Mood-Boosting Recipes That Will Leave You Energised
The human gut is lined with more than 100 million nerve cells that send direct messages to our brain. This is why if we feed ourselves foods that make our gut unhappy, our mood is directly affected. In fact, research has shown that certain foods can substantially lift your mood, which is why we have come up with a recipe round up of mood-boosting foods.
Whole Grains To Feed Your Whole Brain
Need a pick-me-up? These wholesome recipes will elevate your mood and fuel your brain.
Bulgar Wheat, Kale & Halloumi Salad with ClemenGold Dressing
A great salad with loads of texture and crunch. Elevate with zesty ClemenGold Dressing for the ultimate midweek fix.
Recipe for Bulgar Wheat, Kale & Halloumi Salad with ClemenGold Dressing
Vegan Mixed Grain & Pulse Salad
Packed with pulses and grains, this vibrant salad will give you all the energy you need.
Recipe for Vegan Mixed Grain & Pulse Salad
Nutty Grain Salad with Bacon, Egg & Avo Oil Mayo
Pearled wheat, chickpeas and lentils come together to make this wholesome dish. Top with your protein of choice and dollop with creamy avo mayo for a hearty lunch or easy dinner.
Recipe for Nutty Grain Salad with Bacon, Egg & Avo Oil Mayo
Tabbouleh Salad
A fresh salad, filled with bulgar wheat and Mediterranean flavour. Yum!
Roast Butternut & Quinoa Salad with Nuts & Seeds
This rustic salad with lots of nutty crunch is super delicious. Serve alongside roasted chicken or fish, or make it even better and top it with feta or vegan cheese.
Tomato & Coriander Curried Dhal
This red lentil dhal is not only incredibly delicious but also rich in iron and folate.
Recipe for Tomato and Coriander Dhal with Basmati Rice & Greek Yoghurt
Turkish Kisir Salad
Try this Kisir salad – a traditional and tasty Turkish side dish containing bulgar wheat, vegetables and plenty of freshness.
Recipe for Turkish Kisir Salad
Indian-spiced Chickpea & Courgette Burgers
Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein, vitamins and fibre. These burgers will fill you right up and leave you feeling energised.
Recipe for Indian-spiced Chickpea & Courgette Burgers
Mood-Boosting Fish Recipes
Packed with omega-3 fatty acids and protein, these seafood dishes are guaranteed to boost your mood.
Niçoise Salad with Poached Salmon & Sweet Mustard Dressing
This Niçoise salad is the perfect feel-good summer lunch or dinner.
Recipe for Niçoise Salad with Poached Salmon & Sweet Mustard Dressing
Salmon & Spinach Poke Bowl
This Poke Bowl is as simple to put together as it is delicious!
Recipe for Salmon & Spinach Poke Bowl
ClemenGold & Miso Glazed Trout
A wholesome seafood dish with plenty of umami flavour.
Recipe for ClemenGold & Miso Glazed Trout
Seared Tuna Burger with Avo & Edamame Smash & Wasabi Mayo
Can’t decide between sushi or burgers? This hunk of seared tuna topped with spicy wasabi mayo, hugged between two buns is what you’re after!
Recipe for Seared Tuna Burger with Avo & Edamame Smash & Wasabi Mayo
Lemongrass Salmon
The most delicious salmon recipe you’ll ever get your hands on! Salmon is one of the best mood-boosting foods out there – not only does it contain omega-3 fatty acids but also B-complex vitamins.
Nut & Seed Crusted Hake with Gnocchi
Lose the heavy batter in favour of a healthier, crunchier seed crust that’s full of good fats. Major points if your gnocchi is homemade.
Loaded & Tasty Veggie Dishes
Get your fix of veggies with these mood-boosting recipes.
Shaved Lemon Broccoli & Wild Rocket Salad with Jammy Eggs
A tasty salad filled with jammy eggs and all the greens you could ask for.
Recipe for Shaved Lemon Broccoli & Wild Rocket Salad with Jammy Eggs
Brussels Sprout & Pumpkin Salad with Apple & Mint Dressing
Roasted to perfection and drizzled with a herby dressing, this yummy salad will become your go-to dinner fix.
Recipe for Brussels Sprout & Pumpkin Salad with Apple & Mint Yoghurt Dressing
Grilled Tofu Steaks with Caponata & Spicy Guacamole
A vegan sweet and sour eggplant salad with grilled tofu steaks and spicy guacamole – yum!
Baked Brown Mushroom Breakfast Surprise
The best way to start your day is with this delicious breakfast that will boost your mood. Don’t forget that mushrooms are also a superfood.
Recipe for Baked Mushroom Breakfast
Braaied Caprese Brinjal Parcels
When making these bite-size flavour bombs, we suggest you make many more than you think you’ll need. You and your family will eat these right up!
Recipe for Braaied Caprese Brinjal Parcels
Broccoli Slaw with Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
A light and tasty salad that can be served as a meal or as a side dish. Broccoli is filled with iron and potassium – those good nutrients that will lift your mood.
Recipe for Broccoli Slaw with Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
Feel-good Meals
These vibrant meals will boost your mood and leave you satisfied.
Smoked Paprika Spatchcock Chicken
This chicken packs a smoky paprika punch. Easily incorporate leftovers into your fave dishes for midweek meal prep.
Recipe for Smoked Paprika Spatchcock Chicken
Pork Fillet with Rainbow Slaw & Soy-Cashew Butter Dressing
A colourful health bowl packed with protein and drizzled with a delectable soy-cashew butter dressing.
Recipe for Pork Fillet with Rainbow Slaw & Soy-Cashew Butter Dressing
Mediterranean Orzo with Chicken Thighs
A winning chicken dinner dish filled with Mediterranean flavour.
Recipe for Mediterranean Orzo with Chicken Thighs
Charred Tomato & Lemon Cottage Cheese Tartines
Tartines are such a simple lunch fix; the charred tomato and zesty cottage cheese is absolutely sensational – you can thank us later!
Recipe for Charred Tomato & Lemon Cottage Cheese Tartines
Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Parmesan Crust
This chicken dish can be summed up in three words: Protein. Protein. Protein!
Recipe for Spinach, Ricotta & Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Parmesan Crust
Lemon & Rocket Pesto Tartines with Avocado & Asparagus
All your favourite greens loaded into a zingy pesto and spread over toasted sourdough.
Recipe for Lemon & Rocket Pesto Tartines with Avocado & Asparagus
Stress-free Sweet Treats
Whether having dessert for breakfast or breakfast for dessert, these no-fuss sweet treats are healthy and delish!
Decadent Chocolate Coated Granola
Making your own granola means you can add your favourite seeds and nuts; throw chocolate into the mix for a truly mood-boosting brekkie.
Recipe for Decadent Chocolate Coated Granola
Chia & Chocolate Avocado Cups
These healthy cups make having chocolate mousse for breakfast totally acceptable.
Recipe for Chia & Chocolate Avocado Cups
Carrot Cake Smoothie Bowl
Everything you love about a classic carrot cake, incorporated into a smoothie bowl. Yum!
Recipe for Carrot Cake Smoothie Bowl
LCHF Blueberry & Coconut Fudge Cake
A tasty treat filled with healthy fats from the avo and antioxidants from the dark chocolate and blueberries – the perfect energy booster.
Recipe for LCHF Blueberry & Coconut Fudge Cake
Baked Chocolate, Coconut & Berry Pudding
A delicious chocolate pudding, perfect for Banting and paleo followers. Dark chocolate is a great source of polyphenols (a type of antioxidant).
Recipe for Baked Chocolate Pudding
Crushed Blueberry, Quinoa & Coconut Parfait
A great dessert or even better breakfast! Quinoa is a superfood filled with all the good nutrients your body needs, while the berries help prevent the release of cortisol – a hormone associated with stress and anxiety.
Recipe for Blueberry, Quinoa & Coconut Parfait
Learn how your gut health and mental health are directly correlated, here.
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