Divine Chocolate’s Minty Matcha Chocolate Nut Butter Cups

We love these rich and indulgent dark mint chocolate thick-shelled cups by Divine Chocolate. They’re filled with a creamy and vibrant green matcha cashew butter filling. They are easy to make, taste delicious and are naturally vegan, gluten-free and packed with flavour.

Time: 15 minutes plus setting time

Makes: 6 large or 10-12 small cups

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Zaytoun Palestinian Recipes

Zaytoun was founded in 2004 to support the resilience and livelihoods of Palestinian farmers under occupation through fairly trading their olive oil. Zaytoun was initially funded by hundreds of customers who put up payment in advance of receiving their oil, through this they were able to establish themselves as a UK social enterprise.

Since its beginnings, Zaytoun has continued to evolve and develop and by receiving funding from Triodos Bank they now offer a wide range of Palestinian artisan foods and supported Palestinian farmers to pioneer the world’s first Fairtrade certified olive oil in 2009, sold through the UK market.

All of Zaytoun’s products can be used to make some delicious and nutritious plates of food. Take a look at some of Zaytoun’s recipes below:

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Delicious Alchemy Gluten & Dairy Free Oaty Cookies

Sometimes you just need a gluten free cookie fix, and that’s ok. These gluten & dairy free oat cookies were the easiest to make, preparation took around 15 minutes and then 18 minutes in the oven. You can have delicious cookies in well under an hour! Continue reading Delicious Alchemy Gluten & Dairy Free Oaty Cookies

Sustainable Tuna Pasta Bake

I’m not really one for cooking, I mastered Spaghetti Bolognese then I just stopped there. Thankfully this recipe for Tuna Pasta Bake made with sustainably sourced tuna is ridiculously easy, so even I can do it!

We’ve been selling sustainably sourced fish from Fish4Ever for a little while now, and I’ve been excited to try making something other than a sandwich with it – hence this delicious Tuna Pasta Bake! Continue reading Sustainable Tuna Pasta Bake

Healthy Fruit & Inulin Smoothie Recipe

If you watched the BBC’s ‘How to Stay Young’ you will have heard of Inulin already. It is recommended by experts to help reduce health risks because it aids visceral fat loss and increases fat metabolism. Get your daily dose with this smoothie recipe!

blueberry-smoothie1 Banana
1/2 Cup of Strawberries
1/2 Cup of Raspberries
1/2 Cup of Blueberries
1 Carrot
1 Tsp Organic Inulin Powder
1 Sliver of Ginger
1 Cup of Apple Juice

 

 

Blend all the ingredients together, pour into your favourite glass and enjoy!

We’re thrilled to have Inulin Powder newly in stock at Natural Collection, and can’t wait to try even more recipes with it. If you have any you’d like to share, let us know!

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Recipe – Baked Peaches with Sweet Olive & Fig

This fabulous recipe for Baked Peaches with Sweet Olive, Fig & Almond Relish comes from our friends at Olive Branch, a fantastic range of authentic Greek mezze, relishes and olives. You may associate olives with savoury dishes only, so this wonderful dessert is a real surprise and definitely worth making. It’s so easy! Continue reading Recipe – Baked Peaches with Sweet Olive & Fig

What Should I Put in my NutriBullet?

It’s the start of a New Year, almost a week after we’ve gorged ourselves on roast dinners, cheeseboards, mountains of chocolate, and – for many of us – too many glasses of Prosecco. It’s likely you’ve dusted off that Nutribullet or smoothie maker that’s been in the back of the cupboard since last January, and you’re wondering what exactly should you put in it? Well, this describes me perfectly at least! Continue reading What Should I Put in my NutriBullet?

Baobab – the natural hangover cure?

Packed with energy-boosting essential nutrients, just a couple of teaspoons of our favourite Aduna Baobab superfruit powder in your breakfast smoothie, juice, yoghurt or porridge can help with that Christmas overindulgence. It’s a great source of antioxidants, vitamins & minerals too, great for your skin (New Year’s Eve party anyone?), immune system and general health. Continue reading Baobab – the natural hangover cure?