Month: June 2020

Turmeric

Turmeric

Turmeric may be the most effective nutritional supplement in existence and carries and astounding array of health benefits Turmeric contains curcumin, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin belongs to a family of compounds called curcuminoids and turmeric’s primary claim to fame. Turmeric promotes…

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Veggie Bowl with Green Tahini Sauce

Veggie Bowl with Green Tahini Sauce

A vibrant quinoa veggie bowl loaded with roasted broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, all drizzled in a zesty homemade green tahini sauce.

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Hazelnut Chocolate-Filled Oat Cookies

Hazelnut Chocolate-Filled Oat Cookies

Hazelnut Chocolate-Filled Oat Cookies

HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE FILLED OAT COOKIES

Wholesome oat cookies with a gooey Medjool date and roasted-hazelnut chocolate filling, naturally sweetened with maple syrup.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 18 Large cookies
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

For the Hazelnut Chocolate Filling
  • 12 Medjool dates (Soaked in hot water for 20-30 minutes)
  • 1 cup Roasted Hazelnuts
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 cup Water
For the OAT COOKIES
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt (I use Pink Himalayan Sea Salt for added nutrition)
  • 6 tbsp coconut oil (Melted)
  • 12 tbsp Maple Syrup (or any sweetener of choice)

Method
 

TO MAKE THE HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE FILLING
  1. Blend the hazelnuts in a food processor until butter forms, add the soaked dates and cocoa powder and blend for another minute.
  2. Gradually add 1 cup of water (or more) until you reach the desired consistency.
  3. Store in a container in your fridge while making the cookies. N.B – You can refrigerate any remaining hazelnut chocolate filling in the fridge to use as a spread
    Hazelnut Chocolate-Filled Oat Cookies
TO MAKE THE OAT COOKIES
  1. In a mixing bowl, add the oat flour, baking powder and salt mixing all together, then add the melted coconut oil and maple syrup and continue mixing until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  2. Make equal sized balls in the palm of your hands and begin by pressing half of the balls into flat discs on a baking sheet.
  3. Bring the refrigerated chocolate filling, scoop a teaspoonful and place in the center of each flattened disc.
    Hazelnut Chocolate-Filled Oat Cookies
  4. Once done, start by flattening the remaining cookie balls to cover each chocolate covered flat disc to finish off your cookies.
  5. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius and bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.
    Hazelnut Chocolate-Filled Oat Cookies

Notes

N.B – I have doubled up this recipe, which makes around 18 large and thick fulfilling cookies. You can cut the recipe in half for slightly smaller sized cookies.
These vegan yet fulfilling yummy cookies make for a great breakfast to enjoy with your coffee or  for an afternoon snack!
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Freekeh Fresh

Freekeh Fresh

A fragrant, spice-laced freekeh pilaf finished with caramelized onions, roasted almonds and jewel-like pomegranate seeds.

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PISTACHIO & BLUEBERRY-FILLED COOKIES

PISTACHIO & BLUEBERRY-FILLED COOKIES

Tender oat-flour cookies with a fresh blueberry-chia filling and crunchy pistachios, sweetened with maple syrup.

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Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds

A superfood, full of antioxidants, protein and fibre.

The benefits of chia seeds have been widely researched and include improving digestive health, promoting heart health, boasting your energy and metabolism, and can even help treat diabetes.

Chia seeds are one of the most powerful sources of plant-based protein. 

Chia seeds help maintain normal blood sugar levels to fight diabetes

The protein in chia seeds can help build muscle mass and increase strength to help fuel your workouts, hence boost energy and exercise performance.

Chia seeds are one of the richest foods in antioxidants which are responsible for repairing your skin from daily oxidative stress. Adding chia seeds to your diet can prevent premature aging caused by free radical damage and inflammation, hence promoting healthy skin.      

The high fiber and protein content in chia seeds may help you to lose weight.

One study found that eating chia seeds for breakfast increased satiety and reduced food intake in the short-term.

Chia seeds can be sprinkled as they are over any meal, but in order to get the most out of eating them and to release their full nutritional power, soak them in liquid (water or plant-based milk), ideally overnight but even 20 minutes will go a long way to releasing its potential.

A tiny but mighty seed!

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