Matcha Truffles Ingredients: 5 very ripe frozen banana’s (mine were very small) 5 pitted madjool dates 1tsp pumpkin spice 1 tsp vanilla essence pinch of salt Method In a food processor blitz the frozen bananas until smooth. Then add in pitted dates, pumpkin spice, vanilla essence and pinch of salt. Blend until well combined. Serve …
Zucchini Waffles
Brunching out with my hubby is my favourite treat. But during these seemingly endless lockdowns, I have learnt to make my own brunches at home. Waffles have fast become a quick and easy, yet very tasty treat! These waffles are savoury and served perfectly alone or topped with poached eggs and a side of bacon! …
Nutty Seedy Keto Bread
Nutty Seedy Keto Bread Ingredients: 100g sunflower seeds 75g psyllium husk 35g chia seeds 50g finely chopped almonds 25g coconut flour 1 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 2 eggs 50g melted butter 1 cup of warm water Method Preheat oven to 180 oC Line a loaf tin with baking paper Mix together all the …
Apple Muffins
Apple Muffins – nut-free, gluten-free, school-friendly Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cloves Pinch salt 1 cup apple puree 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla 4 eggs 1/2 cup almond milk 50g melted butter 1 cup grated carrot 1/4 cup sultanas Method: Preheat oven …
Apple Pie Waffles
Apple Pie Waffles Buckwheat Waffles with Apple Pie toppings Waffles 450 mls milk (any milk of choice) 125 g butter (melted) 3 eggs (beaten) 1 tsp vanilla ¼ cup sugar 300 g buckwheat 1 tsp baking powder Apple Pie Topping 1½ cups apple puree (could use canned pie apple) 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp cardamon …
Banana Coconut Bread
I’ll let you in on a secret… I sometimes break my own gluten-free rule! Banana bread has been a long time love of mine and whenever I go to an airport I allowed myself a slice of banana bread and coffee. It is a treat that I savour and enjoy thoroughly. But I haven’t been to the …
Thai Pork Meatballs – with ginger and honey sauce
As the year gets underway I am finding less and less time for cooking. Batch cooking meals that can be frozen or eaten as leftovers in many different forms is fast becoming my way again after some summer holiday bliss. These meatballs are great eaten with rice or cauliflower rice, or you could pop them …
Zucchini & Eggplant Lasagne
Well Christmas is over and I have been preparing for a new year. Part of my planning making sure we have healthy options at home and on hand for a quick dinner when I have a late night at work. Because, if you are anything like me, the last thing I want to do when …
The Dangers of a Sedentary Lifestyle
I often talk about the benefits of movement, I generally like to focus people on the positives of behaviour change. That’s just me. I like to look at the happy and positive side of life! But sometimes we need to hear the truth. The truth about the lack of movement is that it kills. The …
Do I need to exercise?
I have been working through my own “Thrive After 35” program leading up to Christmas. In this program, there are 4 main pillars of health building to get women over 35 feelings fantastic in their own skin again. One of the pillars is movement. Moving our bodies is vital for health. As a chiropractor who works with …
Reading Labels: Is that food truly healthy?
I still remember as a child that I was not allowed to eat junk food. No McDonalds, no KFC, no Hungry Jacks, no Mars Bars, no Snickers (gross, who would want them anyway?), no Hot Dogs, no Jellybeans. I also remember we were allowed to pick out a sweet treat now and then. I used …