Pistachio, Apricot & Dark Chocolate Energy Bars

WITH MIXED SEEDS, OATS & ALMOND BUTTER

DAIRY-FREE

MAKES: 16 
COOKS IN: 50 MINUTES\SUPER EASY

INGREDIENTS

Olive oil for greasing- 75 g shelled pistachios -100 g mixed seeds
 -250 g rolled oats

8 Medjool dates
-100 g dried apricots
 -50 g quality dark chocolate (70%)- 100 ml maple syrup – 
4 tablespoons smooth almond butter

NUTRITION PER SERVING OF AN ADULT’S REFERENCE INTAKE

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Spicy Pumpkin & Carrot Soup

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Ingredients

  •  500g Kent Pumpkin- diced
  • 3 carrots – diced
  •  Two stems of spring Onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped coriander
  • 1 teaspoon of dried vegetable stock or 1/4 cup homemade stock
  • 1 fresh chilli  chopped finely or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 500ml water
  • 100ml coconut milk
  • pinch of sea salt
  • pinch cracked pepper
  • 1 tables poon grass fed butter
  • Natural or Greek Yoghurt

Optional 

Tofu- sliced and pan fried .

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Amaranth Thyme Porridge

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1/2-1 cup  Amaranth

2-3 cups of water or almond milk or choice of milk ( May use half half – experiment with what you like)

1/2 – 1 Banana  depending on size

1-2 dried  figs ( if you have fresh use fresh)

1 Tablespoon crushed almonds. cashews, brazil or Nuts of choice- No peanuts

2  Medjool   fresh dates

1-2 sprigs of FRESH thyme

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Magnesium

Magnesium plays a role in over 300 enzymatic reactions within the body, including the metabolism of food, synthesis of fatty acids and proteins, and the transmission of nerve impulses.
The following health benefits have been associated with magnesium.
  • Bone health. Magnesium is important for bone formation. …
  • Calcium absorption. Calcium and magnesium are important for maintaining bone health and preventing osteoporosis. …
  • Diabetes. …
  • Heart health. …
  • Migraine headaches. …
  • Premenstrual syndrome. …
  • Relieving anxiety.

Benefits

spinach

Spinach is a good source of magnesium.

Magnesium is one of seven essential macrominerals.

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Broccoli Stuffed Pasta Shells

 

INGREDIENTS

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1 cup low-sodium 1%  cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese or Parmesan
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1 1/4 cups  Fresh mozzarella or Bocconcini coarsely grated  or shredded
2 cups of  fresh broccoli chopped
1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 bottle of Passata or 2 tins or organic tomatoes
16 large shells, uncooked

Salt and Pepper to taste / can add finely chopped garlic cloves
*Serve Green Salad – rocket, spinach leaves , cucumber with drizzle of extra virgin Olive oil and balsamic vinegar

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