Superfood Caramels

By The Fit Foodie on Jul 31, 1:46pm

These tasty caramels come totally guilt-free. Tahini is simply ground sesame seeds – full of healthy fats and nutrients to nourish your body. Throw in some metabolism-boosting coconut oil, low GI Sweetner, high antioxidant cacao powder and an awesome superfood powder, and really this could be medicine. Right? Baobab powder has a delicious caramelised pear flavour. It’s high in fibre, vitamin C, potassium (great for workout recovery), and acts as a natural prebiotic. If you can’t lay your hands on any, there’s some handy substitutions available in the Tips section below.

SERVES: 6

INGREDIENTS:

For the caramel

• 1 tablespoon tahini (heaped)
• tablespoon melted coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon rice malt syrup
• 1 tablespoon stevia (I use Natvia)
• ...

Apple & Walnut Quinoa Porridge

By The Fit Foodie on Jul 31, 1:39pm

Not sure what to do with that Quiona you picked up at the health-food store on a whim?

I certainly spent some time researching its uses! My most successful to date is this hot and tasty wheat-free breakfast that’s sure to keep you satisfied. Plus, quinoa is a rare source of ‘complete protein’ which means its great for your body and mind. Period.

Satisfying, hot and rich?! Who knew quinoa could sound so tempting!

SERVES: 2

INGREDIENTS:

• cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup filtered water
• 1 cups unsweetened almond milk
• grated apple (with skin)
• 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
• cup raisins
• 2 teaspoons lime zest (optional)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons of Natvia (stevia) or natural sweetener of choice

METHOD:

1. Combine the water,...

Hearty Vegetable Soup

By NHS Choices on Jul 31, 1:30pm

Preparation: 15 minutes.

Cooking: 30 minutes.

Ingredients: (Serves 6)

• Vegetable oil (0.5 tbsp)
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 small carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 leek, sliced
• 2 sticks of celery, sliced
• 1 tin of chopped
• tomatoes (400g/14oz)
• Vegetable stock (1.75 pints)
• Tomato puree (1.5 tbsp)
• Green beans (80g/3oz)
• Frozen peas (80g/3oz)
• Dry pasta (50g/2oz)
• Dried mixed herbs (1.5 tsp)
• Black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onion, carrots, leeks and celery and fry until sizzling. Reduce the heat, cover and cook gently for 5 minutes, stirring if needed.
2. Add the tomatoes, stock, tomato puree, beans and frozen peas. Raise the heat to the maximum to continue boiling.
3. Add the pasta, herbs and pepper.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15...

Citrus Fizz

By Macmillan Cancer Support on Jul 31, 10:34am

Serves 4.

Preparation: 1 hour 10 minutes.

Ingredients:

• Unsweetened orange juice (560ml/20floz)
• Lime juice cordial (140ml/5floz)
• Caster sugar (28g/1oz)
• Chopped mint (2 tbsp)
• Soda water (about 420ml/15floz)
• Mint leaves to garnish

Instructions

1. Pour the orange juice and lime juice into a bowl or jug. Add the sugar and stir well to dissolve.
2. Stir in the chopped mint and chill for one hour.
3. Strain the liquid and dilute (to taste) with the soda water.
4. Serve decorated with mint leaves.
5. You may wish to add ice cubes for extra chilling. 

Republished from Macmillan Cancer Support