Posts Tagged: healthy

Tamari Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are so healthy and delicious and in this version they are also crunchy and full of flavor! Store them in an airtight container or divide in small bags for a take-away snack! Ingredients 250g pumpkin seeds 2 tbsp tamari soy sauce Method Preheat the oven to 150°C. In a bowl, mix seeds with… Read more »

Cauliflower Horseradish Soup

I thought I’d share one of my favorite recipes from the Fall issue of LUSCIOUS – it’s getting colder and colder and there is just nothing as heart and soul warming on a cold autumn day as a cup of hot soup! Ingredients 1 cauliflower 2 shallots, finely chopped 1,5l vegetable stock 4 tsp olive… Read more »

Grapefruit & Honey Yogurt Cups

Full of Vitamin C and antioxidants, pink grapefruits are one of my favorite snacks. When I got a Think Pink bag full of this delicious fruit from Florida Grapefruits, I was really thrilled. I love eating grapefruit on its own but there are actually a lot of other ways to enjoy it. You can use… Read more »

Eggplant Dip!

One thing is for sure, homemade dips are healthier than the store-bought ones and taste so much fresher too! Whether you’re looking for an appetizer, party food or just a healthy snack, roasted eggplant and red bell pepper dip is certainly worth considering! Serve it with some toasted pita for dipping or as spread on a… Read more »

Healthy bananananana muffins

Thought muffins were unhealthy? Not necessarily! Today I made super healthy, and I mean super healthy, muffins. They are wheat – sugar- and fat free! And still really delicious! Ingredients 1 cup mashed banana (+1 extra banana) 1/2 cup tagatose 1 cup fat free organic vanilla yogurt 1 egg 2 cups spelt flour 1 tsp… Read more »

Mini Crumbles

These cute and healthy oat apple/blueberry mini crumbles are perfect as breakfast or dessert! Ingredients 4 apples, 75g blueberries 2 tbsp spelt flour 3 tbsp oats 1 tbsp tagatose sweetener (or 3 tbsp sugar) 3 tbsp cold butter Method Preheat the oven to 190C/375F degrees. Peel , core and cut apples into cubes. Sprinkle with… Read more »

Mango Shrimp Salad

I love this salad! One of my previous housemates used to make it for me all the time   It’s quick and simple but so rich in flavor! Ingredients 1 ripe mango, peeled and cubed 150g goat cheese 50g greens 125g shrimps Lemon olive oil Method Place the greens in a salad bowl. Cut goat… Read more »

Pear Honey Pancakes

Healthy and yummy fall pancake breakfast Ingredients 2 ripe pears 1 3/4 cup milk 1 egg 2 cups spelt flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cookie spices 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger Soy margarine to bake (e.g. Alpro Soya) Chestnut honey Method Sift flour baking powder and spices into a bowl. Add… Read more »

Crispy cornflakes quorn burgers with guacamole

Yummy and simple dish for warm spring days! Serve with Coleslaw or salad and you have a delicious and healthy meal! For guacamole 1 ripe avocado 1 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2 tablespoons olive oil pinch of salt pinch of paprika powder Preparations: Cut avocado in half. Remove the stone and scoop… Read more »