healthy treats

[wvc_recipe title="Strawberry & Banana Cake" image="8268" subtitle="Who ever said you can't have your cake and eat it?" description="Of course you can. As you know part of my philosophy is to eat good healthy nutritious food and have a treat. Your body should not be deprived of treats that is not living! That is what I would call living a life of misery and punishing yourself. Eat the healthy foods you love, nourish your body correctly with the right foods and your body won't crave all the bad stuff. This delicious healthy treat strawberry & banana cake is super easy to......

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[wvc_recipe title="Walnut & Banana Cookies" image="8265" subtitle="If you’re like me and the rest of the world and your a banana bread aficionado, you are going to be all over these walnut & banana cookies." description="They are sweet and a healthy treat and lovely with a cup of tea any time of the day and so easy to make. There’s nothing artificial or processed about them. Guilt free treats, get on it." ingredients="2 bananas, ripe ½ cup (120g) peanut butter 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 5 tbsp. coconut sugar 2 ¾ cups (250g) rolled oats 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. ground cardamom......

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[wvc_recipe title="Banana Bread (gluten free)" image="8256" subtitle="Fresh out of the oven my delicious banana bread. They are talked about as a healthy snack every day!" description="All the protein, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals - and yes, the list goes on. There is nothing nutty about some good pecans or whichever nut of you love to make that banana bread even healthier - while adding a crunchy delight. It's important I tell you all to be careful with healthy treats. Just because they are labelled healthy treats you still need to control your portion size." ingredients="3 medium ripe bananas 1 banana, halved to......

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[wvc_recipe title="Chocolate Protein Energy Bombs" image="8250" subtitle="It's all about the dates. Here's a fast quick recipe I rustled up which is lovely for a little afternoon power burst and still getting in that chocolate craving. So easy to make and many benefits to dates can be lowering cholesterol, rich in vitamins, promotes healthy skin, boosts the immune system and rich in protein." ingredients="⅓ cup (50g) chopped dark chocolate 9 pitted Medjool dates, pitted 3 tbsp. tahini 2 scoops F1 vanilla protein powder 1 tbsp. desiccated coconut (optional) but delicious" instructions="Melt the chocolate in a bain marie and mix in the......

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[wvc_recipe title="Coconut Ginger Macaroons" image="8229" subtitle="The ultimate Christmas treat without all the yucky refined sugars and super easy to make. These are divine and will be loved by everybody this Christmas." ingredients="3 eggs 1 cup (200g) of coconut sugar 2 ½ cups (225g) desiccated coconut, unsweetened 2 tbsp. crystallized ginger, finely chopped 1 tsp. red chili pepper, finely chopped" instructions="Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C). Meanwhile, use a hand mixer to beat the eggs with the sugar until thick, white and airy. This takes about 4 minutes. Mix the shredded coconut, ginger and chili pepper through. Using the ice cream......

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[wvc_recipe title="Ginger Bread Cookies" image="8220" subtitle="Simply delicious and gluten free and very easy to make this Christmas." ingredients="7 oz. (200g) almond meal 1.8 oz. (50g) rice flour 1.8 oz. (50g) corn flour 1 oz. (30g) potato starch 1 oz. (30g) coconut flour 1 tbsp. gingerbread spice 2 tbsp. coconut sugar 3.5 oz. (100g) honey 2.8 oz. (80g) coconut oil 2 egg yolks 2 tbsp. coconut yogurt 1 egg white, beaten 1 tsp gluten free baking powder" instructions="Heat the oven to 360°F (180°C). Place the almond meal in a large bowl, add all gluten-free flours, ginger breadspice, baking powder, and sugar.......

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[wvc_recipe title="Hazelnut & Cranberry Quinoa Crumble" image="8217" subtitle="A very berry nice crumble!" description="That magical time of the year is upon us for festive food, drinks and cheer. This festive season I would like to remind you all that it's ok to indulge, one bad meal won't change you, just like one good meal won't change you. It's a time for joy and sharing food, and spending time with friends and family, and the importance of including those whose who may be spending Christmas alone! Christmas is not a time for feeling guilty over eating and enjoying the rich delicious food......

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[wvc_recipe title="Elite Christmas Cake" image="8214" subtitle="Wait for it..... sugar free .... and tastes every single bit as scrumptious and only takes 10 minutes to preparation and 60 minutes to bake." ingredients="1.4 lbs. (650g) dried fruits, chopped (dates, raisins, apricots, figs) 1 orange, peeled 3 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg ½ tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground cloves ¼ tsp baking soda 4 ½ oz. (120g) coconut oil, melted 3 ½ oz. (100g) wholemeal spelt flour ½ cup (70g) almonds ½ cup (70g) almonds" instructions="Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Combine your choice of dried fruits......

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[wvc_recipe title="Honey & Peanut Butter Energy Balls" image="8191" subtitle="These are DIVINE and so easy to make. They make a perfect snack or treat during the day too to get your over the hump." ingredients="2 medjool dates, pitted (220g) 1 tbsp. honey 1 tsp. ground cinnamon ½ cup (130g) crunchy peanut butter, natural ½ cup (60g) almond meal ¼ cup (25g) desiccated coconut ¼ cup (37g) raisins ¼ cup (37g) peanuts, chopped" instructions="Place the dates, honey, cinnamon, peanut butter, almond meal, coconut, raisins and peanuts in a food processor. Blitz until well combined, the mixture should be a thick paste-like consistency. Roll level......

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[wvc_recipe title="Blueberry Banana Bars" image="8175" subtitle="The perfect healthy treat for any time of the day Blueberry Banana Bars and these were so easy to make and taste divine making a very berry nice treat indeed." ingredients="2 cups (300g) blueberries ¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup 1 tbsp. arrowroot powder 3 cups (250g) rolled oats 1 ripe banana, mashed 3 tbsp. water 1 scoop of Tri-Blend select Banana Flavour" instructions="Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, smash the blueberries using a fork. Combine with the maple syrup and arrowroot powder. Set aside. Add......

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