Homemade Coconut Yoghurt (Paleo, Low Carb, Vegan)

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Homemade Coconut Yoghurt (Paleo, Low Carb, Vegan)

I always thought that making a homemade coconut yoghurt is a little bit of alchemy. All the recipes sounded pretty complicated, included too many ingredients and a lot of work and I just couldn’t be bothered. But store-bought yoghurts usually contain so many unnecessary ingredients like starches and added sugars and also don’t seem to have many of the salutary probiotics which you expect from a yoghurt. And plainly they usually don’t taste very good. Well, unless you spend half of your salary on one tub. There are some very tasty coconut yoghurts out there, but their price can be too much for some of us. So I decided it’s time to give the home fermenting process a proper go.

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Laksa (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb)

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Laksa (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb)

Happy Monday, everyone! I’m sorry I haven’t posted a recipe in weeks, but my website actually underwent some serious issues and I wasn’t even able to log in. However, everything should be back to normal and I’m happy to share some recipes and travel tips with you again, starting with one of my current favourites – Laksa (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb).

I would like to say that I’m posting a soup recipe because it’s winter and it’s cold and soup is a perfect dish for this weather. That’s the right introduction, isn’t it? But well, that would be a lie. It is indeed winter in Australia right now. But it’s definitely not cold. I actually can’t believe how lucky we are here in Queensland with the weather. It is mostly sunny (Sunshine state?) and the temperature hardly goes bellow 18 °C. Crazy, right? So this is me, posting a recipe for Laksa (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb) simply because I like soups. Because I think that any weather is soup weather.  Continue reading →

Banana Bread (Paleo, Sugar-Free, Vegan)

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Banana Bread (Paleo, Sugar-Free, Vegan)

Ok, this is definitely not a low carb recipe. But no one is perfect, right? And I still believe in the fact that fruit is better for us than some (artificial) sweeteners. In healthy amounts of course. I know that especially banana is super full of natural carbohydrates, so it’s not in my diet very often. But it also contains so many vitamins and minerals. And it’s nice to treat myself every now and then.

And that’s exactly what this Banana Bread (Paleo, Sugar-Free, Vegan) represents for me. Balance. Balance in my lifestyle when I’m not obsessed with every gram of sugar I eat and I enjoy some healthy treat when I feel like it. It’s my version of intuitive eating and food freedom. Because when I don’t forbid myself from eating anything, my choices are actually much better than if I have a feeling that something is not allowed (and therefore super tempting).

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Beetroot Brownies (Paleo, Low Carb, Vegan)

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Beetroot Brownies (Paleo, Low Carb, Vegan)

I know, beetroot brownies are nothing new. But have you actually ever try them? I found out that many of the recipes are just containing so many ingredients. And you could probably noticed that I like things as simple as possible. Minimum ingredients and minimal effort. That’s me. So I ditched few of the traditional ingredients and tried to create an easy, healthy and tasty version of the beetroot brownies myself. And after few attempts came up with these Beetroot Brownies which I’m finally very happy with. Because despite the fact that there is not any gluten, dairy or sugar included, they taste damn delicious. And don’t worry, no beetroot aftertaste. Just beautiful gooey chocolate goodness.

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Moroccan Lamb Shanks (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb)

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Moroccan Lamb Shanks (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb)

It’s definitely getting colder here in Aus and the lower temperatures are tempting me to eat all the comforting food. Anything warming, filling and full of flavour. And I think it’s ok to listen to my body and give it what it needs. Well yeah, if it craves fries I would think twice 🙂 But when it’s about hearty meals combining a good protein, bit of starchy vegetables and warming spices? Give it to me now. Because what is more satisfying in this weather than a generous portion of Moroccan Lamb Shanks (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb)?

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Avocado Mayonnaise (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb, Vegan)

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A few weeks ago I decided to cut down my consumption of eggs and a few other things. My hormones went a bit wild and my skin started breaking out a lot, so I thought I would help the body to get back to normal faster and cut off some possible triggers. But then the horror came across my mind. What would life be without a mayonnaise? How am I going to survive this? Well, don’t worry, crisis averted. Because I made Avocado Mayonnaise (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb, Vegan) my friends. Extremely creamy and a delicious option for those who can’t (or don’t want to) eat eggs.

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Carrot Cake Porridge (Paleo, Low Carb, Vegan)

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Carrot Cake Porridge (Paleo, Low Carb, Vegan)

We are slowly getting into the winter season here in Queensland and the mornings are starting to be a bit chilly. I know I know, don’t get me wrong, it’s nothing in compare with winter in Europe. But it’s enough to put some warm socks on and definitely crave different foods in the morning. Something warming and comforting. Something easy to digest. And I think that porridge definitely advocate these foods. Unfortunately the classic porridge made of oats is not the best choice for some of us. But don’t worry, this Carrot Cake Porridge (Paleo, Low Carb, Vegan) actually doesn’t contain any gluten, dairy or sugar and you can also skip the nuts, so it’s suitable for people with lots of different dietary needs.

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Homemade Ketchup (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb, Vegan)

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Homemade Ketchup (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb, Vegan)

Who said you have to give up ketchup once you go Paleo? Yes, you should definitely give up the crap that you find on the shelves in stores. There is nothing good in that stuff for anyone. But that doesn’t mean that you have to say your goodbyes forever. Because making homemade ketchup is much easier than it seems. Hello burgers and fries, welcome your best friend back. Here is my version of Homemade Ketchup (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb, Vegan), I hope you’ll like it.

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Homemade Chocolate Granola (Paleo, Low Carb, Vegan)

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Homemade Chocolate Granola (Paleo, Low Carb, Vegan)

Lately I’ve been craving “sweet” breakfasts quite a bit. And if you have been following me for a while, especially on Instagram where I post my very realistic meals, you would know that it’s not something very usual for me. Normally I would have a plate with veggies and protein for brekky and be very happy with that. However I’ve decided to listen to my body and the cravings and give it something different every now and then. But no, I still wouldn’t have doughnuts for breakfast. That’s definitely not worth it. If I crave a “sweet” brekky I would make a nice gluten-free porridge instead (for example the Chocolate Porridge) or as lately my favourite Homemade Chocolate Granola (Paleo, Low Carb, Vegan) with coconut yoghurt. So if you are looking for some healthy breakfast inspiration you are at the right spot.

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How To Make Ghee At Home

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How To Make Ghee At Home

Ghee has undergone a huge comeback in the last few years. I think it’s because we are finally getting over the idea that fats are bad for us and can happily enjoy the real flavours again. And ghee definitely belongs to the healthy fats that we should incorporate into our daily diets. It’s known as a great cooking and baking fat because of it’s high smoke point (higher than most vegetable oils actually). It has a smooth nutty flavour which supports both, savoury and sweet dishes. And even though Paleo and Whole30 don’t support eating dairy, ghee has an exception. Why? Because when boiling and straining butter you’ll actually get rid of the milk proteins and solids which cause inflammation. And on the contrary you’ll be left with a golden goodness rich in flavour and nutrients which is suitable even for those of us who are dairy intolerant.

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