Chocolate bars and cheese cakes and coconut cream and fudge frosting. No remorse!
Natural Cakes by Giovanna Torrico celebrates a healthy diet,even for the sweetest things in life. Along with the almost 100 recipes, there are pages and pages of tips … like using apple purée or date paste instead of sugar, mashed banana or potato flour instead of eggs, coconut yogurt or rice milk instead of dairy. Giovanna talks you through sweet flavour boosts like beet, flower water, avo, and gives options for natural colourings – pure raspberry juice and turmeric and activated charcoal powder. And there’s no holding back on flavour … from the dark, rich, nutty carrot cake to the mango and coconut loaf cake to the traditional Italian Caprese flourless chocolate cake, it’s just one delicious treat after another. Hardie Grant, R475 from Exclusive Books
Think indulgent chocolate bars. Zero guilt. Functional nutrition. Say hello to Fulfil Chocolate Protein Bars that have just upped the game for health-conscious snackers. Low sugar, high protein, nine essential vitamins, all wrapped up in an on-the-go bar. And they are delicious! We tried (and went back for seconds) all four flavours … Salted Caramel, Peanut and Caramel, Hazelnut Whip, and Chocolate Brownie. You’ll find them at Clicks for R55 … worth stocking up!
Get your daily cup of calm! We know about the long-term benefits of the SA-grown Rooibos tea. And lately CBD’s health benefits have been in the spotlight. Combine the two and you’ve got a tea with the caffeine-free, antioxidant-boosting benefits of Rooibos, along with the relaxing, calming, and sleep-enhancing benefits of CBD. There’s a Laager Plus CBD Rooibos Relax which is perfect for those feeling anxiety and overwhelmed by the demands of daily life, who are looking to restore balance in their day, and Laager Plus CBD Rooibos Sleep with added chamomile, for those looking to shut down after a long day … a nightcap with a difference! The tea is THC-free (so no psychoactive or high effect), and each teabag contains 2mg CBD – the recommended daily limit for CBD intake is 20mg, making it suitable to enjoy several cups a day. You’ll find it at supermarkets or on Takealot. Details: joekels.co.za
Easiest, tastiest treat ever … frozen peanut butter-stuffed, chocolate-dipped dates. Simply pop the pips out of the dates and replace with a half a spoon or so of crunchy peanut butter – or any nut butter of your choice. Melt a slab of Beyers Sultry Dark Chocolate – it’s 57 per cent chocolate with cocoa nibs – in a double boiler, making sure the pan doesn’t touch the simmering water. Once melted, give a good stir and then pop in each date to cover. Put onto a baking tin, and put into the freezer until frozen. They keep in the freezer for ages, not that they’ll last very long! You’ll find Beyers chocolates at stores including Clicks, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Spar and Takealot.
We’re loving these new Uju Pure Honey Gummies … delish, chewy treats sweetened naturally with local honey. With a texture softer than a normal gummy, they’re free from cane sugar, gelatine, colourants, flavourants, preservatives, gluten and dairy. Full of healthy ingredients like fresh ginger root, chai spices, liquorice root, espresso and rose geranium (our local Fynbos that tastes just like Turkish Delight) … ingredients selected for their health benefits, from reducing inflammation and aiding digestion to helping with stress relief and improving concentration. Perfect for those who’re lactose-intolerant, vegetarian, celiac, or just looking to try something with a little less of the nasties. R89.95. Find stockists or buy online from iloveuju.com
