Sunday 27 October 2013

Sugar Free Pink Gelato

It's guilt free dessert again! 
Absolutely no artificial additives!
All made by purely 100% natural whole food. 
It tastes so creamy and flavorful at the same time. You won't even know it's totally sugar free and guilt free! 

You'll need : 
(Serve 4-5)

3 cups of Greek yogurt
2 medium Beetroot ( cubed )
1 cup of dates ( soaked and soften. Seed removed) or honey( to taste)
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/3 cup almond flour ( for the best creamy flavor, or you can sub with soaked cashew nuts , or omit )
Handful if toasted nuts for topping( I use almond )


Steps:
Cook the Beetroot covered with plastic wrap in a microwave oven for 5 minutes or until just cooked. Let cool and freeze. 

1. In a blender, blitz everything into smooth thick smoothie consistency except the nuts. 



2. Pour out and freeze for 30 minutes or serve immediately .
3. Top with your Favourite toppings and serve!

Tuesday 15 October 2013

Sticky Crunchy Natural Bars

I crave for bars all the time right after my workouts. Unfortunately those store bought bars are packed with refined sugars and chemicals  which are bad for health. 
Try these all natural 100% no refined sugar added and it's much more cheaper than the store bought! 
And it's vegan, too!

You'll need :
25-30 medjool dates ( no added sugar )
1 medium size banana
2 cups of oats
1 cup Rice Krispies ( you can sub with one more cup of oats )
1/3 cup of Goji berries ( or any dried berries of your choice )
1/2 cup raw almond ( chopped )
1/2 cup chocolate chips ( omit or sub with more berries or nuts of your choice )
1 tsp cinnamon 
1 scoop of milk powder ( Anlenne or protein powder ) ( or omit )

**you can add some protein powder for protein boost ! 
** can be no bake 

Steps : 

1. Soak the dates in hot water for 5 minutes to soften.
2. Drain the liquid and save some for blending. Remove the seeds from the dates and blend with  banana.
3. Mix all the dry ingredients together and set aside. 
4. Stir in the date paste and mix very well.
*ignore my feet * ><
5. Line 9x9 baking tin with parchment paper, press the mixture FIRMLY AND HARDinto the tin, and bake in a preheated 180°c oven for 20 minutes.
  ** no bake version- lined, PRESS HARD and refrigerate 
6. Let cool to room temperature, and cut into desired slices and serve! 

Firm up even more when it's cooled.
 Make sure you won't get controlled by these bars because they're sooooo addictive! It's sticky, crunchy and sweet!


Healthy All-natural Flourless 2ingredients Protein Pancakes

Breakfast time again! I'm Starving! 
Nothing beats delicious pancakes in the morning .
This sweet and fluffy yet guilt-free pancakes will wake your taste bud up.

Serves 1 comfortably 

You'll need:

2 medium 5" sweet potato ( cooked ) 
2 egg whites + 1 whole egg ( or 3 egg whites or 2 full eggs )

Optional :
Yogurt fruits cinnamon and honey for toppings
Some baking powder for extra fluffiness ( about 1 tsp )

Steps:

1. Cut sweet potatoes into chunks. 
2. Blend everything until smooth. Unless you like chunks in pancakes. I blended with the skin on it for extra nutrition goodness :D
3. Lightly grease your skillet on medium heat. Cook and flip once, 2-3 minutes on each side. 


Serve ! Oh yummmmm