The Happy Pear: Protein bars

Mighty little bars – very filling. We use pea protein, but use whatever you have; it is not even essential, as this recipe is packed full of energy-rich seeds and the only sweetness is from the dates. A nice one for lunchboxes.

MAKES 12

Ingredients
 

The dry ingredients:

• 120g pumpkin seeds
• 50g desiccated coconut
• 50g sesame seeds
• 80g ground flax seeds 
• 50g protein powder
• 40g chia seeds
• 45g goji berries

 

The wet ingredients:

• 250g pitted dates
• 140g coconut oil
• 75ml honey/maple syrup/agave syrup
• 4 tablespoons cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

1. Put the dates into a bowl and cover them with boiling water. You could also soak them in hot mint tea if you like, to add another depth of flavour.

 

2. Pulse all the dry ingredients in a food processor for about 30 seconds. You still want a bit of bite to them. Place the dry mixture in a bowl and set aside.

 

3. Drain the dates, then put into the food processor together with the rest of the wet ingredients and mix until smooth. This might take some time, and you may have to scrape down the sides and/or add a few tablespoons of water. It should be the texture of sticky dark caramel.

 

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until well combined.

 

5. Spread the mix evenly in a 30cm x 18cm flapjack tray lined with baking parchment and place in the fridge for 30 minutes. Then cut into bars and store in an airtight container.

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10 tips on how to use Bee Pollen

This week, Green origins are sharing with us some tips on how to use bee pollen.
Bee Pollen is a nutritionally-rich single food containing most of the nutrients we require. Green Origins Bee Pollen is polyfloral from a variety of flowers, meaning an enhanced nutritional profile. Processing is minimal, being just gently dried. Vitamin C and Thiamin (B1) contribute to cardiovascular health, Vitamin C supports the immune system, and Vitamin B6 and Biotin support energy and hormonal balance.

Here are our 10 tips on how to use it: 

1. Use granules as a topping for yogurt or cereal

2. Add ground bee pollen to cooling homemade granola while it is still moist and sticky.

3. Add to coffee as a sweetener to replace sugar

4. Blend ground pollen or granules into a smoothie

5. Incorporate into raw protein bars, raw desserts or candies

6. Sprinkle granules directly over salad

7. Incorporate ground pollen into salad dressing such as a honey mustard

8. Sprinkle ground pollen over popcorn

9. Use granules as a garnish on top of dark chocolate

10. Toast whole wheat bread, smear with chocolate hazelnut spread and sprinkle with bee pollen granules.

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Tofu, Sweet Potato and Spinach Tandoori

This is a mild Indian meal we enjoyed this week. It is a lovely blend of flavors especially with the sweet potatoes.

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 pound tofu, blotted dry and cubed
• 2 tablespoon AP flour
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 4 ounce can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoon tandori powder
• 1 pinch salt
• ½ can coconut milk
• 1-2 cups peas, fresh or frozen, cooked or thawed
• few sprigs coriander or cilantro, chopped

Directions:

1. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into cubes. Place in a steamer and lightly steam until al dente.
2. Drain the tofu and blot dry with paper kitchen towels.
3. Cut the tofu into cubes.
4. Place the flour and cornstarch in a bowl and mix with a fork or whisk.
5. Dredge the tofu pieces in the flour mixture so that all sides are covered evenly.
6. Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
7. Fry the tofu pieces until each side is lightly golden brown.
8. When done, remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to drain and excess oil.
9. Wipe the frying pan clean carefully, as any residue of oil and flour mixture will be hot and can burn.
10. Place the spinach in the pan and sauté until just wilted, remove from the pan and place in a bowl.
11. Empty the tomato paste into the pan and add ½ cup of water.
12. Mix well.
13. Add the tandoori powder and salt.
14. Add the coconut milk and allow the mixture to blend and thicken.
15. Add the coconut milk and allow the mixture to blend and thicken.
16. Add the sweet potato pieces and tofu pieces and lightly mix.
17. Add the spinach and at last the thawed peas.
18. Chop the coriander and sprinkle over the mixture.
19. Serve warm in bowls with naan bread at the side.

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?Creamy Carrot Soup with Bone Broth, Ginger & Turmeric

At Ossa, we believe that healing and recovery within our bodies is more important than anything else.
As we gear up for the stressful festive season where we are sleeping less, cold and flu is rife and we are burning the candle, this is the recipe that provides our bodies with the fuel it needs to truly heal.
 
Make a double or even triple version of this soup every Sunday and freeze it in batches to enjoy hot or cold after a long day.
 
Remember to always heat on the hob to avoid the microwave destroying all The Bone Broth amino acids and nutrients.
 
1. The Bone Broth benefits body , mind and soul an is full of amino acids, collagen and gut healing gelatine.
 
2. Ginger: Ginger has been used for ages to reduce inflammation inside of the body. This is what you call healing form the inside out!
 
3. Turmeric has powerful antioxidant effects.
 
4. Coconut milk is easier to digest than any cow’s milk and is 100% dairy free. It uses 3 less enzymes to digest and aids in healing the digestive tract.
It can also  help rectify damage done to the body in cases of IBS, Crohn’s disease or severe exhaustion and adrenal stress.
 
This soup is full of excellent fats and has no sugar, gluten or grains which can irritate the bowl and cause inflammation. The simple and easy to digest nature of this soup makes it a winner for serious cyclists focused on healing and recover as much as training.
 
Using The Bone Broth as a base, does all the hard work for you!
 
Ingredients

• 500ml Ossa The Bone Broth (either beef or chicken varietal) - Any 2 for £8
• 2 tablespoons organic coconut oil
• 2 chopped organic leaks
• 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated
• 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground cinnamon
• 1 inch piece of turmeric root, peeled and grated
• 1/2 a chopped organic red chilli
• 6 chopped organic carrots
• Freshly ground pepper
• Pink Himalayan salt
• 4 cups of filtered water
• 1/4 cup full fat organic coconut milk

Method
Heat coconut oil to slowly cook the leaks, ginger and chilli. As the leaks soften add the carrots, salt, cinnamon and turmeric, constantly stirring the contents. Add the water and bring to the boil before reducing heat cooking the carrots until soft. Puree the soup.
Serve warm and stir in the coconut milk



Everything you should know about Ossa Bone Broth here

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Pumpkin Spice Protein Pancakes (14g protein)

Pumpkin gets extra love each Autumn- but you can taste the benefits any time of year.
These flour-free pancakes deliver a protein-packed breakfast, thanks to one scoop of protein powder, real pumpkin and oats. Add egg whites and baking powder and they’re ready for lift-off. 

Ingredients

• 1 scoop Protein powder
• 1/2 cup Pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon (or 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice + 1/4 tsp cinnamon)
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 2 Egg whites
• 1/2 cup Oats
• 1/2 cup + 2 tbs water
• 3-5 pkts Stevia (or 1/2-1 tbs sweetener of choice)

 
Method
1. Put all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth!
2. Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan coated with coconut oil over medium heat. Spoon about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto griddle. Turn pancakes over when tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked. Serve warm!
 

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Green Origin Series: Chocolate Smoothie

Cacao Powder provides a wide range of nutrients which contribute to antioxidant protection, digestive health and cardiovascular support.
Cacao Powder is a source of calcium, magnesium, copper and manganese. The "pods" of the C & S American Cacao tree are the main ingredient in chocolate, and now known for their nutritional value. After picking, the flesh around the beans is allowed to ferment away and the beans broken into small "nibs". These are ground to a paste then pressed and milled into powder. The delicious chocolate powder contributes to energy & vitality, bone & muscle health, and nervous system support.
 
Ingredients:

• 1 Frozen banana
• 5 Dates
• 1 ½ tbsp Green Origins cacao powder
• 2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 80ml Nut milk
• 125ml Filtered water
• Handful of ice (optional)

 
Method:

1. Whizz it all up in a high speed blender. 

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Spicy Walnuts

We are fortunate to have a large walnut tree in the back yard which gives us many many walnuts each year. Often, we have so many walnuts we just don’t know what to do with them all. This is fantastic recipe that makes a tasty home made snack for a movie night. Of course any unbaked nut would be fine. We made a batch of spicy almonds along with the walnuts. I hope you enjoy this as much as we have.

Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients:

• 2 cups walnut halves
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. Place the nuts in a bowl.
2. Pre-heat the oven to 350°F or 177°C.
3. Line a cookie sheet with baking parchment.
4. Pour the oil over the nuts and mix to evenly cover each nut.
5. Mix the spice ingredients in a small bowl.
6. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the nuts and again, stir well to evenly coat each nut.
7. Place the nuts in the pre-heated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven, allow to cool and store in an airtight container until serving.

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