RECIPES
I formulated all the recipes and tried them all.
They are delicious, nutritious and have low glycemic index so they are perfect ideas for people suffering from blood sugar imbalances, irritable bowels and those sensitive to preservatives since they are made from natural ingredients.
They are perfect for those on a low carbohydrate diet, such as people wanting to lose weight as well as IBS sufferers.
Note that most of the recipes contain nuts so if you suspect a nut allergy check only the nut free recipes.
Later on I will post more nut free recipes.
I hope you will enjoy them. Please send your feedback and I will post your comments.
They are delicious, nutritious and have low glycemic index so they are perfect ideas for people suffering from blood sugar imbalances, irritable bowels and those sensitive to preservatives since they are made from natural ingredients.
They are perfect for those on a low carbohydrate diet, such as people wanting to lose weight as well as IBS sufferers.
Note that most of the recipes contain nuts so if you suspect a nut allergy check only the nut free recipes.
Later on I will post more nut free recipes.
I hope you will enjoy them. Please send your feedback and I will post your comments.
CONDIMENTS
GLUTEN FREE - DAIRY FREE
GARLIC GREEN GOMASIO
THE BEST MACADAMIA PESTO
Can be used as a spread on toast for a healthy breakfast or as a delicious seasoning for frittata or a vegetable stir fry
Ingredients:
Put the basil leaves with the lime juice, garlic cloves, salt and macadamia oil in the food processor and mix at high speed until the leaves are crushed. Add the macadamias in the end and mix again. If you want some crunch and get small pieces of nuts, don’t mix for too long. Stir through the olive oil by hand to prevent the bitter components to be released, which would happen if you mix the olive oil at high speed. Pour in a jar of around 400 mL capacity. Can keep for a month in the fridge. |
GLUTEN FREE BREAKFAST IDEAS
VEGGIE STACK AND SOFT BOILED EGGS
Preparation 20 minutes
This is a fibre-rich nutrient dense meal which keeps you full for at least four hours. The soft boiled eggs with the gently cooked whites and the runny yolks will provide you with a protein starter. Eggs are rich in vitamin A, B vitamins especially riboflavin, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B5, omega 3's, phosphorus, selenium, potassium, zinc, choline for phase II liver detoxification, and healthy cholesterol for brain function. Served with the nutty bread recipe you will start the day with ample amounts of minerals and vitamins, as well as good fats. You will want to eat this everyday! Ingredients for two-three serves: For the soft boiled eggs:
Cover and leave in the water for 15 minutes. In the mean time prepare the veggie stack. After 15 minutes replace the water by cold water and leave the eggs in the water until ready to serve. Crack the top of each egg and spoon them out. The whole egg will fall out of the shell with the soft uncooked yolk. For the veggie stack:
Cover with spinach leaves and turn again the mix, place the cheese slices on top. Remove from the heat so the spinach leaves do not cook too much, which will affect their taste and nutritional quality. The cheese will melt gently on top of the veggies. Cut into stacks and arrange in a plate with the eggs. Serve with some nutty bread slices that you have kept in the freezer and warmed up in an oven, toaster, or a sandwich press. |
DELICIOUS ARROWROOT PANCAKES
These pancakes are light and fluffy and constitute a nutrient dense rich breakfast option. If you prepare the batter the night before, it will be a quick meal to have in the morning. With an electric crepe maker (around $50 for a Breville), you can make 3-4 pancakes at a time.
Ingredients for 1-2 serves:
Mix all the ingredients with a whisk. Place a flat greased pan on medium heat and pour the desired quantity (about palm size) on the pan and let it bubble. Reverse it to cook the other side after two minutes or when the top starts to thicken. This will make about ten pancakes. You can keep the batter in the fridge for a second breakfast. Sweeten with a couple of teaspoons of maple syrup, a teaspoon of macadamia butter or coconut cream and add fresh fruits or nuts. Strawberries, bananas, blueberries, mangos, walnuts. These pancakes are light and fluffy and constitute a nutrient dense rich breakfast option. If you prepare the batter the night before, it will be a quick meal to have in the morning. With an electric crepe maker (around $50 for a Breville), you can make 3-4 pancakes at a time.
Ingredients for 1-2 serves:
Mix all the ingredients with a whisk. Place a flat greased pan on medium heat and pour the desired quantity (about palm size) on the pan and let it bubble. Reverse it to cook the other side after two minutes or when the top starts to thicken. This will make about ten pancakes. You can keep the batter in the fridge for a second breakfast. Sweeten with a couple of teaspoons of maple syrup, a teaspoon of macadamia butter or coconut cream and add fresh fruits or nuts. Strawberries, bananas, blueberries, mangos, walnuts. |
NUTTY BREAD WITH CHIA SEEDS
Deliciously moist and slightly crumbly. This bread is extremely rich in fibre and nutrients such as minerals and good fats. The variety of nuts balances the mineral content since copper (in almonds) can be excessive and counteract zinc levels.
Slice when cooled and keep in the freezer to prevent oxidation of polyunsaturated fats and aflatoxins from moulds as in any flour/nut based product. Ingredients:
Mix the chia seeds in a high speed blender so they become smooth and gelatinous. Put all the ingredients in the bread machine but the last seeds at mid cycle. Cook on normal wholemeal bread setting. If using an oven. Blend all the ingredients and leave it to rise for 1 hour in a warm place and cover with a moist cloth to prevent evaporation. Knead to remove the carbon dioxide bubbles and place in a rectangular loaf pan. Let it rise for another hour. Preheat the oven until it reaches 200 degrees Celsius. Cook for about 20 minutes until golden and cracked in the centre. |
CHIA SEED PUDDING WITH FRUITS