Organic Agave Syrup 250ml

This organic agave syrup from Health Connection is a healthy alternative to processed sugar and artificial sweeteners. Agave syrup is also a safer choice for diabetics, and the perfect honey substitute for vegans. You can use Health Connection’s agave syrup to sweeten your coffee and tea, or to create healthy sugar-free baked goodies

Benefits

• Organic, plant-derived (produced from the blue agave plant)
• Lower glycaemic index (GI) than ordinary table sugar
• About 30% sweeter than table sugar
• Suitable for diabetics
• A vegan alternative to honey
• Dissolves quickly & easily; a great sweetener for hot or cold drinks
• Organic

Recipe Ideas

Granola bars

Ingredients:

¼ cup honey / Agave Syrup

¼ cup nut butter

1 cup   roasted almonds / cashews (coarsely chopped) If you have raw you can roast                in oven 

½ cup  Gluten-Free Rolled Oats

¼ cup  Sunflower Seeds

2 tbsp  Psyllium Husks

¾ cup  Quinoa Flour Grind quinoa in coffee grinder

1 pinch salt

 Method:

1. Add all ingredients to large mixing bowl and stir together well.
2. Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to deep baking tin lined with baking paper.
3. Press down firmly until uniformly flattened.
4. Cover with baking paper and place in fridge / freezer for 15-20 minutes to get firm.
5. Transfer baking tin to pre-heated oven (150°C) for 15 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before slicing into 10 even bars or 9 squares.
7. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Recipe for Agave Lime Marinade:
Ingredients:

• 3 cloves garlic
• 5 small chives
• 4-5 fresh mint leaves
• ⅓ cup Health Connection Raw Organic Agave Syrup
• 2 to 3Tbsp fresh juice from organic limes
• ¼ cup organic soy sauce

Method:

• Chop the garlic & chives.
• Combine all ingredients in a food processor & blend until smooth.
• Allow the marinade to sit about 30 minutes before using.
• Makes a delicious & tangy summer braai marinade!

Raw Brownies 

Ingredients:

 2 cups Pitted Dates

2/3 cup Macadamia Flour

1/3 cup Gluten-Free Oats

Pinch of Fine Himalayan Salt

4 tbsp    Raw  Cacao Powder

1 tbsp    Agave Syrup

3 tbsp   Goji Berries

2 tbsp   Hemp Seed Powder

Method:

 Soak the dates in warm water to soften.

1. Combine the flour and oats and place in a food processor.
2. Add the dates and combine well.
3. Add the cacao powder, hemp seed powder and agave and blend thoroughly.
4. Place brownie mix into a bowl, add the goji berries and mix well.
5. Press and spread the mixture into a glass dish to your preferred thickness.
6. Place in the fridge to set.
7. Slice into individual brownies and enjoy!
8. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.