Simple recipes, whole foods, inspired health
I can't quite believe I'm writing this but it's that time of year - Christmas is fast approaching so I thought it time to roll out a few festive delights. Starting with this delicious, easy to whip-up Rich Chocolate Tarts - because who doesn't love a rich chocolate tart hee hee! This is a great make-ahead dessert for Christmas day as you can prepare all the components in advance and then assemble ...
My kids love to make these Chocolate Fudge Ice Blocks in the summer and I love that they are enjoying a 'healthy' and nourishing treat. We've made lots of simple chocolate based ice blocks over the years but the ones with avocado have always been favourites. I think because it adds a fudge-like texture, and of course I'm not complaining, it's a welcome inclusions as far as I'm concerned. Health ...
This super simple recipe is a special share from the 'No-bake' chapter of my gorgeous ebook 'The Well Nourished Lunchbox'. It's a quick and easy to make treat, very nutritious and satisfies the strongest chocolate craving. They are nut, gluten, grain, egg and refined sugar-free; a bit of a change from the dried fruit, high-sugar energy balls or bars about. Health benefits The sunflower seeds are a ...
This is a great school holiday slice for you to whip up for, or with the kids. It's super simple, no-bake and chocolatey good! A great treat to keep on hand for sweet loving teens (or little kids). Health benefits Oats are a nourishing, high fibre, nerve supporting food. The nuts, seeds and coconut provide good fats, protein and energy (of the slow release kind). The cinnamon further stabilises ...
I'm a huge fan of gelatinous treats and no better flavour combo than chocolate and coconut. Now I'm not a particularly patient person, so when it comes to using tinie-tiny moulds....well, let's just say it has to be a special occasion! I much prefer the pour and set approach, which is how this little 'Top-Deck" combo arose. That's not to say you can't get creative and use a cute little mould. You ...
This healthy chocolate cookie recipe can form the base for a healthy version of an oreo, mint slice or you can even use it to make tiny teddies (you'll just need to source a tiny teddy cookie cutter). It is a great, additive-free option for kids that are accustomed to a sweet treat in their lunch box and it's very quick and simple to make. It can also be frozen in an airtight container and popped ...
With Easter approaching, this is my recipe for a Healthy Hot Cross Buffins (a cross between a bun and a muffin according to my creative recipe tester). I have purposely chosen to move away from traditional yeast leaven buns and create a buffin for two reasons. Firstly, I have found that yeast burdens the gut of lots of people. Many wheat or gluten intolerant patients I have consulted with over ...
This super quick and easy raw vegan chocolate slice is very nutritious and definitely satisfies the strongest chocolate craving. They are gluten and dairy free - a bit of a change from the dried fruit, high sugar energy balls or bars about. I think they are so delicious - a bit of a cross between a coconut rough and chocolate crackle. There's something distinctly nostalgic about these ...
