Vitality Snacks & Smoothies

One of the best ways to feel strong, active, vital and healthy is to eat whole foods that nurture your body from the inside out, ingredients that help you feel satisfied, focused, and happy to promote sustained energy for hours.

Apple Pineapple Express Smoothie Recipe

Native to Mexico and Guatemala, and chia seeds are believed to have been used by the Mayans, Aztecs and Incas to increase stamina and ward off hunger. Rich in fiber, protein, healthy fatty acids and antioxidants, chia seeds also contain a healthy serving of calcium and iron. When you combine these powerhouse seeds with vitamins K and C from kale, more healthy fiber from an apple, and even more vitamin C and antioxidants from pineapple and mint, you get a low calorie, high fiber breakfast that will keep you going all day long!

Ingredients
•    ¼ cup curly kale
•    ½ cup pineapple
•    1 apple – chopped
•    1 bunch fresh mint – stemmed
•    1 tbsp chia seeds
•    1 cup water
•    1 cup ice

 

 

Golden Goji Energy

Reportedly used in Chinese medicine starting as early as 200 B.C, goji berries contain iron, fibre, protein, antioxidants and essential amino acids. In addition to being a powerful superfruit for energy, goji berries have also been studied for their ability to help ward off blood sugar spikes. Blend in some cashews for healthy fat and protein, and a banana, orange and spinach for some sweetness and additional complexion-loving vitamins, and you’ve got a meal that both your skin and your immune system will love.

Ingredients
•    ¼ cup baby spinach
•    1 orange – peeled
•    1 banana – peeled
•    3 tbsp cashews
•    1/4 cup avocado
•    1 tbsp goji berries
•    1 cup water
•    1 cup ice

 

Morning Maca smoothie

Maca root has been studied for its ability to not only increase energy and stamina, but also possibly help regulate hormones. Cacao powder (which is chocolate in its rawest form), has been shown to help amp up serotonin and endorphins, and contains fibre, iron and lots of antioxidants. Low in calories, fat, and sugar, this smoothie will have you feeling bright and bushy-tailed all day long

Ingredients
•    1 banana – peeled
•    1 pear – chopped
•    1 1/2 tbsp cacao powder
•    2 tsp maca powder
•    1 cup coconut milk
•    1 cup ice

 

Vegan berry smoothie bowls (makes 2)

• 2 bananas
• a handful of raspberries (fresh or frozen)
• a handful of cranberries (fresh or frozen)
• a handful of blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 4 Brazil nuts
• 1 tsp baobab powder or acai berry powder (optional; adds extra nutrients)
• a splash of water (or more to thin)
• for toppings: avocado, goji berries, frozen blueberries, mulberries (you can use any kind of toppings you like)

Directions:

In a blender or food processor, place all ingredients for the smoothie. Blend until smooth.
Pour the smoothie into a bowl and decorate with any topping you have. I used avocado, extra frozen blueberries, goji berries, and mulberries.

 

 

Raw Choc Peanut Butter Bliss Balls Recipe

•     ¾ cup raw almonds
•     1 tbs cacao powder
•     12 pitted dates
•     2 tbs peanut butter
•     1-2 tbs agave syrup (honey or rice malt syrup could also be used)

 

1. Place the dates, cacao powder and peanut butter into a blender, mix until it resembles a paste.
2. Add the almonds and pulse until desired chunkiness is achieved
3. Roll into balls (as big or small as you want)
4. Store in the fridge in an air tight container
5. Try to not devour all at once!

 

Tahini Bliss Balls

• 1 cup of rolled oats
• 1/2 cup of tahini
• 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
• 2 – 4 tablespoons of honey

Place all the ingredients except for the chopped walnuts in a blender and process until smooth. Roll the mixture with your hands into small balls. Then pour the walnuts on a chopping board and coat the balls in walnut pieces. Place the balls on a plate and refrigerate until hard. Keep in the fridge for up to a week

 

Spicy Pumpkin Hummus

• 2½ cups cooked chickpeas
  •    ½ cup pureed pumpkin
  •    ¼ cup water
  •    2 garlic cloves minced
  •    2 tbsp lemon juice
  •    2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  •    1 heaping tbsp tahini
  •    1 tsp cumin
  •    ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  •    Celtic sea salt to taste

 

Place chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, water, and tahini in a food processor. Process until smooth. Add pumpkin and seasonings, process to combine. With motor running, drizzle in oil until blended. Give it a little taste test and add more seasonings or lemon juice as needed.

 

Healthy Baked Falafels Recipe

• 1 can of chickpeas
•  2 cloves of garlic
•  1 tsp cumin
•  ½ bunch of parsley
•  ½ lemon
•  Salt & pepper

 

Add all ingredients into blender and blend until minced, not pureed. If mixture is too think you can add water – a teaspoon at a time – until it reaches a consistency that will easily hold together. Be careful not to add too much water as this will ensure that your falafels will fall apart during cooking.

If you want to deep fry add some oil to a pan and wait until hot. Shape falafels into golf ball sized bits and add to oil, fry in batches until golden.

If you would prefer to oven bake ensure your oven is preheated to 180 – 200ºc, again shape into golf ball sized bits and place on a tray lined with baking paper. Bake for 20 – 30 mins until golden.

Serve with tzatziki dipping sauce – or any dipping sauce you like!

If you would like to make these delicious balls into a meal you can serve with a lovely salad or inside a pita bread with hummus, tahini, tabouli and lettuce with a drizzle of hot sauce for an extra kick.

 

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