BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE + POMEGRANATE DRIZZLE

BASE INGREDIENTS

108g Almonds

75g Coconut flour

108g soaked dates

3 tbsp coconut oil

3 tbsp cashew butter

½ tsp vanilla

pinch sea salt

1 tbsp lemon juice

Pulse all together in food processor to make the cheesecake base. When a dough like consistency has formed, transfer to a silicon mould or cling film lined-cake tin and press firmly into base.

CHEESECAKE INGREDIENTS

108 mls maple syrup

250 mls coconut milk (chilled)

50 mls coconut oil

10g xylitol

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

325g cashews, soaked and drained

1 tsp vanilla powder

150g blueberries

2 tbsp blue spirulina powder

Blitz all ingredients except blueberries and spirulina in blender (it’s helpful to add liquids to jug first, to prevent the blender from clogging). When smooth, pour ½ of filling onto cheesecake base and chill until firm.

Blend berries and blue spirulina powder with remaining cheesecake filling, and when the white layer is set, pour on top and return to chill in fridge or freezer.

POMEGRANATE DRIZZLE SAUCE

Juice from 1 pomegranate

2 tbsp maple syrup or agave

1 tsp beetroot powder

Blend and drizzle.

CHICKPEA CURRY

CHICKPEA CURRY

Part influenced by my trip to India, part trying to use up ingredients in my cupboard!

1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, ghee, 1 star anise, 2 black cardamom, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp garam masala 1 can chickpeas, filtered water or 1 tin coconut milk.

Optional: pumpkin seeds to top

1. Dice onions and crush garlic.

2. Heat 2 tbsp ghee or oil in pan, and add 1 tsp cumin seeds to test heat is ready

3. Fry onions in hot ghee until translucent.

4. Add garlic and spices.

5. Add drained chickpeas and stir.

6. Pour water or coconut milk and simmer for 5-10 minutes.

7. Extra spice may be required - it’s up to you.

8. Serve with whatever you want!