lars Magbanua, Author at Wellness Hub

Gluten-Free Loaf

Ingredients:Dry:2 cups almond meal1/2 cup LSA or ground flaxseed1/2 cup chia seeds1/4 cup crushed almonds1/4 cup psyllium husk1.5 tsp baking powder1 tsp Himalayan pink salt1 tbsp slivered almonds (to decorate)Wet:3

Sweet Potato Wedges

Ingredients:3 sweet potatoes, peeled1 egg, whisked1-2 tbsp coconut oil, melted1/4 cup coconut flourSea salt1 tbsp Dukkah spice Directions:Preheat oven to 180°.Cut sweet potato into thick wedges and coat with coconut oil.Whisk

Sugar-Free Protein Brownies

Ingredients:2 scoops chocolate Truplenish1 tbsp coconut flour1 tbsp almond butter/peanut butter1 tsp cinnamon2 tsp stevia powder/granule (optional)1/2 cup waterPinch of sea saltGoji berries, coconut, cacao nibs etc. to top (optional) Directions:Add

Sugar-Free Granola

Ingredients:2 cups coconut flakes1/4-1/3 cup virgin organic coconut oil, melted2 cups mixed raw nuts, roughly chopped1/2 cup sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds1 tsp ground cinnamon2 tbsp rice malt syrup/maple syrup(optional;

Healthy Eggplant & Quinoa Pizzas

Ingredients:2 small eggplants2-3 tbsp olive oil or olive oil spray1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed 250g good-quality, tomato pasta sauce1 tbsp tomato paste1/4 cup parmesan, shaved or gratedA handful of fresh basilSea salt

DIY Trail Mix

Ingredients:1 cup mixed nuts of choice (we used walnuts, peanuts, brazil nuts and macadamias)1/2 cup mixed seeds of choice (we used pumpkin and sunflower seeds)4 squares 70-85% dark chocolate, roughly

Hawaiian Banana & Pineapple Muffins

Ingredients:Muffins1 medium ripe banana150g fresh or canned pineapple80g Cocobella coconut yoghurt1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup of Natvia/ sugar1 tbsp coconut oil2 cups self-raising flour1 tbsp cornstarch1 tbsp baking powder Icing100g vegan

Banana & Dark Chocolate MuffIns

Ingredients:2 cups almond meal3 bananas (2 for baking, 1 for decorating)3 eggs2 tsp baking powder1 tsp cinnamonA pinch of sea salt1 cup dates, pitted and roughly chopped1/4 cup coconut oil1/4

4-Ingredient Peanut Butter & Banana Cookies

Ingredients:2 ripe bananas, mashed4 tbsp natural peanut butter4 tbsp coconut flour1 tsp cinnamon Directions:Preheat oven to 160°C.Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix until combined.Roll 1 tbsp worth of

Hummus

Ingredients:2 cans (425g) organic chickpeas, rinsed2 garlic cloves3 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp fresh lemon juice1 tsp cumin1/4 cup water1 tsp salt1/4 tsp paprika Directions:Add chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin,

Banana & Blueberry Bread

Ingredients:50g desiccated or shredded coconut6 free-range eggs2-3 tablespoons maple syrup or 1 teaspoon green leaf stevia1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder or extract1 teaspoon baking powder1 ripe banana, mashed 250g blueberries

Healthy Brownie With Raspberries

Ingredients:1 medium sweet potato2 large eggs125ml coconut oil, melted2 tbsp maple syrup2tbsp coconut sugar2 tsp vanilla extract40g cacao powder2 tsp baking powder 1tsp baking soda60 g wholemeal flour80g raspberries, frozen

Key Lime Bars

Ingredients:1 cup walnuts1/2 cup cashews2 cups pitted Medjool dates1/2 cup unsweetened coconutflakes1/8 tsp saltZest of 2 limesJuice of 1 lime Directions:Place the walnuts, cashews, dates, and coconut flakes into a blender

Paleo Cherry Pie

Ingredients:2 1/2 cups (375g) dried cherries100ml lemon juice1/3 cup (115g) honey, plus 1 tbs extra 2/3 cup (165ml) coconut oil1 cup (70g) shredded coconut1 cup (100g) almond meal3/4 cup (75g)

Apple Pie Muffins

Ingredients:1/2 cup coconut flour1 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp ground gingerPinch of ground cloves1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt3 eggs1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup coconut oil, melted2 tbsp honey1 tsp vanilla extract1

Paleo Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients:1 cup almond flour2 tbsp coconut flour1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1/4 cup coconut oil, melted3 tbsp honey3 eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1 cup fresh blueberries Directions:Preheat the oven to 175 degrees

Apple Cinnamon Paleo Cake

Ingredients:4 eggs1/4 cup coconut oil, melted2 tbsp honey1 tsp vanilla extract2 tsp cinnamon1 tsp baking sodaPinch of salt1 medium apple, grated1/2 cup coconut flour1 tbsp almond flour For the crumble topping:1

Apple Chai Cookies

Ingredients:1 cup almond butter1/2 cup honey1 egg2 tbsp coconut flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground cloves1/4 tsp ground gingerPinch of nutmegHalf an apple, peeled and finelydiced Directions:Preheat

Zucchini Bread

Ingredients:1 cup zucchini, grated1 1/2 cups almond flour1/4 cup coconut flour1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt3 eggs2 tbsp honey1 banana, mashed1/4 cup coconut oil, melted2 tbsp almond butter1/2 tsp cinnamon Directions:Preheat

Seeded Crackers

Ingredients:1/2 cup sesame seeds1/2 cup chia seeds1/4 cup flaxseed meal1/4 cup almond meal1/2 tsp salt1/3 cup water2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Directions:Preheat the oven to 160 degrees C. In a

Rosemary + Salt Crackers

Ingredients:2 cups almond meal1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped1/2 tsp sea salt1 egg1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 tsp honey Directions: Preheat the oven to 170 degrees C. In a large bowl, mix together

Ginger Turmeric Dressing

Ingredients: 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon (2 grams) turmeric 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) ground ginger 1 teaspoon (7 grams) honey Directions: Mix the olive oil, apple cider

Creamy Avocado Dressing

Ingredients: 1 avocado 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup water or more for thinner consistency 1/4 cup coriander, basil or parsley leaves 1 lime juiced 1-2 garlic clove minced salt and pepper to taste Directions: Add all of the

Coriander Lime Dressing

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil juice of 2 limes 2 Tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon maple syrup ½ - 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon ground coriander Directions: Add all ingredients

Zesty Tahini Dressing

Ingredients: 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup low-sodium tamari or soy sauce 1/2 cup nutritional yeast 1 Tablespoon minced garlic Directions: Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until

Parsley Lime Dressing

Ingredients: 2 limes, freshly squeezed 1 cup fresh parsley 1 garlic clove 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup olive oil Directions: Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, shake until

Greek Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 3/4 cup olive oil 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, shake until well combined. Alternatively,

Green Goddess Dressing

Ingredients: 1 container plain Greek yogurt (about 2/3 cup) 1 cup fresh herbs (mix what you have on hand) 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 lemon, freshly squeezed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper Directions: Combine all

Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, finely minced OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions: Combine all ingredients

Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing

Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar 1 clove garlic, finely minced OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons peel

Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

Ingredients: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Zest and juice of 1 lemon (about 4 tablespoons juice and 3 teaspoons zest) 1 clove garlic, finely

Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

Ingredients: 1/4 cup dijon mustard 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (I prefer raw, unfiltered) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions: Combine all ingredients in a jar with

Italian Salad Dressing

Ingredients: 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons finely grated parmesan 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley OR 2 teaspoons dried parsley 1/4 medium onion, diced (about 2 tablespoons) OR

Chili-Lime Salad Dressing

Ingredients: Zest and juice of 2 limes (about 4 tablespoons juice and 3 teaspoons zest) 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 clove

Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing

Ingredients: 3/4 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt 1 clove garlic, finely minced OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 cup fresh minced parsley OR 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/4 medium onion, diced (about 2

Avocado Caesar Dressing

Ingredients: 1/3 cup mashed avocado 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tablespoons lemon juice 2 anchovy fillets 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/4 cup grated or shaved parmesan cheese 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)

Ingredients: 1/2 chicken thighs, cut into chunks 1 tbsp coconut oil 2 shallots, 50g approx - finely chopped 4 cups homemade chicken broth, 1 small thai chili sliced 6 slices fresh galangal, or ginger 6 kaffir lime

Spiced Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients: 1 cup cauliflower, cut into florets 12 oz (1½ cups) broth (vegetable or chicken) 4 oz (½ cup) coconut milk or cream 1 tsp garam masala 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 pinch sea salt 1 pinch

Ginger, Lemongrass & Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients: 12 oz (355 ml) broth (vegetable or chicken) 4 oz (120 ml) coconut milk 2 cups pumpkin, chopped 1 inch knob ginger, thinly sliced 1 pinch sea salt 1 pinch cayenne pepper or 1 small

Lamb & Chickpea Harira Soup

Ingredients: 600 grams lamb shoulder, trimmed 1 brown onion, diced (100 grams) 2 stalks celery, diced (80 grams) 1 medium carrot, diced (70 grams) 2 cloves garlic, minced (6 grams) 400 grams tinned tomatoes 1 tablespoon curry

Red Thai Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients: 1 kilo pumpkin, peeled and diced 1 T olive oil 2 cups liquid vegetable stock 4 tsp red curry paste 1 brown onion, finely diced 1 cup coconut cream 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 3 tbsp fresh

Lemongrass & Ginger Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil 4 tsp fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, finely sliced 1 brown onion, finely diced 400 grams chicken drumsticks, skin removed 2 Litres liquid chicken stock, (homemade

Roasted Pumpkin & Ginger Soup

Ingredients: 1 kilo pumpkin, cut into chunks salt pepper 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil 800 mls liquid vegetable stock, salt reduced 200 grams tinned cannellini beans 4 tsp fresh ginger, grated 4 tbsp Greek natural yoghurt Directions: Preheat your

Alkalising Soup

Ingredients: 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil (15 mls) 1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced (3 grams) 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (4 grams) 1/2 tsp ground turmeric (0.5 grams) salt 2 small zucchini, diced (220

Aromatic Chicken & Lemongrass Soup

Ingredients: 1 cup liquid chicken stock, salt reduced (250 mls) 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated (2 grams) 1/4 stalk fresh lemongrass (12 grams) 2 kaffir lime leaf (0.5 grams) 1/2 clove garlic (1.5 grams) 150 grams

Mushroom Soup

Ingredients: 1 onion finely chopped small 50 g butter 275 g mushrooms fresh thinly sliced 50 g plain flour 500 ml Chicken Style Liquid Stock 2 tsp lemon juice 250 ml milk 1 pinch salt and pepper *to

Tomato Soup

Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion chopped 1 carrot chopped 2 garlic cloves chopped 750g tomatoes fresh ripe 400g canned tomatoes 1L Chicken Style Liquid Stock 1 cup water 1 pinch salt and pepper *to taste Directions: Heat olive oil

Moroccan Lamb & Chickpea Soup

Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil 300 g lamb shoulder (boneless) cubed trimmed 1 pinch salt and pepper *to taste 1 onion finely diced 1 garlic clove 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 2 cups chicken stock

Spicy Zucchini & Fennel Soup

Ingredients: 3 zucchinis large 1 fennel bulb cubed small 1 carrot cubed large 2 potatoes cubed large skinned 1 onion small 500ml Vegetable Liquid Stock 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 splash sunflower oil for frying Sour

Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Soup

Ingredients: 3 cups bone broth ½ cup cashews 1 cup coconut cream 5 garlic cloves 2 tbsp nutritional yeast Pink salt and pepper for seasoning 1 onion, diced 300 - 350gm chicken thighs, sliced 250gm mushrooms, sliced 2 carrots, diced 2

Roasted Broccoli & Almond Soup

Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves peeled whole 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp chilli dried 6 pieces soy and linseed bread 2 cups broccoli roasted 1/2 cup almonds roasted 250 g cannellini beans drained rinsed 2 tbsp

Herby Broccoli & Pea Soup

Ingredients: 1 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 onion finely chopped 1 large garlic clove, crushed 400g broccoli chopped into small florets 300g frozen peas 200g chard, chopped 1l low-salt veg stock ½ small bunch of basil , chopped Small bunch

Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and cut into thin rounds 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2" pieces 1 can

Turmeric, Lentil & Lemon Soup

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large red onion, finely chopped 3 celery sticks, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind 1 teaspoon Turmeric Ground 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon

Chicken Zucchini Noodle Soup

Ingredients: 4 cups (1L) salt-reduced chicken stock 500g Chicken Thigh Fillets, trimmed 3 thyme sprigs 2 small carrots, peeled, thinly sliced 2 celery sticks, thinly sliced 1 corn cob, husks and silk removed, kernels removed 2 medium

Cream Celery Vegan Soup

Ingredients: Celery - bright green, firm and fresh with leaves Parsnip or Sweet Potato or Turnip - peeled and cubed Garlic Onions Olive Oil Stock (use vegan option) Seasoning Option - NutriVerus for Vegan friendly - or OsoLEAN

Moroccan Lentil & Spinach Soup

Ingredients: 3 celery stalks diced 2 carrots diced 1 red onion diced 1 large garlic clove crushed 1 t ginger 1 cup red lentils rinsed 1 cup pumpkin diced 4 cups vegetable stock 1/2 t sweet paprika 1/2 t cumin 1/2

Lentil & Spinach Soup

Ingredients: 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 brown onion 1 clove garlic 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1 cup dried red lentils 4 cups liquid chicken stock 400 mls water 2 cups

Cleansing Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients: 1 medium / large cauliflower 1 onion – finely diced 3 cloves garlic – finely diced 1 x 400g can cannellini beans drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon thyme leaves – finely chopped 2 litres vegetable

Healthy Jelly Slice

Ingredients: Base: 1 cup almond meal 1/2 cup pecans 1 cup shredded coconut 2 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup Cream Layer: 1 tbsp gelatin powder + 2 tbsp water 1 400ml can coconut cream 3

Vanilla Cream

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cashews 1 cup coconut cream 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or 1 vanilla bean, scraped 2-3 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup Directions: Place all ingredients into a blender and

Apple Slice

Ingredients: Wet Ingredients: 4 large apples, cored and diced 3 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted or very soft 3 eggs at room temperature, whisked Dry Ingredients: 1 cups almond meal 1 cup

Lemon Curd

Ingredients: 6 eggs 2 tbsp lemon zest 1 cup lemon juice 12 tbsp coconut oil 1/4 - 1/2 cup raw honey or maple syrup (if you want your curd to be more tart and zingy,

Lemon Curd Cake

Ingredients: Wet Ingredients: 4 eggs at room temperature, whisked 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted or very soft 3 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup 1 1/2 cups lemon curd Dry Ingredients: 1/2 cup arrowroot flour or tapioca 2

Quick Healthy Mug Cakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup almond meal 4 tbsp cacao powder 2 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted or very soft 1 egg Directions: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Combine all ingredients except the egg

Spiced Carrot Cake

Ingredients: Berry Mixture: Wet Ingredients 2 cups grated carrot 1/2 cup apple sauce 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted or very soft 4 eggs, whisked 3 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup Dry Ingredients 3 tsp baking powder 2 cups almond

Berry Crumble

Ingredients: Berry Mixture: 4 cups berries (see note) 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp star anise 2 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup Crumble: 2 cups almond meal 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup shredded coconut 1/4cup coconut

Coconut Rough Snack Slice

Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw cashews 1/2 cup shredded coconut 3 tbsp. sunflower seeds 1/2 cup medjool dates, pitted and torn 2 tbsp. chia seeds 1/4 tsp. Celtic sea salt 2 tbsp. maple syrup 3 tbsp. filtered water Directions: Spray

Berry Cocowhip

Ingredients: 1 cup coyo 1 cup frozen berries 1/2-1 frozen banana, cut into chunks 1/2 tsp. vanilla powder 1 tbsp. maple syrup or stevia granules Filtered water, if needed Berries, pumpkin or sunflower, seeds and desiccated coconut,

Banana, Date & Walnut Muffins

Ingredients: 2 cups almond meal 2 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp. cinnamon 2-3 ripe bananas 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped 3 eggs 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped/crushed A pinch of sea salt Directions: Preheat the

Raw Rumballs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup nut meal (almond and cashew work great) 1/2 cup medjool dates (pitted and chopped) 1/4 cup raisins* 1/2 tsp mixed spice 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla 2 Tbsp rum 1 Tbsp cacao powder 2 Tbsp

Chocolate Panforte

Ingredients: 200g almonds 55g coconut oil 30g real maple syrup Generous pinch pink salt flakes 100g roasted unsalted macadamia nuts roughly chopped 100g pistachios unsalted roughly chopped 3 dehydrated organic oranges roughly chopped 100g dehydrated pineapple roughly chopped 100g dehydrated

Almond Freezer Fudge

Ingredients: 200g almonds 55g coconut oil 30g real maple syrup Generous pinch pink salt flakes Topping: 100g dark chocolate 1 tbsp coconut oil Directions: Place nuts, coconut oil, maple syrup and salt into a high powered blender and blend

Choc Mint Patties

Ingredients: 2 blocks (200g) of Mint and AFA raw dark chocolate 2 tbsp of coconut oil 1/2 cup fine coconut 1/4 cup of coconut oil 2 tbsp of light agave syrup 1 tsp of peppermint oil

Gingerbread Brownies

Ingredients: 3/4 cup almond / seed butter 2 tbsp raw cacao powder 1/4 cup desiccated coconut 1 organic egg 1/4 cup coconut sugar or honey 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp

Fruit Mince Tart

Ingredients: Crust: 180g almond meal 10 tbsp coconut flour 200g organic butter 2 eggs Filling: 2 apples 12 medjool dates 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 3/4-1 cup orange juice Cashew Cream 2