This week I am trying to squeeze more heart healthy monounsaturated fats into my diet by way of avocado’s and nuts. Why? Well I’d like to live a long, healthy and happy life and these nutrients are a proven effective way in which to do that. This recipe is a bit sneaky because it is…
Super Fudgy Truffles
For Valentines day I wanted to make The Chef something nice, but at the same time healthier than your usual box of chocolates. So I grabbed the blender and a heap of ‘good stuff’ and I blitzed it all until it resembled something delicious. These little babies are gluten, grain and dairy free so they…
Coconut Chocolate Mousse
It’s light, its fluffy and it tastes delicious. Even better still, it takes about 3 minutes and only uses 3 ingredients. With no eggs or milk, this mousse is dairy free, gluten free and suitable for vegans. You will need to put a can of coconut cream in the fridge the night before you make…
Totally Munchable Toasted Muesli
I made this for The Chef as a change from his normal weet bix after a surf. I always leave little creations that I have cooked, out on the bench for him to just ‘discover’. I heard him come home and all was silent for a good 5 mins, until I heard him proclaim ”It’s…
Healthy Chocolate Sesame Smoothie
Yum. Sesame seeds. These little delights are packed full of nutrition. We add them to everything. Stir fry’s, salads, casseroles, baked vegetables and now…smoothies. The Chef often grabs a handful at work (in the Japanese kitchen) as a little snack because he loves the flavour and knows they are good for him. So why am…
Chocolate Bliss Balls with Sesame and Chia Seeds
The perfect healthy recipe for kids as well as adults, this raw recipe for Chocolate Bliss Balls is simple and store well in the fridge for the busy week ahead. Sweet, filling, and super tasty. Healthy, nutritious and delicious. Take them to a party as pictured above, or place in a feature bowl on the coffee…
Healthy Choc Peanut Milkshake
Photo’s and Recipe by: The Nutrition Guru If I could eat mountains of chocolate, I would. It’s difficult to deny that chocolate flavour is devine and addictive. So, as a way to steer away from chocolate bars – high in fat and sugar, I find simply adding cocoa to milk curbs my cravings. Not one…
Refined Sugar Free Choc Cookies
Who doesn’t love a little cookie with a cuppa? Chocolate cookies are normally laden with saturated fat, sugar and all sorts of preservatives and additives. Here, we have come up with a cookie which tastes good and uses Natvia instead of sugar. Natvia is a natural sugar replacer which is derived from a plant and fruit sugars. Remember,…
CHOCOLATE MUG PUDDING
This recipe is a ‘one bowl wonder’ only taking 5 minutes of your time. Best thing is, there’s hardly any washing up. You will find options throughout the recipe, including a gluten and dairy free option. Before we get going, this recipe is cooked in the microwave, however if you don’t like using a microwave you…