Recently I was contacted by a new blogger on the block, Carly. Carly has started a blog to help sufferers of IBS which certainly seems to be a growing problem. I would go so far as to say it is one of the plagues of modern times! Why? Well, there are different theories but gluten seems to be a main culprit, along with over processed ‘foods’ as well as dairy. Carly has sent in a special recipe which (warning) is high in carbs from natural sugars and brown rice (rice is the best tolerated of all the grains). However, this is quite a healthy and delicious approach depending on your personal tolerances.
If IBS is plaguing you or someone you know, and carbs are not an issue, why not have a look at Carly’s website: http://mywellbeingjournal.com/
Some delicious stuff!

- For the base:
- 100g cashew nuts, chopped
- 40g sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp flaxseeds
- 40g pumpkin/sunflower seeds
- 60g cooked brown rice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 60g quinoa flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- For the topping:
- 600g butternut squash or sweet potato, baked and cooled
- 1 tbsp almond/coconut milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 190oC and grease and line a 20cm springform cake tin.
- Mix all the base ingredients in a food processor for around 15 seconds.
- Once the base dough is thick but not too sticky, press firmly into the prepared tin, making sure to create a thick dense crust around the edges.
- Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven until the pie crust turns a lovely golden brown.
- For the topping, combine all the topping ingredients in a food processor for around 1 minute until completely smooth and no lumps.
- Spoon the topping over the base and pop the pie back into the oven for 35 minutes to cook the topping into the base.
- Serve warm or cold – but always leave to cool as the pie crust needs to set. Otherwise it goes way too crumbly and falls apart upon cutting!
- Enjoy!