Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

3.5 oz. white sugar
25 ml. water
1 fresh vanilla pod
Juice from ½ lime
1 Antigua Black Pineapple, washed, peeled & diced

METHOD

In a saucepan over low heat dissolve the sugar in water. Split the vanilla pod and scrape seeds into the saucepan, cook until the mixture forms syrup and the aromatic flavour of the vanilla has dispersed. Set aside. Add the lime juice and diced pineapple to a blender. Blend slowly, adding a little syrup until the mixture becomes smooth and shiny. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving cold.

Pineapple Gazpacho by Chef Kersley Vencatachellum

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

Flesh of 2 ripe mangoes
Flesh of ½ ripe papaya
8 oz Yao plain low-fat or Greek yoghurt
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
8 oz cold water
¼ tsp vanilla extract
10 ice cubes

GARNISH:

4 mint sprigs

METHOD:

Blend the mango, papaya, yoghurt, cinnamon,water, vanilla extract and ice cubes in a blender until smooth and creamy. Pour into 4 glasses and garnish with mint sprig.

INGREDIENTS:

1 medium sized very ripe breadfruit
1-2 small sweet ripe plantains
Raw organic coconut oil
Pinch of Ceylon cinnamon
Dash of vanilla

METHOD:

Cut breadfruit open and scrape the yellowish-white fruit into a blender. Add 1-2 small sweet ripe plantains. Add a pinch of cinnamon and a dash of vanilla. Blend in blender until smooth. Heat a little coconut oil in non-stick pan to high heat. With a ladle, scoop a small amount of the batter mixture into the pan. They don’t take long to cook at all. Wait until the bottom is golden brown then flip. (You can actually make this with just breadfruit if that’s all you have.The plantains make it a little sweeter and a little gooier.)

fresh breadfruit for this easy and healthy pancake recipe

BENEFITS:

Breadfruit is rich in fiber and research shows that regular intake can reduce the risk of diabetes and keeps it under control.Being rich in fibre, breadfruit is an excellent energy booster. It gives the fullness of eating without increasing the calorie intake. This fruit is also good at reducing the risk of heart disorder and cholesterol problems. Studies show that breadfruit helps to reduce bad cholesterol. Breadfruit is a rich source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Besides being beneficial for skin and hair, these two essential fatty acids are quite good for maintaining a healthy heart. Regular intake of breadfruit is also beneficial for properly functioning intestines.