7 Simple Recipes You Can Make in a Snap
January 28th, 2013This post was born out of a request from a lovely reader on Instagram after I went on a bit of a rampage posting foodie pics.
When it comes to eating (something I’m rather fond of) I’m all about ease, maximum taste and healthiness, and you’ll see that the “recipes” below – if you can call them that – tick all those boxes.
Beyond simple and majorly satisfying.
Vanilla Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes
Because pancakes are amazing and everyone knows it.
+ 1 cup of buckwheat flour
+ Tsp baking powder
+ 1 or 2 eggs (see if you need a second)
+ 3/4 cup almond or coconut milk
+ Pinch of salt
+ Dash of vanilla essence
Top with maple syrup and mixed berries. Uh huh.
Warrior Smoothie
My breakfast, pretty much every day!
+ 1 banana
+ Scoop of Sunwarrior Raw Vegan Protein (vanilla or chocolate are the bomb)
+ Water, or coconut water
+ Ice
You can also add in a big handful of spinach leaves (we didn’t have any in the house the day I made the above) and my hot tip while they’re still in season – add some mango to take this smoothie to a whole ‘nother level.
* Make it fancy by serving in a mason jar {buy here} with a striped paper straw {buy on eBay or at a discount store}.
Instant Energy Booster Juice
My green juices are normally a “whatever goes” affair but one of my favourite mixes is:
+ Spinach or silverbeet
+ Cucumber
+ Celery
+ Ginger
+ Lemon
+ Green apple
Do you have a fave combo?
Coconutty Roast Veggies
Are you roasting your veggies in coconut oil?
It’s heat resistant (unlike olive oil), adds a hint of flavour to your food and comes with a list of health benefits that you can read about here, so jump on board if you’re not already sista, coconut is where the party’s at!
I scoffed down the meal these veggies were part of before taking a photo so just close your eyes for a minute and imagine spiced warm lentils, sautéed silverbeet, a sprinkling of chopped basil and a massive smile on my face. It was that good.
Herb-a-licious Brown Rice Salad
Super simple to throw together, filling, delicious. What more could you ask for?
+ Brown rice
+ 1 scrambled egg
+ Peas and edamame beans cooked in chilli oil
+ Coriander
+ Mint
Dress it up with a mix of chilli oil and rice wine vinegar and you’re golden!
Miso(oooo) Tasty
Our lunch today – baked/ salted sweet potato (and the one rogue chat potato * someone * scored… ahem, Ramai), served on pan-cooked pak choy and broccolini.
The real winner here is the dressing though, made of white miso paste, rice wine vinegar and mirin seasoning.
Cue dancing tastebuds in 3, 2, 1…
Tamari Almond Mix
Almonds, sunflower seeds and pepitas toasted in a fry pan with a few dashes of tamari = one of the best, easiest (and most addictive) snacks around.
I munch on these while I’m at the computer and will often toss through salads to up the crunch factor. Delightful.
Over to you: what are your favourite healthy snacks/ fail safe meals? Share in the comments below.
Tags: healthy food, healthy snacks
January 28th, 2013 at 4:08 pm
With a talented chef hubby – I am always well nourished- but when I’m alone, I’m all about the easy peasy!
All of your recipes are right up my alley :)
My fave go to snack at the moment are slow roasted chick peas. Yum.
January 28th, 2013 at 4:17 pm
they all sound absolutely DELICIOUS!!!!! I’m always on the lookout for new healthy recipes and all of these are making my mouth water. Thanks for sharing them xxx
January 28th, 2013 at 6:00 pm
I’m always a big fan of simple recipes. And this is definitely what I add to my cooking list. They are simple, look yummy and indeed heathy!
January 28th, 2013 at 11:20 pm
Yum these are mouth watering recipes Rach! And not too complicated either – I like dat. xx
January 28th, 2013 at 11:43 pm
Oh I can’t wait to try those pancakes! All the recipes look fab.
Thanks so much for posting x
January 29th, 2013 at 1:30 am
Perfect – this is just what I needed. Any suggestions re a good coconut oil that can be used for cooking with? I’ve had no luck to date … Also, I’ve heard of people using coconut oil as a body mosituriser??? Any suggestions re brands?
Fab recipes, have already decided on the herby rice salad for lunch tomorrow! x
January 29th, 2013 at 10:40 am
Nom nom nom, great recipes thanks Rach!! xx
January 29th, 2013 at 5:03 pm
The simpler the better!
Kim: Go for the extra virgin coconut oil honey (and yes, it has so many uses – in smoothies, hair mask, moisturiser et al). x
January 30th, 2013 at 8:31 am
Ooh that brown rice recipe looks right up my alley! I’m all about brown rice salads for work lunches at the moment! Will have to give it a try!
Thanks for sharing!
January 30th, 2013 at 8:38 am
I’ve recently gone gluten free so I am excited to try your pancake recipe! My green juice is almost the same as yours instead I throw in a beetroot and sometimes pineapple.
Where do you get your edamames from? I can’t seem to find any and I LOVE them
January 30th, 2013 at 8:49 am
Caz: How are you doing with no gluten? Feeling better? I get the edamames from our local Asian grocery store (in a packet in the freezer). x
January 30th, 2013 at 9:59 am
Okay. Will have to wait until next time I’m back in the land of places where they have Asian grocery stores!!! Our town is not that special yet.
I’m feeling much better ditching the gluten. It was such a great decision and I’m finding it much easier than I thought
February 3rd, 2013 at 5:41 pm
Will check out that protein powder next time I’m by the healthfood store… I could use more power smoothies in my breakfast life!
Do you have a masticating juicer for your green juices? I’ve seen Breville has come out with a less expensive one finally and I completely swear by them!
x Catherine @ The Spring
February 4th, 2013 at 4:41 pm
Rach, These dishes look delicious! I am going to make those pancakes for my man next week. Isn’t it terrible, but I would always buy the buckwheat mix from the box just to make life easier – no excuses not to make them myself now! ;) xo
February 5th, 2013 at 10:39 am
Yum, yum, yum! Will definitely be trying these recipes. Love that they’re all vegetarian too – thanks Rach!