Week 1 – Monday
Chick pea salad
Serves 2 Chickpeas, Cherry Tomatoes and Rocket Ingredients 1 bag rocket 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered Juice of ½ lemon Salt and freshly ground black pepper Nori Strips Preparation method 1 Mix the rocket, chickpeas and tomatoes,...
Chilled cucumber, avocado and mint Soup
Serves 4 Wholesome and creamy, this soup is perfect for the warmer seasons. Enjoy it chilled on a hot summer’s day. Ingredients 3 peeled cucumbers, coarsely chopped 1 avocado, peeled ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 clove garlic, chopped handful of fresh mint, torn...
Raisins and cashew nuts
Raisins and Cashew nuts with hempseeds.
Acai and Maca Libido Bars
Ingredients 2 tbsp. Maca Powder 1 cup Acai berries 100g. Almond powder 150g. Medjool Dates ( remove stones ) 1 tbsp. Coconut Oil ( from week 2 ) Preparation method 1. Blend all ingredients together. 2. Roll the dough in small ball shapes. 3. Place in an airtight,...
Pineapple and Mango Smoothie
Serves 1 Place half a mango and half a pineapple in a blender for a simple and delicious morning smoothie.
Week 1 – Tuesday
Sweet potato Curry
Sweet Potato Curry Salad This salad is colourful, yummy and will quickly become a fan favourite at mealtimes. Serves 4 Ingredients For the salad 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups spinach, chopped 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup almonds, sliced 1...
Stuffed mushrooms
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Serves 4 Ingredients 1 red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 8 cherry tomatoes 8 olives, sliced (If making this for detox week 1, omit the olives) 4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed and chopped Preparation method 1 Dry fry...
Cinnamon Apple Crisps
Ingredients 2 eating apples (Braeburn or Granny Smiths work well for this) Cinnamon Preparation method 1 Preheat the oven to 150°C and line a baking sheet with baking paper. 2 Core the apples and slice very thinly to make apple rings. Dust with cinnamon and arrange on...
Broccoli Soup
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 Onion 2 Broccoli 10 Asparagus Half a bag of spinach Vegetable stock Preparation method (If you have a vitamix blender, simply blend all the ingredients for a hot, yummy nutritious soup.) 1 Dry fry the onion whilst steaming the broccoli and...
Detox energy bars
Ingredients 1/2 cup almond 1/2 cup dates 1tsp maca powder 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup cashew nuts 1 cup raisins 1tsp vanilla extract 1tsp cinnamon Preparation method 1 Blend them all in a blender 2 Take out and place on cellophane,...
Week 1 – Wednesday
Edame Houmous and Salad
Edamame Houmous and Salad Hummus is ideal for dips. This version is not only rich in protein, but is high in nutritional value. Ingredients 2 cups edamame, shelled 1 cup cooked chickpeas ½ avocado, peeled and chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped ¼ cup tahini ¼ cup...
Apple and raisins
Apple and raisins
Carrot and leak soup
Serves Ingredients 2.5 pints / 1.4 litres / 6 cups vegetable stock 2lbs / 1kg / 4 cups carrots, sliced 2 large leeks, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 tsps dried mixed herbs Garnish: Chopped chives Preparation method 1 In a large pan, bring...
Carrot and Celery with almond nut butter
Carrot and Celery with almond nut butter with flaxseeds.
Pineapple and strawberry Smoothie
Serves 1 Blend half a pineapple and a handful of strawberries for a yummy morning smoothie.
Week 1 – Thursday
Nori strips and homous
Nori strips and adamame humous Ingredients Nori Strips And Hummus Preparation method Spread hummus on some nori strips and add your favourite crunchy veg for a delicious snack.
Romaine Parcels
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 large avocado 1 beef tomato, chopped ½ cucumber, chopped 1 tsp lemon juice 1 head romaine lettuce To serve 1 Halve the avocado, remove the stone and scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Mash the flesh thoroughly. 2 Add the tomato, cucumber and lemon...
Apple and Cucumber Juice
Serves 1 Ingredients 2 apples ½ cucumber 1 stick celery 1 handful of spinach 1 handful of watercress Small piece root ginger Preparation Method 1 Juice all ingredients; add ice or water, as required.
Vegetable Stew
Ingredients 2 tbspns olive oil 2 large onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed or finely chopped 2 large carrots, sliced 1 leek, chopped 3 large potatoes, diced 2 stalks celery, chopped 4 oz peas, fresh or frozen 2 tspns caraway seeds 1 bay leaf ½ tspn dried thyme ½...
Acai and Maca Libido Bars
Ingredients 2 tbsp. Maca Powder 1 cup Acai berries 100g. Almond powder 150g. Medjool Dates ( remove stones ) 1 tbsp. Coconut Oil ( from week 2 ) Preparation method 1. Blend all ingredients together. 2. Roll the dough in small ball shapes. 3. Place in an airtight,...
Week 1 – Friday
Green Veg Smoothie
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 handful kale 1 head broccoli ¼ cucumber 1 stick celery ½ tsp ground ginger 1 tsp lemon juice 6fl oz / 170mls water Preparation Method 1 Whizz all ingredients in a blender until smooth; add more water if necessary to get the consistency you want,...
Easy Guacamole with Celery Sticks
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 large avocado ½ tsp dried cumin ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp dried oregano Pinch cayenne pepper To serve: Celery stalks Preparation Method 1 Halve the avocado, remove the stone and scoop out the flesh. 2 Mash the flesh with the seasonings and...
Lentil and Vegetable Soup
This is a delicious and versatile soup with an onion, carrot, potato and lentil base to which you may add whatever vegetables you like or have available. If you like a spicy soup, add some curry or chilli powder. Ingredients 8oz red lentils 2 pints vegetable stock or...
Fig Almond Truffles
Ingredients ½ cup ( 68g/2.4oz ) almonds 1½ cups ( 200g ) dried figs 1 cup ( 136g/4.8oz ) Medjool dates 1 cup fresh figs, stemmed and chopped 3 tbsp. fresh orange juice ¼ tsp. vanilla seeds 1 tsp. ground cinnamon Preparation method 1. Place the almonds in a food...
Sweet potato with roasted vegetables
Serves 4 Ingredients 4 sweet potatoes 2 parsnip 2 carrot 1 swede 2 Onion 3 whole garlic bulbs Rosemary leaves Preparation method 1 Preheat your oven to 200°C Fan 180C 2 Peel the vegetables and halve and slice lengthways. Leave the garlic bulbs whole. Pick the rosemary...
Week 1 – Saturday
Salt & vinegar kale crisps
Ingredients 1 large bunch of kale 120g sunflower seeds, finely ground 1 tbs balsamic vinegar 1 tbs apple cider vinegar 1 tbs olive oil 1 tsp salt Preparation method 1 Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix ture into the kale. 2 Heat the oven to 150°C....
Spicy Vegetable Stew
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 large onion, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, crushed ½ pint / 285mls vegetable stock 1 tbsp chilli powder (or to taste) 1 tsp ground coriander 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped 2 cans chopped tomatoes 2 courgettes, finely diced 7oz / 200g...
Kelp pot noodle
Serves 1 Ingredients 35g of kelp noodles ( or you could use quinoa, noodles or courgetti ) ½ teaspoon of fresh ginger 1 handful of chopped fresh coriander 2 teaspoons of miso paste or Vegetable stock a squeeze of lemon Nori Seaweed sprinkled and a mixture of steamed...
Detox energy bars
Ingredients 1/2 cup almond 1/2 cup dates 1tsp maca powder 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup cashew nuts 1 cup raisins 1tsp vanilla extract 1tsp cinnamon Preparation method 1 Blend them all in a blender 2 Take out and place on cellophane,...
Pineapple and strawberry Smoothie
Serves 1 Blend half a pineapple and a handful of strawberries for a yummy morning smoothie.
Week 1 – Sunday
Green Veg Smoothie
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 handful kale 1 head broccoli ¼ cucumber 1 stick celery ½ tsp ground ginger 1 tsp lemon juice 6fl oz / 170mls water Preparation Method 1 Whizz all ingredients in a blender until smooth; add more water if necessary to get the consistency you want,...
Lentil and Vegetable Curry
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 can green lentils, drained and rinsed 8oz / 225g / 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables 1tbsp curry powder Fistful of sultanas Cauliflower Rice Preparation Method 1. Boil the mixed vegetables. Drain off all but a small amount of the cooking liquid, add...
Curried Beetroot crisps
Ingredients 4 beetroots Dried rosemary 2 tbsps cashew cream 1?4 tsp curry powder Nori strips Preparation method 1 Soak Cashews in water for 1 hour. 2 Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F / gas mark 5. 3 Thinly slice beetroots. Divide between two baking sheets. Add a pinch of...
Acai and Maca Libido Bars
Ingredients 2 tbsp. Maca Powder 1 cup Acai berries 100g. Almond powder 150g. Medjool Dates ( remove stones ) 1 tbsp. Coconut Oil ( from week 2 ) Preparation method 1. Blend all ingredients together. 2. Roll the dough in small ball shapes. 3. Place in an airtight,...
Thai Vegetable soup
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 pints / 1 litre vegetable stock Thumb sized piece of ginger, cut into matchsticks 2 cloves garlic, cut into matchsticks 1 stalk lemon grass, chopped 1 head pak choi, shredded 1 carrot, julienned 4 spring onions, chopped 2 radishes, cut into...