I made a really simple organic beetroot juice this morning! It was divine! This was a great choice for me to drink before my Step Aerobics, I felt so strong and energetic after this powerful antioxidant packed juice!
(I did share this massive glass with the kids) 😉
Ingredients:
4 Beetroots
1 whole pack of celery
2 lemons
2 large pieces of tumeric root
4 carrots
4 apples
Chop all the pieces and put through the juicer, it sometimes helps to add the softer items with the hard. Drink immediately or store in a tightly sealed jar. Check out some of the awesome ingredients below.
Tumeric is a powerful ingredient and is thought to be a great anti inflammatory. You can purchase it in powder format but if your juicing it I would recommend getting the fresh root. I’ve included some links for the powder and the root format, you can use both in smoothies but I would personally recommend the fresh for juicing. You can also juice with a little pineapple to create an awesome tumeric shot! 😀
This is one of my favourite lunch items at the moment I just love it! 🙂 I’m always on the look out for new sandwich and wrap ideas for lunch and this one just hits the spot. It’s light and you can also mix it up a bit by adding spring onions or perhaps some chopped celery into the mashed chickpeas. You could also add a little mayonnaise or sweet chilli sauce for a different flavour.
Ingredients:
A carton or tin of chickpeas
A good squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Salt & Pepper
Optional (chopped celery, chopped spring onions)
Salad ingredients – chopped tomato, cucumber, red onion, lettuce etc.
Wrap of choice – I used an Italian flat bread
Mash the chickpeas together with the lemon juice and optional ingredients. Season well and add into the wrap, top with the salad ingredients of choice and wrap and serve! Enjoy!
If you have any questions please drop me a comment below.
I made an awesome green smoothie bowl this morning with several superfoods such as Green Matcha, Cacao Nibs and a sprinkle of Goji berries. These foods are positively awesome and I felt so much energy after eating this bowl of colourful foods this morning. I’ve provided some info at the bottom of this post about these superfoods and where you can purchase them.
I hope you enjoy this recipe, you can mix it up a bit with the greens and different plant milks etc. Any questions drop me a line 😀
Ingredients:
2 Bananas
2 Tbsp of Coconut Yoghurt
A handful of spinach leaves
1 Tsp of Matcha
Almond milk – just enough to create a soup like consistency
Goji Berries
Cacao Nibs (Raw chocolate pieces)
Chia Seeds
Sliced fruit of choice
Blend all of the ingredients together adding the almond milk in slowly so you create a soup like texture. Sprinkle the Goji berries, Cacao Nibs and Chia seeds on the top and add some sliced fruit of choice. Enjoy!
Goji Berries
Goji berries come in dried format in this part of the world and they are packed full of nutrients. You can actually also grow the plants yourself if your feeling adventurous. Check out the link below for further information:
Chia seeds are fairly easy to come by these days in most supermarkets and I even purchased some from Lidl recently which is a discount supermarket. If you want to buy them in bulk I personally use this brand, they are of excellent quality.
Matcha powder is one of my favourite superfoods and is apparently one of the most powerful antioxidants on the planet. It is thought that 1 serving of matcha tea is equivalent to 10 cups of green tea.
This needs to be purchased in high quality for best results, I have personally bought this brand in the past and it is really high quality and I would recommend it.
This is a really high quality matcha and is very expensive for the size of the tin but you really do get what you pay for when it comes to matcha, and this goes for green tea also. This one is actually very reasonably priced for the size, I have paid much more for this brand before.
I don’t make enough salads but when I do I really enjoy them! Here are three very easy salads to make at home and they all compliment each other perfectly. These are great as side dishes to a BBQ, Pizza or Greek style dinner night. I just love all the beautiful colours they create together. I’ve provided the recipes below, I haven’t added any specific quantities on some of the main ingredients as it’s always better in this case to tailor the desired quantity to your own tastes and diet requirements. If you wish you can watch the recipe video on Natural Living YouTube Channel with assembly instructions, click on the link below.
Please feel free to print out this page and keep as a reference.
I would love to see your finished creations please post your pics on my Facebook Page ‘AngieMilneNaturalLiving’ (a link to my page is at the bottom).
Now lets make healthy salad!
Pita Bread Salad
Ingredients:
Pita Bread (cut into squares and lightly fried in olive oil)
Baby Gem Lettuce (chopped into square shaped bits)
Tomato
Cucumber
Green Pepper
Mint or Coriander (freshly chopped or other choice of herbs)
Mix all the chopped and prepared ingredients together in a large bowl add the desired quantity of mixed dressing ingredients, season and serve with some additional herbs & perhaps a slice of lemon on the top to make it look all pretty.
Pomegranate Rice Salad
Ingredients:
Cooked Rice
Pomegranate seeds (1 pomegranate)
Juice of 1 Lemon
Chopped Fresh Parsley or coriander
Sliced Red Chillies
Sliced Red Onion
Himalayan Pink Salt
Black Pepper
Leave the rice to cool a little, then add in all the ingredients and season. Serve with the other salads.
Tomato and Olive Salad
Ingredients:
Tomatoes
Freshly chopped basil, coriander or some parsley
Sliced Red Onion
Chopped mixed olives
Lemon Juice (about 1/2-1 lemon)
Olive Oil (around 2-4tbsp)
Pink Himalayan Salt or Sea Salt
Freshly Ground Pepper
Mix all the prepared ingredients together in a large bowl, add the seasonings and dressing ingredients to taste and serve with a sprinkle of additional herbs and extra olive oil if necessary.
Pink Himalayan salt…
…has many health benefits and you can even purchase it in larger supermarkets now. Personally I would recommend getting your own grinder and buying it in bulk as it can be over priced in places.
If you click on the image above it will take you to my favourite brand of pink salt. I’ve always used this brand and would recommend it. You can also use a cup of this salt in a hot steamy bath and enjoy the benefits of that. Here are a few links to several further studies and information relating to the healing and health benefits of Pink Himalayan Salt, some of which are referenced.
You might be wondering what the ingredient Zatar is?? Well…its a middle eastern inspired herb mix which you can buy in bulk already premixed. It’s awesome in salads, dressings, stews, bakes and once you have a batch it lasts a long time in the cupboard. I would recommend the Greenfield’s brand of Za’atar. It smells so delish! Click on the image for further details.
A really simple lunch meal to make at the weekend or wrap it up for a packed lunch day! 🙂
It’s so easy to make, cook the mushrooms, onions and tomato first then lay the wrap onto a pancake maker or flat frying pan on a low heat. Spread with pesto sauce, sprinkle with rocket leaves, add in the cooked mushrooms, onions and tomato and the remaining ingredients in quantities of your own choice. Season with chopped chilli, salt, pepper and sauce of your liking.
To watch the full video please click on the link below:
I think this might possibly be the quickest recipe yet! It’s so easy and it’s one of those quick meals you need when your having a busy day with the kids or can’t be bothered cooking after work. I love this burger combination!
Cook the burgers up and grill the sliced onions, I use a Foreman Grill but you can also use a grill. Pop the burger into the bun and top with the onions, chopped tomatoes, mayo, chilli sauce or any other toppings of choice. Grilled mushrooms are also delicious! Serve with sweet potato fries or normal fries cooked in the oven. Super easy and quick!
Delicious strawberry and banana smoothie bowl made with the addition of maca powder and live coconut yoghurt. The recipe is so easy, blend the smoothie ingredients and pour into a bowl of choice. Top with all of the toppings, coconut chips, dried bananas, date syrup, chopped pistachios and live coconut yoghurt, drizzle to finish with delicious date syrup! You can mix up the toppings to your liking.
So delicious – enjoy!
If you want to find out more about the health benefits of consuming maca powder check out the link below:
You can purchase Maca powder from most health food shops but if you would like to purchase it online click on the link below, this is one of my fave suppliers and I have tried many over the years:
This berry bowl is super easy, I always feel so refreshed after a bowl of berries and believe me after all the Christmas chocolate I’ve been eating my body needs a bowl of goodness like this. Berries are full of amazing things, check out some of the links below for further study. The coconut yogurt adds in an additional probiotic which is really good for digestion and gut health.
Wash and add all of the berries and oranges into a bowl, chop the brazil nuts and sprinkle on top, add the coconut yoghurt and drizzle with agave, maple or honey.
Four really quick recipes for Christmas nibble food. Get ready for friends and family coming over this Christmas with these really quick and easy recipes. Video is also included at the bottom of the text.
Veggie Sausage Rolls
– pre-rolled puff pastry
– Vegetarian/vegan sausages of choice
These are so easy to make, you simply roll out the pastry and add in the sausages along one side. Roll up into a roll and slice evenly into bite sized pieces. Cook in the oven at 160 for about 30mins or until golden and puffy! Garnish with herbs and serve with dipping sauce of choice.
Sweetcorn Balls
– Tin of large sweetcorn (about 400g)
– Wholemeal flour
– Onions,herbs, chilli (optional)
– Salt and pepper for seasoning
Empty the tin of sweetcorn and water into the food processor and blend for a minute, add in the appropriate amount of flour, you want enough to create a sticky dough like consistency. Add in some chopped onions and herbs if you wish and a touch of chilli for a spicy touch if you like a bit of spice. Season with salt and pepper. Roll into individual sweetcorn balls and bake on an oiled tray for around 30 mins at the same temp as the sausage rolls. Serve with sweet chilli sauce and some herbs and vegetables to garnish.
Guacamole Taco Chips
– Two Avocados
– A tomato
– One lime
– Sliced chillies and coriander for garnish
– Salt and Pepper for seasoning
Mash the avocado with a chopped tomato and the juice of one squeezed lime. Season with salt and pepper. Scoop a tsp worth onto each taco chip and top with sliced chillies or coriander for a cooler taste.
Baked Potatoes with Cream ‘Cheese’
– Small baby potatoes
– Cold Pressed Organic Olive Oil
– Cream cheese or vegan alternative
– Salt, pepper and herbs/vegetables to garnish and season
Drizzle the baby potatoes with olive oil and bake in the oven for 40mins at 180, slice and leave to cool for 30mins. Chop up your chosen garnish and vegetable decorations whilst cooling. Spoon a tsp of cheese into the potatoes and garnish, serve with sliced vegetables of choice and a dipping sauce. I choice spicy Siriacha chilli dipping sauce.
Here’s the link to the video below should you prefer to watch the video recipes. It gives you a better idea on how they are supposed to look.
Love, blessings and a Happy Christmas for when it arrives!
The Wee Larder by Angie Milne 