We are eating 'heart smart' this week!

Izelle Hoffman is a lifestyle chef, cookbook author, and mindful eating champion, she joins Danny on a podcast this week to chat about heart health and a flapjack recipe that will fit into your mindful eating journey! 

Chocolate flaxseed flapjacks

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4 large flapjacks

8 egg whites (or alternatively you can use 4 whole eggs)

2 heaped Tbsp ground flaxseeds

1 heaped Tbsp almond flour

1 heaped Tbsp raw cacao powder

1 tsp moringa powder (optional)

1 tsp caramel essence

1 tsp vanilla essence

1 pinch Oryx desert salt

1 Tbsp raw honey

Toppings

Almond butter

Sliced banana

Raw honey

Flaked almonds 

Raw cacao powder

1. Place all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat to a smooth batter. Alternatively, use a shaker with a whisk ball and shake well for 1 minute.
2. Spray a crêpe pan or small frying pan with non-stick cooking spray and place over medium heat.
3. Pour the batter into the pan, using a quarter of the mixture per flapjack. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip over and cook the other side until golden brown.
4. Top the flapjacks with almond butter, followed by banana, honey, flaked almonds and a dusting of cacao powder.

Note: Lightly toast the flaked almonds for a “wow” end result!

Top with fresh blueberries instead of banana for another delicious variation

Why do we make use of these ingredients:

Raw Cacao

Raw cacao contains very high amounts of antioxidants, reduces appetite and helps with weight loss. It alleviates stress, helps manage depression and regulates blood pressure. It is a fantastic source of calcium too.

Flaxseeds

Anti-inflammatory/immune boosting, Omega3 and amazing source of Fiber which is essential for gut health

Almonds

Whether in the form of milk, flour, butter or flakes, almonds are packed with nutritional benefits. They boost the immune system, help repair damaged skin, help prevent cancer, reduce the risk of osteoporosis and have alkalising properties. They are also a source of vitamin E, magnesium and high-quality protein. 

Oryx Desert Salt

What is the purpose of adding salt during cooking? It’s to enhance flavour, right? So why not start by using a good-quality salt to do the job? Sundried and unrefined with no additives will bring out the best in your food in the healthiest way possible.

Raw Honey

Salt needs sweet and vice versa to enhance taste and flavour. So when you add sweetness, choose a sweetness that has a healing effect on your body and health. Raw honey is antiviral and antifungal, and contains powerful antioxidants. Its helps ward off allergies, stabilise blood pressure and balance blood sugar levels. It also boosts the immune system and promotes digestive health.

Bananas

Anti inflammatory, fiber, and essential for gut health.

Blueberries

Blueberries are one of the best antioxidant foods, second only to baobab powder. I always have frozen blueberries in the freezer and baobab powder in the pantry to bake blueberry crumble or make a nutritious breakfast smoothie. Blueberries with the chocolate flapjacks is also always a winner.

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