Best 5 Brain Saver Recipes to Nourish Your Body and Soothe Your Soul

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A healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean you need to compromise on life’s little pleasures! Once in a while, we all crave comfort food – and that’s perfectly fine! There are many healthy options available that are just as delicious as their unhealthy counterparts. We will show you how to create indulgent desserts, savoury snacks, and warming hot drinks by making simple substitutions – you’ll still be able to enjoy your favourite comfort foods while maintaining a balanced diet.

Have a look at our top 5 favourite brain savers inspired by Medical Medium:

✤ Dairy-free Strawberries and Cream ✤

This is a healthy variant of strawberries and cream and it’s delicious, especially if you use fresh strawberries. The recipe is great as a single portion snack, or you can multiply the quantities for a larger portion or to create a dessert for the whole family. For the most appetising presentation, serve your strawberries and cream layered in a transparent glass or bowl.

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Serving suggestion: Layer the strawberries and the dairy-free cream in chic transparent WECK jars

Ingredients for 2 servings:

∙2 frozen bananas

∙2 fresh bananas

∙½ to 1 cup of cold water or coconut water

∙½ tsp cinnamon or pure vanilla bean powder or alcohol-free vanilla extract

∙300g fresh strawberries, cut in quarters

∙2 to 4 tsp raw honey or maple syrup (optional)

How to prepare:

▻Using a blender or food processor, mix the frozen and fresh bananas, ¼ cup of (coconut) water, and cinnamon or vanilla extract together. Blend until smooth, adding liquid until the desired consistency is reached.

▻Layer the banana cream and the strawberries in a glass, bowl, or cup. Drizzle a little raw honey if desired and serve immediately.

We recommend presenting your dessert in the Tulip WECK jars for an aesthetic look.

✤ Warm Wild Blueberry Bowl ✤

This thick, sweet, warm bowl is perfect for cold days and comforting for the soul. And it’s also so easy to make! Prepare it at any time of the day when you are craving comfort food.

Ingredients for 2 servings:

∙6 cups fresh or frozen wild blueberries

∙4 tbsp raw honey

∙2 tbsp flaxseed powder 

∙Fresh wild berries to garnish (if available)

∙Coconut flakes for topping (optional)

How to prepare:

▻Mix the flaxseed powder with 3 tablespoons of warm water until homogenised and set aside. Place the blueberries with a couple of tablespoons of water into a large saucepan and heat for 5 minutes, until the blueberries are warm and soft. Add the flaxseed mixture and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until the mixture thickens.

▻Remove from the heat and cool for 3-5 minutes, and add the raw honey just before serving.

▻If you wish, you can add flavours such as vanilla bean powder, cinnamon, or coconut flakes, and garnish with fresh berries.

 

✤ Potato Flatbread with Herbs ✤

This flatbread is an amazing snack on its own, but it’s also delicious with dips, sauces, chutneys, or baba ganoush. It’s perfect for sandwiches with fillings like lettuce, tomato, and onion. It’s also a perfect side dish for soups or salads.

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Use a steamer basket to steam your potatoes instead of boiling them - this will make them creamy and delicious, without absorbing too much water and becoming mushy

Ingredients for 3 servings:

∙1 kg potatoes, roughly chopped

∙½ small onion, finely chopped

∙ 2-3 garlic cloves, minced

∙½ tsp paprika

∙½ cup cassava flour

∙1/3 cup potato starch (add more, if needed)

∙2 tbsp chopped thyme (feel free to use different herbs, such as oregano or sage)

∙1 tbsp chopped parsley

How to prepare:

▻Using a steamer basket and a pot with some water, steam the potatoes for 20-25 min until soft. Separately, caramelise the onion and garlic for about 30 seconds. Place the potatoes in a bowl together with the paprika and the cooked onion and garlic. Mash until smooth and set aside for 10 min to cool.

▻Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the cassava flour and potato starch to the mashed potatoes and knead until you get a soft dough that isn’t sticky, adding more starch as needed.

▻Spread the dough evenly to approx. 1cm on the baking sheet, sprinkle with the chopped herbs, and press it slightly. Bake for about 25-35 min, until brown on top. Let it cool for 15 min before slicing.

Apples and pears are loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, they are rich in fibres, support weight loss, reduce blood toxicity, and assist your body’s general health.

✤ Applesauce or Pear sauce ✤

Apples and pears are loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, they are rich in fibres, support weight loss, reduce blood toxicity, and assist your body’s general health. Pureed, they are a great snack or can be added to other dishes.

Ingredients for 2 servings:

∙2 red apples and 3 ripe pears, diced

Optional ingredients:

∙3-6 pitted Medjool dates

∙½ tsp cinnamon

∙½ tsp pure vanilla bean powder or alcohol-free vanilla extract

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Combine apples and pears into an amazing raw vegan puree that can be consumed for breakfast, as a snack, a dessert, or become an ingredient for other dishes

How to prepare:

▻Blend the diced apples and pears in a powerful blender or food processor. Divide over two glasses or bowls. Serve immediately or, if you wish to save it for later, squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the top to avoid oxidation.

We recommend presenting your dessert in the Mold WECK jars for an aesthetic look.

✤ Wild Berry Latte ✤

Sweet, creamy, and delicious – this latte hits the spot whenever you crave a warm drink, and it looks incredibly appetising!

Ingredients for 2 servings:

∙¾ cup water

∙½ cup unsweetened plant based milk

∙½ cup frozen or fresh wild blueberries or strawberries

∙1-2 tbsp maple syrup

Optional ingredients:

∙½ tsp cinnamon

∙½ tsp anise 

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Among other benefits, blueberries lower the risk of chronic disease, improve heart health as well as blood pressure - enjoy them as a warm drink in this delicious “latte” with your favourite spices

How to prepare:

▻Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. When ready you can strain the drink to remove the blueberry or strawberry seeds, but this step is optional.

▻Heat on low until warm.

▻Pour into two cups and, if desired, spoon extra frothed milk on top and sprinkle cinnamon. For a delightful presentation, use transparent glasses or cups.

Medical Medium’s tip: to be sure you avoid unhealthy ingredients, make your own milk from nuts, coconut, or oats, or look for brands that only use natural and pure ingredients. We recommend the MM1500 Slow Juicer, which extracts milk from nuts extremely well.

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