Desserts

This slice is packed full of good things! such as……avocado which contains the beneficial mono-saturated fats, chia seeds and walnuts in the base for some added omega-3 power, a goodly dose of fresh mint leaves which contain antioxidants helpful in the area of digestion, carob which is naturally sweet and high in vitamins and minerals…

  This is quite a rich slice with three layers and therefore perhaps better suited to special occasions rather than everyday eating. Being raw,  it is best stored in the freezer and taken out just prior to serving.

  These little treats contain no added sweetener of any kind and so are suitable for someone on an anti-fungal or anti-candida diet. The carob powder is naturally sweet but probably not sweet enough to  satisfy the average “sweet tooth” who would need to add at least 1 TB of sweetener ( maple syrup, agave etc.) to the recipe.

I love the flavour of citrus!  However, the orange zest in this recipe provides more than just flavour. Everyone knows of the immune boosting power of oranges but you may not have considered the value of the orange peel. It is rich in flavonoids (antioxidant compounds that help fight many chronic diseases) and is higher in many nutrients, such as Vitamin C, when…

One of the chief virtues of this dish is that it’s super easy to make. The original recipe which I saw in a newsletter from ( Kunara Organic Marketplace ) used 1/4 cup of cashews but I thought I would try pepitas for something different. Zinc is essential to the immune system and pumpkin seeds are one of…