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Berry Protein Blast (serves 3)

Berry Protein Blast (serves 3)

3 tbsp HCW Just Whey

2 cups frozen strawberries

1 banana

1 cup milk / milk alternative

1 cup ice

Honey to sweeten, if desired

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Green Protein Boost (serves 2)

Green Protein Boost (serves 2)

2 tbsp HCW Just Protein / Plant Protein Blend

400ml water

2 handfuls spinach

2 apples, peeled and cored

¼ cup almonds

HCW Agave Syrup to sweeten, as desired

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Cacao Maca Smoothie (serves 3)

Cacao Maca Smoothie (serves 3)

1 tbsp HCW Cacao Maca superfood mix

500ml water

½ cup HCW Pitted Dates

1 large banana

1 tbsp HCW Goji Berries

½ tsp HCW Vanilla Extract

1 tsp honey or HCW , if desired

6 ice cubes

  Blend all ingredients together well.

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Iced Coffee (vanilla flavoured)

Iced Coffee (vanilla flavoured)

Ingredients:

  1 tsp instant coffee

1/3 cup boiling water

6 drops HCW Stevia Liquid (vanilla flavoured)

2/3 cup milk / milk alternative

2 ice blocks

  Dissolve coffee in boiling water.

Fill cup with cold milk and ice blocks.

Add Stevia Liquid to taste and mix well.

Stir until ice blocks melted.

Enjoy!

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Orange & Chia Seed Cake (serves 12)

Orange & Chia Seed Cake (serves 12)

Ingredients:

  2 oranges (tops removed; cut with a cross about 3cm deep)

6 eggs

250 g HCW Xylitol / Erythritol & Stevia Blend

250 g HCW Almond Flour / Macadamia Flour

3 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp HCW Chia Seeds (soaked)

  Method:

  Place the prepared oranges in boiling water and simmer for 50 minutes.

Remove from the water and puree whole oranges (including peel) in food processor until smooth.

In…

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Apple & Pecan Nut Cake

Apple & Pecan Nut Cake

Ingredients:

  1 ½ cups HCW Gluten-Free Self Raising Flour

½ tsp salt

½ tsp HCW Cinnamon Powder

½ tsp ground cardamom

250 g butter

1 ½ cups HCW Xylitol / Erythritol & Stevia Blend

2 large eggs

1 cup sliced apples

½ cup pecan nuts

  Method:

  Heat oven to 180°C.

In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, cinnamon and cardamom.

Use a mixer to beat butter and xylitol until light and fluffy.

Add eggs…

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Oat & Cacao Cookies (makes 24)

Oat & Cacao Cookies (makes 24)

Ingredients:

  ½ cup HCW Gluten-Free Flour Mix

1 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

1 tsp HCW Cinnamon Powder

2 tbsp HCW Cacao Nibs, crushed

¼ cup butter (melted)

1 cup HCW Gluten-Free Rolled Oats

¼ cup oil

1/3 cup sugar

1 large egg

  Method:

  Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.

In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cacao nibs.

In a separate…

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Granola Bars (makes 8-10)

Granola Bars (makes 8-10)

  Ingredients:

  ¼ cup honey / HCW Agave Syrup

¼ cup nut butter

1 cup roasted almonds / cashews (coarsely chopped)

½ cup HCW Gluten-Free Rolled Oats

¼ cup HCW Sunflower Seeds

2 tbsp HCW Psyllium Husks

¾ cup HCW Quinoa Flour

1 pinch salt

  Method:

  Add all ingredients to large mixing bowl and stir together well.

Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to deep baking tin lined with baking paper.

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Spinach, Avo & Quinoa Salad (serves 4-6)

Spinach, Avo & Quinoa Salad (serves 4-6)

Ingredients:

  2 cups cold, cooked HCW Quinoa

2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped

1 cup chopped cucumber

1 cup baby tomatoes

1 large avocado, chopped

2 onions, sliced

Dressing:

¼ cup olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp HCW Apple Cider Vinegar

1 tsp honey

Salt & black pepper to taste

  Method:

  In a small bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients. Set aside.

In a large…

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Apple Omega Overnight Oats (serves 2)

Apple Omega Overnight Oats (serves 2)

Ingredients:

  1 tbsp HCW Apple Omega superfood mix

¾ cup HCW Rolled Oats

1 cup milk / milk alternative

  Method:

  Add Apple Omega to the rolled oats and milk in a bowl.

Mix together well.

Leave overnight in the fridge.

Top with chopped fresh fruit in the morning and add a sweetener to taste, if desired.

Enjoy hot or cold!

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Berry Beetroot Smoothie (serves 2)

Berry Beetroot Smoothie (serves 2)

Ingredients:

  1 tbsp HCW Berry Beetroot superfood mix

1 cup plain yoghurt

1 chopped banana (frozen)

¾ cup milk / milk alternative

12 drops HCW Stevia Liquid, or to taste

  Mix all ingredients together well in a blender.

Pour into 2 glasses and serve.

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Lemon Chia Seed Muffins (makes 12 muffins)

Lemon Chia Seed Muffins (makes 12 muffins)

Ingredients:

  2 cups cake flour / HCW Gluten Free Flour Mix

3 tbsp HCW Chia Seeds

1 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

8 tbsp butter, softened

1 cup HCW Erythritol & Stevia Blend

2 eggs

Zest of 1 lemon

1 tsp vanilla essence

1 cup plain yoghurt

  Method:

  Preheat oven to 180°C (conventional oven) or 160°C (fan assisted oven). Prepare muffin tin with non-stick spray.

In a small bowl…

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Maca & Moringa Smoothie (serves 2)

Maca & Moringa Smoothie (serves 2)

Ingredients:

  200 ml milk / milk alternative

1 large banana, chopped

½ cup frozen berries

½ cup fresh berries

1 tsp HCW Moringa Leaf Powder

1 tsp HCW Flaxseed Powder

1 tsp HCW Maca Powder

1 tsp HCW Tahini (optional)

  Mix all ingredients together well in a blender.

Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

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Leafy Green Smoothie (serves 2)

Leafy Green Smoothie (serves 2)

Ingredients:

  1 tbsp HCW Leafy Green superfood mix

1 banana, chopped

¼ pineapple, chopped

Small handful spinach leaves

2-3 ice cubes (optional)

  Mix all ingredients together well in a blender.

Pour into a glass and enjoy.

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Cacao & Maca Frozen Dessert (serves 2)

Cacao & Maca Frozen Dessert (serves 2)

Ingredients:

4 ripe bananas

4 tbsp milk / milk alternative

4 tsp HCW Cacao Powder

1 tsp HCW Maca Powder

1 tsp HCW Vanilla Extract

  Method:

  Chop the bananas and place in the freezer for several hours.

Combine the frozen bananas with the rest of the ingredients in a blender.

Process until completely smooth and creamy. Add a little more milk if needed.

Refreeze for a few hours until firm.

Scoop…

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Apple & Flax Muffins (makes 12)

Apple & Flax Muffins (makes 12)

Ingredients:

  1 ½ cups HCW Flaxseed Powder

2 tbsp baking powder

1 tbsp HCW Cinnamon Powder

1 tsp nutmeg

¼ tsp salt

½ cup apple sauce / puree

4 large eggs (beaten)

¼ cup vegetable oil

¼ cup water

1 tsp HCW Vanilla Extract

1 apple (peeled, cored and chopped)

½ cup chopped pecans (optional)

  Method:

  Preheat the oven to 180°C.

In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients.

Add the chopped…

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Berry & Chia Smoothie (serves 2)

Berry & Chia Smoothie (serves 2)

Ingredients:

  1 cup fresh or frozen berries

¾ cup milk / milk alternative

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp HCW Chia Seeds

  Mix all ingredients together well in a blender.

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