These Choc Hazelnut Overnight Oats are a quick and easy to make, nutritionally balanced brekkie…who doesn’t love the combination of chocolate and hazelnut? The oats are rich in minerals, high in fibre and in herbal medicine they are restorative to the nervous system. The nuts, seeds and yoghurt contribute protein (and probiotics). This makes for…
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Apricot Almond Coconut Brekkie Bake
This delicious Apricot Almond Coconut Brekkie Bake is so easy and quick to prepare. Eat it hot out of the oven or allow it to cool and cut it into portions to freeze for an instant ready-to-go breakfast. Remember to take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the…
Lime Honey Chia Pudding
Sometimes the simple things in life are the best and in the case of this Lime Honey Chia Pudding this is exactly the case. Being naturally gluten and dairy free, this is a great recipe whether you need to avoid them or not! Mix, soak overnight and enjoy for breakfast- too easy! We have listed…
Chocolate Hazelnut Fig Granola
This delicious Chocolate Hazelnut Fig Granola is a beautiful, tasty flavour combination, it’s my new favourite breakfast granola. I get bored eating the same flavours all the time so I like to switch it up regularly. Nutritionally, variety is super important too. This granola has subtle sweetness with bursts of fig and a wonderful texture…
Shake and Go Pancakes
This is my nourishing version of the very unhealthy ‘shake and mix’ type of pancake mix available in supermarkets. This is great for pancake loving kids, because they can make up their own very easily. It is also far more cost effective than the supermarket version and made completely from good wholesome ingredients. This mix…
Raspberry Muesli
This delicious, easy to make, naturally sweetened Raspberry Muesli is a fabulous staple for any healthy pantry. Oats are a really nourishing, mineral rich grain that are high in fibre and protein. The nuts and seeds provide more nourishment in the form of fat soluble vitamins, protein and essential fats to keep you feeling full…
Silky Scrambled Eggs (with a video demo)
These Silky Scrambled Eggs are super soft and delicious staple recipe. Check out the video below the recipe for step by step instructions for how to create perfectly silky perfect scrambled eggs. Take a look at the optional extras below this recipe to pimp your eggs! https://player.vimeo.com/video/460740656…
Apple Almond Breakfast Slice
Breakfasts can be such a challenge on busy mornings. In the rush of getting into the day, a pre-made breakfast that is both sustaining and enjoyable to eat is sure to make mornings easier! This Apple Almond Breakfast Slice is full of amazing ingredients and such a far cry from the processed cereal aisle! Of…
Broccolini Shiitake Stir-fry (with poached eggs)
This Broccolini Shiitake Stir-fry (with poached eggs) is the perfect way to start the day or makes for a quick, light meal. I try to start the day with a few serves of veggies because I just find it sets me up for a much more productive day and I’m more likely to continue with…
Maple Chai Chia Pudding
This Maple Chai Chia Pudding with Rhubarb and Apple Compote is a delicious and really nourishing start to the day. I love this flavour combination so much. The creamy, earthy chai flavours combined with the acidity of the rhubarb is perfect for the cooler months. If you don’t feel like stewing fruit, grated apple and…
Smashed Avocado Toast
My hubby has a thing about Smashed Avocado Toast on cafe menus. It’s become a running joke, he ALWAYS says ‘why would you pay for smashed avocado, it takes minutes to make yourself’…we call him Tommy Ten Times ha ha! But I agree, it really is the quickest, simplest brekkie, lunch or snack. It’s good…
Spelt Sourdough Crumpets
These homemade Spelt Sourdough Crumpets are a delicious and easy to make recipe using your leftover starter culture for a delicious breakfast or snack. If you’re making your own bread, you’ll no doubt have lots of leftover / discarded sourdough culture to use up. This recipe is one of my favourite ways to use it…
Porridge with Spiced Fruit
As the weather cools off a little, my family is requesting Porridge with Spiced Fruit for breakfast. Life has just been so busy lately, my hubby has stepped up and taken on breakfast duties (while I make school lunches). As it turns out, he is way better at making porridge than I am (though the…
Peach Ginger Coconut Smoothie
Late last year my niece got married in Brisbane and we had the most wonderful weekend with family celebrating. My hubby loves food as much as I do so if we’re eating out, he always researches the best places to eat. We figure if we’re spending money on eating out, it needs to be well…
Mango Lime Coconut Chia Pudding
This vegan Mango, Lime, Coconut Chia Pudding is easy to make as a nourishing and delicious breakfast, snack or dessert. It’s a great recipe to create for your family during the summer months and I love to make this when I need to use up over ripe mango. The turmeric adds a lovely golden colour…
Curried Egg (with a healthy twist)
I grew up with curried egg…my nan used to scoop out the yolk, add a little mayo, curry it and then refill the whites. For special occasions she’d pipe them so they looked gorgeous. My kids also love curried egg. They love it in a sandwich with lettuce for lunch or on toast for breakfast….
Leek, Capsicum and Feta Omelette
I love a tasty omelette and this Leek, Capsicum and Feta Omelette is just that. It’s something I make regularly for breakfast (if you chop your vegges the evening before whilst making dinner it is even quicker to whip up in the morning). Or if I need a quick, healthy lunch or lazy dinner, then…
Superfruit Bowl
This Superfruit Bowl is one of my son’s creations (based on the bowls he sees on cafes menus in town). He is in the thick of nippers training at the moment (for anyone unfamiliar with nippers, it is a beach-based water skills sport including life-saving training – think yellow and red caps and swimming between…
Mango Macadamia Muesli
This Mango Macadamia Muesli is sweetened with pureed fruit which makes for a crispy crunchy granola that my whole family adores. I love having a muesli or granola ready made in my pantry…in fact I’m lost without it. But I also like to mix it up flavour wise and I’ve realised my kids get over…
Asian Omelette with a Sprout Salad
I love omelettes and this one is a bit special. My Asian Omelette with a Sprout Salad make for a sensational, nourishing breakfast, lunch or dinner. My kids absolutely love bean sprouts so any meal containing them, is always going to be a winner. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for…
Breakfast Salsa
This Breakfast Salsa is a simple, healthy start to the day. It can also be prepared the night before for a super fast, easy brekkie. My perfect breakfast always includes protein, good fats and carbohydrate in the form of vegetables and nuts. I find this kind of meal sets me up for a productive and…
Healthy Bircher Muesli
My Healthy Bircher Muesli is jam packed full of delicious and nutritious ingredients. Put it all together the night before for a quick, nutritious and easy to make breakfast. It can be easily adapted to suit your taste. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to…
Carrot Cake Chia Pudding
This Carrot Cake Chia Pudding is an easy and healthy recipe that tastes just like a carrot cake! Have it for breakfast, dessert or a snack. My kids love this before they go to sports training (either first up in the morning or after school). It’s great to have in the fridge to grab and…
Lemony Smoked Salmon, Spinach and Caper Quiche
This Lemony Smoked Salmon, Spinach and Caper Quiche is a perfect summer meal because it can be pre-made and is just as delicious cold, as it is it hot. It’s a great recipe to take on a picnic or to a bring a plate event. I think this is a flavour match made in heaven…