Tag: magnesium
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Butter Bean, Banana & Beetroot Brownies
When it comes to making healthier flourless muffins, cakes and brownies, getting the right consistency can be difficult… When it works however, there’s cause for celebration, as the result is something that cooks well, tastes delicious, and is 100% good for you! Butter beans are high in potassium, magnesium and plant-based protein, making them an…
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Banana, Beetroot & Cocoa Dessert
This dessert is perfect for when your muscles have been working extra hard and require a nutrient boost. Full of magnesium, potassium, nitric oxide, protein and antioxidants, this little pud is a pot of genuine superfood goodness. As a bonus, there are also lots of mood and energy-enhancing ingredients here too to keep you going.…
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Beetroot Brownie
Beetroot season is almost here, along with cosy Autumnal evenings and plenty of grounding root vegetable goodness. High in iron, beets are a powerful yet humble vegetable, until they’re sliced into and everything is dyed red…. An uncommon ingredient in brownies, the beetroot here acts as the glue that sticks everything together, and gives a…
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Fruity Rhubarb Crumble (vegan)
In season during March, Rhubarb is actually a vegetable, but of course used primarily in sweet dishes like this healthy crumble! With plenty of fibre and vitamins C and K, as well as potassium, magnesium, calcium and manganese, Rhubarb is the perfect pink addition to an early Spring dessert. When the weather is at a…
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Afternoon Delight Smoothie Recipe
Simplicity is the success of this smoothie – with nutritionally balanced ingredients, plenty of flavour and satisfying sweetness, this is the perfect recipe to go to when you’re in the need of a quick breakfast, meal replacement or post-exercise boost. Bananas contain plenty of potassium – essential for muscular health and recovery, mood levels, circulation…
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The Re-set Smoothie
Packed full of potassium, magnesium, antioxidants, fiber, probiotics and gut-loving ingredients, this smoothie is absolutely perfect for anyone who needs to ‘start again’ after a heavy night, a few too many ‘cheat days’, or who simply wants to boost their health and wellbeing. You can’t re-wind, but you can re-set. Serve as a breakfast or afternoon snack,…
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Healthy Banana Brownies
Genuinely healthy and packed with protein, magnesium and potassium – these brownies are the ideal post-exercise snack, and make for a totally satisfying yet ‘clean’ dessert too. This recipe is so easy, you’ll be able to prepare it in minutes, cook it whilst you’re having dinner, and devour the brownies hot from the oven…
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Chocolate Chestnut Truffles: Healthy Festive Fare & Party Power Food
With all manner of celebrations coming up within the last couple of months of the year, there’s always a party to go to, a dinner to host, or a get-together to prepare for. Sweet treats and indulgent dishes are plentiful, so here’s a recipe to bring a little balance to the table with healthy ingredients…
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Suryalila-Inspired Amaranth Porridge Recipe
Another recipe from the peaceful haven that is Suryalila Retreat Centre. This recipe is a filling and tasty alternative to traditional porridge, and contains a few health differences too. If you’re looking to up your protein intake and try something new, this is a brilliant breakfast that will give you enough energy to last until lunchtime!…
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Protein Pesto With Rainbow Veggie Spaghetti
This recipe is perfect to whip up after a busy day out in the sunshine, as a post-workout lunch or satisfying snack. The ingredients are easy to source and easy to use, and the preparation takes just minutes. I recently teamed up with Indigo Herbs, a company based in Glastonbury, UK, who believe ‘the path…
