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Fit Almond Energy Balls

soulful snacks Feb 01, 2020

The star of this recipe is Almond meal which provides a gluten-free alternative to flour for gluten-free cooking. Because almonds are also low in carbohydrates compared to wheat, almond meal also works as a low-carbohydrate alternative to wheat flour.

Use it in place of flour for bread,...

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Best Baked Zucchini Fries

soulful snacks Nov 04, 2019

In a culinary context, the zucchini is treated as a vegetable; it is usually cooked and presented as a savoury dish or accompaniment. In South Africa it is named baby marrow and in the United kingdom it is known as a courgette, go figure. Botanically, zucchinis are fruits, quite a...

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Delicious Green Goddess Hummus Recipe

soulful snacks May 10, 2019

I must confess I am addicted to hummus. I find chickpeas are one of the most versatile beans and are full of hormone balancing phytonutrients. Chock full of fibre and a good balance of protein and carbohydrates.

This Recipe is: 

 

Healthy, Gluten-Free, Diary-Free, Vegan & Full of...

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Easy Avocado Spread Recipe

breakfasts soulful snacks Mar 30, 2019

 

This avocado spread recipe sounds unusual I know and I only ever really got to know and love Avocados when I moved to South Africa from the UK in 1999 (that's so long ago now) but they are a staple food in my kitchen.

Full of healthy fats and potassium and just such creamy goodness.

This...

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Leek & Amaranth Cheesy Flapjacks Recipe

soulful snacks Dec 27, 2018

 

Now I know that most of us are more familiar with the sweet kind of flapjacks, often made with raisins, oats and lashings of butter. So when I found this Leek & amaranth cheesy flapjacks recipe I just had to give them a try. You won't be disappointed.

Amaranth is a ...

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