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Berry Protein Loaf

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A perfect protein rich snack which can be made gluten free and dairy free as well 🙂

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 cup (90g) oats
  • 1 cup (245g) greek yoghurt/milk
  • 1/2 cup (50g) raspberries/blueberries

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180­°C. Line a 20x10cm loaf tin with parchment paper.
  2. Combine all ingredients, except for the raspberries/blueberries.
  3. Leave for 15 minutes to thicken.
  4. Pour into your loaf pan.
  5. Drop in raspberries/blueberries.
  6. Bake for approximately 45 minutes – this varies with type of oven.
  7. Slice up. I had mine topped with some crunchy peanut butter 🙂

Enjoy 🙂

Tee x

Flourless Chocolate Fudge Brownies

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I found this recipe on instagram during the week and was so excited to make them! However, one of the main ingredients in the original recipe was black beans which I failed to come across in Tesco yesterday so I compromised and bought a can of red kidney beans instead (my friend thought I was crazy!).

Today, just before going ahead with making these brownies, I stared at the can of red kidney beans because I wasn’t sure if I should chance it or not seeing as the recipe had black beans so I put the can back in the cupboard. A few minutes later I came back and decided to give it a go because how bad could they turn out right?

This recipe was very easy to make, literally threw everything in the food processor, not giving the measurements much attention as I was so afraid of how they would turn out. Once all the ingredients were processed, things started to look good.. Into the oven and about 20 minutes later I decided to take them out. After letting the brownies cool for a while, I cut them up into squares and had my first taste…

And GUESS WHAT?! They tasted GREAT! Extremely moist and melt-in-the-mouth delicious! I even tricked my sister into trying one (my toughest critic) and without telling her that there was red kidney beans in the recipe, she tried one and after a while I asked her what she thought and she was convinced they were just like normal brownies… *victory dance* 🙂

These brownies are really so healthy. They are a great source of plant protein, fibre, iron, potassium, magnesium, folate and antioxidants! They’re a great recipe for anyone that is gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan as the oats and chocolate can be adjusted to your needs.

I’m so excited about this recipe and so excited for you all to try it so here it is:

Ingredients

  • 1 15-oz can (Net weight 400g/Drained weight 240g) of black beans/ red-kidney beans (drained and rinsed very well)
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder/herbalife chocolate formula 1
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup agave syrup/honey/maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 200g of chocolate chips

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

2. Combine all the ingredients except for the chocolate chips in a food processor, and blend until completely smooth, so blend really well.

3. Stir in 3/4 of the chocolate chips, then pour into a greased 8×8 pan (I used grease proof paper for lining the pan).

4. Sprinkle the rest of the chocolate chips on top.

5. Cook the brownies in the oven for 20-25 minutes but keep an eye on them because temperatures of ovens differ.

6. Then let cool for at least 10 minutes before trying to cut them into squares.

7. Makes between 9-12 brownies.

These brownies were perfect warm after coming out of the oven so if you want them later on, heating them up slightly will probably enhance their taste.

Would make a great dessert warm served with some chocolate and toasted almond nobó ice-cream (Going to try this later!)

Also if anyone tries this recipe with the black beans before I do, I would love to know how they turn out 🙂

Enjoy 🙂

Tee x

Dark Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

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I found this delicious recipe for these moist muffins on http://www.hungryhappens.com/recipes/breakfast/flourless-double-chocolate-banana-muffins.html – Hungry Happens is a fantastic blog for healthy home made recipes 🙂

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I doubled the original recipe because I found I didn’t have enough mixture – Below is the amount of ingredients I used and this mixture gave me 12 muffins and 4 cupcakes..

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe medium bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup heaping almond butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup agave syrup
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup buckwheat flour/ground almonds
  • 3 tbsp cacao powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips/dairy free chocolate chips

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.  Prepare your muffin tin.

2. Mix everything in a large bowl (except the chips) until just combined.  Fold the chips in last.  Fill your muffin cups to 3/4 way high.  Optional:  I used some extra chips for the tops as garnish.

3. Bake for 25 minutes.  (If making mini muffins/cupcakes, bake for 12-15 minutes.)

…delicious happens

Side Notes:

  1. If you are on a gluten free diet, make sure the oats you’re using are certified gluten free.
  2. The almond butter may be substituted for any smooth nut butter, i.e. peanut butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter.
  3. You can use any liquid sweetener; honey, maple syrup, agave syrup.

Enjoy 🙂

Tee x

Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 tbsp oat flour (blend up some oats in order to make the oat flour)
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

2. Mash the banana in a bowl. Add the rest of the remaining ingredients into the mashed banana and mix.

3. Allow to sit for 15-18 minutes so that the mixture thickens up.

4. Form into golf ball sized balls (I just used a heaped tsp) – do not flatten and place onto a nonstick baking sheet/pan.

5. Bake for 15 minutes.

*I was able to make 7 cookies from this recipe but you can double the recipe again if you’d like to make more.

*I also used wholegrain spelt four for this recipe as I didn’t have enough oats so you can use whatever flour you want, works with anything.

Enjoy 🙂

Tee x

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Banana Bread

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Ingredients

  • 150g plain flour
  • 1 cup (80g) rolled oats
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup (170g) maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup (105g) coconut oil/butter, melted & cooled
  • 200g greek yoghurt
  • 1/2 cup (125g) smooth/crunchy peanut butter, room temp.
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3 small/2 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 100g chocolate chips

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

2. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

3. In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients.  Set aside.

4. In a medium bowl, combine the syrup, coconut oil/butter, yoghurt, peanut butter and egg. Add the wet mixture to the dry and then fold in the mashed bananas. Pour the batter into your loaf pan and sprinkle the chocolate chips on top (you can also mix the chocolate chips through the mixture instead of sprinkling on top).

5. Bake for approx 60 minutes.  Allow to cool slightly before slicing.  Store leftovers in an airtight container.

*I love this when it is just out of the oven or else the day after I like to heat it up in the microwave so it’s warm and the chocolate chips are just about melting .. Yummaay!

Enjoy,

Tee. X

Oaty Almond Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 2 cup oats
  • 3/4 – 1 cup almond meal
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup honey/agave syrup
  • 1/2 cup almond butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • Dash of vanilla extract

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add the whole raw almonds to a food processor. Process until the nuts are in small pieces.
  3. Combine the oats, almond meal and crushed almonds in a bowl with the salt and cinnamon.
  4. Melt the coconut oil and almond butter on the stove or in the microwave. Add the syrup and vanilla extract. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix well.
  5. Using your hands, form the dough into small golf sized balls. Make sure to really squeeze the dough together so the cookies don’t fall apart when you make a thumbprint in them. Let the balls sit for 5-10 minutes to help them set.
  6. Using your thumb, press into the centre of the cookie to flatten down slightly.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the tops start to turn brown.
  8. When the cookies are warm, add some healthy chocolate spread on top.. Yummaay!

Enjoy,

Tee x

Chocolate Hazelnut & Almond Cookies

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cacao hazelnut cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (150g) whole raw hazelnuts
  • 1/3 cup (50g) whole raw almonds
  • 1/4 cup (25g) ground almonds
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder (25g)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3-4 tbsp maple syrup/honey
  • dark chocolate, melted (optional)
  • desiccated coconut (optional)

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C.
  2. Grind the hazelnuts and almonds in a food processor until they are coarse and release just a little bit of oil. Be careful not to process for too long or you’ll have hazelnut butter!
  3. Add the ground almonds, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Pulse a few times until well combined. It should be like a fine flour. Transfer this mixture to a large bowl.
  4. Add the melted coconut oil, vanilla and syrup to the bowl and stir the mixture.
  5. Form the dough into balls (about golf sized balls) and flatten somewhat. They don’t expand much.
  6. Bake for approximately 12 minutes.
  7. When cool, top with melted dark chocolate and dessicated coconut if preferred.

Enjoy,

Tee x

Gluten & Dairy Free Tomato Soup

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Perfect for a cold winter’s day…

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cups of chicken stock
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp of tomato paste
  • 1 cup of coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup of fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tsp dried basil

Method

  1. Heat oil on medium heat, add the onion and stir.
  2. Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, tomato paste and dried basil and bring to the boil.
  3. Reduce to low heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Leave to cool for 10 minutes.
  5. Blend together, add the coconut milk and reheat.
  6. Add the chopped fresh basil as a topping.

Serve with a few slices of oat bread 🙂

Enjoy,

Tee x