Almond and Carob Protein Balls (inspired by Deliciously Ella) A delicious protein energy ball – they disappear very quickly from our fridge! Ingredients 100g Almonds 200g Medjool Dates 2 tablespoons raw Carob Powder 1 1/4 tablespoons Almond Butter 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil Method Place the almonds […]
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Sweet Treats for Easter So, after a pretty long and serious blog last month about the impact of sugar – here are some delicious sweet treats for Easter! They are all free from table sugar and have minimal ‘free’ sugars. I offer them as delicious, healthier alternatives […]
Read more →This recipe comes from Danielle Walker’s ‘Against All Grain’ cookery book. Ingredients 2 cans unprocessed coconut milk 3 teaspoons unflavoured gelatine 2 tablespoons raw honey 1 x 50-billion probiotic capsule Method Place 1/4 cup of the coconut milk in a small bowl. Sprinkle the gelatine over it […]
Read more →Stewed Apple with Natural Yoghurt Serves 6 3 Bramley cooking apples ¼ cup water ¼ cup raisins/sultanas (for added sweetness and fibre) 1 tsp cinnamon 40g (2oz) xylitol (or to taste) Natural Yoghurt Method Peel and core the apples and chop them into small pieces Put all […]
Read more →Apple, Blackberry and Almond Cake Serves 8 Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4 100g (4oz) butter at room temperature 100g (4oz) xylitol 100g (4oz) Wholemeal brown flour 1 tsp baking powder 100g (4oz) ground almonds 100g (4oz) flaked almonds plus 1tbs for sprinkling on top 200g (7oz) […]
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Try this sugar-, gluten-, and dairy-free Christmas Pudding and see if anyone notices!!! Preparation: 30 minutes Cooking: 3-4 hours Serves: 6-8 1 large carrot, grated 120g ready-to-eat dried prunes, pitted, chopped 120g ready-to-eat dried apricots, chopped 300g mixed raisins, currants and sultanas 1 orange, grated (zest only) […]
Read more →This recipe was inspired by ‘The Holford Low-GL Diet Cookbook’ and I have added cinnamon which gives it a fantastic flavour and helps to balance blood sugar, a factor known to be associated with depression. Serves 8 Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4 100g (4oz) Coconut oil […]
Read more →This recipe is one of my oldest favourites and every time I serve it people receive it with a gasp of delight. Each individual spice can be tasted giving this dish a wonderful flavour. It was inspirited by a recipe I saw in the ‘BBC Good Food […]
Read more →Gooseberries are in abundance at this time of the year and this is a favourite recipe that is a winner with Gooseberry lovers! Serves 6 500g (1lb) Gooseberries, topped and tailed 60g (2oz) butter 1 tablespoon Water 4 Elderflower heads Xylitol to taste 300ml Greek Yoghurt Strips […]
Read more →2 cups short grain brown rice 1 litre carton rice milk Either vanilla or grated nutmeg to flavour Dried fruit, chopped up and covered in hot water 3 different methods of cooking the rice pudding Put rice and rice milk in a small slow cooker for 5 […]
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