{"id":6809,"date":"2014-11-21T11:34:04","date_gmt":"2014-11-21T09:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/?p=6809"},"modified":"2014-11-21T11:34:04","modified_gmt":"2014-11-21T09:34:04","slug":"banting-friendly-holiday-feast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/banting-friendly-holiday-feast\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Enjoy a Banting-Friendly Holiday Feast!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re committed to the Paleo or Banting lifestyle, but are finding those &#8220;sugar-plum visions&#8221; of Christmas goodies dancing in your head too tempting to resist, we&#8217;ve got good news for you. It&#8217;s now <strong>easier than ever to make your festive meals Banting-friendly<\/strong>; low in sugar and carbs, high in protein and loaded with natural nutritional goodness! We&#8217;ve put together a list of indulgent LCHF recipes to make your Banting Christmas feast an unforgettable one. Get inspired with our Banting-friendly starters, sides, desserts and drinks!<\/p>\n<p><em>First, a quick look at some must-have ingredients:<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2865\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Coconut-Products-p-1-c-517.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2865\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6835 \" title=\"coconut-oil\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/coconut-oil1.jpg\" alt=\"coconut-oil\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Coconut-Products-p-1-c-517.html\" target=\"_blank\">Coconut Products<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Coconut oil, coconut flour and coconut nectar are absolute must-haves for Banting baking and cooking. The coconut oil is a healthy vegan-friendly fat, coconut flour is a gluten-free, protein-rich wheat flour alternative, and coconut nectar is a low-GI sugar-free sweetener. No wonder culinary cave-dwellers are just nutty for coconut!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_2864\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Earth-Products-Ghee-Clarified-Butter-p-5092.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2864\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6836 \" title=\"earth-products-ghee\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/earth-products-ghee1.jpg\" alt=\"earth-products-ghee\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Earth-Products-Ghee-Clarified-Butter-p-5092.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ghee (Clarified Butter)<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Ghee, or clarified butter, is an extremely versatile cooking or baking aid; basically, it&#8217;s butter with the lactose removed, so it&#8217;s easy to digest but still loaded with healthy fatty acids.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_2865\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Dried-Fruit-Nuts-p-1-c-182.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2865\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6838 \" title=\"nuts-fruit\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/pecans1.jpg\" alt=\"nuts-fruit\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Dried-Fruit-Nuts-p-1-c-182.html\" target=\"_blank\">Organic Dried Fruit &amp; Nuts<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Protein-packed nuts make wonderful festive snacks, whether they&#8217;re mixed into stuffing, sprinkled over desserts or simply enjoyed straight from the bag. Eaten sparingly, dried fruits are also wonderful sweet treats without the processed sugars.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_2864\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/The-Banting-Basket-mid-349-p-1.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2864\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6842 \" title=\"banting-basket-premix\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/banting-basket-premix3.jpg\" alt=\"banting-basket-premix\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/The-Banting-Basket-mid-349-p-1.html\" target=\"_blank\">Banting Cake Mix<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Our new Banting Basket range includes handy premixes you can use to whip up anything from Paleo-approved bread, to Banting-friendly chocolate cake, cupcakes and muffins. Yum!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>And some handy kitchen gadgets to help you out:<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2865\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Juicers-p-1-c-464.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2865\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6824 \" title=\"juicers\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/juicers.jpg\" alt=\"juicers\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Juicers-p-1-c-464.html\" target=\"_blank\">Juicers<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Always squeeze your own fresh nutrient-rich juice, instead of buying those sugary supermarket fruit juice blends.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_2864\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Blenders-p-1-c-468.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2864\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6825 \" title=\"food-processors\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/food-processors.jpg\" alt=\"food-processors\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Blenders-p-1-c-468.html\" target=\"_blank\">Blenders<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Invest in a good quality food processor or blender to blend your sauces, doughs and batters into the right consistency.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Now without further ado, let&#8217;s check out those recipes to get your taste buds going!<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This is such a great summery starter, perfect for those who prefer to have Christmas lunch instead of dinner.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 box ripe cherry tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>1 ripe medium avocado, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1Tbsp mild green chillies, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2Tbsp white onion, chopped<\/li>\n<li>\u00bdtsp garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>\u00bctsp <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Kalyan-Cumin-Powder-p-3915.html\" target=\"_blank\">ground cumin<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pinch of salt &amp; pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Combine the avo, chillies &amp; onion; mash slightly but leave chunky. (Non-vegetarians can also add 2 chopped strips of crispy cooked bacon.)<\/li>\n<li>Add the garlic, cumin, salt &amp; pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Cut the tops off the tomatoes; scoop out the centres (you can add these to a salsa, marinade or sauce to avoid wastage).<\/li>\n<li>Spoon the avocado mixture into the tomatoes; top each one with a squeeze of fresh lime &amp; a cilantro leaf. Serve &amp; enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Banting Biscuits<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>American \u201cbiscuits\u201d are actually small breads, similar to the UK\u2019s scones. These golden-brown goodies are a much-loved savoury treat at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners; particularly when they\u2019re smothered in creamy gravy! Whip up a batch of these gluten-free Banting-friendly biscuits, to serve as a delicious and satisfying side dish at your festive meal.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6913\" title=\"Banting Biscuits\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Dollarphotoclub_6821273.jpg\" alt=\"Banting Biscuits\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd cup <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Crede-Milled-Coconut-Flour-p-4526.html\" target=\"_blank\">coconut flour<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Natures-Choice-Gluten-Free-Almond-Flour-p-4281.html\" target=\"_blank\">almond flour<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp salt<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Creeds-Gluten-Free-Aluminium-Free-Baking-Powder-p-2901.html\" target=\"_blank\">gluten-free baking powder<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1\u00bdTbsp cold butter (or coconut oil)<\/li>\n<li>6 egg whites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper &amp; lightly brush with about 1tsp coconut oil.<\/li>\n<li>Combine the flours, salt &amp; baking powder in a food processor with the butter; pulse until the butter is broken up into pea-sized lumps (the mixture should still be dry).<\/li>\n<li>Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl until frothy. Gently fold in the flour mixture, until just combined.<\/li>\n<li>Make 6 biscuits, by rolling the mixture into balls, or using an ice cream scoop. Pl ace on the baking sheet &amp; latten the top of each one slightly.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden-brown on top.\u00a0Serve with a gluten-free gravy &amp; enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Gluten-Free Gravy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You just can\u2019t have biscuits without the gravy! This recipe is gluten-free and can be made using vegetarian stock and coconut oil, instead of turkey stock and butter\/ ghee, depending on your dietary preference.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup\u00a0each\u00a0diced carrots<\/li>\n<li>1 cup diced onions<\/li>\n<li>1 cup diced celery<\/li>\n<li>4-6 cloves whole peeled garlic<\/li>\n<li>1Tbsp <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Earth-Products-Ghee-Clarified-Butter-p-5092.html\" target=\"_blank\">ghee<\/a> (or coconut oil) melted<\/li>\n<li>2tsp <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Good-Life-Organic-Balsamic-Vinegar-p-2724.html\" target=\"_blank\">balsamic vinegar<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2tsp butter (or coconut oil)<\/li>\n<li>2Tbsp <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Health-Connection-Organic-Arrowroot-Powder-p-3643.html\" target=\"_blank\">arrowroot powder<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2\u00bd cups stock of your choice (turkey, chicken or vegetable)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup white wine<\/li>\n<li>Pinch of salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat your oven to 425\u00b0.<\/li>\n<li>Place the chopped vegetables on a prepared baking sheet, brushed with the balsamic vinegar, sea salt &amp; ghee.<\/li>\n<li>Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes, until the vegetables are soft &amp; golden-brown.<\/li>\n<li>Combine the vegetables in a saucepan with the stock. Simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Strain the vegetables. Add the liquid to a food processor, along with about half the veggies (depending on how thick you want the mix to be). Puree until smooth.<\/li>\n<li>Melt the butter in a saucepan on medium heat, then add the arrowroot powder. Whisk to combine &amp; cook for 3-4 minutes, whisking constantly.<\/li>\n<li>Add the pur\u00e9ed gravy mix &amp; bring to a simmer. Add the wine &amp; simmer for 1 minute more.<\/li>\n<li>Season to taste with a little salt. Pour into a gravy boat &amp; serve with your biscuits, turkey or main of your choice!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Dark Chocolate-Dipped Clementines<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A delicious Christmassy treat; the healthy alternative to those mouth-watering \u201cChocolate Oranges\u201d that pop up in the stores this time of year! Makes a great dessert or sweet anytime treat.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  aligncenter wp-image-6916\" title=\"Dark Chocolate-Dipped Clementines\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Dollarphotoclub_64457488.jpg\" alt=\"Dark Chocolate-Dipped Clementines\" width=\"1000\" height=\"780\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd cup sugar-free raw dark chocolate (eg. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Honest-Raw-Chocolate-Slab-88-p-2380.html\" target=\"_blank\">Honest Raw Chocolate Slab 88%<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>2-3 ripe clementines, naartjies or oranges<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/By-Nature-Raw-Organic-Pecan-Nuts-p-5743.html\" target=\"_blank\">pecan nuts<\/a>, chopped<\/li>\n<li>Clementine zest for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/li>\n<li>Peel &amp; separate the clementines into wedges.<\/li>\n<li>Melt the chocolate on low heat, using a <em>bain-marie <\/em>(double boiler).<\/li>\n<li>Dip the clementine wedges in the melted chocolate, remove with a fork &amp; place on the prepared baking sheet.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle with chopped pecans; place in freezer for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Store in fridge until ready to serve. Garnish with a little zest, serve &amp; enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Pomegranate &amp; Cranberry Sangria<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A fruity and refreshing wine-based mix, perfect for a summer Christmas celebration.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>750ml organic red wine<\/li>\n<li>1 cup fresh pomegranate juice<\/li>\n<li>1 cup fresh cranberry juice<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup fresh orange juice<\/li>\n<li>\u2154 cup brandy<\/li>\n<li>1 pear, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 apple, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 small orange, sliced<\/li>\n<li>2 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Kalyan-Organic-Whole-Cinnamon-Sticks-p-4538.html\" target=\"_blank\">cinnamon sticks<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Splash of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Superfoods-Organic-Coconut-Nectar-p-5664.html\" target=\"_blank\">coconut nectar<\/a>, agave or Paleo sweetener of your choice (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Mix the wine, fruit juices &amp; brandy in a large glass jug.<\/li>\n<li>Add the chopped fruit, orange slices &amp; cinnamon.<\/li>\n<li>Add the sweetener to taste &amp; mix to combine (it\u2019s up to you whether you prefer your sangria sweet or tart).<\/li>\n<li>Refrigerate for a few hours before serving; enjoy chilled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Cinnamon Maple Bourbon Sour<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Add a little \u201choliday spirit\u201d to the mix and drink a toast to good times!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd cup <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Great-Northern-Organic-Grade-B-Maple-Syrup-p-4981.html\" target=\"_blank\">maple syrup<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Kalyan-Organic-Whole-Cinnamon-Sticks-p-4538.html\" target=\"_blank\">cinnamon stick<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2 shots of good quality Bourbon<\/li>\n<li>Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon<\/li>\n<li>1 shot cinnamon maple syrup (see below)<\/li>\n<li>Ice cubes<\/li>\n<li>Lemon wedge, for garnish<\/li>\n<li>Cinnamon sticks, for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To make the cinnamon maple syrup: Slowly bring the maple syrup &amp; cinnamon stick to a boil. Simmer for % minutes or so over low heat.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the mixture from the heat &amp; leave to cool to room temperature. Store in a sterilised glass jar &amp; set aside until ready to use.<\/li>\n<li>To make the cocktail: Add the bourbon, lemon juice &amp; cinnamon maple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Shake well.<\/li>\n<li>Pour your drink over ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge &amp; a cinnamon stick. Cheers!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re committed to the Paleo or Banting lifestyle, but are finding those &#8220;sugar-plum visions&#8221; of Christmas goodies dancing in your head too tempting to resist, we&#8217;ve got good news for you. 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