These treats are so simple, yet so divine, you will think you are eating something really decadent! It is important to use Medjool dates as they are soft and chewy (a bit like toffee) which give these treats their distinct texture – other dates can be used, but the...
Treats
Spiced Poached Pears
Poached pears usually involve cooking them in a red wine dredged sugar syrup. While this might taste divine as a treat, I wanted to create something light that can be eaten regularly as a dessert, that is just healthy and not sugary. The star anise really lifts the...
Berry Chia Spiced Smoothie
I really like breakfast smoothies. This one is full of low glycaemic berries, seeds and even anti-inflammatory turmeric for good measure. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It is thickened with Chia and flax seeds rather than banana to keep the sugar level down and is bursting with...
Overnight Oats – Bircher Museli
Bircher Muesli, Overnight Oats A cool and refreshing breakfast for the summer. Oats contain soluble fibre and are also actually a good source of protein at 12-15g / 100g. This can be made the evening before. Ingredients, serves 1 50g rolled oats 200-350ml milk...
Raw Snickers Bars
Raw Snickers Bars These gooey treats are absolutely delicious and contain nothing but healthy ingredients. They do contain sugar though and energy, so if you are going for weight loss, you may want to hold back on this recipe until after the 28 days are up! For those...
Cashew Nut Smoothie
Cashew Nut Smoothie, plant based idea This is a way of using nuts or seeds as a protein source at breakfast. Unlike some nut milks, this is not strained, but stays thick and creamy. You can choose any nut or seed for this milk. I have successfully made nut and seed...
Harissa Hummus
This is a great way of spicing up your hummus into something different. To make it suitable for my Renew Reset Recharge® Programme, reduce the amount of oil to around 20ml and add a little water to make it smooth and creamy. *Harissa paste is mostly made from roasted...
Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Peanut Butter Banana Bread Vegan, Gluten-free if made using gluten-free flour This is adapted from a Madeleine Shaw Recipe, but is a firm favourite in my household. I have made some adjustments. Firstly, I am not a fan of using so much coconut oil. A little is great,...
Chocolate Torte (wheat and gluten-free)
This cake tastes incredible and is completely grain, wheat and gluten-free. It uses hazelnuts and almonds as a base with 70% dark chocolate. I am not saying cake is healthy- BUT you can make it healthier by choosing a recipe that is not just sugar, butter and white...