Wednesday 22 April 2015

Superfoods: Hemp seeds / Seed crackers


Today I wanted to post another superfood post and I chose to write about hemp seeds. The recipe I will be sharing with you in which I use hemp seeds is one of my favourite things to make. I make a batch of this once a week as I'm addicted to it. It's such a great snack to have a stash of available and will stop you reaching out for biscuits and chocolate! 

Sunday 19 April 2015

Homemade filled chocolates


Now no matter how healthy you may be, you cannot deny that we all get chocolate cravings from time to time. And here is your solution - home made healthy chocolate. Two of the ingredients are superfoods - cacao butter (contains no sugar or dairy) and cacao powder. I have written a post all about cacao previously, so if you want to find out more be sure to check that out. 

Wednesday 8 April 2015

Pesto, broccoli and quinoa salad





This salad is heavenly! There are so many flavours in there and it's a great way of using pesto opposed to the usual pesto and pasta combination! The pesto from this recipe could be combined with an abundance of other foods though so definitely try come up with some other inventive pesto recipes! One thing I love about this salad is the combination of hot and cold. The entire dish could be eaten cold if you prefer, or if you have leftovers. 

Shop bought pestos are not very healthy as they are absolutely packed with oil. This pesto recipe only uses 1 tbsp oil for 2 people and absolutely does not compromise on taste. It really is a much healthier option.

Wednesday 1 April 2015

Healthy Easter Nests!



 These little Easter nests are a healthy alternative to the usual chocolate coated rice crispies/cornflakes nests that most people are familiar with. They even contain two superfoods: cacao powder and chia seeds! Granted they require a few more ingredients, but if you're into healthy eating then you will probably have the majority of these already in your cupboards! There is no shop bought chocolate in the nest recipe (just cacao powder) and you would not be able to tell. They truly are delicious and you do not have to feel any guilt in munching down on these. The mini eggs are the only naughty part, however if you really do not want to have them there are lots of healthy alternatives which I mention later. And how could I not mention how cute these look too!