Vegan Friendly ~ Egg Free~ Dairy Free~ Gluten Free

A delicious recipe for all my clients who are detoxing their diets for the start of 2015.

A detox for me, means eliminating those “sometimes foods”  that have slowly become staples in our diets, and  introducing nourishing and healing foods back into the diet. I get very nervous about radical detox programs that  contain minimal calories, leave you feeling deprived and are often low in essential nutrients. I customise all my detox programs to suit my clients individual case history as each of us has very different health needs that cannot be packaged into a one size fits all detox box.

This recipe was inspired by Pete Evans’s delicious Cauliflower Fried Rice With Prawns recipe from his latest cookbook Family Food. You don’t have to be on a detox to enjoy this recipe.

Ingredients:

1 large Cauliflower

1 small Red Onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, diced

1 block Firm Tofu cut up into 1 cm cubes

1 grated Carrot

1 small grated Zucchini

6 small Mushrooms sliced

1/4 green capsicum diced

1 teaspoon Fresh Grated Ginger

Coconut Oil

3-4 tablespoons of Tamari Sauce

1/4 cup of Pine Nuts

Method:

Pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles rice.

Fry your tofu with a small amount of coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of Tamari. Remove and set aside once it has gone slightly crispy. Fry your diced onion and garlic with a small amount of coconut oil until the onions become translucent and then remove from the pan and set aside. Gently roast 1/4 cup of pinenuts on your frypan and set aside once golden.

Add a small amount of coconut oil to your pan and add the cauliflower and cook for a few minutes until softened. Then add the rest of your vegetables with 2-3 tablespoons of tamari and grated ginger. Gently stir until it is heated through and then add your tofu and onions back into the fry pan.

Serve into bowls and garnish with sliced capsicum and roasted pine nuts. My 4 year old is fine with eating pine nuts but I don’t recommend giving nuts to children under 3 years. For small children I prefer to use nut butters in their diet.

Enjoy

Lactation cookies are a nourishing quick healthy snack option for new and expectant Mums. The ingredients within my lactation cookie recipe have been selected due to their high nutrient content which is beneficial during pregnancy and breastfeeding when your nutritional requirements are highest.

This recipe is for my sister and for her new bundle of joy xox

Makes approximately 15 cookies

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of unhulled tahini

1/3 cup of organic virgin coconut oil

2 tablespoons of honey or rice malt extract

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

2 teaspoons of dried cinnamon

1 egg

3/4 cup of dried fruit of your choice such as dried apricots, dried peaches, pear, figs, sultanas, or dates

1 cup of almond meal

1-2 tablespoons of Brewers Yeast (Optional. If using add more honey if needed to mask flavour)

1 1/2 cups of rolled oats

1/2 cup desiccated coconut

Method:

Preheat your oven to 180 degrees. You will need two baking trays lined with baking paper.

Combine tahini, coconut oil, honey, cinnamon and vanilla extract in a mixer and place on a fast speed. Once these are well combined add your egg. Blend again until well combined.

Add dried fruit, almond meal, oats, brewers yeast and desiccated coconut. Mix until well combined and batter has a dough consistency.

Make small balls of dough using a tablespoon of dough at a time. Place onto the tray and gently press down on your ball with the palm of your hand. Repeat this process until all your batter is used.

Place in the oven for 12 minutes and remove once slightly brown.

Enjoy  🙂

Notes:

These cookies can be enjoyed by everyone including children, men and mothers who are unable to breastfeed. The high nutrient content of these cookies would be beneficial for all mothers in their recovery following birth including those not breastfeeding. Perhaps leave out the Brewers Yeast due to it’s ability to boost milk production and it’s distinctive flavour.

I have made a variation of this recipe with good quality dark chocolate in combination with the dried fruit. Keep in mind that some babies can become unsettled if there mothers have chocolate.

I have not included any herbs in my recipe as I feel these should be prescribed on an individual basis based on your particular circumstance. Herbs can be safely used during pregnancy and while breastfeeding if prescribed by a herbalist. For advice on foods and herbs during pregnancy or while breastfeeding you can make a booking with me to discuss your case.