This is a burger with a twist! No bun to be seen here, so perfect as a low carb high fat meal. Thank you to Margaret for sending in this recipe – looks delicious and super healthy. Margaret sees Nick once a week in Brisbane for a mobile Personal Training session. Ingredients – patty Mince …
This is a family favourite in the Ellson house. I also enjoy making it and inventing new twists in the recipe – I don’t even really follow a recipe anymore as I make it so often! It is a wholesome and healthy meal and a good mix of carbohydrates, protein and fat. Bea (aged 9): …
Green peas – one of the ancient cultivated vegetables grown for their delicious green seeds – may have originated in the sub-Himalayan plains of northwest India. They are one of the most nutritious legumes, rich in phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Fritters are a relatively quick and simple dish to make, and also a great …
Buckwheat is a plant cultivated for it’s grain like seeds, although it’s not related to wheat. In the same family as sorrel and rhubarb, it produces nutrient packed seeds – known as ‘groats’ – that are high in protein, complex carbohydrates and anti-oxidants. Benefits of buckwheat Gluten free Highly digestible protein High fibre = helps …
Pesto originated in Genoa in Italy, and traditionally includes crushed garlic, European pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves & hard cheese (such as Parmigiano-Reggiano), all blended with olive oil. The word pesto or pesta in Italian means to pound or crush, in reference to the original method of preparation, where the ingredients are crushed or …
Made with the fair hands of my twin girls aged 9 🙂 Ingredients 1 cup dates 1 cup almonds 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp raw cocao Red crush 100s and 1000s* Silver pearls and choc sprinkles* Method Place all the ingredients (can adjust to taste) into a blender or thermomix Blend until smooth then …
A colourful and super nutritious twist on standard scrambled eggs. Ingredients 2 large free range eggs 2 medium zucchinis Large handful fresh spinach leaves 3 tablespoons coconut flour (or arrowroot flour) 1/4 cup Pepitas 2 cloves garlic Pinch Sea salt or Himalayan salt Coconut oil or butter Method Grate the zucchinis and then squeeze out the …
A healthy vegetable dish that is quick and easy to make (and my children will happily eat it!). Ingredients Try to include whatever vegetables you have in the house or garden – the more colourful the better. Pumpkin Sweet potato Broccoli Zucchini Cauliflower Carrot Beetroot Tomato Peas (frozen) Tin coconut cream Fresh Lemongrass ‘stick’ (pick …
Granola is a filling and delicious gluten free breakfast (and snack) made with a base ingredient of oatmeal. A mix of nuts, seeds and honey is then added, stirred through and baked until crisp, toasted and golden brown. It provides a healthy mix of carbohydrates, protein and fats that will sustain and give you energy …
Green smoothies are a great way to boost your daily intake of nutrients with a power packed punch! Use kale or spinach as the ‘base’ ingredient, then add things like apple, pear, cucumber, fresh ginger, berries (frozen raspberries or strawberries work well), banana, coconut oil, ice and water. Ingredients Handful of each: kale, spinach, flat …