Christmas is fast approaching, so what better way to prepare than with
these fun DIY, festive recipes.
Do you love to get creative? Or maybe you’re looking for activities to do with
the kids over the holidays… Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We feel
confident that these recipes will be suitable for a variety of people’s dietary
needs.
These low-sugar, vegan, gluten free balls are a
great alternative to the usual sugar-ridden Christmas truffles. They are easy
to make and easy to eat for those with braces!
☺Low-Sugar Snowballs☺
Servings: 10
2
C shredded coconut
3 T coconut yoghurt
2-3 T coconut oil
Raspberries
3 T coconut yoghurt
2-3 T coconut oil
Raspberries
1.
Process all ingredients except the raspberries. Depending on how
good your processor is will depend on how much oil and yoghurt will be
required. (Alternatively desiccated coconut would work).
2.
Roll into balls with the raspberry in the centre. Refrigerate until
firm. For a sweeter taste, add rice malty syrup or stevia
This Gingerbread
Smoothie is such a great healthy alternative to gingerbread cookies that are
not ideal for those undergoing orthodontic treatment. The recipe is low-sugar,
vegan, and gluten free.
☺Gingerbread Smoothie☺
Servings: 1
1 frozen banana
1 cup unsweetened organic vanilla almond milk
1 tablespoon unsulphured blackstrap molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon flax-seed meal (or ground chia seeds)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
pinch of ground nutmeg
pinch of ground cloves
dash of all spice
1 small handful of ice
1 cup unsweetened organic vanilla almond milk
1 tablespoon unsulphured blackstrap molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon flax-seed meal (or ground chia seeds)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
pinch of ground nutmeg
pinch of ground cloves
dash of all spice
1 small handful of ice
1. Blend all ingredients in the blender and
process until smooth and creamy. Pour into your glass, top with a little
freshly grated nutmeg.
2. Serve immediately.
We think you will love these No-Bake Gingerbread Cookie Balls that are soft, low in sugar, gluten free & vegan.
☺Grain-free
No-Bake Gingerbread Cookie Balls☺
Servings: 18-24
2 cups raw organic almonds, walnuts
or pecans
6 medjool dates, pitted
3 tablespoons unsulphered organic blackstrap molasses
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
dash ground cloves
dash ground nutmeg
pinch of sea salt
shredded unsweetened coconut (for rolling)
6 medjool dates, pitted
3 tablespoons unsulphered organic blackstrap molasses
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
dash ground cloves
dash ground nutmeg
pinch of sea salt
shredded unsweetened coconut (for rolling)
1.
Add all of the ingredients, except the coconut, to your food
processor. Process until a sticky dough ball forms. There will be some visible
bits of nuts!
2.
Roll the dough with your hands into 1 1/2-inch balls and place
onto a parchment paper lined sheet or tray. If it’s sticking to your hands too
much, lightly wet them with a little water.
3.
After all the cookie balls are formed, gently roll them into the
shredded coconut. Store these in the fridge to keep them firm.
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