.
Enjoy!!!