Kale Salad

A bit of a continuation from my last post Salad Loving... The truth is I cant stop trying new combinations out. This one is definitely a winner. Enter kale, avocado and cashews.... The dream combo..

This is an extremely good balance of food groups and is filling for a lunch or dinner idea.

Salad Loving

In the last few weeks I have not been able to get enough of salads! I used to be one of those that said "I don't like rabbit food" but oh how things have changed since then ha!

I think it is because salads have evolved in recent years instead of that standard iceberg lettuce and slices of grilled chicken... Not really something that would get me running to the kitchen. But now I have discovered different elements that have made me do a U-turn! 

I think the foundation to a good salad is a good source of protein, and an ingredient that you love (mine is avocado) and a great topping like pesto or balsamic vinegar. Then you can build things around that, but always remembering to mix it up. Repetition can be very dull.

So have a look below for my favourite salad creations, and I hope you feel inspired!

Sweet Potato Crisps

Sweet potato crisps are so tasty and a perfect guilt free snack that is good for you. Such a simple and easy recipe that cant really go wrong really! (Unless you forget they are in the oven!)

Cauliflower Pizza Base

I have been meaning to try Cauliflower Pizza for a while now since my friend said how yummy it was. I heard that you cant even taste the difference between a typical pizza crust and this cauliflower crust!

I definitely put this to the test and let me tell you- the rumours are correct!! It is delicious. Try it for yourself now!

Ingredients:

Grilled Maple Apple Slices

If you are like me and have a sweet tooth, want a treat but not the refined sugar and fat that is in most confectionary, this is the recipe for you! I am trying to experiment with new recipes that are quick simple with few ingredients.

These are grilled maple apple slices with cashews and are absolutely delicious!! You who what they say an apple a day keep the doctors away well if you insist....

Ingredients:

Death By Chocolate Brownies

I tried these for the first time yesterday and I have already had requests to make more at the weekend they are that good!

These chocolate brownies are flour-less, refined sugar free, gluten free and absolutely heavenly (hence the 'Death by Chocolate' name).

A very quick method to making them so you will be able to whip up a batch in no time...

Ingredients:

Matcha Green Tea and Wheatgrass Smoothie

If you are looking for a superfood detoxifying smoothie to kick start your morning then look no further!

Follow this recipe for creamy fresh delicious-ness in a jar!!

Matcha green tea powder is the highest quality powdered green tea there is. Some of the benefits include, very high levels of antioxidant, raised energy levels for up to 4 hours, boosted metabolism, regulated blood sugar levels and a created state of calm with mental alertness.

In other words we need to get it in our lives!