A “cheesy” flavor snack which not only tastes delicious, but is good for you too! Well worth the time it takes to make. Ingredients 1kg Kale leaves, washed, stalks removed 2 cups Cashew nuts (I usually soak them for at least 1 hour beforehand) ½ – ¾ cups Water Juice of 1-2 small lemons 1-2…
This smoothie is full of chocolatey goodness and is delicious with raw cacao or carob (I usually alternate). It will also keep me full for a good few hours (especially if I add an extra banana). Ingredients: 2 frozen bananas 1 cup almond/hemp/coconut milk 1-2 TBS raw cacao/carob powder 1 TBS almond butter (or…
This is my go-to smoothie most mornings when I don’t have time to create fancy smoothie bowls. Papaya has a soothing effect on your stomach and is easy on your system after a whole night of fasting. Ginger is also an excellent digestion aid, among other amazing health benefits. Ingredients 1 Frozen…
Ingredients 1-2 TBS Carob powder 1 cup Almond milk (or other plant-based milk**) plus 1/2 cup extra to froth 1 tsp Vanilla powder/ 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp Cinnamon powder/1-2 cinnamon sticks 1-2 Cardamom seeds (break open a pod) dash of Cayenne pepper 1-2 tsp Honey/maple syrup Method Place all ingredients in a pot…
When my brothers and I were younger, our Mom sent us to a few cooking classes each year at Pick ‘n Pay’s School of Cooking. We learned to make everything from homemade Italian pasta to North African Honey Balls – not entirely healthy, but these informative and fun classes fueled my love for cooking and baking. One of…
Something a bit different… no bread or crackers? Need a quick and filling snack/meal? Toasted sweet potato slices topped with spicy tomato sauce and fresh sage. Finally got around to trying these “toasts” as I was a bit skeptical (I envisioned burnt inedible slices or worse – mushy pieces of sweet potato falling into…
My new favorite treat… Raw Gingerbread Bites! If you are not a huge fan of ginger, either use less, or add more of the other spices (e.g. cinnamon). Ginger is one of my favorite spices and has numerous benefits such as: helps with nausea, indigestion and other digestive issues, helps with migraines, assists…