Food has undoubtedly been my medicine and is proof that a whole foods diet, resplendent with organic fresh vegetables, is the only way. I hope with all my heart that these recipes inspire you to feed your body with the goodness it deserves.
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Displaying recipes across all categories tagged 'Cacao Powder'.
The Power of the Antioxidant (and some Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups).
How to beat the harmful effects of free radicals? With antioxidant rich, illness preventing, anti-ageing morning tea delights.
Amazing Roast Almond, Chocolate & Sea Salt Clusters + 5 ways with almonds!
Top up the nutrients in your diet by adding a few almonds. We have a few favourite recipes in particular!
Choc-mint and Banana Popsicles
What does one really need to say about my Choc-mint and Banana Popsicles, except make them. Not only are they delicious, they're simple to make and significantly, nutritious.
Beetroot, Quinoa and Chocolate Muffins
These muffins are made with cooked quinoa (rather than quinoa flour) and are therefore super moist and dense. They're super easy to make and have an intense chocolate flavour which suits me because I LOVE dark chocolate.
Choc-orange 'Jaffa' Smoothie
Where there's a will there's a way (to eat chocolate for breakfast). With one lonely orange in the fruit bowl,and a huge place in my taste bud's heart for cacao, this creation was a delight in the making.
Raw Chocolate
Once you learn how easy it is to make your own raw chocolate, with only the best and healthiest of ingredients, you'll never buy Cadbury's again.
“Just saying...
... If you’ve got cooked quinoa and leftovers in your fridge you can combine all sorts of ingredients to produce delectable hot cakes in a flash. Before you do though, have a go at my spicy fish cakes – not only are they guaranteed to delight, they’re full of flavor and goodness too."
You’ll find the recipe for Thai Inspired Fish Cakes in my eBook, A Nourishing Kitchen.
... Raw cacao is the highest antioxidant food on the planet. Not only is great for the heart and brain, it's also a mood elevator and an antidepressant. Use it for your own chocolate or add it to drinks, smoothies, breakfast dishes and baking."
You’ll find lots of delicious recipes using raw cacao in my eBook, A Nourishing Kitchen.
... Almond milk is a fantastic fiber-rich and healthy fat alternative to dairy. It's super easy to make at home, and can be used in porridges, smoothies or in yummy baked goods."
Find out how to make creamy Almond Milk to perfection in my eBook, A Nourishing Kitchen.
... Eggs (or magic bullets as I like to call them) are a great source of protein. These oval-shaped staples are also packed with vitamin A, potassium and many B vitamins and are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D."
Start your day off the right way with my versatile Sweet Omelette. Get the recipe in my eBook, A Nourishing Kitchen.
... Nori is the Japanese name for edible seaweed, fantastic for the immune system, thyroid function, adrenals and hormone function. Nori sheets make for a hugely versatile and easy lunch ‘wrap’. "
Find out exactly what yummy ingredients I use to fill my Nori Rolls in my eBook, A Nourishing Kitchen.
... Chia is the richest plant based source of omega-3, dietary fibre, protein and antioxidants. It's one of my favourite super foods because chia can be whatever flavour you want it to be! These highly versatile little seeds can be used in smoothies, baking, cereals or raw treats."
Try my super easy recipe for Raw Carrot Cake Chia Parfait from my eBook, A Nourishing Kitchen.
... Goji berries are considered one of the world’s top super foods. Not only are they highly nutritious, they're also high in protein content, rich in minerals and vitamins and contain all essential amino acids. They're perfect as a stand-alone snack, in cereal, smoothies, through salads or as a nutritional tea."
Add goji berries to my Overnight Berry Chia Parfait. Get the recipe in my eBook, A Nourishing Kitchen.
... The Holistic Ingredient loves five:am, and their yoghurt loves us back. An excellent source of protein, yoghurt will replenish good gut bacteria, aid digestion and boost immunity."
Add a healthy dollop of good quality natural organic yoghurt to the Thai Inspired Bircher Muesli. Find the recipe in my eBook, A Nourishing Kitchen.
... Organic or pure maple syrup is my natural sweetener of choice. It's a great source of manganese, and also boosts the immune system while reducing inflammation. Because it isn't processed, maple syrup is free of chemically modified ingredients and makes great alternative to refined sugar."
I use just a touch to sweeten the “Any Meal of the Day” Green Smoothie, found in my eBook, A Nourishing Kitchen.
... A renowned superfood, maca powder is said to increase energy, libido, endurance and strength. Maca is sweet in flavour and a great alternative to sugar."
Add some maca to the Beetroot & Cacao Pink Sunset Smoothie recipe from my eBook, A Nourishing Kitchen.
... When you’re in a screaming hurry to get out the door in the morning, you need a quick and easy breakfast that will both sustain you and energise you. The very best breakfast is one that incorporates low GI carbohydrates, protein and good fats."
Get your morning off to a flying start with our Meal in a Mouthful Savoury Loaf.
The recipe is available in the eBook 'A Nourishing Morning'."
... A strong immune system should be a consideration year-round, not just as winter approaches. Carrots contain loads of beta-carotene, a powerful phytonutrient that serves to boost your immune system’s production of infection fighting cells."
The recipe for our Carrot, Apple & Ginger Immunity Juice is in the eBook 'A Nourishing Morning'.
... Eggs are a crucial component of baked goods because they provide moisture and volume. Perhaps you are intolerant or vegan, or perhaps the backyard chook isn’t pulling her weight. Whatever the case, I’m here to tell you that your baked goods can be fluffy and wholesome without them."
Find our Easy Egg Substitutions page in the eBook 'A Nourishing Morning'. Go on, give it a 'crack'!
... Get more blood flowing to your brain (and more clever thoughts flowing from it!) by incorporating beets to your diet. Beets contain high concentrations of nitrates, which are converted into nitrites in the body. Nitrites open blood vessels thus increase blood flow to the brain and oxygen throughout the body."
Sharpen your mind with The Beet Brain Booster Juice, recipe available in the eBook 'A Nourishing Morning'.
