We have Walnuts in our kitchen all year round, lovely to munch on as a quick snack but at this time of year they really are brought to the forefront in the supermarket aisles in readiness for Christmas, along with all manner of nuts, some of which I will be highlighting over the next few weeks.
Walnuts are considered to be superfoods these days, as a child my mum would buy them loose in brown paper bags from the greengrocer and we would sit together cracking them open with a nutcracker and picking out the nutty, crunchy, nobbled seeds from the shells.
What are the health benefits of eating Wonderful Walnuts?
Walnuts are a high density source of nutrients, including calcium, high in magnesium, B6 and a rich source of Omega 3 essential fatty acids and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, anti-oxidants plus a valuable source of iron.
It is amazing to see the oil seep out of the walnut seed with even a light crush, so richly abundant in oil it is! Recommended intake each day is around 8-12 halves, I know I don't manage that many some days but some is better than none.
How to include Wonderful Walnuts in your diet
Including walnuts in our diets couldn't be easier, they make a healthy addition to salads, but I also bake a few different cakes with walnuts, this Apple, Cheddar and Walnut Loaf is one of Mary Berry's recipes from the Great British Bake Off Every Day. I love it because it is really easy to put together, the little ones can help mix as it is not a finicky batter needing gentle folding and it is completely sugar-free! The apples do give some sweetness but it is a lovely savoury, cheesy, nutty loaf that is equally good warm or cool.
To incorporate more Walnuts into your diet, try these recipes:
- Courgetti (Zucchini) with Walnut Watercress Pesto
- Walnut and Pumpkin seed crusted Salmon
- Easy Mushroom and nut Veggie Sausage Rolls
- No grain gluten-free Granola
jenny paulin
i think my OH would like this especially served with a pickle or chutney. looks nice and easy to make too x
nutritiousdeliciousness
it was lovely with tomato chilli chutney, thanks Jenny, very easy to make x
Julie
You have inspired me to give this recipe a go. I love the fact it's sugar free. Looks delicious.
nutritiousdeliciousness
I know, amazing that it is sugar free, perfect for the children.
HonestMum
What a fab idea, a healthy loaf for all the family! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays!
nutritiousdeliciousness
Thanks Vicki, love Mary Berry!
Yet Another Blogging Mummy!!!
Sounds really tasty. Do I have to put the book on my Xmas list or is the recipe online? Hopping by via Tasty Tuesdays and I've given you a follow on Bloglovin
nutritiousdeliciousness
Yes do buy the book it is well worth it, the recipe is not online as far as I know.
HELEN
oh my, that looks lovely! I love walnuts & would put them in everything but my kids don't like them so I don't...I'm dying to make a coffee & walnut cake but don't want to be the only one eating it!
nutritiousdeliciousness
sneak them in, I do :))
HELEN
I made a carrot cake today & added some in...& they loved it!
nutritiousdeliciousness
excellent, I was the same as a child, mum had to sneak stuff past me!
Sara (@mumturnedmom)
Sounds yummy! Although, none of the rest of my household would eat the walnuts... Must work on that one 🙂 #TastyTuesdays
nutritiousdeliciousness
It was really tasty, I will try it with other cheeses and varieties of apples next time.
Emily @amummytoo
Looks so delicious and packed full of goodness. YUM! Thanks so much for linking up with #recipeoftheweek – I’ve Pinned this post and there’s a fresh linky live on the blog now. Hope you join in! x
nutritiousdeliciousness
Thanks 🙂