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Gluten Free Buckwheat Wraps

This came about when I ordered 4kg of Buckwheat Flour thinking I could use it to make sourdough. Turns out it's more suited to flat breads, wraps and pizza bases, OR mixed with other flours I didn't have.  Queue a million buckwheat wraps over the past month.  I have fallen in love. And buckwheat flour will now be a pantry staple! They are so versatile.  Sweet with coconut yoghurt, raspberries, banana, and maple syrup Or savory with chilli beans, avocado, lettuce.  Or mixed - really ripe banana and avocado; weird but my personal favorite. The options are endless.  If you pre mix the mixture and leave to sit 4hours (or overnight) the wraps are fluffier and easier to digest.  Buckwheat is generally recommended to be activated (pre soaked in water) so makes sense that the soaked mixture results in fluffier texture.  BUCKWHEAT WRAPS 180ml Water 100g Buckwheat flour Himalayan/sea salt Mix, leave to sit.  THEN - pre heat your fry pan on a medium heat. Ad...

Chocolate energy boosting smoothie

This drink is often my go to before work.  The cacao and maca give the brain and body a "feel good" kick and its freaking awesome for energy. The cashews add in some fat to help feel full for longer.  2 Tbsp Cashews 1 tbsp Cacao 1-2 Medjool dates 1-2 ripe bananas frozen Extra nutrient options Maca powder  Beetroot powder Green powder Coconut for extra fat Pre soak cashews & dates (overnight or 6 hrs). Rinse. Combine ingredients in your blender and buzz until smooth.  Tips Health foods can be expensive, hunt around and find the best value for money with powders. I purchase Cacao and Maca from  here   Don't get worried about buying all the "health powders" at once, have a look around at costs and benefits of each and decided what works for you. Learn more about  cacao  and  maca  and medjool dates Some stores have over ripe bananas at reduced prices. I buy these and freeze.  If you c...