Loaded with natural sugar, healthy fats and fiber to satisfy your cravings
Makes 12 balls
* 1 medium gratted carrot * 1/2 cup (125ml) rolled oats * 1/2 cup (125ml) almonds * 1/4 cup (60ml) hazelnuts * 1 tbsp chia seeds * 1/4 cup (60ml) almond milk * 1/6 cup (40ml) pitted dates * 1 tbsp coconut oil (not melted) * 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon * 2 tbsp shredded coconut (I used unsweetened but if you prefer a sweeter energy ball, use sweeetened)
Blend everything (except for the shredded coconut) in a food processor until dough is formed. Shape with your hands into bite size balls and then roll in the shredded coconut.
I am 57 years old, and I am here to dispel the notion that being a certain age restricts you in terms of the activities you can do. I am a firm believer in the notion that age is but a number, it is all in how you feel on the inside. I would like to illustrate this via my love of ballet.
From a young age, I have been fascinated with the dance world, and the innovative ways in which it marries music, movement, and expression. I Took ballet classes in my teens, but life caught up with me, and I eventually resorted to simply spectating at performances here and there, nothing more. However, as time went on, I could no longer fight the urge to revisit it for myself. There was one small thing holding me back in my mind. If I were to go back, and start from the beginning, I would be placed in a class with young children, and would need to keep up with them, and the fear of old knee and other injuries flaring as well. Still, despite all of these apparent concerns, something compelled me to enroll myself.
This is a photo of me at my midterm recital, as you can attest, my fifth positon is not perfect and I need to work on and improve many movements and steps. Regardless, I made it! I attend two hour classes twice a week and can keep up with my much much younger class mates. My passion for the art of ballet inspired me to push my limits, stay fit, practice the sequences, and better myself with each and every class.
Somewhere, I am hoping that I could maybe also be an inspiration to a parent or grand parent, anyone really to follow their passion or dream. This goes to show that no matter how old you are, you can do anything you set your mind to, it’s never too late! If there’s something you’ve always wanted to do, find out the necessary steps, and work towards your goal.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9 inch Quiche pan.
Combine the ground flaxseeds and water in a small bowl and set aside. This is your flax egg.
In a food processor add the dry ingredients (almond flour, all purpose flour and salt) and pulse to combine. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and flax egg. Add 1-2 tablespoons water as needed until the dough sticks together when you press it between your fingers.
Crumble the dough into the pan and press the mixture evenly on the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Press firmly and evenly. Poke a few holes in the bottom of the crust, and then bake for 12 minutes. Remove and set aside while you make the filling. Increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees.
In the food processor, add the drained tofu, almond milk, nutritional yeast, onion powder, turmeric and salt. Blend until very smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add the cooked vegetable mixture, and pulse a few times to combine, but don’t blend entirely.
Pour the filling into the crust and spread evenly using a spatula. Bake for about 35 minutes.
In a bowl, whisk the peanut butter, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract and sea salt together until fully combined.
Stir in the cocoa powder and oat flour until a thick mixture forms.
Mix in the chocolate chips and cacao nibs.
With a medium size scooper (*Makes 12), form round shapes and place on a lined tray. Sprinkle on some cacao nibs and more chocolate chips (optional) and place in the freezer for 30 minutes until set.
Filling 1¾ cup raw cashews (not soaked) 1 tsp espresso coffee 1 cup soy milk
â…“ cup maple syrup â…“ cup melted coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla cacao powder for dusting
For the crust, add pecans to a processor and process until ground. Add the rest of the crust ingredients and process again.
For the filling, combine all of the ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
Divide the base between small verrines, cups or jars and press with the back of a spoon to cover the bottom. Add the filling on top of the crust. dust with cacao powder.
Filling 25 pitted & roughly chopped dates 1/2 cup of water
Directions:
1. Line a 8 inch by 8 inch square pan with parchment paper. In a food processor, process the almond and oats until a fine crumble forms. Now add in the dates and process until crumbly again. Add melted coconut oil to the mixture and process until sticky. Remove from processor, set aside 3/4 of the mixture for later and press the rest of the mixture very firmly and evenly into the pan.
2. Grab your pitted and roughly chopped dates and water and process in a food processor until a paste forms. You will have to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl often. You can add a tiny bit more water if needed, but you want the paste quite thick. Scoop out the date mixture onto the crust and spread evenly.
3. Sprinkle on top the 3/4 cup of mixture you set aside and press down. Refrigerate in the fridge until firm (At least 1 hour).
I Love Chai tea, bake with Chai, add it to smoothies and overnight soaked oats. Store bought mixes cost quite a bit, therefore I make my own !!! this recipe is strong in flavour and has bite. I am certain you will enjoy it
Crust 2 cups spelt flour 6 tbsp coconut oil (solid) 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/3 cup cold water Filling 1/2 cup vegan butter 2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup pecan halves, for topping 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp coconut sugar 1 cup pitted dates 3/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Add spelt flour, coconut oil, salt and cinnamon to a food processor. Pulse until crumbly. Add cold water slowly and pulse to combine. Wrap up in cellophane and set aside to chill in the fridge. Add vegan butter and 2 tbsp coconut sugar to a pan and melt over a low heat. Add in chopped pecans and stir to coat well.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 inch tart pan. Add dates, maple syrup, 1/4 cup of coconut sugar, cornstarch & vanilla extract to food processor and blend well to a smooth paste. Add this to the warm pan of pecans, stir well and simmer gently for 5 mins, until thick.
Roll out chilled pastry between baking paper the circumference of the tart dish and trim off the excess. Pour in pecan filling and top with the remaining pecan halves. Bake for 35 minutes. Allow to cool. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve !!!
If you like you could top you slice of pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream !!!
For the base: 235g pitted dates 200g hazelnuts 100g walnuts 100g coconut butter 50g almond flour 50g cacao powder 2 tbsp coconut nectar Put everything into a food processor until finely ground.
Line a 20 x 20 baking pan with baking paper and press the mixture evenly into the bottom.
For the frosting: 150g maple syrup 120g coconut oil (melted) 80g cashew butter 50g cacao powder Mix all ingredients and stir until smooth. Pour on top of the base and transfer to the fridge to set. When set cut into squares.
2 tbsp of olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup of chopped walnuts 1 cup of rolled oats (or gluten free rolled oats) 1/2 cup of chopped mushrooms 2 cups of vegetable stock 2 chopped garlic cloves 3/4 cup of shredded carrots 3 tbsp of Dijon mustard 4 tbsp of tomate paste 2 tbsp of tamari sauce 350 grams/12 oz of firm tofu 2 tbsp of cornflour (cornstarch) 3/4 cup of breadcrumbs 1 cup of tomate sauce (coulis) Oil spray
Instructions:
Heat the oven at 375 degrees and grease with oil spray a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
Heat half the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion for about 15 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Heat the remaining oil in the pan and toast the walnuts during 3 minutes, add the oats and cook for another 3 minutes while stirring.
Add the mushrooms, vegetable stock and garlic, reduce the heat and simmer until the stock is absorbed.
Add the carrots, mustard, tomate paste, tamari and previously set aside onions.
Place hot vegetable stock and saffron in a bowl and leave to infuse
Heat a tbsp of oil in a large frying pan on medium heat. Cut the chorizo sausage into small chunks and fry for about 5 minutes until starting to brown on all sides
Transfer the chorizo pieces into a bowl and save for later
Pour remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil into the pan and add the onion. Fry for a few minutes and then add the crushed garlic and peppers
After a few minutes add cherry tomatoes, tomato puree and smoked paprika, stir and leave to cook for a couple of minutes
Next add the rice. Stir and once the rice is translucent on the edges add the saffron infused stock
Let gently simmer for 10 minutes without stirring it. Stir once and leave for a further 10 minutes
Add the frozen peas and sausage and stir
Taste and check the rice is cooked, it should still have a bit of bite but be soft on the outside. Season with salt and pepper and chili flakes
Squeeze juice from half the lemon and use the other half to decorate
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