Recipes
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Make Your Own Mayonnaise: A Healthier and Yummier Choice
Why make homemade mayonnaise when you can buy ready-made? That’s a good question. Today, stores offer a huge variety of mayonnaises – even organic versions, ones with olive oil, or without preservatives. If you use mayonnaise only occasionally, an occasional store-bought portion probably won’t harm you. But if you like mayonnaise and use it regularly – or would like to, but have doubts about its health effects – read this post till the end. Mayonnaise is basically a very simple product: oil, egg, mustard, and vinegar or lemon juice. The problem is that 99% of store-bought mayonnaises use refined oils such as rapeseed (canola) or sunflower oil. While cold-pressed sunflower…
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Homemade Cashew Milk – The Simplest, Healthiest, and Creamiest
If you’re looking for a plant-based milk that not only tastes amazing but also genuinely supports your health – you absolutely have to try homemade cashew milk. It’s my all-time favourite among all plant-based drinks. Not only is it incredibly easy to make, but it’s also natural, nourishing, and far superior to most store-bought alternatives. Perfect for Coffee, Porridge and Cooking I make cashew milk regularly – for coffee, porridge, smoothies, and cooking. Its silky, creamy texture makes lattes taste better than in most cafés. What’s more, thanks to one clever little ingredient, this milk doesn’t separate, even after several days in the fridge, and it stays smooth and uniform…
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Healthy Low-Carb Orange Cake – Gluten-Free & Delicious!
I first came across this cake during a family gathering at my husband’s relatives’ house in London. My brother-in-law made it using a recipe published in The Guardian, written by Claudia Roden. The cake was served warm, straight from the oven – with fresh blueberries and raspberries. It was truly heavenly! I remember eating three slices and would have gladly gone for more, if I hadn’t started to feel a bit embarrassed. The cake was slightly moist, incredibly fragrant, and very filling. When we got back home, my brother-in-law sent me the recipe. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the exact same recipe was printed… on the back of…
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Gluten-free chocolate raspberry cake
This is not your average chocolate cake.It’s a true chocolate delight that captivates with the intense richness of cocoa and the refreshing burst of raspberries. If you think you’ve already tasted the best chocolate cake of your life – try this one.Gluten-free, free from unnecessary additives, and packed with the deep, velvety taste of dark chocolate and a juicy fruity twist. Perfect for any occasion – or no occasion at all. Especially when you’re hosting a garden party and want to impress your guests with something homemade, gluten-free, and extraordinary.This cake is stunning, yet simple to make – and it always disappears down to the very last crumb. I’ve tested…
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The Healthiest and Crispiest Granola — Sugar-Free, with Raw Nuts!
When spring begins, many of us crave yogurt with fruit and crunchy granola. Ah, it’s so delicious!My husband often buys regular granola from the store, and of course, the kids, seeing what he’s eating, want the same. I’ve tried my best to discourage them from this treat, explaining that it contains a lot of sugar, which harms health and damages teeth — but little kids don’t really care about that. They want to eat what’s sweet, crunchy, and tasty… just like dad. There are already sugar-free granolas available on the market, but they’re usually quite expensive (which is understandable), and most of the ingredients, including the nuts, are baked.What makes…
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Baked Paleo Nut Bars (Low Carb)
I love nutty bars from the shop – I really do. I love how crunchy they are, how satisfying they feel… but let’s be honest – they’re usually packed with sugar, glucose syrup, and a bunch of ingredients I can’t even pronounce. Not to mention, they’re pretty expensive for what they are. But what if I told you that you could make your own version at home – just as delicious (maybe even better), using real, wholesome ingredients, with way less sugar and actually good for you? Let me show you how. Ingredients: Instructions 5. Bake for about 30 minutes, until the top is lightly golden. 6. Allow to cool…
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Brain Boosting No Bake Choco-Nutty Bars
This simple and healthy energy bar recipe is inspired by Patrick Holford’s original from Smart Foods for Smart Kids, though I’ve made it a bit easier and quicker to prepare at home. These homemade energy bars are a fantastic snack whenever you need a quick pick-me-up. They’re packed with healthy fats that aren’t damaged by high temperatures – and that’s essential for supporting optimal brain function. It’s a perfect healthy snack to take to work, school, university, or even on the go. Now, I have to be honest – I’m not a huge fan of nuts. I often find them a little boring, and unless they’re salted and roasted, they…
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Homemade Jelly Babies with Honey and Vitamin C
One of the simplest ways to incorporate vitamin C into your child’s diet is through vitamin gummies. Unfortunately, finding gummies that don’t contain glucose syrup, large amounts of sugar, or artificial flavorings can be quite a challenge. Even if you manage to find gummies sweetened with maltitol (not perfect, but better), kids often want to eat the whole package at once, and that can be quite expensive. That’s why today I’m sharing a simple recipe for homemade vitamin C gummies that you can make together with your kids. Not only is this a healthy alternative, but it’s also a fun activity – kids will love popping the gummies out of…
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Healthy Polish Coconut Custard (diary free)
Who doesn’t love custard? It’s a flavor most of us associate with childhood and the warmth of home. Pudding was the first dish I ever made on my own – back then, I used the instant mix from a packet. Unfortunately, those ready-made mixes are mostly starch, sugar, artificial flavors, and colorings, which makes them far from an ideal healthy dessert. Did you know you can make equally delicious pudding that’s healthy and nourishing, especially for your child’s growing brain? Thanks to natural ingredients like egg yolks, homemade pudding not only tastes amazing but also provides valuable nutrients. As a devoted fan of choline, I try to incorporate it into…
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Homemade Elderberry Syrup (sambucol)
If you’ve read my previous post about natural ways to fight a cold, you’re already aware of the significance of elderberry juice. It boasts numerous benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, diaphoretic, expectorant, diuretic, immune-boosting, and antioxidant properties. Additionally, it can help lower cholesterol and blood glucose levels. That’s why I want to share a special recipe for homemade elderberry syrup. Even though the season for fresh elderberries has passed, you can still make syrup with dried elderberries, which are a great alternative. Speaking of elderberries, I remember an experience I had while picking them for syrup in a local park. I was nearly finished with my “harvesting mission” when a…
