BALLERINA BITES

BALLERINA BITES

Tuesday, 29 October 2013

Raw Caramel Slice


Raw Caramel Slice:

Base:
  • 1/2 cup Mejool Dates
  • 1 1/2 cups Almonds
  • 1 tbs Maple Syrup
  • 1 tbs Coconut Oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
Process all ingredients until a fine crumb.
Press into a lined rectangular baking try.
Freeze for 10min.

Caramel:
  • 2 cups Mejool Dates
  • 1/4 cup Tahini 
  • 2 tbs Coconut Oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
  • 2 tbs Maple Syrup
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/3 Water or more if you need it.
Process all ingredients until thick.
Spread evenly over base.
Refrigerate for 10mins.

Chocolate:
  • 1/4 cup Cacao 
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
  • 2 tbs Coconut Oil, melted.
Combine all ingredients and pour over base and caramel.
Refrigerate for 10mins.

Enjoy!
Ballerina Bites. xx

Honey Almond Beans


Honey Almond Beans:

Serves 1:

  • handful green beans with ends cut off
  • 1/4 lemon
  • 2 tbs slithered almonds
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
Cook beans in boiling water.
Drain water and add the rest of the ingredients.

Enjoy!
Ballerina Bites. xx

Monday, 28 October 2013

Banana Pear Smoothie


Banana Pear Smoothie:

  • 1 banana
  • 1 pear
  • 3/4 of milk of your choice (I used soy)
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon 
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp LSA (linseeds,sunflower seeds, almonds)
Blend all ingredients until thick and creamy.

Enjoy!
Ballerina Bites xx

Wednesday, 23 October 2013

Coconut Chocolate Almond Butter


Coconut Chocolate Almond Butter:

  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1 heaped tbs cacao powder
  • 2 tbs agave syrup
  • 1 tbs coconut oil
Process all ingredients until it forms a paste.

Enjoy!
Ballerina Bites. xx

Chicken Pad Thai


Chicken Pad Thai:

Serves 1.

Ingredients:

  • 4-6 small mushrooms
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1/2 free range chicken breast, diced
  • 6 broccoli florets  
  • handful soba noodles
Sauce:

  • 1 tbs tahini 
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp garlic
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1tbs soy sauce
  • 1/4 lemon 

In a pan lightly fry in neutral oil (canola oil) mushrooms and onion.
Once softened add diced chicken breast and cook.
Meanwhile cook broccoli and soba noodles in boiling water, drain and add to the pan. 
Stir in sauce and cook for a further 2- 3 min.

Enjoy!
Ballerina Bites. xx  

Friday, 18 October 2013

Choc Berry Overnight Oats


Choc Berry Overnight Oats:
  • 1 1/2 tbs goji berries
  • 1/3 cups oats
  • 1 tsp cacao powder
  • 1 tbs chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 banana, mashed
  • 1 tbs peanut butter
Combine all ingredients and refrigerate overnight.

Enjoy!
Ballerina Bites. xx



Honey Cinnamon Banana Overnight Oats


Honey Cinnamon Banana Overnight Oats:

  • 1 banana, mashed
  • 1/3 cup oats
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon 
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/3 milk
  • 2 tbs soy yoghurt
  • 1 tbs chia seeds
Toppings:
  • 1 tbs ABC spread (almond, brazil and Cashew)

Combine all ingredients and refrigerate overnight.

Enjoy!
Ballerina Bites. xx