Ingredients 1/2 cup almonds, from Rapunzel (let them sit in water over night, or for a couple of hours if you’re in a hurry) 1 and 1/2 cup nut mix; hazelnuts and pecan, from Rapunzel 50 g dark chocolate (85 – 100%) 1/2 cup gluten-free oats 1/2 cup roast coconut flakes 3 tbsp coconut flour […]
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Açai bowl without bananas
Açai berries are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and fibre. Açai bowls are very popular but quite often include too much bananas for me. However, making an Açai bowls without a banana is easy and below is a recipe where berries make it sweet and a full fat coconut milk makes the mixture smooth. Having one […]
Read MoreHealthy snacks for Oscars night
I’ve been a film journalist for decades so Oscars night is always one of the highlights of the year. Back in the days I was relying on the strongest coffee to keep me alert and able to stay awake till 5 o’clock in the morning. I also had lots of snacks and candy. As you […]
Read MoreWorld’s healthiest salad
The Icelandic Cancer Society’s annual initiative, Mottumars, (Moustache March) brings awareness to cancer affecting men. Many grow moustaches to bring attention to this and encourage other men to know the symptoms and seek help. Companies support Moustache March too and among others are my sponsors VAXA. They sent me a special Moustache March box, filled […]
Read MoreGluten-free choux pastry cream puffs
In Iceland we celebrate a so called Bun Day in February. It’s a funny tradition that you can read more about HERE. I try to avoid all additives most of the time, but this one day a year I use Xanthan Gum. The puffs I bake also include eggs, which I rarely use, but it’s […]
Read MoreChocolate bites with Tamari almonds and sesame seeds
We don’t celebrate Valentines Day in Iceland, but I’m happy to celebrate any day with a tiny bite of sugarless quality chocolate 🙂 Ingredients 50 g 100% chocolate 30 g 85% chocolate 1 tbsp cocoa butter 1 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp hazelnut- and almond butter 1/2 cup mixed nuts (I used cashew and pecan […]
Read MoreBuckwheat porridge with Ceylon cinnamon
Ingredients 1/2 cup buckwheat flakes (or groats) 2-3 cups almond milk (or any plant milk) 1/4 cup popped quinoa 3 tbsp seed mix, from Rapunzel 3 tbsp nuts, from Rapunzel (I used walnuts, pecan and almonds) 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon from Kryddhusid 1/2 tsp pure vanilla, from Rapunzel 1/4 tsp salt 5 drops caramel stevia, […]
Read MoreHeavenly cashew butter balls
Ingredients 1 cup cashew butter 1/3 cup almond milk 1 cup chopped nuts, I used pecan, walnuts and almonds from Rapunzel 1/2 cup gluten-free oats 2 tsp yacon syrup 10 drops caramel stevia, from Good Good 1 tsp pure vanilla powder, from Rapunzel 1/2 tsp salt Medhod Chop the nuts in a food processor and […]
Read MoreNut roast with sweet potato mash and mushroom gravy
Nut roast Ingredients 140 g pumpkin 160 g celery root 120 g carrots 120 g red lentils 3 dl mushroom broth 1 onion 50 g cashews 50 g pecan 50 g walnuts 1 tbsp tapioca 2 garlic cloves 1-2 tsp chopped ginger 1/2 chilli 1 tbsp Indian curry powder 1 tbsp cilantro (optional) salt and […]
Read MoreStrawberries and mixed nuts
Ingredients 100 g strawberries 1 cup mixed nuts, f.ex. cashews, almonds and pecan 25 g vegan butter 1/2 tsp yacun syrup 1 can coconut milk, the solid part on top as well as a bit of the liquid pinch of salt (I use a bit of black pepper as well, but that’s optional) Method Rinse […]
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