Wednesday, 29 August 2018
Blueberry Heba Flapjacks
Sunday, 26 August 2018
Sugar Free September BOOTCAMP
If you are looking to start your journey to a sugar free you, This one is DEFINITELY for you.
Let me explain it for you.
Being sugar free does not only mean cutting out the added sugar in your coffee, tea or food, it also means cutting out the morning cereal, the rice side to your curry and the lasagne sheets for your pasta dishes.
So in a nutshell, you can find alternatives for these - like banting breads, banting noodles, banting porridge, cauliflower rice...you can even have a sugar replacement like xylitol, erythritol and stevia. OR you can choose to forego all of these and concentrate on the simpler items. The choice is completely yours.
What is the Boot Camp all about?
You need to follow the meal plan, follow our posts on the group (search for the #BootCamp hashtag) and read the information we post. There will be a twist in the meal plans around the 3rd week - so don't forget to stay tuned!
Before looking through the meal plans, find the important Banting info here:
Banting Lists
These will say the lists you can use for the challenge.
Net Carb List
This will tell you how many carbs (which converts to sugar) you can have per day from veggies. This is dependent on you but to be in ketosis we recommend 25g+-
How to Read Labels
Carb Wise Tutorials
Friday, 24 August 2018
Sugar Free September Boot Camp
If you are looking to start your journey to a sugar free you, This one is DEFINITELY for you.
Let me explain it for you.
Being sugar free does not only mean cutting out the added sugar in your coffee, tea or food, it also means cutting out the morning cereal, the rice side to your curry and the lasagne sheets for your pasta dishes.
So in a nutshell, you can find alternatives for these - like banting breads, banting noodles, banting porridge, cauliflower rice...you can even have a sugar replacement like xylitol, erythritol and stevia. OR you can choose to forego all of these and concentrate on the simpler items. The choice is completely yours.
What is the Boot Camp all about?
You need to follow the meal plan, follow our posts on the group (search for the #BootCamp hashtag) and read the information we post. There will be a twist in the meal plans around the 3rd week - so don't forget to stay tuned!
Before looking through the meal plans, find the important Banting info here:
Banting Lists
These will say the lists you can use for the challenge.
Net Carb List
This will tell you how many carbs (which converts to sugar) you can have per day from veggies. This is dependent on you but to be in ketosis we recommend 25g+-
How to Read Labels
Carb Wise Tutorials
Thursday, 23 August 2018
Cabbage Pizza Base
Ingredients:
2 cups grated cabbage
1 tsp baking powder
80g grated cheddar
2 tbs heba
Pinch salt
1 egg
Method:
Grate cabbage, place in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out moisture.
Place in bowl with egg, baking powder, salt, he a, and any other spices you enjoy.
Mix together well.
Place mixture in a round microwave dish.
Microwave on high for 4:30mins
Melt 1 tbs butter in a frying pan
Fry base on both sides until browned.
Place on baking sheet lined baking tray.
Add tomato sauce on top, then add toppings and cheese and bake until cheese is melted.
Enjoy!
Nutritional info per large slice
Wednesday, 22 August 2018
Cabbage Bread: Almond Flour
Ingredients:
1 cup grated cabbage
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbs cream cheese
1 tbs almond flour
Pinch salt
1 egg
Method:
Grate cabbage, place in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out moisture.
Place in bowl with egg, baking powder, salt, almond flour, cream cheese and any other spices you enjoy.
Mix together well.
Place mixture in a rectangular microwave dish.
Microwave on high for 4:30mins
Melt 1 tbs butter in a frying pan
Fry bread on both sides until browned.
Enjoy!
Nutritional info per large slice
Tuesday, 21 August 2018
Basic Cabbage Bread
Ingredients:
1 cup grated cabbage
1/2 tsp baking powder
Pinch salt
1 egg
Method:
Grate cabbage, place in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out moisture.
Place in bowl with egg, baking powder, salt and any other spices you enjoy.
Mix together well.
Place mixture in a rectangular microwave dish.
Microwave on high for 4:30mins
Melt 1 tbs butter in a frying pan
Fry bread on both sides until browned.
Enjoy!
Nutritional info per large slice:
Economical: Yes, the most economical of them all
Taste compared to others: 7/10
Monday, 20 August 2018
Chicken and Pumpkin Durban Curry
Ingredients:
450 chicken fillets cut into cubes
2 tbs oil of choice (I used coconut)
2 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
3 cinnamon sticks
1tsp ground fennel
1 onion, grated
2 tsp giner and garlic paste
1-2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp turmeric
4 tbs masala chicken
1 two garam masala
1/4 tsp cardoman powder
1/4 pumpkin peeled and cubes
1 tin tomatoes, chopped
Method:
Heat oil, then add onion, cardoman, turmeric & spices and fry for a few seconds allowing the onion to soften.
Add masala, ginger & garlic allow to cook for a few seconds being sure not to burn.
Add tomatoes and allow to simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
Add meat.
Turn down heat and cover pot allowing to simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove lid, add pumpkin and cook until liquid becoms thicker.
Simmer until ready to serve
Garnish with coriander leaves (optional)
Thursday, 16 August 2018
Broccoli and Cheese Savoury muffins
Ingredients:
120g broccoli floret pieces
120g heba pap
120ml milk
3 eggs
2 tsp baking powder
60g feta, crumbled
40g grated cheddar
1/2 tsp salt
Method:
Preheat oven to 180C
Prepare muffin tray and cases with 8 muffin cases.
In a bowl, mix together heba, salt, baking powder, eggs and milk.
Add cheese and broccoli pieces, mixing well.
Spoon mixture evenly between muffin cases.
Bake in oven for approximately 45mins or until skewer increased comes out clean.
Allow to cool completely before serving.
Enjoy!
Less than 2g net carbs each :)
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Flourless Super Low Carb Pizza Crust
Ingredients:
600-650g turkey or chicken breasts, cooked
2 cups grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella or gouda all fine)
2 eggs
Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Chop meat into chunks, then add to food processor and process until crumbles.
Add eggs and cheese and pulse until all incorporated.
Split mixture into two then shape into desired shape.
Bake on baking paper lined baking sheet in 200C oven for approximately 20 minutes or until firm.
Remove the baking paper baking and turn crust over.
Bake for a further 5 minutes.
Remove from oven, place tomato sauce of choice on top, then cheese and other desired toppings.
Place back under grill and remove once cheese is bubbling and melted.
Slice and enjoy!
Tuesday, 14 August 2018
Homemade Sugar Free Tomato Sauce
Ingredients:
6 tomatoes, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbs oil of choice
Salt to taste
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 tbs erythritol or xylitol
2 tbs vinegar
Method:
Place oil in pot, then add onion and garlic.
Fry for a minute, then add tomatoes and the rest of the ingredients except the vinegar.
Cook down on medium heat for approximately 20 minutes.
Add vinegar and cook for a further 5 minutes.
Allow to cool slightly then blend until smooth using liquidiser/blender or hand blender.
Bottle, allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
Will last in fridge for at least 2 weeks.
Monday, 13 August 2018
Tomato Breakfast Cups
Ingredients:
3 Large tomatoes
3 eggs
1 piece ham
1/4 red onion
40g grated cheddar
Salt and pepper to taste
Spring union for garnish (optional)
Method:
Prepare a muffin tray by greasing it.
Cut the top off the tomato, then, using a spoon, hull them. Remove the seeds and "meat" inside of the tomatoes out.
Place in greased muffin tray.
Add chopped ham equally.
Add onions and cheese
Break egg on top and add salt and pepper
Bake in 200C oven for approximately 20 minutes or until egg set.
Add chopped spring onion and enjoy!
Tuesday, 7 August 2018
Chicken Curry
Ingredients:
2 tbs coconut or olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
500g chicken fillets or 800g chicken pieces (if using pieces, reduce oil to 1 tbs)
15 ml turmeric
15 ml ground cumin
10 ml ground coriander
10 ml fennel
15 ml red masala (available at spice shops and Food Lovers Market)
30 ml garlic and ginger paste
2 medium tomatoes, chopped roughly
1 cauliflower cut into florets
Spring onion for decoration
Salt to taste
1 tbs sweetener
Heba pap as needed for thickening
Method:
Heat oil in a pot, add onions and fry until browned.
Add chicken and stir well.
Add the spices, garlic and ginger paste, a pinch of salt and the chopped tomatoes.
Pour in 250 ml of water.
Cook, then stir for five minutes, and then cover the pot with a lid.
Add the cauliflower and more water if necessary (see consistency)
Cover and simmer on a low heat until the cauliflower is cooked to your liking.
Allow sauce to reduce to your liking, and if need be, add heba pap 1 tsp at a time.
Allow to thicken.
Just before serving add the spring onion to garnish.
Serve with coconut Roti's or cauli rice or banting pap
Sunday, 5 August 2018
Creamy Radish Salad
Ingredients:
6 radish
1 avo
1 small punnet baby tomatoes
2 tbs lemon juice
1 tbs balsamic vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste
Method:
Cube avo, add lemon juice and toss together to coat.
Slice radish thinly, add to avo.
Halve tomatoes, add to avo and radish.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, toss and enjoy.
Friday, 3 August 2018
Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients:
1 pack carbsmart chicken & herb soup
1/2 tbs butter
75g trulygood noodles
Boiling water
Method:
In a bowl, steep 75g trulygood noodles in boiling water for 3 minutes.
Drain and add back to bowl, adding soup mix, butter and 200ml water.
Mix well until butter is melted and allow to thicken for 2 minutes.
Enjoy!
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