Category Archives: Recipes

I Made Apple Strudel

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… I made apple strudel for the very first time. I’ll make it again for sure, with some modifications. It’s the easiest recipe in the world for a beginner! I bought puff pastry and a big … Continue reading →

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New Favourite Recipe – Frikkadels

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… I made frikkadels again! This is my new favourite recipe. It’s really good served with Sheba sauce.  I don’t often post a recipe (haven’t done that for years), but I’ve posted one today – it’s … Continue reading →

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No Dough Pizza

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Helga

Saturday and my Banting recipe day. Pizza is one of the things that is hard to give up when Banting. There are some options. I’ve tried pizza bases made with cauliflower, which are a bit to think and lack the crispy texture … Continue reading →

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Banting Seed Crackers

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Helga

I was reminded this week of seed crackers. Great for digestion, fully Banting and helpful because they keep you regular. I made them more than a year ago and documented the recipe on my blog. I need to make them … Continue reading →

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Banting Comfort Food – Biscuit Recipe!

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Helga

So many wonderful Banting recipes come to the fore on Facebook and when I saw this biscuit recipe, I just couldn’t resist trying it out. It’s just what I feel like on cold wintery days. It’s Banting comfort food for … Continue reading →

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Banting Lemon Coconut Mug Muffin

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Helga

Comfort food in winter. It’s hard to resist. Try replacing traditional carbs with a low carb option. These muffins take 1 and a half minutes cooked in a microwave oven. They are a great alternative to the 3 minute chocolate … Continue reading →

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Have This For Breakfast – Coconut Porridge

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Helga

I saw a recipe link on Facebook the other day and it hit the spot with what I have been feeling like for breakfast. I needed a change from eggs, but I needed one that would fill me up and … Continue reading →

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Banting Battered Fish

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Helga

Traditionally, we use egg and flour to make battered fish. Following a Low Carb lifestyle, you want to toss traditional wheat-filled flour and use some other kind of batter to get a nice crisp fish. This week I experimented with … Continue reading →

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My “Go-To” Banting Cheese & Onion Pie

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Helga

This is the one recipe I have now learned off by heart! It’s my ‘go-to’ Banting cheese and onion pie. If I need to feed the family, I make it. If I need to to cater for a meeting, I … Continue reading →

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Banting Milk Tart

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Helga

The proof is in the pudding and this was a good one! Food 24 published this Banting Milk Tart Recipe (with permission from Jax of the Bushveld) – you can look both up online or follow the links at the … Continue reading →

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Avocado Bread

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Helga

With avocados back in season, you may be interested in trying this Avocado bread. I found it this week and intended to make it but never got around to it. It uses coconut flour which is less expensive than almond flour. … Continue reading →

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Banting Chocolate Brownies

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Helga

Chocolate Brownies are generally one of life’s delicious treats. When you are low carbing, traditional brownies have whimper out the back door with their high sugar, high carb tail between their legs. This recipe came from  Nicoletta‘s website, made by … Continue reading →

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Banting Superfood Breakfast Ball

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Helga

Sonja made three Banting snacks and this was the third. All three are under LCHF Recipes. This recipe originated with Ron Gabriel. Don’t be afraid of the unfamiliarity of some of the ingredients. Just ask for them at a health … Continue reading →

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Cream Cheese Pancakes

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Helga

There’s a place in South Africa’s “Klein Karoo” nestled at the foot of the Swartberg mountain range – Ladismith. It’s not a bustling metropolis, but rather a small farming community where the pace of life is at a dawdle. Several … Continue reading →

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Banting Sesame Crackers

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Helga

I had these when I visited my friend Mary. She has a clinical dietitian friend named Sonja who made a number of low carb snacks, including these delicious sesame crackers. Seed crackers are well known today. This is a great … Continue reading →

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