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🍌 🥞 Low-Carb Banana Pancakes... a delicious breakfast idea to keep you energized until lunchtime! Ingredients: 🔸 1 medium ripe banana (for natural sweetness) 🔸 2 large eggs 🔸 1/2 cup almond flour 🔸 1/2 tsp baking powder 🔸 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 🔸 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional) 🔸 Pinch of salt 🔸 1-2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (or water, for consistency) 🔸 Butter or coconut oil for cooking Instructions: ▪️ Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth. ▪️ In the same bowl, whisk in the eggs until well combined with the mashed banana. ▪️ Add almond flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix everything until smooth. If the batter is too thick, stir in a tablespoon or two of almond milk to reach your desired consistency. ▪️ Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or coconut oil. ▪️ Pour about 2-3 tablespoons of batter per pancake into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. ▪️ Serve the pancakes warm with your choice of toppings like sugar-free syrup, berries, or a sprinkle of cinnamon. #HealthyWeightLoss #BananaPancakes #HealthyRecipes #WeightLossJourney #ProteinPancakes #CleanEating #LowCarbBreakfast #HealthyBreakfast #FitFood #FuelYourBody

Homemade paleo granola recipe 🔥 All my reviews and tips can be found on FTVfitness.com ! Ingredients: -2 cups blanched sliced almonds -1 cup pecans -1 cup chopped walnuts -1 cup sunflower seeds -1 cup shelled pumpkin seeds -¼ cup sesame seeds -¼ cup ground flax seed -¾ cup unsweetened coconut flakes -½ cup organic maple syrup -6 tablespoons coconut oil -1 teaspoon vanilla -1 teaspoon cinnamon -½ teaspoon sea salt Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. 2. Combine all the nuts and seeds as well as the coconut in a large bowl. 3. Over low heat, combine maple syrup and coconut oil until heated through. (You can also heat the maple syrup and coconut oil in the microwave on high heat for 90 seconds.) Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. 4. Pour over nut/seed mixture and mix well. Be sure scrape all the good syrup/oil mixture that's left in the bowl. Spread mixture onto prepared baking sheet. 5. Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown (may take longer, depending on your oven), stirring every 15 minutes to keep granola at the edges of the pan from burning. Watch carefully after 30 minutes as ovens vary. Once the granola is a nice golden brown, remove it from oven and allow to cool. #easyrecipes #weightloss #fatloss #macrofriendly #gymfood #foodie #cleaneating #healthylifestyle #healthydessert #dessert #cleaningredients #longevity #health #homecooking #goodeats #fyp #reels #paleo #granola #homemade

A simple, but versatile nuts ingredient 👇 Our blanched superfine almond flour is created from 100% blanched almonds that have been ground to a fine, white almond flour. The skin is removed from the almond during the blanching process, which creates the perfect smooth and fluffy texture - excellent for making your gluten-free and plant-based product innovations a reality! 👉 Whether you're wanting to use almond flour for all your baking needs, as a thickening agent in soups, sauces, and stews, or as a breading/coating for various foods - almond flour is an ingredient with endless opportunities! Get to know more about our nut flours, including our almond flour, and why it's a versatile ingredient throughout the food and beverage industry: https://lnkd.in/gRUE_9v5 #nutsbyofi #nutflours #almondflour #almonds #blanchedalmonds #glutenfree #plantbased #plantbasedfoods #glutenfreerecipes #foodandbeverage #foodandbeverageindustry

Berry Crumble 🍓🫐😋 If you're looking to serve something healthy and light and a few notches above plain berries, this no-bake Berry Crumble is the ticket. Fresh berries topped with a rich nut and date mixture and whipped cream if you like. And the best part is, this delicious dessert is ready in 10 minutes. 👩🍳 Ingredients: Berries: Use a berry mixture of whatever types of berries you like or have on hand – strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries. Nuts: Pecans and walnuts, but try others, too, like sliced almonds or pistachios. Dates: Medjool dates which are considered one of the best choices for baking. They are large, soft, and moist, with a rich, caramel-like flavour and natural sweetness. Cinnamon 🥣 Instructions: Toss the mixed berries with maple syrup in a serving or baking dish. Add a little lemon zest or orange zest (optional). Process date nut mixture for the topping. Add whipped cream to your berry dessert if you like, or serve with a scoop of your favourite ice cream. Mix the berries and nut mixture together instead of using the nut mixture as a topping. Serve the berry crumble in individual bowls. #tastytuesdays #berrycrumble #berriesforafrica #berrycultivation #sustainability #berryplants #agriculture #berryfarmers #berrysuppliers #berries #growberries #berryproducers #berryrecipe #nobakerecipe #blueberry #strawberry #blackberry

For something delicious and exotic, try this Oven Roasted Pear and Biltong Salad with Passionfruit Dressing using Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Recipe by Christine Capendale (Serves 4) Ingredients 6 firm pears, cut into quarters or smaller. 30ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil 5ml castor sugar 100g baby herb salad leaves 125g Fior di latte (soft mozzarella cheese) OR use goat milk cheese 150g baby cucumber, sliced into ribbons. 200g sliced moist biltong. 30ml toasted seeds sprinkle (store-bought or make your own) Passionfruit Dressing: 60ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil 60ml passionfruit pulp 30ml lemon juice Zest of 1 small lemon 5ml Dijon mustard 10ml honey Salt and black pepper to taste Method: • Preheat the oven to 180°C. • Place the pears on a baking tray. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the castor sugar • Bake the pears in the preheated oven for about 20-30 minutes until they are golden brown and caramelised. Cool • Combine all the dressing ingredients and mix well To Assemble the Salad: Divide the salad leaves, pears, fior di latte, baby cucumber ribbons and the biltong between 4 serving plates. Sprinkle with the toasted seeds and drizzle over the dressing #saoliveindustry #oliveoil #evoo #southafricanoliveoils #jointherevoolution #ourolivestories #wcdoa @dalrrd #nationalmarketingcouncil #proudlysa #wesgro #buylocal

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice 😋 Makes 4 servings and per serving you receive: · 3 greens · ¾ healthy fat · 3 condiments Ingredients: · 1 medium head (about 24oz) cauliflower, rinsed · 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil · 2 garlic cloves · 2 tbsp. scallions, diced · ¼ tsp. kosher salt and ½ tsp. pepper, to taste · 4 tbsp. lime juice · 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro Directions: 1. Chop cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until rice-like texture. 2. Sauté scallions and garlic in olive oil until soft. 3. Add cauliflower “rice” to the pan and cook until crispy outside and tender inside. 4. Season with salt, pepper, fresh cilantro, and lime juice. 5. Cover and cook the cauliflower rice for approximately 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until it’s slightly crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. Then, remove from heat, place in a medium bowl, and enjoy your Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice! 🍚🌱 This recipe is helpful because it provides a low-carb alternative to traditional rice, while still offering a flavorful and nutritious side dish. #HealthyEats #HomeCookedMeal #MealPreparation #LowCarb #Recipes #HealthyRecipe #CauliflowerRice

Buckwheat Pineapple Pancakes Start your day with these delicious pancakes! These buckwheat pineapple pancakes are not only delicious but are gluten and dairy free! Ingredients: - 2 tbsp ground flax seed - 1/4 cup water - 2 cups buckwheat flour - 1/2 tsp baking powder - 1/8 tsp sea salt - 1/2 tsp cinnamon - 1 banana, mashed - 2 cups lite coconut milk - 1/2 cup chopped pineapple - Oil for cooking - Maple syrup for serving Directions: - Mix flax seeds and water in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes. - In another bowl, combine buckwheat flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. - Add mashed banana and coconut milk to the flax mixture. Stir well. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Fold in chopped pineapple. - Heat a large pan over medium heat and grease with oil. - Scoop 1/3 cup of batter into the pan. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until lightly browned. - Repeat with remaining batter. - Serve with maple syrup and enjoy! #BuckwheatPancakes #HealthyBreakfast #PancakeRecipe #TropicalFlavors #Nutritious #Foodie #BreakfastGoals #Yummy

#Crunch Your Way to Goodness with Homemade Granola! Ditch the store-bought stuff and whip up this easy and delicious homemade granola recipe perfect for breakfast, snacks, or topping your favorite yogurt bowl! Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc.) 1/4 cup chia seeds 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional) 1/4 cup brown sugar (or honey/maple syrup) 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or olive oil) 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp sea salt Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, chia seeds, and coconut (if using). In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, oil, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix well until everything is evenly coated. Spread the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fragrant. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Optional Additions: Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots) Dark chocolate chips Spices (ginger, nutmeg, cardamom) Tips: This recipe is easily customizable! Feel free to adjust the ingredients and add-ins to your liking. For a more clumpy granola, press the mixture down gently with a spatula before baking. Store the granola at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy your homemade granola! Share your pictures and variations in the comments below! #homemadegranola #healthybreakfast #snacks #easypeasy #getcreative

SUPERFOOD BREAKFAST COOKIES 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup oat flour* 1/2 cup dried cranberries, raisins, or other dried fruit 1/2 cup unsalted pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large mashed banana or 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter 3 tablespoons honey, or other liquid sweetener 2 tablespoons almond milk or other milk of choice - Preheat oven to 325ºF. Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl—oats, oat flour, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. - Stir in mashed banana, coconut oil, honey, and almond milk until well blended. Let mixture rest for 4–5 minutes, giving time for chia and flax to bind everything together. If your dough has gotten too thick, stir in an additional 1–2 tablespoons milk before scooping out onto your baking sheet. - Scoop 1/4 cupful of mixture and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (or lightly greased). These cookies don’t spread much while baking, so you can gently press the dough with the palm of hand to flatten a bit. - Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until cookies are lightly golden around the edges. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2–3 days. Makes 8–9 cookies. #SuperfoodCookies #HealthyBreakfastIdeas #CleanEatingSnacks #EnergyCookies #NutrientPacked #WholeFoodBaking #GlutenFreeTreats #VeganCookies #MorningBoost #BreakfastOnTheGo #PlantBasedBaking #SuperfoodSnacks #HealthyEats #EatWellBeWell #NaturalIngredients #FiberRich #ProteinCookies #HealthyIndulgence #WellnessBaking

March is #NutritionMonth! And we're featuring this heart healthy recipe from the American Heart Association American Heart Association: Garlic Roasted Mushroom and Zucchini Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried (optional) 8 ounces mushrooms cut in half 1 zucchini, sliced in wedges 4 cloves garlic, minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 Tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Chop parsley and set aside. 3. Place mushrooms and zucchini in a medium sized bowl. 4. Add oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to bowl. Toss to evenly coat. 5. Pour mixture onto foil or baking sheet. 6. Roast in oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping veggies half way. Sprinkle with parsley when done and mix well. Bon appetit!