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Nograinola – the nutty no grains & no gluten breakfast.

12 Tuesday Aug 2014

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I love my bacon and eggs in butter fry-up every day, and it really, truly doesn’t take so long to cook. However, even with the best of intentions some mornings can just go wrong all the way.  I say it’s when the Morning Devils come out to play.

You know how it goes – sleep through the alarm, nothing in the wardrobe looks right, poke your finger through your tights and then to add insult to injury you get that kink in your hair cos you’ve over heated it with your straighteners.

Guys – you may not relate to the above but I’m sure there are Morning Devils at your house to. You can guess – cut yourself shaving, bleeds again on your clean shirt, iron a new one only to find a stain on the last bit you are ironing, can’t find your phone/keys/the other shoe, you know stuff like that!

Cut with the ramble and get to the point! Here is something quick for your breakfast. It doesn’t take to long to prepare (well maybe an hour tops!) and keeps for a couple of weeks in an airtight container.

So on those mornings when you need breakfast in a rushola, grab a bowl of Nograinola.  Throw on a blob of Greek yoghurt/cream/almond milk and add a handful of berries or whatever and you’re good to go.

 
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Double Chocolate Coconut Cookies with Bitter Chocolate Ganache

20 Sunday Jul 2014

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Nearly time for afternoon tea!  

In the old eating days this time used to herald the desire for a little or big something sweet.  The afternoon sugar cravings started kicking in and as a sugar addict, it was generally overwhelming.  Off I’d go to find something sweet and tasty because “I deserved it!” and I had been so “good” all day, or for most of the week – or what ever!  Sound familiar?

Dropping the carbs and in particular refined sugar means that I don’t crave the sweet stuff anymore.  However, what has happened is a fascination with how you can make primal/paleo, gluten-free, healthy baked treats that don’t leave you craving.  For the first time in my life I could, can and do, eat one cookie and save the rest for later! 

This is turning into a bit of a ramble so let’s talk about chocolate and other goodies that go into making a healthy chocolate cookie.  We know know that quality dark chocolate 70% or higher is really, really good for your body! Add to that healthy fats like butter and cream then mix these all together with almond flour and coconut.  While I may not have a sugar addiction any more, you must agree that these healthy treats also look so delicious that maybe you may have to have two.

I’m sharing this recipe on Gluten Free Wednesdays and Gluten Free Fridays, two great recipe roundups. If you love this then make sure you sign-up so you receive each new recipe hot off the press!

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Coconut Chocolate Squares

22 Sunday Jun 2014

Posted by in All recipes, Bliss Balls, Sweets & Treats

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If you love coconut and chocolate then these easy to make, yummy treats are for you. They taste a bit like Bounty Bars, but they are way more healthier because there is no processed sugar. The sweetness comes from dates. But what about the chocolate you say?  Yes, it does use chocolate, but you know that’s good for you!  Use the best you can find and enjoy every bite.  My favourite is Green & Black’s Organic Dark 85%.

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Special thanks goes to Shine on Raw, her recipe does not use chocolate so if you would like to try a different mix  to coat these treats then head over there.  

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Coconut Chocolate Squares

  • Servings: too many not to share
  • Difficulty: easy
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12 medjool dates, quartered, pits removed
1/2 cup water
3 cups desiccated coconut
50 g ground cashew or macadamia nuts
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 tsp pure vanilla essence
pinch of salt
200g Dark Chocolate, 85% (or 70% if you prefer)

  • Soak prepared dates in water for at least 20 minutes to soften.
  • Process dates and water, oil and vanilla essence until they become a smooth paste
  • Add coconut and cashews previously mixed
  • Continue to process until well combined – you may need to scrape the sides down a couple of times.
  • Remove from processor and shape into a large square, place this onto a tray then cut into smaller squares.
  • Or if you prefer round truffle shapes instead then roll the mixture into balls.
  • Place in the fridge for at least two hours, then place in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Chocolate Coating

  • Break chocolate into a bowl and microwave on medium high a minute at a time, stirring each time.
  • Once melted dip each cold coconut square into the chocolate using two forks.
  • Place onto cooking/parchment paper to set.
  • Store in the fridge.

These can be really morish because they are so tasty, so remember that they are treats and save them for very special occasions or to share with very special people.