16 July 2012

SUPERFOOD TREATS: MY 4 FAVOURITE IN-A-CUP SNACKS

I love nothing more than coming up with new ways to make healthy foods delicious and fun. I wanted to share these recipes with you as they my current favourite and I eat them almost daily! They are so easy to make and are a really easy way to get more super foods in to your diet. 

Now, it is up to you if you want to serve them in a little glass cup or not. But for some reason I enjoy eating them so much more when I do! 

So, without further delay, here they are...

MY 4 FAVOURITE IN-A-CUP SNACKS

CREAMY CHIA PUDDING
This has become my favourite go to snack. I love to make a batch of it which I can keep in the fridge to have whenever I want. There are so many ways to eat chia pudding. You can eat it on it's own, mix it in with porridge, or add fruit, nuts or shredded coconut. 


RECIPE
+ Add 1/2 cup of chia seeds to a glass jar or large bowl
+ Cover with 1 1/2 cups of liquid (I use almond milk)
+ Store it in the fridge overnight (I like to stir mine after about an hour to help the chia seeds absorb the liquid)
+ In the morning, your chia seeds will be plump, soft and chewy and ready to eat


RAW CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
This chocolate mousse is such a special treat. It is rich, creamy and absolutely delicious. Whenever I am having a chocolate craving I whip myself up a batch of this, rather than reaching for something packaged and high in sugar.



RECIPE
+ In a blender add the following; 1/2 a banana, 1/2 a small avocado, a heaped tablespoon of raw cacao powder and about 1/4-1/2 cup of almond milk depending on the consistency you want
+ Blend until smooth


THE VERY GREEN SMOOTHIE
I tend to go through 'phases' with foods, and this green smoothie concoction is my current favourite. I came up with this recipe one weekend when I was having an intense craving for greens. I simply threw in to a blender whatever I had in the fridge and this was the result. This drink is so refreshing, nutritious and gives you a big burst of energy.


RECIPE
+ In a blender throw in the following; 1 green apple, 1 small cucumber, a big handful of cos lettuce, a small handful of kale (stems removed), 1/2 of a small avocado, 1 small lemon, a handful of parsley
+ Add 1-2 cups of water and blend
+ Depending on the power of your blender you may need to blend it for a while.
+ You want to ensure all the greens are cut up finely so that your result is a smooth and creamy smoothie


WARMING QUINOA PORRIDGE
I love the standard porridge made with oats, but whenever I eat it, it seems to sit like a lump in my stomach and make me feel really tired. So I decided to try substituting my oats for quinoa. The result? A lighter, fluffier, gluten free porridge that has a beautiful earthy and rich flavour.


RECIPE
+ Rinse 1/2 cup of quinoa under water and drain well
+ Add the quinoa to a pan, cover with 1 1/2 cups of liquid (you can cook it with water, but for extra creaminess I cooked mine with almond milk, or substitute a milk of your choice)
+ Add a teaspoon of cinnamon 
+ Bring the liquid to the boil and then turn down to a simmer
+ Continue stirring as the liquid absorbs, and be careful of the temperature so you do not burn your milk
+ Once the liquid is absorbed take the pan off the heat. Cover it with a lid and allow it to sit for 10 minutes
+ Fluff it with a fork, and to it whatever you want. You can anything to it but my favourite toppings are are chopped apple, banana, almonds, dates, chia seeds, or coconut

+ What are your favourite healthy and simple meals or snacks? I would love to hear your recipes!

18 comments:

  1. Connie these are the sort of recipes that everyone needs to know about. Simple, no fuss, delicious and nutritious. Bravo (and... yum!) x

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    1. Thanks Tara! I love helping people build a repertoire of recipes that are quick and healthy so that they can draw on them (rather than something processed) when they are hungry. Thanks for your comment sweetheart xx

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  2. Loving these recipes Connie! So simple and good for you. I love whipping up a green smoothie, or having raw bliss balls (almonds + dates + cacao + shredded coconuts), and recently I've been really into snacking on some dried figs. :)

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    1. Jia I love raw bliss balls!!! And I love experimenting with different flavours and combinations too. Hmm I already feeling inspired to write a blog post on this ;)

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  3. Fabulous!! This is exactly the kind of post I've been waiting for! Thanks so much for sharing Connie. Hope you had an amazing trip. It's great to have you back on the blogosphere :) Jenn x

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    1. My pleasure Jenn. I am so glad you liked the post! Yesss, my trip was unbelievable and spectacular. But I missed my little blog and my alopd community while I was away xx

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  4. I love these superfoods.
    I incorporate all of them everyday- addicted :)

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    1. Yep, these are my fave superfood too! Chia, quinoa, raw cacao and greens are just the best! xx

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  5. The first three I make myself, even your smoothie is similar to mine. Haven't tried the warming quinoa porridge, but will definitely be making soon. I adore my smoothies every day with a fresh made juice (usually green but sometimes a carrot/beet/lemon one rocks my tastebuds). I also adore a quick and simple guacamole with veggie sticks. Check out my blog for many recipes. I love your blog and everything you live. Similar to mine. Have a wonderful day!

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    1. Awesome Kibby! Great minds huh! I love fresh juice too, and nothing beats a home made guacamole. I just popped over to your blog for a read, and you have some awesome recipes there. I will definitely been trying some of them out. Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. There is something special about in-a-cup snacks, especially when eaten with a favourite tiny teaspoon! Avocado pudding/mousse is still my go-to recipe for prompting others to question what can & can't constitute a dessert! Lovely Connie x

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    1. I know!! I don't know why everything tastes better in a little glass cup (or jar for that matter) with a cute little teaspoon. And I agree, the avo and choc mousse is the best thing to recommend to people as it is delicious. It is a great way to convert people to healthy (yet tasty) eating! xx

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  7. These superfood treats sound awesome! I'm looking forward in trying the Creamy Chia Pudding and the Warming Quinoa Porridge. Thanks for sharing :)

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  8. Awesome Mary! If you are yet to get amongst chia seeds then I definitely recommend you give that one a go. They are amazingly nutritious and so yummy. Thanks for your comment xx

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  9. I love these ideas!!! Hi, I am Meme from A Screaming Good Life. I follow you on FB. I am so glad I decided to click on your blog. I am going to be trying all four of these treats. I have Celiac Disease, so easy and healthy gluten free treats are hard to come by.

    Look forward to reading more,

    Coach Meme

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    1. Hello beautiful Meme! I am so glad you clicked on my blog too. it is great to connect with you, and I am so happy to hear that you plan on trying all of these yummy recipes. Thank you for stopping by xx

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  10. Thanks connie for another beautiful post...i always find a little joy in my day after reading your posts...xx

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  11. Thanks Claire. What a beautiful little comment. I love that reading my posts has that effect on you :) xx

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