Life In The Saddle

I bloody love banoffee pie. This one is a bit different though... no cream, no biscuits, no syrup, and gluten-free; it sounds like a recipe for disaster. In fact, this Rude Alternative Banoffee Pie is something I dreamed up as a more whole-food plant-based version of the classic. It is not exactly a healthy banoffee pie recipe, but it is a damn sight better than your average. Utilising coconut cream, oat cakes, Rude Health Date Bars, and Bonraw Coconut Sugar; it is still a naughty treat, but without so many of the processed high-cholesterol nasties.  Ingredients  Base 130 grams Rude Health Spelt Oaty Oat Cakes (2.5 pouches) 2x Rude Health Date Peanut and Banana Bars 2 tbsp Butter or Coconut Oil 1 tbsp Maple Syrup Filling 1x 397g Tin Carnation Caramel  2x large ripe bananas 1 tbsp BonRaw Coconut Sugar  1x Can full-fat coconut milk, chilled in fridge Cocoa powder to dust Method Melt the butter on the hob Place all the Base ingredients in a food processor and blitz unt...

Winter training has started in earnest. Long miles, and hard efforts. Rides that require more than your morning bowl of porridge to get you through them. Rides that require #fuelfortheride . Energy bars and bananas are all well and good, but after a time you crave something different. Something to add some flavour and excitement, when you pull the foil wrapped package from your jersey pocket, with frozen fingers. Using a selection of products from Rude Health , I have come up with these 'Rudely Alternative Ride Snacks'… Chia Peanut Butter and Ginger Oaty Sandwiches How many superfoods can you pack into a jersey pocket? Chia Charge Peanut Butter, and Rude Health's Ginger and Turmeric Oatys, contain four at least. The recipe is pretty self-explanatory: grab two oat cakes, make a peanut butter sandwich of them, and then wrap it in tin foil to keep it all together. Alternatively, take the component parts with you, using Pip and Nut's Squeeze Packs , and a fo...

So far for #TryJanuary , I've provided #RudelyAlternative dairy-free recipes for Hot Chocolate , Almond Banana Pancakes ,  Dairy-free Porridge , and a Turmeric Latté . In this post, I've saved one of the best till last... welcome to the 'Ultimate Oatmeal' - with banana, chia seeds, almonds and dates... Oatmeal is ancient porridge, and it produces an incredibly smooth and satisfying warming breakfast (or snack). To get the most of your oatmeal, you are best to soak it overnight; it helps to plump up the texture, and provide a more satisfying meal. In this recipe, I add bananas and chia seeds to the mix; to provide extra richness, and a creamier texture. Ingredients (Serves 2) 100 ml Rude Health Oatmeal 150 ml Rude Health Oat Drink 150 ml cold water 2 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp of chopped dates 1 banana 1/2 tsp cinnamon Maple syrup and almond butter for topping Method The night before: Soak your oatmeal in a glass bowl with the water (stir before ...

So far for #TryJanuary , I've provided #RudelyAlternative dairy-free recipes for Hot Chocolate , Almond Banana Pancakes , and of course  Dairy-free Porridge . In this post, I'm introducing the scrumptious and nutritious Rude Health Turmeric Latte - a wonder for the taste buds, and for the body. Turmeric is a super-spice. Made from ground root, and traditionally found in plenty of curry powders, it has been shown to have benefits ranging from sun protection, to being an anti-depressant. Whether you manage to feel the numerous benefits or not, the spice also has a great flavour. This warming winter drink is a winner for cold evenings and early starts. Ingredients (Serves 2) 400ml Rude Health Almond Drink 2 tsp turmeric powder  1 tsp ginger powder  Pinch of cayenne pepper  Pinch of black pepper  Method Measure out 400ml of almond milk Add the spices and pepper Heat gently on the hob, stirring constantly Froth with a handheld drinks frothe...

These pancakes are dairy-free, gluten-free, whole-food goodness. They are also super easy to make. Another recipe as part of my Rude Health #TryJanuary campaign , where I'm looking for #RudelyAlternative breakfasts and snacks that don't use dairy. Top these pancakes off with whatever you fancy... Ingredients (serves 2) 1 cup Rude Health Ultimate Almond Drink 2 cups Rude Health Daily Oats 2 eggs 1 ripe banana 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt Method Blend all of the ingredients together in a Nutribullet or blender Cook on a medium heat in a non-stick pan or griddle, using coconut oil to avoid sticking  Enjoy Read more about Rude Health #TryJanuary here (Link) Dairy-Free #RudelyAlternative goodness! Top these dairy-free pancakes off with honey, nut butter, or your favourite fruit preserve

This Hot Chocolate drink is made from Coconut (or Hazelnut) Drink, combined with natural sweeteners, cocoa powder and almond butter. Completely free of dairy and refined sugar, it is the tastiest evening (or anytime) drink that I've had in a long time. Ingredients (serves 2) 400ml Rude Health Hazelnut or Coconut Drink  2 tbsp Maple syrup or Agave nectar 4 tsps Cacao powder  2 tsp Almond butter  1 tsp Cinnamon  Method Gently heat a pan containing all of the ingredients listed above Stir gently on a medium heat and remove before boiling  Enjoy This dairy-free Hot Chocolate drink is a doddle to make Opus Magnum - Great work. This Hot Chocolate recipe is a sure winner on winter days

January has always been a month of traditional health-kicks, detoxes, and diet changes. I'm not one for unnecessary change; but with two non-dairy drinkers in my family, I was keen to see if I'd personally notice any benefits of kicking the dairy habit in 2017. It is time to a #TryJanuary #RudelyAlternative. Why #TryJanuary and #RudelyAlternative Rude Health are my main motivators for joining this particular dairy-free revolution. The Rude Health #rudelyalternative campaign is a nationwide challenge for cafés, to try introducing more dairy-free drinks into their line-ups this month. I've always been a fan of Rude Health's recipes, foods, snacks, and drinks ( Read more about Rude Health here ); so I thought it would be a great challenge to jump aboard their proverbial band-wagon. Of course, dairy-free has been the preferred approach for many athletes for some time now. There is a strong belief that getting rid of lactose from your diet can lead to a healthi...