These Raspberry Choc Chip Muffins are bursting with juicy raspberries and a sprinkle of dark chocolate, the perfect combination. These are perfect for picnics, parties, entertaining friends and even a lunchbox treat. Being made with spelt flour, these are a little easier on the digestion and I love the texture that using half wholemeal brings. If you're out of muffin cases you can make your ...
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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 course, this type of food can be eaten any time of day, so I am confident this slice is ...
Lemon Coconut Slice
This zesty Lemon Coconut Slice is a delicious, very easy to make, low sugar lunchbox treat or snack. With simple steps, this is a good one to get the children involved in. Young children can mix and press the base down, then hold a mixer for the Lemon Buttercream. If you are using a Thermomix ... well, let them lick the spoon! Confidence in the kitchen often starts with being allowed to cook for ...
Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls
Equal parts deliciousness and goodness, my Lemon Honey Bliss Balls are my favourite sweet treat right now. Using Manuka honey means these balls of bliss are not only delicious, but antibacterial also (Manuka honey has higher antibacterial properties than regular honey). If you cannot source Manuka honey, they are great with raw honey too. Time saving tip If you can't be bothered rolling ...
Banana Rhubarb and Raspberry Slice
This Banana Rhubarb and Raspberry Slice not only looks amazing, it tastes sensational. The sweetness of the ripe bananas paired with the tartness of the rhubarb really is is a match made in heaven. My kids are both back at school as of today and seeing as this Banana Rhubarb and Raspberry Slice is their current favourite snack, it's only fitting that I share it here in the membership. I can't ...
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 nuts or oranges or raspberries would be lovely too. Health Benefits Rhubarb is a ...
Pork and Apple Sausage Rolls
A tasty sausage roll always goes down well at anytime. These delicious Pork and Apple Sausage Rolls are complete with a serve of fruit and veggies and they are super simple to make. They can also be made ahead and simply baked just prior to serving - which is perfect for entertaining or make-ahead meals. Turn them into rissoles You can make these into rissoles by shaping the meat filling into ...
Banana Chocolate Swirl Cake
This Banana Chocolate Swirl Cake uses the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and paired with chocolate and peanut butter, it's a flavour match made in heaven (there's a delicious nut-free version too). This cake not only tastes amazing but looks fabulous with the added marbled effect throughout. Plus, it is super simple and fuss-free to make and has become my go-to when I have over ripe bananas ...
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 spent. One of a couple of great finds was a Middle Eastern breakfast joint. The food was so amazing we ate there ...
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 as well as it's infamous anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. If you don't ...
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. As I'm always exploring ways to increase nourishment, so adding the avocado is my little twist on the ...
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 an omelette it is. My family love this flavour combination and I hope yours do to. Take a ...
Pizza Subs
These Pizza Subs are a really quick and easy to make snack or lunchbox main that my kids absolutely love. I find by adding the toppings to a good quality sourdough, it's more filling than thin pizza bases for my two big kids. However, you can always use these toppings on pita or flat bread bases for a quick, more traditional pizza too. I find the four rolls does them for one afternoon tea and ...
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 the flags on iconic Australian beaches.) He absolutely loves it and because he can't ...
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 eating the same blend daily. And so this Mango Macadamia Muesli was created! My kids love this blend so ...
Healthy Lamington Parfait
This deconstructed Healthy Lamington Parfait is a delicious dessert that my whole family absolutely adores. We often make it for friends and family when having an Aussie BBQ...it's a lux spin on the classic Aussie sweet treat. If you're entertaining a crowd outdoors, then my Aussie BBQ event plan has your menu covered making entertaining a breeze! Take a look at the variations (below the main ...