I have a confession to make: I am totally crazy about superfood powders! I love reading about them, trying them, feeling their benefits! Here are some of my favourite ones and I hope you give them a try:
Author: maggie's food stories
Growing up respect for all living beings and the environment always had a special place in my heart and mind.
When i was 15 I decided to become a vegetarian and my journey began! I went through so many phases with my eating habits, I can't even remember all of them! Gaining and losing weight on the way, straggling with vitamin deficiencies and the nagging that went with it (let's be honest, back then Cyprus was not ready for a teenager vegetarian!)
In my mid twenties I decided to start learning all about healthy eating and lifestyle and I was transformed! Gone were the constant flu symptoms and fatigue i always felt, my skin and hair started to look and feel healthier, my weight was finally stable!
Little did I know that I would fall in love with cooking - the people who know me cannot believe I actually found my way to the kitchen!! - and start experimenting with all sorts of vegetarian and vegan recipes! I learned so much about the health benefits clean eating, nuts, various vegetable and fruit groups, power foods, grains and seeds and I will be sharing these with you! You feel better, you look better, you live better!
The funny thing about my choice is that you suddenly find people who share this passion! One of these is my good friend Daniel Plackett, who I'm honored to say is a contributor to maggie's foods stories! Daniel is passionate about so many different things, his energy is amazing! He cooks, bakes, does yoga, plays in theater - just to name a few!
I hope you enjoy the recipes and tips as much as we enjoy cooking, learning and sharing them!
maggie x
Peanut and Hemp energy balls
My brother loves peanut butter. So these are his ideal snack. With only 6 ingredients you have your protein and energy boost. They are so easy to make and delicious; if you like peanuts this is a must try.
Super green juice
When I woke up last Sunday I really craved for fruits and veggies. And I couldn’t decide what to have, so I threw everything i grabbed from my fridge in the mixer: mango, pineapple, avocado, spinach, kale, banana and orange juice! And it was just what I needed! Nutritious, delicious and refreshing!
Superfood bars
OK, I admit it… I just took almost all seeds and nuts my pantry had and threw them in the mixer! With some oats, raisins, cinnamon and vanilla! And the result is sooo good! And filling! And packed with protein, fiber, vitamins! Ideal as breakfast on the go or a snack.
Maca, Hemp seeds and Cacao energy balls
These little energy bombs are just delicious! They are such a comforting delight early afternoon when you are craving for something sweet, yet healthy and as guilt free as possible. The maca and cacao give you energy, whilst the nut butter and hemp powder give you a nice protein boost! This makes them ideal as a pre or post workout snack as well!
Maca and Chocolate Smoothie
Yes, another maca fused smoothie. Yes, it’s official… I’m hooked… I don’t know if it’s the caramel taste of maca or the fact that it does really energise me and keeps me going for hours and hours! This smoothie will get you wondering if it’s a dessert or if you are really having your breakfast (or snack)!
Coconut and Lime balls
With summer just 1 month away (and it’s beginning to feel like it), lime and coconut seem like a good choice! Prepare them, sit back, close your eyes and imagine you are in a beautiful sandy long beach ……. can’t get better than that!
Baked Orange zest, Chocolate and Banana oatmeal
For those who love chocolate – try this!! It is a healthy, super indulgent way to start your day. There is no need for any sweetener because of the chocolate and the ripe banana and the orange zest gives it a great freshness and aroma. It’s also really filling.
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