NOW that we’ve all eaten our personal physique weight in pancakes, by custom we quit one thing for Lent for 40 days.
I've opted for bread – which might be powerful as a result of I am keen on it.
However with so many “free-from” well being merchandise in the marketplace, made with out particular elements resembling gluten or dairy, Lent is now simpler than it ever was earlier than.
Right here, I put some to the take a look at . . .
DAIRY-FREE MILK
I AM not an enormous fan of milk alternate options – they’re usually a bit dry and chalky, with an aftertaste.
However this vary from Cocos Natural is made out of coconuts – and tastes like fantastic, tropical coconuts.
They've simply launched a sequence of brand name new merchandise together with a Mango Passionfruit Kefir, which is nice for supporting your intestine well being because it comprises billions of reside vegan cultures, along with Mango Passionfruit Coconut Yoghurt and Blended Berry Coconut Yoghurt.
Not like some firms, they don't heat-treat their merchandise after fermentation, to retain the gut-boosting micro organism.
I cherished the kefir – creamy however tangy, 83 per cent coconut milk and 15 per cent fruit puree, 195kcal per 200ml bottle with 4.9 per cent fats.
The one draw back is that it’s £2.80 for 200ml. See ocado.com.
GLUTEN-FREE FLATBREAD
I LOVE Nairn’s oatcakes. I might fortunately munch by means of a complete packet whereas barely arising for air.
However I'm upset with their new line, Nairn’s Gluten Free Sourdough Flatbreads.
The concept is that these convey a particular tang of genuine sourdough whereas being larger than a cracker however simply as gentle and crispy.
I feel that’s the place the issue lies. Too massive for biscuits for cheese and too dry to make use of as a bread substitute for a sandwich, they don't seem to be fairly positive what they're.
It’s a disgrace, as they’re a wholesome snack made with gluten-free wholegrain oats, excessive in fibre, with no synthetic components or preservatives. Simply 55kcal every and 14.5 per cent fats.
They've an extended shelf life than common sourdough bread too. You pay £2 for a field of 10. See waitrose.com.
MEAT-FREE KIEVS
THE By Amazon plant-based vary is in depth – burritos, by means of to Thai crimson butternut-squash curry and Indian-inspired jackfruit biryani.
I attempted their kievs made utilizing wheat and pea protein, with a garlic and herb filling and coated in breadcrumbs.
I used to be pleasantly suprised – primarily as a result of the filling didn’t explode everywhere in the baking tray.
It's a pack of two – each at 140g, 337kcal and 18.4 per cent fats.
Barely decrease in kcal and fats than your common kiev and never a foul various.
A bit spongy however positively much less dry than rooster. I'll positively purchase them once more.
By Amazon’s 2 Plant Primarily based Garlic & Herb Kievs are £2.58 – barely cheaper than the typical meat various. See amazon.co.uk.
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