Blvd Foods Blog

Treat yourself to a batch of freshly baked Cappuccino Crumble Muffins! Using our Cappuccino Muffin Premix, we've flavoured up these baked goodies with nuts and seeds for an extra layer of crunch while still keeping it Banting friendly. 

Warm up this winter with a batch of freshly baked Heba Rusks! Not only is this recipe sugar and gluten free, it's delicious paired with a cup of coffee or tea.

Spoil yourself with a batch of Banting-friendly Blueberry and Lemon Poppyseed Muffins!

This Women’s Month, we’re honouring the ladies who inspire us to tap into our feminine #GirlBoss powers and live life with intention. That’s why this week, we’d like to introduce you to drama student and health food lover, Alexandra May (@alexy.may).

We’d like to introduce you to Petra Ceronio (@bbg_bunny_za). She’s fitness and business #goalz with an enviable Instagram feed to match! We’ve loved getting to know her over on the ‘gram, and can’t wait for you to find out more about her dreams, inspiration and self-care tips…

INGREDIENTS

Banting Blvd Flapjack & Fritter Premix
1 punnet of Zucchini (courgettes), thick/long slices
2 large Eggs
LCHF oil for frying
Seasoning

INSTRUCTIONS

• Pour 1 cup of Banting Blvd Flapjack & Fritter Premix onto a plate
• Whisk eggs in a bowl
• One at a time, dip slices of zucchini first into dry premix, then into the egg mixture, then back into the dry premix until fully coated.
• Heat oil at a medium heat in a pan on a stove top. Gently fry zucchini chips until golden brown.
• Season with salt and black pepper then serve hot. 

Makes 2 medium pizza bases.

Ingredients
Banting Blvd Pizza Base Premix
1T Turmeric
1 small tin Tomato paste
½C Mozzarella, grated
1C Spinach, shredded
½C Feta, crumbled
Rocket

Instructions
For the pizza base:

• Add Turmeric to dry premix.
• Follow the Banting Blvd Pizza Base Premix instructions.

For the topping:

• Spread a thin layer of tomato paste onto the base and sprinkle with mozzarella.
• Top with spinach and feta.
• Grill in an oven at 180˚C until the cheese begins to brown. Remove from oven.
• Season with black pepper, garnish with rocket and serve. 

Makes 12 muffins.

INGREDIENTS

Banting Blvd Savoury Muffin Premix
1 packet Bacon, fried
1C Cheddar cheese, grated
1T Thyme

INSTRUCTIONS

• Follow the Banting Blvd Savoury Muffin Premix instructions.
• Add bacon, cheddar cheese and thyme to mixture.
• Pour mixture into muffin tray and bake for approximately 20 minutes, oven temperatures may vary.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool. Store chilled.

Makes 2 medium pizza bases.

INGREDIENTS
Banting Blvd Pizza Base Premix
2T Basil pesto
1 small tin Tomato paste
½C Mozzarella, grated
1C Heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1T Goats Cheese, crumbled
Basil

INSTRUCTIONS
For the pizza base:

• Follow the Banting Blvd Pizza Base Premix instructions and add basil pesto to wet mixture before baking.

For the topping:

• Spread a thin layer of tomato paste onto the base and sprinkle with mozzarella.
• Top with heirloom tomatoes, goats cheese and basil.
• Grill in an oven at 180˚C until the cheese begins to brown. Remove from oven.
• Season with black pepper, garnish with basil pesto and serve. 

Makes 12 muffins.

INGREDIENTS
Banting Blvd Savoury Muffin Premix
1 Onion, chopped and friend
1C Mushrooms, sliced
1T Rosemary

INSTRUCTIONS

• Follow the Banting Blvd Savoury Muffin Premix instructions.
• Add onion, mushrooms and rosemary to mixture.
• Pour mixture into muffin tray and bake for approximately 20 minutes, oven temperatures may vary.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool. Store chilled. 

Some people would say that a Braai Broodjie is a toasted sandwich. But it's so much more than that! Crispy bread, cheese melted on the braai... Absolutely delicious! Living a low-carb or Banting lifestyle doesn't mean you have to miss out on these traditional South African delights. Instead, we've created a Braai Broodjie using wholesome HEBA - tasty and healthy!