Christmas Cookie Recipe
CHRISTMAS CANDY CANE COOKIE RECIPE
11 / DECEMBER / 2024
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! 🎄 These cookies are the perfect blend of indulgence and nourishment. Whether you’re craving a festive treat or a healthy arvo snack, these thumbprints will hit the spot—without any sugar crash! Enjoy!
Servings: 24 cookies (depending on the size of the dough balls you roll)
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour (optional but recommended for easier handling)
Baking Time: 10-12 minutes
Cooling Time: 15-20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
For the cookies:
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa/cacao powder (unsweetened)
- ¼ cup protein powder (plant-based, collagen, or bone broth protein - I love @mitchells.nz)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup softened coconut oil or butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract
- 1-2 tsp monk fruit extract or stevia (to taste)
For the filling:
- ½ cup unsweetened dark chocolate chips (sugar-free for keto)
- 1 tbsp coconut cream (or heavy cream)
- Optional: Crushed sugar-free peppermint candies for garnish
METHOD
Prepare the Dough:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened coconut oil (or butter) until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and monk fruit or stevia to the wet mixture. Adjust sweetness to taste, as these sweeteners can vary in intensity.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too dry, add 1-2 teaspoons of water or almond milk.
Shape and Bake:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create a small indentation in the centre of each cookie. Or use a cute little cookie mould for extra Christmas vibes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are just set and firm to the touch.
- Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before adding the filling.
Make the Filling:
- In a small saucepan, melt the dark chocolate chips with the coconut cream (or heavy cream) over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth and glossy.
Fill + Decorate:
- Spoon the melted chocolate into the indentations of the cooled cookies.
- If desired, sprinkle crushed sugar-free peppermint candies on top while the chocolate is still warm.
- Allow the cookies to set at room temperature or chill them in the fridge for 10-15 minutes until the chocolate is firm.
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze them to enjoy later.
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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3 Healthy Mocktail Recipes For The Festive Season
3 HEALTHY MOCKTAIL RECIPES FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON
27 / NOVEMBER / 2024
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Want a non-alcoholic alternative this festive season? Show your hormones and gut health some love with these healthier alternatives to your traditional cocktails without missing out on the festive fun!
3 HEALTHY MOCKTAIL RECIPES
Christmas Cranberry Ginger Fizz
Support bloating + liver detoxification throughout the holiday season with this delicious low sugar mocktail
Servings: 1-2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. unsweetened cranberry juice
- 1 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp grated ginger (optional if using the ginger kefir)
- sparkling water or @thewildfermentary ginger kefir soda
- fresh cranberries and lime slices for garnish
- ice
Method:
1. In a shaker, mix the cranberry juice and lime juice
2. Fill a glass with ice and pour the mixture over.
3. Top with sparkling water.
4. Garnish with fresh cranberries and lime slices for a festive touch!
Apple Cinnamon Sparkler
A cosy and festive mocktail combining the warmth of cinnamon with crisp apple flavour.
Servings: 1-2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh apple juice (unsweetened)
- 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- sparkling water or club soda
- apple slices for garnish
- cinnamon sticks for garnish
- ice
Method:
1. In a shaker, mix the apple juice, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon.
2. Fill a glass with ice and pour the mixture over.
3. Top with sparkling water.
4. Garnish with fresh apple slices and a cinnamon stick for a festive presentation.
Almond Bliss Mocktail
This mocktail has the rich, creamy texture of Bailey’s but is non-alcoholic and dairy-free!
Servings: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or oat milk for extra creaminess)
- 2 tbsp coconut cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. instant coffee/1 x espresso shot (optional, for a rich flavour)
- 1-2 tsp. maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- pinch of cacao powder or cinnamon (for garnish)
- ice
Method:
1. In a shaker or blender, combine almond milk, coconut cream, vanilla extract, coffee (if using), and sweetener.
2. Blend or shake well until creamy and smooth.
3. Fill a glass with ice and pour the mixture over.
4. Sprinkle it with cacao powder or cinnamon for garnish.
Enjoy! And as always, be sure to tag @shereehannahwellness if you make any of these and post on your socials!
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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No Fuss Probiotic Dressing Recipe
NO FUSS PROBIOTIC DRESSING RECIPE
23 / OCTOBER / 2024
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Dressings have to be one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to healthy eating. You can have the most splendidly nourishing meal in front of you that ends up being completely ruined by the sauce or dressing poured on it.
This isn’t just because of the sugar content in a lot of them, it’s actually the s33d oils like canola oil, vegetable oil, rapeseed oil, etc that are super inflammatory for our body, causing stress on our gut health and contributing to hormonal issues (from period pain to mood swings).
It may seem like such a small thing, but you think about it. If you have a sauce or dressing even with one meal each day, it accumulates overtime.
Remember the body keeps a score!
Which is why I loved this recipe from Clover Ferments (my go-to probiotic fermented drink), their drinks make for the most amazing gut reset too by the way - and they have given me a special discount code for you - ‘SHEREE10’ to take 10% off your order!
You can find out all the beautiful benefits of these gut healing drinks in a podcast episode we did with the owner here too.
Dressing recipe below - the best part is, you just have to shake it in a jar and it’s done!
INGREDIENTS + METHOD
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Clover
- Ferments Blend Kvass
- 1 tsp. dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
- Salt and pepper
Optional: add 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar or lemon juice for a little extra zing
Method:
1. Place all ingredients in a jar and shake
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Green Goddess Soup
GREEN GODDESS SOUP RECIPE
28 / AUGUST / 2024
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Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
Servings: 2-3 servings
INGREDIENTS
- 100g shredded chicken
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 cup veggie stock or bonebroth
- 2 medium zucchinis(chopped)
- 1 head of broccoli (chopped)
- 1 cup kale (chopped)
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. Cumin
- ½ tsp. curry powder
- Salt + pepper to taste
METHOD
- Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped veggies with seasonings and sauté until soft.
- Add veggie stock and coconut milk and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer for around 20 – 30 minutes.
- Wait for it to cool slightly before adding to a blender, or alternatively use a food processor and blitz until it reaches a creamy smooth consistency.
- If need be re-heat slightly in the pot to serve, and add shredded chicken.
- Double or quadruple this recipe to make multiple servings for an easy dinner or lunch to heat throughout the week.
SHEREE BEAUMONT
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4 Ingredient Clean Chocolate Chip Cookies
4 INGREDIENT CLEAN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
14 / AUGUST / 2024
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Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
METHOD
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup until well combined. Stir until the ingredients are well incorporated and the dough is smooth. The dough should be slightly sticky but firm enough to hold its shape.
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips using a spatula, ensuring that they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop out small portions of dough (about a tablespoon each) and roll them into balls with your hands. Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Once all the dough is portioned out, gently press each ball down with your fingers or the back of a spoon to form a cookie shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool before enjoying.
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Hawaiian Tuna Poke Bowl
HAWAIIAN TUNA POKE BOWL
19 / JUNE / 2024
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
Prep Time: 20 mins
Servings: 2
INGREDIENTS
- 200g sushi-grade ahi tuna, cubed
- 1 cup sushi/basmati rice, cooked
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup pineapple, diced
- 2 tbsp gf soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 tsp Sriracha
METHOD
- Start by cutting the sushi-grade ahi tuna into small, bite-sized cubes.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cubed tuna with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon of Sriracha. Gently toss the tuna to ensure it is evenly coated with the marinade. Set the bowl aside and let the tuna marinate.
- Cook 1 cup of sushi rice according to the package instructions or using your preferred method. Once cooked, let the rice cool slightly.
- Slice the avocado, dice the cucumber into small, even pieces (if the skin is thick, you may want to peel it before dicing)
- Dice the pineapple into small chunks. Fresh pineapple is recommended for the best flavour, but canned pineapple can also be used.
- Assemble the poke bowls by dividing the cooked sushi rice evenly between two bowls, creating a base layer, then spoon the marinated ahi tuna over the rice in each bowl. Arrange the sliced avocado, diced cucumber, and diced pineapple around the tuna. You can get creative with the presentation, arranging the toppings in sections or mixing them together as desired.
- For added flavour and texture, you can sprinkle some sesame seeds or chopped green onions on top of the bowls. Additional toppings like seaweed salad, pickled ginger, or radishes can also be added if you like.
- Serve!
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Seared Tuna Salad With Mango And Avocado
SEARED TUNA SALAD WITH MANGO AND AVOCADO
24 / APRIL / 2024
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Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
- 400g fresh tuna steaks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Mixed salad greens
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- Dressing: 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, salt, and pepper
METHOD
- Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. While the pan is heating up, season the tuna steaks generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the tuna steaks and rub it in to coat them evenly.
- Once the grill pan is hot, carefully place the tuna steaks on the pan. Sear them for about 1-2 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the steaks and your desired level of doneness. For medium-rare tuna, aim for about 1 minute per side. For well-done, cook for 2 minutes per side. Remove the tuna steaks from the pan and let them rest for a few minutes.
- While the tuna is resting, prepare the salad. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, diced mango, sliced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion. Toss everything together gently to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- To serve, divide the dressed salad among serving plates or bowls.
- Slice the rested tuna steaks thinly against the grain and arrange them on top of each salad.
- Garnish with additional lime wedges or fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious tuna salad with mango and avocado!
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Happy Hormones Coffee Recipe
HAPPY HORMONES COFFEE RECIPE
27 / MARCH / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
Make my morning coffee with me... one that doesn't give you the jitters, supports you hormones, energy and increases focus, grounding you into your day.
PSA: if you're starting your day with a cup of coffee, you're going to be messing up your hormones
Our bodies are designed to be in sync with our natural circadian rhythm, and having a coffee first thing upon waking, or even before breakfast can really leave your system out of sorts
As a holistic nutritionist I not only advocate for my clients to have a cup of coffee after 90 minutes of waking to support their hormones, but adding in some extra ingredients to really support their energy and focus (+ reduce the anxiety that can come with it).
CHECK OUT MY GO-TO MORNING CUPPA RECIPE HERE:
- 1 x espresso shot (I love @rudecoffee nootropic coffee for added benefits of l-theanine + MCT oil)
- 1 x serve of @mitchells.nz Bone Broth Protein Powder
- 1 dash of organic cream (or butter/MCT oil)
Optional extras:
- 1 tsp. @seleno.health cacao powder (use ‘SHEREE10’ for 10% off)
- 1 tsp. @seleno.health maca powder (use ‘SHEREE10’ for 10% off)
Just mix it all together with a frother and add hot water!
The protein powder combined with the healthy fats (cream/butter/MCT oil) allows for a slower release of the cortisol spike that comes with coffee, which increases our mental clarity, energy and focus. I also love the cacao (for magnesium + chocolatey taste) and maca for its energising and hormone supporting effects.
Will you give it a try?
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Healthy Butter Chicken Recipe
HEALTHY BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE
13 / MARCH / 2024
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time for the chicken, which is at least 30 minutes)
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
- 500g chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes (no added sugar)
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
METHOD
1. Marinate chicken in yoghurt for at least 30 mins.
2. In a pan, heat ghee and sauté onions until golden.
3. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 2 mins.
4. Stir in tomatoes, garam masala, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Add marinated chicken, simmer until cooked.
6. Garnish with cilantro and serve over cauliflower rice or quinoa.
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Christmas Mocktail Recipe
PEPPERMINT KISS MOCKTAIL RECIPE
13 / DECEMBER / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
This refreshing mocktail not only captures the essence of Christmas but also offers health benefits like reducing bloating, easing digestion and supporting detoxification + hydration! Making it the perfect go-to drink this silly season, with all of the taste and none of the hangover!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup coconut water (hydrating and rich in electrolytes)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cranberry juice (packed with antioxidants + supports liver detoxification)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract (digestive aid)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (vitamin C boost)
- 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (natural sweetener)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves and cranberries for garnish
METHOD
1. In a shaker or a stirring glass, combine coconut water, cranberry juice, peppermint extract, lime juice, and honey or maple syrup.
2. Shake or stir well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
3. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or peppermint flavour according to your preference.
4. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
5. Pour the Peppermint Kiss Mocktail over the ice.
6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a few cranberries for a festive touch.
7. Stir gently before sipping to enjoy the refreshing blend of flavours.
8. Sip slowly and relish the holiday spirit with this health-infused Peppermint Bliss Mocktail.
Embrace the joy of the season with this Peppermint Kiss Mocktail that not only satisfies your holiday cravings but also provides a dose of health benefits 🍸 Toast to good health and festive cheer with this Christmas-inspired mocktail!
As always, if you do make this, be sure to tag me on social media @shereehannahwellness and let me know what you think :)
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!