Hello Beautiful! Welcome to ‘Simply Léla’! About me: I’m an Energy Healer, experimental cook, hopeful traveller and eternal optimist! I’m a Reiki Master, qualified in Natural Nutrition and trained in Rapid Resolution Therapy. I work with women to live their best lives through aligning with their natural feminine energies, energy work, trauma clearing and focussed…
Sunday morning savoury oats (vegan,gluten-free, plantbased, oil free, dairy free)Version française ci-dessous
I must admit that it has taken me years to try this! We have been so conditioned that breakfast and porridge has to be sweet that it is really quite challenging to change that. So this morning I was brave for all of us and made myself some savoury oats porridge. Benefits of having a savoury breakfast? Better blood sugar balance, thus less cravings and snacking, hormonal balance (imbalanced blood sugar can really set us up for a hormonal rollercoaster)and thus better mood and energy. Win-win!
Soursop fruit ice cream with cinnamon (vegan, dairy free, gluten-free, oil free) Version française ci-dessous
I was gifted a soursop fruit by a friend and decided to try an ice cream which is a little healthier than store bought versions.
This ice cream has a great texture, no processed sugar and plenty of fruity goodness!
White bean and ginger muffins (Gluten-free, dairy free, oil free, vegetarian, contains eggs) Version française ci-dessous
A Sunday afternoon experiment, these turned out quite well! As with most gluten-free bakes, these are best eaten the same day, add some coconut cream or Greek yoghurt for more decadence.
Simple date snacks (gluten-free, Vegetarian, grain free) Version française ci-dessous
These have become a firm family favourite over the past while and the good news is they are so easy to put together!
Sunday Salad (vegan,gluten-free, grain free, plantbased )Version française ci-dessous
We had a hot morning at my Mother-in-law’s house and when I got home to the cool of our verandah, all I wanted was a really really big salad! So here it is, my Sunday salad for hot days during your Luteal phase!
Sweet orange and banana ramekin cakes (vegan, plantbased, gluten-free, oil free, refined sugar free) Version française ci-dessous
My oven needs a new part so while I wait for it to be fixed I’m becoming creative with my airfryer!
These ramekin cakes are super easy and turned out to be super tasty too!
Cacao dusted hazelnut and date truffles (vegan, gluten-free, plantbased, dairy free, raw) Version française ci-dessous
These make a great snack any time of the day or month and are super quick and easy to make. My daughter calls them Nutella balls!
Pineapple and passion fruit porridge (vegan, plantbased, oil free, gluten free, dairy free ) Version française ci-dessous
It’s not often we have cool mornings here in Pointe Noire so when we do (and I happen to be in my Luteal phase) a nice warm bowl of porridge feels like the perfect start to the day!
This bowl is simple yet packed with fibre, healthy fats, digestive enzymes and complex carbohydrates.
Breakfast salad with goats cheese (vegetarian, gluten-free, oil free) Version française ci-dessous
Cucumber, apple and pineapple combine beautifully in this fresh and crunchy breakfast salad, you’ll be surprised how much you love it!
Sweet barbeque sauce (vegan, Dairy-free,gluten-free )Version française ci-dessous
This simple sauce makes a great dipping sauce or salad dressing and I also serve it with air fried aubergine crisps. Sweet potato wedges or plantain crisps would work too!
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