By Nutritionist and Health Editor Melissa Fine.
Have your cake and eat it too with this healthy version of an old favourite
Place whole mandarins (including rind) in a saucepan of cold water and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 hours.
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Drain. When cool enough to handle, cut in half and remove pips.
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Preheat oven to 180°C and spray a spring-form pan with oil.
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Process mandarins in a blender, then add eggs, baking powder, bicarb soda, ground hazelnuts, Natvia and cocoa powder. Blend to a smooth batter.
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Pour into prepared cake tin and bake for 45-60 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in tin.
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Peel remaining mandarin, removing all the white pith, slice thinly and decorate cake.
(Thanks Weigh it Up for sharing this awesome recipe!). Source: www.sweeterlifeclub.com
High protein, gluten free and nice and generous in size.
Serves 1.
Combine and mix oil and egg in a tall mug. Then add LSA, Natvia, cinnamon and baking powder to the mug and mix well. Microwave for one minute. Turn mug upside down onto a plate; It should easily slide out of the mug. Top with yoghurt and berries and that’s it!
Sweet-chilli sauce without the sugar…Who would’ve thought?!
Serves 1.
Mix together soy sauce, vinegar, chili, Natvia, ginger and sesame oil. Toss together vegetables. Add dressing and toss to combine.
Source: http://www.sweeterlifeclub.com/recipes/shredded-vegetables-with-soy-ginger-and-chili-dressing/
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Serves 1.
Your morning mocha just got healthier thanks to Natvia…
Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy. Pour into a jar or tall glass (or wine glass if you’re feeling fancy) and enjoy!
Have your ‘soft drink’ without the blood sugar spike and empty kilojoules. This gives artificially sweetened beverages a run for their money too.
Serves 2
Grate cucumber, omitting the seeds, and divide amongst two glasses.
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Blend Natvia, lime juice, water and ice cubes together until everything is well mixed.
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Pour into the glasses over the grated cucumber, and serve.
Natvia is a 100% natural alternative to artificial sweeteners and sugar. We created Natvia, a natural sweetener derived from stevia because we wanted a healthy and natural way to enjoy a little sweetness in our lives. It has 0.4 calories per serve, is non-genetically modified and has low GI! It’s simple – Use it in your tea or coffee, and it’s also great for cooking and baking! One teaspoon of sugar is the same as one teaspoon of Natvia. www.natvia.com.au
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