Making your own nut/seed milks can be fun, enjoyable and taste amazing. They only takes around 10 minutes to blend up and the result is a delicious milk packed full of a variety of nutrients our bodies need for optimal health. You do not need a special nut milk bag or other fancy gadgets, all you need is a blender and a fine sieve to poor the milk through and collect the pulp. Rather then buying the store bought varieties that are filled with stabilizers, colourings and other thickeners take this time to prepare a treat your whole family can enjoy. Once prepare store in a sealed glass jar which can be purchased at any home shop and store in the fridge for 2-3 days. Homemade Almond Milk 1 cup of almonds 3 cups of filtered water Directions: Soak the almonds in enough water to cover then and leave overnight in the fridge (8 hours). Once soaked drain the water and rinse the almonds and place into a blender. Top with 3 cups of filtered water and then combine until smooth. Pour the liquid through a fine sieve into a jug or bowl that will be easy to pour into a glass jar for storage. Push all the pulp down through the sieve to get out all of the milk. Then label your jar with the day you made it and store in the fridge for 2-3 days. Delicious, nutritious & homemade. Almond Pulp Crackers 1/2 cup of almond milk pulp 1 1/2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil sea salt herbs of choice (fresh or dried) about 1-2 tsp - may vary Directions: Combine all the ingredients into a small bowl. Place onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and top with another piece. Lightly roll out the pulp to 1/4 " thick. Don't make them too think otherwise they will burn and be difficult to flip over. Score the pulp into small crackers and poke with a fork to cook crackers evenly. Then place in a preheated oven at 175C for 20 minutes, then flip over and cook an additional 15 minutes. Ovens may vary so make sure they don't burn. I served mine with 1/2 avocado with fresh lemon juice, coriander, pinch of cumin, and 1 tsp of natural yogurt. Enjoy as a healthy filling snack paired with fresh vegetable crudites.
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Adapted from Oh She Glows Ingredients 2 green onions, finely chopped (about ¼-1/2 cup) 1 cup chickpea flour (also known as gram flour) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (fresh garlic small clove minced) 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup + 4 tablespoons water Serve with 1/2 avocado, shopped peppers, cucumber, grated red cabbage or any other vegetables of choice and 2 tbsp. of organic natural yogurt. (Do not freeze) Directions: Prepare the vegetables and set aside. Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat. In a bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper, baking powder, and optional red pepper flakes. Add the water and whisk well until no clumps remain about 15 seconds. Stir in the chopped vegetables. When the non-stick pan is pre-heated pour in the batter in batches and move the pan around so that you have a flat crepe like pancake. Cook for about 5-6 minutes on one side (timing will depend on how hot your pan is), until you can easily slide a pancake flipper/spatula under the pancake and it's firm enough not to break when flipping. Flip pancake carefully and cook for another 5 minutes, until lightly golden. Then cook the other half of the batter (you can also make these into smaller pancakes if you prefer) Serve on a plate and top with the other toppings. Leftovers can be wrapped up and placed in the fridge or freezer. Reheat on a skillet until warmed throughout. When you wake up in the morning and you are feeling a bit sluggish, tired and in search of some energy. Skip the coffee and grab a green juice instead. Nourishing your body from within will help improve your health and help you feel full of life. Ingrdients: 1 Apple (cut in half) 2 stalks of celery 2" piece cucumber 1" slice of fennel (or a bit more if you like the taste) 1" piece of courgette Handful of rainbow or swiss chard 1" piece of ginger 1 slice of lemon 1/2 avocado Ice Contains: Vitamin A, C, K, B6, Folate, Niacin, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Sodium, Chloride, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Chromium Omega 3, 6, 9 and Saturated Fats needed to absorb the fat soluble vitamins in plant based foods Health Benefits: Blood Cell formation, Healthy Cardiovascular System, Flush Toxins, Antioxidants to protect the body from damage, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive Support, Anti-cancer properties. Directions: 1. First add half the apple and then all the other ingrdients except the avocado and the ice 2. Make sure that you pack the chard in tightly to get the most nutrients from it 3. Finally top with the other 1/2 of the apple and juice through completeley 4. Next add the 1/2 avocado to a blender with the juice and the ice 5. Combine until smooth and enjoy GRANOLA CUPS WITH YOGURT
Ingredients 2 cups of organic oats 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1/4 cup chopped almonds or walnuts 1/4 cup sultanas or cranberries 2 tbsp. butter 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup nut/seed butter 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground ginger pinch salt 1 tsp. vanilla extract (optional) Adapted from: Emily Bites Directions 1. In a large bowl combine the oats, flax, nuts and dried fruit and stir until mixed and set aside. 2. In a small pan combine the butter, maple syrup, nut butter, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stir until ingredients are combined. 3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and coat completely. Place in a bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes. 4. Preheat the oven to 325F. Lightly spray 12 muffin cup liners. Divide the granola evently, using fingers, press the granola down each cup and up the sides to create a cup shape. The mixture will be sticky so use water on your finger to shape. 5. Bake the granola cups for 15-17 minutes, remove and let cool. 6. Then fill with 3 tbsp. of natural yogurt topped with fresh fruit of choice. This is a great dessert for an party or following a family meal. Freeze any extra's for a later date. These delicious protein packed energy bites are easy to prepare in only 5-10 minutes. They are great when you need that little pick me up late in the day, or following a challenging workout. Here's what you need. Makes 16 1 1/2 cups of dates 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup of chia seeds 1/4 cup of sesame seeds 2 tbsp raw cacao 2 tbsp water Place all of the ingredients to a food processor, except the water. Blend up until it starts to combine will be very sticky, then add in the water and continue to combine until it starts to resemble a dough. Then roll into small circles and place into a sealed container in the fridge. Will keep for up to a week. Enjoy! |
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