Cocoaty snack balls

  I am not sure cocoaty is a word, but I think it should be now, seeing as coconut and oats go so well together. I made these whilst experimenting with my eternal quest for healthier things to snack on, that satisfy my sweet tooth. I kind of just threw a load of things I had in my kitchen together to see what happened and...

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Healthier Banana Bread

This is never going to be the healthiest thing in the world, but some small changes make it a healthier alternative to the usual banana bread you could make/buy and as a treat, it is great. This is perfect for a Sunday afternoon with some tea.     Ingredients: -  200g whole wheat flour - 1 tsp baking powder - 0.5 tsp...

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Healthier Hummus

Hummus is pretty healthy anyway, and it is always a good choice of snack. But, most ready made hummus has loads of oil in it, as well as tahini, which can really bump up the calories. This recipe is really simple, and the best thing about it is that you can make any flavour hummus you want. I went with a simple coriander...

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Roasted Chickpeas

These are great as a snack, and an alternative to nuts if you are getting a bit bored of those. They will keep for a couple of days if stored in an airtight container.             Makes 4 portions – 100 calories per portion Ingredients: - 1 tin of chickpeas - 1 tbsp olive oil - 1 tbsp garam...

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Kale Crisps

Well….this has been quite the discovery! That might be bigging it up a bit too much, but for someone who loves crisps as much as I do, but can’t eat them – finding something that tastes anywhere near crisps is AMAZING!! Kale is part of the cabbage family. Now, I can hear you saying…cabbage? That is...

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Ingredients: 250g Brussels Sprouts, ends trimmer and outer yellowing leaves removed. Fry light Sea salt, pepper, paprika and coriander 1. Place the sprouts in a baking dish and spray with fry light and sprinkle over a little salt and some pepper, paprika and coriander. Cut the larger sprouts in half if needed. 2....

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