Drinks and smoothies Homemade Cashew Milk
October 7, 2016 MariaCantillonMurphy

This is perfect if you’re looking for a dairy-free milk for smoothies, for your tea or coffee or to have on its own. Some people don’t like the taste of almonds so cashew milk-which is more neutral in flavour- is a great alternative.  I like to make this one for a treat, if I’m having someone over for chai tea or smoothies. Cashew nuts are also really good for you. They’re full of: vitamin K, copper, manganese, magnesium and phosphorus.  Similar to almond milk, there are a few secrets to success with cashew milk: 1. Use raw cashews. 2. Soak them overnight-this…

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 Homemade Cashew Milk
A delicious homemade non-dairy milk!
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup (140g) Raw cashews, soaked overnight
  • 4 cups (940ml) Water
  • 2 Organic dates, halved and pitted
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup (140g) Raw cashews, soaked overnight
  • 4 cups (940ml) Water
  • 2 Organic dates, halved and pitted
Instructions
  1. Drain the soaked cashews and add to a powerful blender with the water and dates. Blend for a few minutes on high until you achieve a smooth milk.
  2. Pour through a nut milk bag into a glass bottle with a lid. Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Drinks and smoothies Dairy-free Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie
September 26, 2016 MariaCantillonMurphy

This smoothie tastes rich and decadent and so creamy that you won’t believe it’s dairy free. I usually save this one for special occasion breakfasts because it’s a real treat. It’s made with my homemade almond milk that is so worth trying if you haven’t already. Also it’s best to use a frozen banana. See how to freeze bananas in the photos below. Slice and freeze on baking trays lined with parchment paper for at least two hours. If you don’t have any frozen bananas then you can throw in some ice cubes instead.
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 Dairy-free Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie
A delicious non-dairy, nutritious smoothie!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup (240ml) Homemade Almond milk
  • 1, large Frozen ripe banana
  • 3 tablespoons Peanut butter* *Free of sugar, palm oil and other illegals
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup (240ml) Homemade Almond milk
  • 1, large Frozen ripe banana
  • 3 tablespoons Peanut butter* *Free of sugar, palm oil and other illegals
Instructions
  1. Mix all the ingredients in a powerful blender and enjoy!
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Drinks and smoothies Homemade almond milk
September 25, 2016 MariaCantillonMurphy 1Comment

  I was on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) quite a while before I tried making my own almond milk. I guess I thought it was time consuming and I was already spending so much time preparing food. Well I finally made it for the first time a few months ago and it was worth the wait. It tastes so good in smoothies, in tea or just on it’s own. If you haven’t made it before I highly recommend you try it. Everyone seems to have their own version of almond milk. I sweeten mine a little with dates but…

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 Homemade almond milk
A fresh and delicious homemade dairy-alternative, great in smoothies or great on its own!
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup (140g) Blanched almonds, soaked overnight
  • 4 cups (940ml) Water
  • 2 Organic dates, halved and pitted
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup (140g) Blanched almonds, soaked overnight
  • 4 cups (940ml) Water
  • 2 Organic dates, halved and pitted
Instructions
  1. Drain the soaked almonds and add to a powerful blender with the water and dates. Blend for a few minutes on high until you achieve a smooth milk.
  2. Pour through a nut milk bag into a glass bottle with a lid. Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Drinks and smoothies Beetroot superfood Smoothie
August 3, 2016 MariaCantillonMurphy

There is something about the colour of this smoothie that makes me feel healthy just looking at it! It is so vibrant and rich in colour and is such a great way to start the day. As well as that it is packed with super healthy ingredients and so easy to make. To freeze bananas and others fruits, first lay them in slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Freeze like this for at least two hours before transferring them to a freezer-safe container until you are ready to use them.
Beetroot superfood Smoothie – A superfood smoothie rich in…

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 Beetroot superfood Smoothie
A superfood smoothie rich in flavour and vitamins!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 Frozen ripe banana
  • 1/2 cup (50g) Cooked beetroot
  • 1/2 cup (50g) Mixed frozen berries (I buy a mix of frozen cherries, raspberries and strawberries
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) SCD Yoghurt
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 Frozen ripe banana
  • 1/2 cup (50g) Cooked beetroot
  • 1/2 cup (50g) Mixed frozen berries (I buy a mix of frozen cherries, raspberries and strawberries
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) SCD Yoghurt
Instructions
  1. Mix together all the ingredients to a desired consistency and enjoy!
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Drinks and smoothies Avocado Berry Smoothie
July 30, 2016 MariaCantillonMurphy

I like to put avocado in a lot of smoothies. Apart from being a superfood, they are fattening, in a good way. When I started the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) first I was afraid of losing a lot of weight given the elimination of so many foods. I made a conscious effort to think about maintaining calories so ate foods like avocados, coconut oil and nut flours. This smoothie is super-healthy with good fats, probiotic lactose-free yoghurt and vitamin c rich berries!    
Avocado Berry Smoothie – A tasty, healthy and fruity way to start the day – Ripe avocado, Mixed frozen…

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 Avocado Berry Smoothie
A tasty, healthy and fruity way to start the day
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 Ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup (50g) Mixed frozen berries (I buy a mix of frozen cherries, raspberries and strawberries
  • 1 cup (254g) SCD Yoghurt
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 Ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup (50g) Mixed frozen berries (I buy a mix of frozen cherries, raspberries and strawberries
  • 1 cup (254g) SCD Yoghurt
Instructions
  1. Blend all ingredients together to desired consistency and enjoy!
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Drinks and smoothies Avocado & Banana Smoothie
June 19, 2016 MariaCantillonMurphy

  I try to eat an avocado every day-which I don’t find too difficult luckily! Apart from being an extremely nutritious food, they are very high in good fats which is so important especially when you have removed complex carbohydrates from your diet. Today I have a craving for something creamy and delicious and this is what I came up with. It was yummy! It doesn’t keep too well because the avocado will turn brown so it’s best eaten soon after making. My two year old daughter helps me eat mine!      
Avocado & Banana Smoothie – Healthy fats…

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 Avocado & Banana Smoothie
Healthy fats and probiotic cultures, what a great way to start the day!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 Ripe banana
  • 1 Ripe avocado
  • 1 cup (250g) SCD Yoghurt
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 Ripe banana
  • 1 Ripe avocado
  • 1 cup (250g) SCD Yoghurt
Instructions
  1. Mix all ingredients in a blender. Blend until you achieve desired creamy consistency. You could add a teaspoon of honey if you wish but I find that with the ripe banana this is plenty sweet enough for me!
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