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Healthy Snacks

Crystallized Ginger, Ginger Tea and Ginger-Honey Lollipops

by Michelle on July 19, 2010

Crystallized ginger is really yummy and so much better when it’s made with honey (rather than white sugar as it’s often made with). This homemade version also doesn’t contain preservatives. The process of making crystallized ginger produces three things: first ginger tea, then crystallized ginger and then with the left over honey you can make [...]

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Crispy Carrot and Celeriac Chips

by Michelle on July 15, 2010

Baked Carrot and Celeraic Chips You may have noticed by now that I’m a big fan of baking veggies like potato chips. Why is that so you ask? Well here are some answers: Because they taste amazingly good! They can be more nutritious than potato chips (no vegetable oils). So easy and cheap to make [...]

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Spelt Banana Pikelets

spelt banana pikelets topped with raspberries and lemon curd For those that don’t know, I should explain what Pikelets are. They are a thicker yet smaller version of a pancake. Here’s another way to think of them- they are smaller than a “standard” sized pancake but larger than a Dutch pancake (Poffertjes). I like to [...]

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Avocado, Tomato and Goats Cheese with Pumpkin Seeds on Rye & Linseed Bread

I love snacks that take seconds to make and are tasty and good for you too! This snack fits all of those criteria.  I’ve left quantities up to you so you  as this could be made into a snack or into more filling lunch. Avocado, Tomato and Goats Cheese with Pumpkin Seeds on Rye & [...]

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Baked Eggplant Chips with Tahini, Lemon and Honey Dip

How did this recipe come about? Well I was thinking about how well the cauliflower like fries turned out and I wanted to make a similar but spicy recipe, and so I saw an eggplant and “I thought yes eggplant chips”! And so eggplant chips were born! I do have say to that I love [...]

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Quick & Simple Snack: Yoghurt and Fresh Fruit

This is a really quick, tasty and nutritious snack. You only need two ingredients: fresh fruit and yoghurt! I have to mention that not all yoghurt is equal. Some yoghurt contains added sugar and thickeners (not good eats). It is also good to check the labels to see that the yoghurt contains live cultures (for [...]

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Apple & Cinnamon Oat Cookies (with Sprouted Wheat)

Last week I talked about how to get more whole foods into your diet. This week I present to you a lovely way to get some sprouted grains into your diet in a sweet and delicious way.

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Two New Recipes: Elderberry & Blueberry Jam on Spelt Sprouted Essene Bread

Elderberry & Blueberry Jam How to make Elderberry & Blueberry Jam: Ingredients: 1/2 cup of elderberries fresh or dried (If using dried soak the elderberries in some warm water till soft) 1 cup of blueberries fresh or frozen (If frozen leave them out to thaw for about 10 minutes before using) 1/4 cup of water (you [...]

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Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream!

This is really nice creamy chocolate ice cream! It’s a far healthier ice cream than store bought and it’s one that doesn’t use dairy or eggs but instead uses avocado to produce a creamy frozen treat. It would be great for those who can’t have, don’t like or are allergic to dairy or eggs (or even for someone who wants a [...]

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Icey Whole Watermelon Juice

Icey Whole Watermelon Juice You will need: A watermelon cut into slices- rind kept on, but peel off the green part. Water Ice Blend the watermelon and water to a juice consistency and serve! Variations: Add a few strawberries when blending. Add a few sprigs of mint when blending. You can add bananas and a [...]

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