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Coconut Oil

 

Most of the saturated fatty acids in coconut oil are of the MCFA (medium-chain fatty acid variety). Unlike the more common long-chain fatty acids found in most meats and plants, these fatty acids are not absorbed directly into the bloodstream and, therefore, do not directly raise blood fat levels or contribute to cardiovascular disease.
 
 
The many benefits of coconut oil include:
  • Support heart health
  • Support weight loss 
  • Support health of the immune system 
  • Healthy metabolism
  • Energy source
  • Healthy skin 
  • Encourage proper functioning of the thyroid gland
 
 
Uses of Coconut Oil:
  • In place of other oils for all cooking needs, as it is a stable cooking oil
  • As an ingredient when juicing or making smoothies
  • In salads, or even by the tablespoon
  • As a skin lotion for healthier, younger skin
Cacao Butter

 

Cacao Butter is what white chocolate is made of!

 

Raw, certified organic, chemical-free cacao butter is the pure oil of the cacao bean. Contains no chemicals, no hexane and no solvents.

 

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Our raw organic cacao butter has a high level of stability and a long shelf-life (over a year).

 

Suggested Uses: Cacao butter is edible and possesses an extraordinary rich, delicate chocolate aroma. Add a piece of this butter to your favorite smoothie, dessert, ice cream or chocolate creation. Cacao butter melts easily and blends nicely into any type of recipe. Cacao Butter may be used as a skin moisturizer. It may be used as (or in conjunction with) a massage oil

Chia Seeds
 
Chia seeds are one of the most powerful and nutritious superfoods in the world! The chia seed is an excellent source of fibre, antioxidants, full of protein, vitamins, minerals and the richest known plant source of omega-3. 

 

Chia is packed with Vitamins A, B12 and C, complete protein, minerals including potassium, phosphorous, folate, zinc, iron, and calcium as well as bowel-regulating soluble and insoluble fibre.

 

You can eat chia seeds straight from the bag, mix with your favourite drink, add them to cereal or salad, and just about anything else. 
 
Chia seeds have more omega-3 than any other natural source, give you a boost of energy, provide stamina and endurance.Chia seeds can aid in weight loss as it reduce cravings as they absorb so much water and have high soluble fibre levels.
 
Chia Seeds have more Omega-3 than Atlantic Salmon, more Antioxidants than fresh blueberries, more Fibre than bran flakes, more Calcium than 2% milk, more Protein, Fibre & Calcium than flax seed.

 

Goji berries

 

Goji berries contain 18 amino acids; including the 8 essential ones, fantastic source of vitamin A, more beta carotene than carrots, rich source of vitamin C; 500 times more vitamin C per ounce than oranges.
 
Goji berries also have 21 trace minerals including germanium; a substance rarely found in foods, vitamins B1, B2, B6, and vitamin E. Nutritionally dense food and an excellent source of protein. Goji Berries have a long history of use for eye problems, skin rashes, psoriasis, allergies, insomnia, liver health, and balancing blood sugar.
 
How to use goji berries:
  •   Sprinkle on dry cereal and in hot oatmeal
  •   Add to stewed pork, beef, chicken, or fish 10 minutes before the meat is done
  •   Chop and add to vinaigrettes
  •   Added to salads like raisins or dried cranberries 
  •   Great in smoothies, yogurt, trail mixes with raisins, sunflower seeds

Cacao

 

Cacao itself comes from the bean and can be turned into cacao powder that can be used in chocolate or as a powdered drink. The main component in cacao is flavonoids which are antioxidants.

 

The amino acid Tryptophan is found naturally in cacao, which enhances relaxation and promotes better sleep and is the richest food source of magnesium of any common food. 

 

How to use Cacao Powder:

  • Add cacao powder to smoothies, teas, coffee mixes, protein drinks, desserts 

  • You can blend it with raw coconut oil and agave nectar -for instant raw chocolate syrup! 

  • You can blend it in a food processor with raw nut butters and agave nectar, for the most delicious desert you've ever had

  • You can make any cookie, brownie or pie more chocolaty and delicious 

  • You can blend it with sweet almond milk. This gives you a creamy dark chocolate milk that's LOADED with antioxidant power and tastes out of this world!

  Cacao Smoothie

 

Ingredients:

· 2 bananas

· 2 tablespoons of cacao nibs

· 200ml of milk, rice milk or almond milk (or anything you may prefer)

 

Instructions:

Blend until smooth.
Enjoy!

 

 Chocolate Coconut Balls

 

Super yummy chocolate coconut balls are an easy sweet treat requiring no fancy kitchen equipment beyond a bowl, a spoon, and your hands. These will store for weeks in your fridge. Raw cacao is a highly nutritious superfood high in magnesium, antioxidants, and theobromine, an alkaloid that increases positive feelings and energy.

 

Ingredients:

  • 2.5 c coconut, shredded

  • 1.5 c. raw cacao powder

  • 2/3 c. raw agave nectar

  • 1/3 c. raw coconut oil

  • 1 tsp. vanilla powder

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

 

Instructions:

  1. If the coconut oil is solid, put jar into bowl of warm water until oil is liquid.

  2. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until well incorporated.

  3. Put the bowl in fridge to chill for 1/2 hour or more.

  4. Take a tablespoonful of the chocolate coconut mixture and form into a ball with your hands.

  5. Chill the formed balls until ready to serve.

  6. Also can be pressed into a pan greased with coconut oil and cut into squares to eat when chilled, for an even faster treat.

 

RAW SUPER-FOOD SMOOTHIE

 

Mix the below ingredients into a blender: The below ingredients can be changed for another type of berry or different nuts e.g. raw almonds, hazelnuts

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup organic blueberries (fresh or frozen)

  • 1 1/2 cups filtered water

  • 1/4 cup organic macadamia nuts

  • 2-4 Medjool dates

  • 2-4 Tbsp raw protein powder

  • 1 tsp Chia seeds

 

Serve and Enjoy!

 

MUESLI

 

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup dried apricots or goji berries (any dried fruit sulphur free)

  • 1/2 cup oats

  • 1/2 cup barley flakes

  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds

  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds

  • 1 Tablespoon raw cacao nibs

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

  • honey to taste

  • 1/4 cup mixed chopped raw nuts

  • 1 cup fresh orange juice

 

Preparation:

1. Put apricots, oats, barley flakes, seeds, sultanas, cacao nibs and orange juice in a mixing bowl.

2. Cover and leave to soak overnight.

3. Next morning, mix with cinnamon, nutmeg and almond milk or biodynamic yoghurt to give a soft consistency.

4. Spoon the muesli into dishes and top with chopped nuts and honey.

Serves 3-4

 

BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES (wheat, oats, barley and rye-free)

 

Ingredients:

  • 110g buckwheat flour

  • 1 small egg

  • 300ml skimmed milk or almond milk

  • Coconut or olive oil for cooking

 

Preparation:

1. Whisk the flour, egg and skimmed milk to make a thin batter.

2. Use kitchen paper to wipe a small non-stick frying-pan with oil and heat until it is smoking.

3. Pour 2 tablespoons of batter into the pan and swirl it around to cover the bottom as thinly as possible.

4. Cook the batter for about 60 seconds, then flip it over with a spatula, and cook the other side for a few seconds.

5. Eat immediately with freshly squeezed lemon or orange juice.

 

Raw Vanilla Almond Milk

1 cup soaked almonds
(Soak in a bowl in the refrigerator overnight and rinse before using)
3 cups water
 

To make raw almond milk blend the soaked almonds with the water until smooth. Then strain the mixture through a sprout bag, cheesecloth, muslin or strainer into a big bowl. Save the almond pulp in a container and put in the refrigerator for later use.

 This milk will last in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Shake well before using.

 

SAVOURY FRITTERS                                   

 
Ingredients:

1 cup besan flour
1 egg, separated into yolk and white.
1 teaspoon Celtic and Himalayan salt
1 dessertspoon baking powder
½ cup milk

Fritter Batter: beat egg yolk well, add flour, baking powder and salt. Add the remaining ingredients and milk to the beaten egg yolk, mix well. Beat egg white stiffly and fold into batter. Add any of the following to make your own flavour variation: feta cheese, asparagus, chicken, bacon, prawns, herbs, spinach.

 

BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups blueberries (frozen or fresh)

  • ½ cup water

  • 2 cups almond flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla

  • 1 cup honey

  • 3 eggs

 

Method:

-Heat the oven to 160C.

-Line a muffin tin with large baking cups

- In a small saucepan, simmer the blueberries with the water until the berries release their juice and the mixture has thickened slightly – let cool.

- Combine the almond flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a bowl.

- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well

- Evenly fill each baking cup with the batter.

- Bake to 25 – 30 minutes

 

Variation – replace 1 cup of the blueberries with cranberries

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