Whoever spread the vicious rumour that healthy food is boring is about to be proven wrong! Here are three free recipes to enjoy a healthier, more nutrient dense afternoon tea this week…
Rainbow Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Lettuce Wraps:
Wrap the following ingredients in lettuce leaves:
- Carrots, cut into thin strips
- Cucumbers, cut into thin strips
- Peppers, cut into thin strips
- Hummus
- Spinach leaves
- Coriander (optional)
Peanut Sauce:
Mix together the following for a moreish condiment:
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1-2 tsps honey
- 1 clove garlic
Maple Almond Scones
Mix together:
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy free milk)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Roll out dough ’til it is 3cm thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out rounds of dough. Place them on a tray lined with greaseproof paper and bake in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius (190 fan assisted) for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Healing Tea
Pair your wraps and scones with a delicious cup of tea. You might consider:
- Green Tea, for weight loss
- Peppermint, for stress relief
- Hibiscus, for relief of PMS
- Chamomile, for an immune boost
