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Archives for February 2015

Vegan Waffles (Gluten, dairy & refined-sugar free)

February 28, 2015 by theorganicspoon 1 Comment

I finally treated myself to a waffle maker and boy oh boy was it worth it! I had some ideas for gluten, dairy and sugar free waffle recipes so I started experimenting and today’s one came out perfectly… enjoy this, guilt free 🙂 Ingredients – (serves 2. For more, double ingredients) 1 and quarter cup…

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Banoffee Pie

February 28, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Having special dietary requirements or wanting to stay in shape doesn’t mean that you can’t serve an impressive dessert at your next dinner party or family gathering. This raw pie is really quick and easy to make, and being free of refined sugar, dairy and wheat or gluten means you can even have it for…

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Zoodles with Roasted Fennel, Sage & Salmon

February 25, 2015 by theorganicspoon 1 Comment

I recently bought a spiralizer and have been excited to start playing with it. I would definitely recommend getting one if you want to eat more healthy food… it was super easy to use and this dish was just as satisfying as a regular pasta. Maybe even more so because I felt so good after…

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Chocolate Chai Baobab Smoothie Bowl

February 24, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

You all know how much I love a smoothie bowl, but up until now I hadn’t posted a chocolate one and let’s face it, everyone loves chocolate for breakfast! This way you don’t even have to feel guilty. The raw cacao is a sensational way of getting plant-based protein. I wanted to add some chai…

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Pan-fried Kingklip with Exotic Mushrooms, Spinach and Canihua

February 23, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

As I don’t eat meat often, I try to eat fish once a week. Whether you eat meat or are vegan or vegetarian, it’s very important to be aware of your protein intake, especially if you train regularly. While it’s perfectly possible to get enough protein on a vegan diet, you have to be much…

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Vegan Dinner Plate

February 22, 2015 by theorganicspoon 2 Comments

Just look how yummy life can be as a vegan! I’m not going to write a long post here, it doesn’t need it! Just going to get straight on to the recipes… For the sweet potato mash: Peel a sweet potato and boil. Once ready, mash it in a bowl with some almond milk, salt,…

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Dehydrated Snacks

February 22, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I’m a bit obsessed with my dehydrator… It’s just the best way to make tasty but healthy snacks. By dehydrating instead of baking, you keep all the nutrients in the snacks as they stay raw and you can increase your fruit and veg intake but they taste naughty! Here I made kale chips, banana chips,…

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Turmeric Hummus

February 19, 2015 by theorganicspoon 2 Comments

The search for healthy snacks is never ending in my house. I don’t like big meals so I tend to eat little and often so there is nothing better for me than some homemade hummus with some carrot or celery sticks or some gluten-free crackers. Check out my roasted red pepper hummus – that one…

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Avocado Toast

February 18, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Breakfast and lunch don’t have to be difficult, sometimes the best things are the most simple… I am obsessed with avocado, it is just the best fruit (yup, it’s a fruit!) as it is nutritious and filling at the same time, not like eating a bowl of lettuce! With avocado you really feel satisfied. Avocados…

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Fig & Plum Smoothie

February 18, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Figs are one of my favourite fruits, with their sweet, luscious flesh which is more desert-like than fruit-like! Figs and plums are both high in dietary fibre, antioxidants, as well as potassium, which helps to lower blood pressure. Plums also increase your body’s ability to absorb iron, due to its high vitamin C content. The…

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