Creamy granola bars
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 2 cups Lifestyle Foods honey granola 1/4 cup LSF honey 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter heated until soft 1/4 cup coconut oil Top layer 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter 1-2 tbsp coconut oil 1/3 cup soy milk powder 1 tsp vanilla extract Method Place the melted peanut butter in a bowl and whisk in the honey and coconut oil until smooth, add in the granola and mix until combined. Press into parchment paper lined square tin and then freeze for about 20 minutes until set. Whilst the granola bars are setting, heat up the peanut butter for the top layer until smooth, add 1-2 tbsp coconut oil if needed. Whisk in the vanilla extract and the soy milk powder. Add this top layer to the set granola layer, smooth out, and cool again for about 30-40 minutes before slicing into bars. Photo Gallery Hope you love these delicious creamy granola bars! M*
Apple cider vinegar pickles
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds 1/2 tsp chilli flakes 2 cups water Salt and pepper Vegetables of choice Method 1.Place the apple cider vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, chili flakes, and water in a microwave-proof container or heat over a stove top. 2. Heat over 2-3 minutes stirring every now and again until the sugar has dissolved, add salt and pepper. 3. Place the vegetables you’d like to pickle in already sterilized jars and pour over the apple cider mixture, let it cool, add the jar on top, and place in a cool dry area or in the fridge. Use as desired. Photo Gallery Hope you love these delicious veggie pickles! M*
Milk tart Jaffle
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 400ml coconut milk or cream 1/4 cup corn starch (mixed with some milk to make a paste) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup sugar or choice For slices of your favorite bread, I used honey and oat bread from @sasko_sa Cinnamon sugar to roll Bushbaby or any gas stove will work/ braai Jaffel pan/maker Method 1. Place the filling ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer, whisking whilst it thickens. Once thicken let it cool! 2. Add 1-2 tbsp of the milk tart filling to one slice & add another slice on top, press into the Jaffle maker, and then let it toast for 2-3 minutes on each side. Roll in cinnamon sugar, and enjoy hot with some whipped cream or ice cream! Photo Gallery Hope you love these delicious Jaffles! M*
Raw date fudge
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 1 cup dates soaked in water and drained 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup cacao powder Melted coconut to top Sea salt Method 1. Place the dates, Peanut butter, and coconut oil in a blender and blend until smooth.2. Scoop the fudge mixture into silicone moulds and freeze.3. Once frozen dip into melted chocolate and serve with some sea salt. Photo Gallery Hope you love these super easy and yummy treats! M*
Asparagus stuffed sweet potatoes
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients two medium sweet potatoes 1 cup cooked chickpeas, washed bunch steamed asparagus 1/2 cup raw cashews 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 1/2 cup coconut milk or plant-milk 1 tbsp nutritional yeast garlic salt za’atar fresh dill truffle/lemon oil Method Wash the sweet potatoes, steam lightly, and place on a baking tray, sprinkle with salt, add the chickpeas, and then bake for 10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. check after 10 minutes and then bake for another 5-8 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Bring the cashews and diced potato to a boil until soft. Drain and add the milk, nutrition yeast, and corn starch, and blend until smooth. bring the sauce to a simmer until it starts to thicken and keep warm until the sweet potatoes and chickpeas have crisped up. Steam the asparagus until soft, slice the sweet Potato lengthways and then stuff with the steamed asparagus, top with the creamy sauce and crispy chickpeas, and add a dash of the za’atar, dill, and truffle/lemon oil. Photo Gallery Hope you love this super fast, healthy, and oil-free meal! M*
coconut almond banana bread
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 3 medium very overripe bananas (extra one to top) 1 1/2 cup self-rising flour or white bread flour 9sub with spelt, oat or buckwheat flour) 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup LSf almond flour 1/3 cup LSf coconut flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda Pinch of salt 1/2 two aground cinnamon 1 1/2 cup plant milk 1 heaped tbsp apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup melted coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract Chocolate chips Method Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Line a banana bread loaf pan with parchment paper. Spray the pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, milk, apple cider vinegar, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add in the brown sugar, self-rising flour, almond flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Use a wooden spoon to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle some chocolate chips on top. Add a sliced banana and sprinkle on some sugar. Bake for 50 minutes hour or until the tester comes out clean in the middle of the bread. Cool bread for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling completely. Once cool, cut into 12 slices. The bread is best the next day, served with nut butter and a drizzle of honey. Enjo Photo Gallery Hope you love this delicious and fluffy bread! M*
Cauliflower tabouli
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 1 packet of cauliflower rice from steamed (or blitz one medium-sized cauliflower into small pieces0 2 cups cooked whole wheat couscous Chopped baby asparagus (sub with roasted sweet potato, roasted Brussels sprouts, greens beans, etc) De-seeded cherries (sub with chopped dates, grapes, chopped peaches etc) 1/2 pomegranate jewels 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup chopped pistachios Fresh chopped dill Fresh chopped mint Caramelised seeds and nuts 1/2 cup simple truth mixed seeds from @checkers_sa 1 packet of raw cashews from @checkers_sa 1/2 cup golden syrup or raw honey Pinch of salt Dressing 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1/4 cup molasses or raw honey 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp sumac Chilli salt Serve with creamy hummus and fluffy naan Method 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Place the seeds and nuts on parchment paper and then drizzle over the syrup or honey, bake for 10-15 minutes until golden. Let it cool. 2. Place the cooked couscous, steamed cauliflower in a bowl, add in the rest of the salad ingredients, and mix well. 3. Shake all of the dressing ingredients together and pour over the salad. 4. Scoop the salad onto some creamy hummus, add more herbs on top, the caramelized nuts, and serve with fluffy naan. Photo Gallery Hope you love this scrupulous and fresh salad! M*
Bounty bliss balls
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 1 packet @checkers_sa padkos coconut flakes 2 cups @checkers_sa simple truth rolled oats 1/3 cup @checkers_sa simple truth coconut oil 1 cup brown dates soaked in hot water for 30 minutes 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt Dipping 1/2 cup simple truth smooth peanut butter 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup golden syrup 1/4 cup cacao powder Roll in… Salted caramel coconut from Simple Truth Method 1. Place the coconut and oats in a high speed blender and blend until smooth, add in the coconut oil and blend again until combined. 2. Add in the dates, vanilla extract and salt, and blend until you have a smooth consistency and the dough comes together. Roll in to balls, chill in the freezer until set. 3. Once set, make the chocolate dipping sauce. Melt together the peanut butter, coconut oil and the syrup. Mix well, add in the cacao powder until well combined and dip the bounty bites and roll in the crushed caramel coconut flakes. Place in freezer to set & enjoy!! Photo Gallery Hope you love these divine Bounty bites! M*
Chipotle avocado Quesadillas
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients Pack Mini tortillas of choice @bwell dip tub of choice (I used paprika) Shredded vegan cheese 1 packet Simple Truth Vegan Chicken pieces from @checkers_sa1/3 cup corn Chopped mini peppers from @checkers_sa fresh produce 1 medium red onion sliced 1 tsp simple truth BBQ spice mix @checkers_saSalt and pepper Ripe avocado diced Fresh cilantro to serve Lime slices (optional) Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Add a generous dollop of oil to a pan and add in the onion, peppers and the vegan chicken. Add the BBQ spice mix and fry everything until golden, remove from the heat. 2. Add 1 tbsp of the dip to the one tortilla and smooth out, add a handful of the vegan cheese, couple tbsp vegan chicken mix and more cheese on top. 3. Add the other tortilla, add more dip before squeezing on to the bottom tortilla. Place in the oven to bake 8 min before flipping on to the other side. Or alternatively fry in a pan until the cheese has melted on both sides and is crispy. Slice & serve with avocado, cilantro and the chipotle mayonnaise dipping sauce. Photo Gallery Hope you love this super easy and delicious meal! M*
Everything bagel ciabatta sandwich
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 2-3 sourdough or ciabatta buns toasted Pesto mayonnaise (just mix pesto with your fave mayo) 1 cup sliced peppers 1 cup sliced eggplant 1 cup sliced zucchini Sundried tomatoes Sliced tomatoes Sliced red onion Buffalo Mozzarella or vegan cheese of choice Fresh herbs Everything bagel spice from The old stone mill Method 1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius.2. Place the vegetables on a tray and drizzle with oil, garlic salt and roast for 15-20 minutes untilgolden.3. Add a generous layer of pesto mayo to your toasted buns, layer the vegetables, sundried tomatoes, tomatoes , sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning.4. Add red onion, add the torn mozzarella and fresh herbs and add more mayonnaise and the part of the toasted bun. Photo Gallery Hope you love these super delicious sarmies!! M*