I found this funky looking fruit in the shops this week. I had no idea what it was, so I bought it. The label said it was a Yellow Pitaya. This is the inside, and as you can see it looks a lot like a dragon fruit. … Continue reading
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Fruit and Veg Smoothie
For this smoothie I was just using up some things from the fridge so it is a bit of a strange mix. Banana, strawberry, raspberry, carrot and lemon! I added a bit much water so it was more like a juice than a smoothie in consistency, but it was still nice.
Soft Baked Chocolate Cookies
These are my most baked item at the moment. My husband loves them for work as they are very filling due to their high protein content. They are usually gone within a couple of days. These cookies are great as they are so quick and easy to make. Ingredients: 1 … Continue reading
Banana Oat Muffins
These muffins are easy enough to make in the morning for breakfast. They are lovely eaten warm, and you could even spread some butter on them too! They are also great for packed lunches and after school snacks. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups oats 1 cup plain … Continue reading
Beautiful Berry Smoothie Bowl
Another smoothie bowl. I absolutely love the colour of this one. These really do take as long to make and photograph as they do to eat, but it’s good fun. This smoothie was banana, strawberry, raspberry, celery and cucumber. On top there are chia seeds, freeze dried apple, blueberries and a few baby salad leaves … Continue reading
Nutty Green Smoothie
This smoothie was a quick throw together of whatever came to hand. I also wanted something that would be filling as I have felt more hungry recently. Ingredients: – 1 banana – 1 handful baby spinach – 1 handful almonds – 1 tablespoon milled flaxseed – apple juice – water My youngest daughter was keen … Continue reading
Mango and Raspberry Smoothie
This morning I wanted something a little sweeter, so I opted for a fruit based smoothie. Ingredients; 1 cup raspberries 1/2 mango 1 banana 1 handful baby spinach 1 tablespoon milled flaxseed Water
Orange and Flaxseed Smoothie
Back on track with the smoothies (I hope!) I may just stick to smoothies for breakfast, and veggies for lunch and dinner. This smoothie has quite a thick, creamy texture, due to the flaxseed. The milled flaxseed I used was actually a mix of flaxseed, goji berry, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. You can just … Continue reading
“Mojito” smoothie
Who doesn’t like a nice mojito?! This is obviously without the vodka and much better for you. This was a good morning refresher and easy to drink. Ingredients; 1/2 cucumber 1/2 lime, squeezed Small bunch of mint leaves 1 handful baby spinach Water
Raspberry Kale Smoothie
So, very fed up with smoothies right now. This is hard, especially as I still have to do meals for my family! With this smoothie, I think I added a bit too much kale, as it was rather bitter and peppery. Maybe add a bit less kale or another fruit. Ingredients; 1 cup raspberries 1 … Continue reading
Watermelon and Kale Smoothie
Meal time again already. I’ll confess, I’m pretty fed up of smoothies now, but trying to be persistent! I am trying to use different combinations of fruit and veg each time so that I get a wide range of nutrients. Ingredients; 1 banana 1 plum 2 handfuls of kale 1 slice of watermelon Water
Carrot and ginger smoothie
Day 2 of smoothies – breakfast Carrot juice is lovely, I think next time I will just add carrot juice instead of blending whole carrots. Carrot stays very pulpy when put in a smoothie, making it a little hard to drink, as you feel the need to chew each mouthful. This tasted good with the … Continue reading
Beetroot and orange smoothie
Sorry, not the best picture! So this is my third green smoothie of the day, trying to detox! Missing regular food though. (Junk food cravings kicking in!) I have had beetroot juice before and I found it a bit too strong, so I only used a small piece of beetroot this time. It went well … Continue reading
Choc-yuck green smoothie
Hmm, I partly blame the lack of selection of fruit and veg in the house, but mostly I was wanting coffee or chocolate, or anything that I probably don’t need. I decided to try making a mocha flavour green smoothie, but really, just stick to fruit and veg! If you would like to try it, … Continue reading
Green Breakfast Smoothie
Last night I watched “Fat, sick and nearly dead”, a documentary film about a guy who goes on a juice fast for 60 days to lose weight and help him get into a more healthy lifestyle. Its a real eye opener and I recommend it to everyone to watch. I felt like I should get … Continue reading
Almond Butter
I really like peanut butter, and have been meaning to make a better alternative, so here it is! I roasted about 2-3 handfuls of raw almonds for 10 minutes in a hot oven. They were then blended with a bit of sea salt and a teaspoon of honey. This actually took quite a while as … Continue reading
Almond Milk
One of the biggest things stopping me from cutting out milk, is having an alternative. I use coconut milk for some things, but other milks are either too expensive or have added sugar. I decided to have a go at making almond milk, as it seemed fairly simple, and I have a stash of raw … Continue reading
Strawberry Ice-Cream
This is one of my first attempts at making ice cream in my vitamix, which I tried a few days ago. I had some chopped up banana in the freezer already, so I used this along with some double cream and strawberries. It really is so … Continue reading
Fruity Yogurt Smoothie
Isn’t the weather beautiful at the moment! Glorious sunshine, great for getting outdoors. I have made this smoothie two days running now, and it is the perfect summer snack or cool-me-down for warmer weather. The ingredients (with no particular quantities!); – banana – Greek yogurt – peach – … Continue reading
Paleo chocolate mousse
This is one of my favourite quick desserts to whip up. Looks great, tastes great and no-one would know it doesn’t contain dairy or refined sugar. I don’t always use the same quantities, so feel free to experiment with it to suit your preferences! Chocolate Mousse 1 … Continue reading
Really green smoothie
If you like green smoothies, this one is really green. In this one there is; – 2 handfuls spinach – 1/3 cucumber – 1/2 avocado – lime juice (1/2 lime) – 1 cup apple juice – small piece … Continue reading
Berry nice smoothie
I fancied some berries this morning! Fortunately I bought some yesterday, and I had some frozen blackberries in the freezer. Another lovely coloured smoothie too! The colour makes it so appealing. This smoothie contains; – apple juice, frozen blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, banana. Thick, smooth and delicious. … Continue reading
Ginger smoothie
This is my second smoothie made in my Vitamix. Loving the colour!! I made it yesterday….so struggling to remember what went in it! It was something like; -carrot, ginger, lemon, apple juice, sweet red pepper, apple juice and passionfruit. I put a bit too much ginger in, so it had a very peppery … Continue reading
My new toy!
I had a lovely weekend away with my husband. We went to the BBC Good Food Show in Harrogate. There were lots of lovely foods and drinks as well as numerous kitchen appliances. My blender broke last week, so I was interested to see what might be available … Continue reading
Passionfruit Cheesecake
This is the second pudding I made for this weekend. (I forgot to take a photo before we started eating it!) This is one of the nicest cheesecakes I have had, and the first dairy free one! I topped it with some passionfruit, which really complimented the flavour … Continue reading
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