Week 5 – Monday
Edamame Chick Pea Salad
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, drained, rinsed and dried 10 oz. cooked edamame ½ tbsp. olive oil ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. ground cumin ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper ¼ tsp. ground ginger ½ cup almonds, slivered 2 small apples, chopped Handful of pomegranate seeds For...
Grilled asparagus with blackberries and cashews
Serves 4 Ingredients 4 wooden skewers, soaked in water 12 fresh asparagus 1 pint of blackberries 1 tsp. olive oil 2 tsp. cashews 1 tsp. agave syrup Salt and pepper to taste Preparation method 1. Preheat the grill to high and wash the asparagus and blackberries. Skewer...
Apple and Cucumber Juice
Serves 1 Ingredients 2 apples ½ cucumber 1 stick celery 1 handful of spinach 1 handful of watercress Small piece root ginger Preparation Method 1 Juice all ingredients; add ice or water, as required.
Crispy Quinoa Cakes
Makes 15 cakes Ingredients 4 tablespoons of coconut oil 1.5 tablespoons almond butter 4.5 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2oz/60g raw cacao powder 1.5oz/45g popped quinoa small cake cases Preparation method 1 Place the coconut oil, almond butter, maple syrup and raw...
Avocado and Tomato on Rye Bread
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 slice rye bread ½ an avocado, sliced 1 large tomato, sliced lime juice Preparation method 1. Lightly toast the rye bread. 2. Arrange the avocado and tomato slices on top and sprinkle with lime juice.
Week 5 – Tuesday
Black Bean and Lentil Salad
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup lentils, cooked 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained ½ red onion, chopped 8 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half Cilantro, to garnish For the dressing: 1 lime juice, freshly squeezed 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic,...
Pumpkin Soup
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 kg pumpkin 500 g carrots 2 tablespoons olive oil 1pinch of sea salt and black pepper to taste ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 litre water or vegetable stock 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger Preparation method 1 Preheat your oven to 200 C. 2 Peel and...
Buckwheat porridge
Serves 2 Ingredients 1½ cup of buckwheat (200g) soaked in 1 cup of water 1 ripe banana ½ cup of blueberries (100g) ¼ cup of almond milk (75ml) 1 tablespoon of almond butter 1 tablespoon of chia seeds Optional: 1 tablespoon of maple syrup To serve, with fresh berries...
Celeriac chips
Ingredients Celeriac Paprika Chilli Preparation method 1. Cut celeriac into bite sizes chips, put in the oven with paprika, and chilli if you like it hot, and cook on 190°C for about 30-40 minutes. 2. In Week 2 you can cover with coconut oil, which is divine. Paprika...
Detox energy bars
Ingredients 1/2 cup almond 1/2 cup dates 1tsp maca powder 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup cashew nuts 1 cup raisins 1tsp vanilla extract 1tsp cinnamon Preparation method 1 Blend them all in a blender 2 Take out and place on cellophane,...
Week 5 – Wednesday
Quinoa Falafels and Tahini Sauce
Serves 4 Ingredients For the falafels: 4oz / 115g / ½ cup quinoa 8oz / 225g / 1 cup chopped carrot 4oz / 115g / ½ cup sliced spring onions (about 3) 3 tbsp chopped parsley 1 can (15oz / 400g) chick peas (garbanzo beans) 2 flaxeggs 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp cumin...
Sun-dried tomato and mixed bean salad
Serves 4 Ingredients 15 oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup chopped celery 1 tbsp. chopped parsley 1 tbsp. chopped basil 8 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 2 tbsp. olive oil ¼ tsp. salt Drizzle of agave syrup Preparation...
Easy Guacamole with Celery Sticks
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 large avocado ½ tsp dried cumin ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp dried oregano Pinch cayenne pepper To serve: Celery stalks Preparation Method 1 Halve the avocado, remove the stone and scoop out the flesh. 2 Mash the flesh with the seasonings and...
Cinnamon Apple Crisps
Ingredients 2 eating apples (Braeburn or Granny Smiths work well for this) Cinnamon Preparation method 1 Preheat the oven to 150°C and line a baking sheet with baking paper. 2 Core the apples and slice very thinly to make apple rings. Dust with cinnamon and arrange on...
Blueberry juice
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 turnip ¼ green pepper 2 apples 1 handful blueberries Preparation method Place in a juicer and serve 1 cup of blueberries a day could help prevent heart disease.
Week 5 – Thursday
Strawberry Coconut Milk Chia Bowl
Serves 6 Ingredients 2 cups coconut milk 6 tbsp. chia seeds 2 tbsp. agave syrup A few handfuls of strawberries, chopped Preparation method 1. In a medium bowl, combine the coconut milk, chia seeds and agave syrup. Stir well until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and...
Spicy Bean Burgers with Salad
Serves 2 (or 4 as a light meal) Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 small carrot, grated ½ green pepper, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed or finely chopped ½ tsp dried oregano ½ tsp (or to your taste) chilli powder 1 large (15oz / 400g) can red...
Green Veg Smoothie
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 handful kale 1 head broccoli ¼ cucumber 1 stick celery ½ tsp ground ginger 1 tsp lemon juice 6fl oz / 170mls water Preparation Method 1 Whizz all ingredients in a blender until smooth; add more water if necessary to get the consistency you want,...
Ratatouille
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 courgette, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 aubergine, roughly chopped 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes 3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation...
Home made Muesli
Ingredients 5 cups rolled oats 2 tsp cinnamon ½ cup sliced almonds ½ cup raisins ½ cup chopped dates ½ cup chopped cashew nuts 1 tablespoon coconut oil Preparation method 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees, place oats with cinnamon on a baking tray and cook for 15 minutes....
Week 5 – Friday
Strawberry Cacao Quinoa Bowl
Serves 2 Ingredients ½ cup quinoa, rinsed and dried ½ tbsp. coconut oil ¾ cup coconut milk 2 tsp. vanilla extract ½ tsp. cinnamon ½ cup cacao chips ½ cup strawberries, chopped Preparation method In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the coconut oil and add the...
Fruit Salad with milled flaxseed
Fruit Salad with milled flaxseed
Kale and Spinach Smoothie
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 frozen banana ¼ avocado 1 handful kale 1 handful spinach 8fl oz / 227mls /1 cup water 1tsp milled flaxseeds Preparation Method 1 Blend thoroughly, then drink immediately!
Rice and Veg with Beans
Ingredients 1tbsp olive oil 2 onions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 12oz brown rice 1tbsp turmeric 1 pint vegetable stock or water ½ pint tomato juice 2 large carrots, peeled and diced 1 parsnip, peeled and diced 2 courgettes, sliced 1 red pepper, deseeded...
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Serves 4 Ingredients 4 red peppers Olive oil 2 pints vegetable stock or water 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large red onion, roughly chopped 1 large carrot, roughly chopped 2 sticks celery, roughly chopped 1 tin of chopped tomatoes Large handful of fresh basil leaves...
Week 5 – Saturday
Quinoa Veggie Bowls
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, washed and dried 2 cups water 1 tsp. coconut oil 1 small red onion, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 small broccoli, chopped 1 courgette, chopped 1 spring onion, sliced Plus, any other vegetables that you like For the sauce 5 tbsp....
Cream of Celery Soup
Serves 3 Makes three generous servings; leftovers may be frozen. Ingredients 1tbsp olive oil 6oz / 170g / ¾ cup onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed or finely chopped 1 heaped tbsp vegetable bouillon powder dissolved in 1½ pints / 850mls of boiling water...
Apple Sauce and Chia Breakfast Bowl
Serves 2 Ingredients For the Apple Sauce 3 large apples, peeled and diced ¾ cup organic apple juice 2 tbsp. chia seeds 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla extract For the Chia Bowl Oats ½ cup rolled oats 1 ¼ cups unsweetened almond milk 2 tbsp. chia seeds 1 tsp. vanilla...
Acai and Maca Libido Bars
Ingredients 2 tbsp. Maca Powder 1 cup Acai berries 100g. Almond powder 150g. Medjool Dates ( remove stones ) 1 tbsp. Coconut Oil ( from week 2 ) Preparation method 1. Blend all ingredients together. 2. Roll the dough in small ball shapes. 3. Place in an airtight,...
Lemon, apple, ginger and carrot juice
Serves 1 One of my all time favourites and great for the digestion. Juice half a lemon, 2 apples, an inch of ginger and 2 carrots.
Week 5 – Sunday
Soy roasted cauliflower
Ingredients 1 medium cauliflower, sliced ¼ cup olive oil ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. black pepper For the soy sauce mixture ¼ cup water 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. agave syrup 1 spring onion, chopped Preparation method 1....
Thai Coconut Soup
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 ½ cups organic vegetable broth 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped ½ cup red bell peppers, julienned 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced thinly 2 cans (400mL...
Banana and Sultana Oat Cookies
Makes 6 Ingredients 1 large (or 2 small) apples (e.g. Braeburn) 1tsp lemon juice 1tsp mayple syrup 1 large, ripe banana, mashed 4½oz / 128g / 1½ cups oats 1 tsp mixed spice 3½oz / 90g / ½ cup sultanas Preparation method 1 Core, peel and chop the apples. Place in a...
Spicy Baked Chickpea Salad
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 can (15oz / 400g) chickpeas 1 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp smoked paprika Pinch cayenne pepper 2 bags rocket 1 cucumber, chopped 1 punnet (roughly 300g) cherry tomatoes, quartered Juice of a lemon Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Method...
Lemon, apple, ginger and carrot juice
Serves 1 One of my all time favourites and great for the digestion. Juice half a lemon, 2 apples, an inch of ginger and 2 carrots.