Sunday Happenings and Fudgy Choc Biscuits

Good evening. I hope you've had a wonderful weekend with family and friends.

We started our Sunday with a trip to a local fruit and veg market, to buy some fresh produce. We had never been to this market before, but we were very impressed. So much to choose from and very reasonably priced - perfect when you're on a budget and feeding a family of 5. Plus, the kids got to choose what fresh produce they would like to eat! Nothing better than an easy way to encourage healthier choices.

It's never an easy task ensuring your family is eating well and getting the nourishment they need, especially when it feels like 'eating healthy' is so much more expensive. Let me assure you, it isn't, and once you have a few simple recipes up your sleeve, and the pantry and fridge are stocked with items that can be used for more than one recipe, it gets easier - and you'll discover that having healthier options to choose from is by no means more expensive. Plus, you and your family will be getting the essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals you need to stay fit and healthy.

It's ok to get some take out every now and then - we all do it! But, keep these to a minimum and choose wisely. There's plenty of options out there that are much better than others. Just remember, though, as you're driving home and that temptation to pull into the drive through is calling you, think about what you have at home already and think about the money you will save if you were creative with your ingredients at home! (That's what I do). Plus, making your own pizzas, chinese, mexican, and burgers (for example) is much healthier.

Now, back to the markets - hahaha! We brought home 4 bags of fresh produce and got stuck into some food prep for the week. We made a zucchini slice (which can be frozen and are perfect for lunch boxes or a quick and easy dinner); yoghurt/strawberry/cacao/fresh mint frozen pops; roasted chick peas and vegetables; and, a massive fruit salad! But, the highlight for me would have to be our fudgy choc biscuits that are guilt-free!

Here's the recipe:

Preheat oven to 160 degrees Celsius (ours is fan forced - may need a little more heat if not.)
Line a baking tray with baking paper.
Sieve and stir together in a bowl -
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup cacao powder (unsweetened)
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
Add the following to the dry ingredients -
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 regular size eggs (2 if they're extra large)
2 tsp melted coconut oil
3 tbsp honey
Mix until combined. The batter will become thicker as the coconut flour soaks up the moisture.
Using an icecream scoop, place 'cookie-size' batter onto a baking tray.
Bake for 8-10 mins.
Cool on a rack.
Enjoy! We did :)

If you need any other recipe ideas, please don't hesitate to contact me via my social pages or email healthylittlebodies@gmail.com

Have a wonderful week.
Jeannette