Chef
Taryn Fitz-Gerald @wellnesswithtaryn
Ingredients
1/2 Cup Chia Sisters Hemp Hearts
1 TBS Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
2 TBS Organic Cold Pressed Olive Oil
1 TBS Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tsp Onion Powder
2 Tsp Nutritional Yeast
1/2 Tsp Salt 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
2 TBS Fresh Whole Italian Parsley
1/3 Cup Water
Method
Add all ingredients into a Nutribullet or high speed blender (add wet ingredients first) and blend until all combined a thick creamy consistency is reached. Enjoy
Taryn's note: "This recipe is a creamy delicious dressing that's great for salads, but also a perfect dip served with fresh crunchy vegetables like carrot or cucumber sticks. Ready in just minutes, it's a healthy option full of the amazing health benefits of hemp seeds."
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Liv Glazebrook @kitchenoftreats
Ingredients
Stewed Fruit:
8x Braeburn apples, cored, peeled & chopped (bite-size pieces)
3x cup rhubarb, chopped (bite-size pieces)
1x lemon, juiced
¼ cup water
1tsp cinnamon
Crumble:
3 cups Chia Sisters Mum's Muesli
Method
Liv's note: "Mum's Muesli makes a deliciously crunchy golden topping for the stewed fruit. This has to be the easiest crumble recipe ever!"
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Liv Glazebrook @kitchenoftreats
Ingredients
3 cups Chia Sisters Mum's Muesli
¾ cup plain flour
⅓ cup cranberries
100g butter, melted, cooled
⅓ cup honey
1 egg lightly beaten
Method
Liv's note: "I made these cookies with just six pantry staple ingredients. The perfect nutritious winter treat when you're on the go!"
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Lover of holistic health, plant-based nutrition, organic living, improving the state of our planet and the woman behind Be Good Organics
When I'm at home in the mid week, this bircher muesli is without doubt my favourite breakfast. It only requires a little bit of preparation the night before, and the result the next morning is a beautiful bowl of soft creamy oats, juicy plump fruit, and wonderfully digestible seeds.
You can easily switch up the ingredients I've used below depending on what you have available and what's in season.
I generally keep the base recipe the same, and just change the main dried fruit and nut options. Some of my favourite combos are white mulberries & brazil nuts, goji berries & hazelnut, incan berries & almond, apricot & almond, date & cashew, and fig & walnut.
The secret ingredient to this bircher is the addition of chia seeds. Chia seeds are super high in Omega 3 essential fatty acids, great for the hair, skin, eyes, and general organ function. When added to liquid, chia seeds absorb more than double their volume to become a lovely gel which is great for cleansing the digestive system.
SERVES 1 FOR BREAKFAST (OR AFTERNOON TEA IF THAT'S HOW YOU ROLL).
MAKE WITH
1/4 - 1/3c oats
1 tsp chia seeds (for organic seeds at the best price on the market grab ours here)
1 tbsp coconut chips
1 Tbsp goji berries
1 Tbsp sultanas (switch to raisins or currants)
1 Tbsp brazil nuts, chopped (exchange for almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts or cashews)
1 tsp pumpkin seeds
1 tsp sunflower seeds (swap either or both for sesame seeds)
1/2c almond milk (swap with any other plant-based milk (hazelnut, cashew, rice, oat, soy, or you could use freshly squeezed apple juice or coconut water)
Toppings: freshly grated pear, your favourite fresh or dry fruit, coconut chips, bee pollen,
HOW TO
Add all ingredients except pear and toppings to a bowl, leave to soak in fridge overnight.
In the morning, add freshly grated pear and extra water if you want a thinner consistency.
Top with your favourite combo of fresh or dry fruit, coconut chips, bee pollen and chopped nuts, and devour!
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Recipe created by the talented woman behind Wellness With Taryn
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Cashew Layer
Coconut Mango Chia layer
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Recipe by Leno - food experimenter, writer, blogger, and author of Crazy Cucumber
Why Tropical Chia?
The school year has begun. I started looking for new ideas and recipes for my daughter’s breakfast and lunch box. My goal was to create something healthy and delicious. On my last visit to my local vege shop I found beautiful seasonal fruits that inspired me to add this tropical twist to my usual chia puddings.
Chia pudding is absolutely delicious and a favourite in my family. This is good source of omega-3, dietary fibre and it has a high protein content. It’s very simple, all you need to do is soak the chia seeds in the evening and add blended fruits in the morning.
Ingredients (for two servings)
Directions
This cake is made by our friend Juliet Greer from Monday Cakes
Ingredients
For the cake
For the Syrup
For the Raspberry Chia Jam
For the Vanilla Mascarpone
Method
For the Cake
For the Lemon Syrup
When the cake is nearly cooked prepare the syrup.
For the Chia Raspberry Jam
For the Vanilla Mascarpone
To Assemble
Cacao and Coconut Mousse with Chia Berry Coulis by Madame Lu's Kitchen.
This cacao mousse is refined sugar free, gluten free and vegan, yet is rich and decadent.
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Serves 4 or 2 if you can't stop
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Created by Ashleigh from the FoodNest
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Recipe courtesy of Wellness with Taryn
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CHIA + CACAO bites of goodness crafted by our very own 7010: vegan, gluten free, and refined sugar free-
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These gooey blueberry vegan, refined-sugar free, plant based and dairy free CHIA muffins are created by the woman behind Wellness with Taryn
Blueberries are one of my staples in the kitchen. They’re so incredibly delicious, loaded with antioxidants and the perfect snack being not too high in sugar. I always have a bag of frozen blueberries in the freezer, and generally like to have them in breakfasts, as well as with coconut yoghurt as an after dinner sweet treat. Today this kitchen staple is starring in this Blueberry Chia Muffins recipe!
Combined with the delicate blueberry flavour of CHIA drink and the softly baked whole blueberries, these muffins are the shizz nizz! They’re not light and fluffy, but instead they’re decadently moist, gooey (without seeming uncooked) and full of the most delicious flavours. They really are so delicious, that I could not get enough of them and this batch did not last very long at all! Woops!
Ingredients
1Cup Organic Almond Meal
1/2 Cup Organic Wholemeal Spelt Flour
1 1/2 Tsp Organic Bicarbonate of Soda
2 Tsp Organic Baking Powder
1/4 Cup Desiccated Coconut
1/2 Tsp Sea Salt
1/2 Cup Organic Coconut Sugar
1 Large Banana- Mashed
1Tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
2TBS Organic Cold Pressed Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Blueberry CHIA Drink
3/4 Cup frozen Blueberries
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180C (fan forced) and lightly grease you muffin tray with olive oil spray (or coconut oil).
Recipe Notes
Health Benefits of chia seeds: Their high concentration of the plant-based omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is one of their major claims to fame. Chia seeds contain up to 40 percent oil, with 60 percent comprised of omega-3. ALA is considered essential because your body can’t make it, so you need it in your diet—or its long-chain animal-based derivatives (like the omega-3 found in seafood and krill oil).
Trying to avoid using refined white flour (due to it being high GI) along with not wanting to use a gluten free flour blend (as these tend to send my sugar levels on a roller coaster ride), I opted for using spelt flour. I know spelt flour is not gluten free, but I find I can tolerate this flour quite fine in moderation, with no discomfort in the stomach region.
Spelt is a wholesome nourishing flour that is super high in fiber, as well as having high levels of iron and copper which can significantly boost circulation. Spelt also contains essential vitamin Niacin which plays a key role in the adrenal glands in the body and thus hormone regulation and creation.
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Recipe by Jess the author of Choosing Chia - a blog that aims to inspire finding healthier alternatives to satisfy sweet tooths (these cookies are a case in point - trust us).
These vegan thumbprint cookies are one my favourite, and they’re 100% vegan, gluten-free & clean-eating. They’re even healthy enough to eat for breakfast! (I mean, cookies for breakfast, sign me up.) Now, before you run off and say “huh? how can a cookie that’s all those things actually taste that good?” give these ones a shot. They will not disappoint!
Ingredients
Raspberry chia jam
Shortbread Cookie
Instructions
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Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Sugar Free
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*But what is Activated Charcoal?It is important to know right from the get-go that activated charcoal is not the same thing as charcoal for your grill or charred wood from the fire. So don't try to substitute or make your own.Activated charcoal consists of a substance—usually bamboo, wood, or coal burned without oxygen to create char. The char is then heated to a high temperature and exposed to certain gases through a multi-step process to make it extremely porous. This is the “activation” part of the process.Once activated, the increased surface area of the molecules can bind powerfully to any substance. This process of adsorption (not to be confused with absorption) is what makes charcoal so powerful. True activated charcoal is odorless, tasteless, and nontoxic.
Benefits of Activated Charcoal Use
Studies show that activated charcoal may be the most effective GI tract decontaminant available. It can adsorb up to 50-60% of unwanted substances in the stomach and intestines when taken quickly after ingestion. It can even have a positive effect as long as two hours after ingestion! In fact, emergency rooms routinely administer large doses of activated charcoal for certain types of poisoning.
The same properties that make charcoal beneficial for removing harmful substances in the digestive system also make it beneficial for oral health as well. It doesn’t neutralize toxins, but rather binds them to the many tiny pores on its surface. When used in toothpates, powders and oral health rinses, it can bind to bacteria and other harmful substances and remove them from the mouth. Many people like using it in this way because it also binds to substances that stain the teeth and can whiten the teeth in only a few uses.
Activated charcoal is showing up in many beauty products lately too! This is because it is effective at removing bacteria, chemicals, dirt and build up on the skin.
Is Activated Charcoal Safe?
Activated charcoal is not known to be toxic, though it should not be taken within two hours of vitamins or medications because it will keep the body from adsorbing them. As with any substance, you should always check with a doctor or medical professional before internal use, especially in an emergency or life-threatening situation or if there is any other underlying health problem. Some would say that there is negative benefits to consuming charcoal with foods as it may hinder the nutrient absorption process, but I’m a bit skeptical as I believe it’s capacity to bind positively charged ions (such as chemicals) would not bind to say nutrients – which would have a different charge to toxins and chemicals. And, let’s face it, we’re using it in MUCH smaller quantaties than you would a drug overdose.
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1⁄2 cup flaxseeds
1⁄4 cup dried fruit (raisins, goji berries, figs)
2 Tbsp cacao powder
1 tsp maca powder
12 dates, pitted and soaked in boiling water to soften
2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
1⁄2 tsp vanilla extract
1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch sea salt
Toppings
Chia seeds (we have the best quality organic for $16/kg)
Bee pollen
Cacao nibs
Method
In a food processor, blend flaxseeds first to create a powder. Add dates and dried fruit, and process again, until combined. Add remaining ingredients, and process until a dough is formed. Add a little water for desired consistency. Shape mix into balls and roll truffles in desired toppings and store in refrigerator / freezer.
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Recipe by Leno - food experimenter, writer, blogger, and author of Crazy Cucumber
Why Chia Jam?
I love so much toast with jam and coffee for breakfast. But always prefer something more healthier with less sugar. Jams is full of sugar because it's impossible to make right consistency without large amounts of sugar and pectin. Great thanks to chefs who like innovations! We have a new product now. This is raspberry jam based on chia seeds. Chia is great gelling agent and real superfood. This is good source of omega-3 , dietary fiber and high protein content.
Ingredients
Method
Mix all ingredients. Mash the raspberries using a fork. Let jam thicken in the refrigerator for about one hour and enjoy.
If you're still hungry...
Layer the jam with chia pudding (chia seeds hydrated in almond milk) for a delicious breakfast like the one in the photo above.
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Recipe by Leno of the Crazy Cucumber Blog
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Serves 3
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A deliciously healthy and decadent chia pudding recipe that is perfect for breakfast, or spruced up to create a jaw dropping dessert. Using only a handful of ingredients, this recipe is simple, affordable, nutritious and so good.
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Raw Chocolate Drizzle (optional)
Toppings
Method
Chia Pudding
Chocolate Raspberry Mousse
Raw Chocolate Drizzle
Putting it all together
Chia Seeds
For this recipe I used the Organic White Chia Seeds from the awesome team at CHIA NZ. You can get some either online here, or check if your local store has them here.
They are so affordable and stretch so far (don’t be fooled) as you only require small amounts at a time. Be sure to soak you’re overnight for the best results.
A few facts you didn't know about this superfood:
•The chia plant (Salvia hispanica), sometimes referred to as chia sage, originated in the central valley of Mexico and is a member of the mint family.
•Records indicate chia seeds were used as a food source as far back as 3500 B.C.
•It was the third most important crop for the Aztecs, who recognized it as a “superfood” and prized it so highly that it was often used as currency.
•Aztec warriors and runners are believed to have sustained themselves for an entire day on just a tablespoon of chia.
•The word chia is derived from the Aztec word chian, which means “oily.”
•Chia seeds have more Omega-3 fatty acids than any other plant food, including flax seeds.
•Chia seeds are about 20% protein.
•When soaked in water for 30 minutes, chia seeds form a thick gel. This gel also forms in the stomach when chia seeds are consumed. That sounds bad, but researchers believe it actually slows down the rate at which digestive enzymes turn carbs into sugar, making it especially beneficial for diabetics and others with blood sugar issues.
•Chia is hydrophilic and can absorb more than 12 times its weight in water. This makes it helpful in maintaining body hydration, something that is especially beneficial for athletes who need to remain hydrated during races and endurance activities.
•Chia seeds are so high in antioxidants that they do not spoil easily and can be stored for long periods, unlike flax seeds.
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Ingredients
3 cups oats
2 cups shredded coconut
1 cup almonds, roughly chopped
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup sunflower seeds
4 Tbsp sesame seeds
4 Tbsp chia seeds
¾ cup raisins or dried fruit
Sauce
2 bags chai tea
1 orange, juice and zest
2 medjool dates
¼ cup tahini
2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch salt
Method:
Preheat oven to 170 degrees Celsius, line two baking trays with baking paper.
In ½ cup of boiling water, steep 2 bags of chai tea for 5-10 minutes.
In a large bowl combine all the dry ingredients together, except for the raisins and set aside.
Remove the tea bags from the water and pour into a blender, add all remaining sauce ingredients. Blend until smooth.
Add the sauce to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Then spread evenly over 2 baking trays. Cook for 15-20mins or until golden brown. While cooking ensure that you keep a close eye on it and turn granola over often. Once cooked stir through the raisins and leave to cool.
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This batch fed 5 post a trail run in the Abel Tasman.
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