This Chia Berry Jam is so quick and easy to make and tastes very similar to regular jam. My kids certainly wouldn’t know the difference. With World Health Organisation’s daily sugar consumption recommendation being three teaspoons for children and six for adults, this Chia Berry Jam lets you enjoy the sweetness of delicious fruit without…
thermomix
Chicken Thyme Vegetable Sausage Rolls
These Chicken Thyme Vegetable Sausage Rolls are a healthier twist on a classic, combining lean protein, vegetables, and aromatic thyme in a deliciously flaky pastry. Simple to make and perfect for entertaining, they also make a great snack or lunchbox addition—my kids love them cold! Plus, they’re freezer-friendly for easy meal prep. Health benefits These…
Pumpkin Creme Caramel
This dairy-free Pumpkin Creme Caramel is based on a traditional Cuban Pumpkin Flan without the condensed milk and cream cheese. It’s such a simple dessert to make when entertaining as it can be made ahead which is always a bonus. Take note of the time required for the custard to cool in the fridge -…
Simple Moong Dhal
This is a very traditional style Moong Dhal, the kind that takes me back to India and the many Thali plates we ate during our stay there. My hubby and I journeyed this amazing country for over 8 months (over 20 yrs ago) on a very tight budget of $5 a day (for all food,…
Almond Pastry (dairy and gluten-free)
This Almond Pastry is worth getting excited about. Perfect for sweet baking, it is dairy and gluten-free. It’s really simple to make and you can use either blanched or whole almond meal. There are of course many recipes out there for gluten free and dairy free pastry. Simplicity is one of my key values when…
Apple Raspberry Rhubarb Macadamia Crumble
This Apple Raspberry Rhubarb Macadamia Crumble is my absolute favourite combination of fruit for a crumble. The sweetness of the apples and raspberries offsets the tartness of the rhubarb perfectly and topped with the buttery macadamia crumble it’s a beautiful, nourishing dessert (that’s healthy enough for brekkie).
Health benefits
The combination of apples, rhubarb, and raspberries brings a boost of antioxidants, fibre, and vitamins. Macadamia nuts are rich in healthy fats, while almond meal adds protein and fibre, making this dessert a healthier option compared to traditional crumbles.
Ingredients
Key ingredients for the filling include Granny Smith apples, rhubarb, and raspberries, all sweetened with a touch of rice malt syrup, honey, or maple syrup. The crumble topping is made from almond meal, oats (or quinoa flakes for a grain-free option), macadamia nuts, and cinnamon.
How to make apple raspberry rhubarb macadamia crumble
To make this fruit crumble, start by sautéing the apples, rhubarb, and cinnamon in butter until softened. Stir in the raspberries, then divide the fruit mixture between ramekins or put into a large baking dish. For the crumble mixture, pulse together butter, almond meal, syrup, cinnamon, oats (or quinoa flakes), and macadamias until a sticky crumble forms. Sprinkle the crumble over the fruit and bake until golden brown.
If you own a Thermomix, we’ve also included Thermomix instructions for this recipe.
Serving suggestions and how to store
Serve this low sugar crumble warm, paired with cream, Crème Fraîche, yogurt, or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. To reheat, cover with foil and warm in a low oven.
Vary this apple raspberry rhubarb macadamia crumble to suitÂ
To make this gluten-free, replace the oats with rolled quinoa flakes. For a dairy-free/vegan version, substitute the butter with coconut oil and serve with coconut cream or yogurt. To make it nut-free, replace almond meal with spelt or gluten-free flour and omit the macadamia nuts or replace them with seeds.
Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit any specific dietary requirements.
Apple Raspberry Rhubarb Macadamia Crumble
Ingredients
- 30 g butter
- 4 Granny Smith apple/s – large ones, peeled and diced
- 1 bunch/s rhubarb – finely sliced
- 1 tbsp rice malt syrup, honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 100 g raspberries – fresh or frozen (1 cup)
Crumble
- 50 g butter
- 100 g almond meal
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 85 g rice malt syrup, honey or maple syrup
- 100 g rolled oats – or rolled quinoa flakes for grain-free
- 125 g macadamia nuts – (1 cup)
Instructions
- Pre-heat your over to 180°C/350°F (fan-forced).
- In a medium sized pot, melt your butter. Add the diced apple, rhubarb, syrup and cinnamon and stir to toss in the butter. Pop the lid on and cook over a low heat for 8 mins stirring occasionally.
- Lastly fold through the raspberries and turn off the heat immediately.
- To make the crumble place the butter, almond meal, cinnamon and syrup into a food processor and pulse so that they come together. If you are using a Thermomix, 4-6 pulses.
- Add the oats (or quinoa) and macadamia nuts and pulse again to form a sticky crumble. If using a Thermomix, reverse 4-6 pulses.
- Divide the fruit between 4 ramekins (or into one large dish). Top with the crumble and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
Serve
- Warm with cream, Crème Fraîche, yoghurt or ice-cream.
Make-ahead
- Re-heat in a low oven (covered with foil) until just hot.
Store
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
Gluten-free
Replace the oats with rolled quinoa flakes.Dairy-free/ vegan
Replace the butter with coconut oil and serve with coconut cream or coconut yoghurt (or cashew cream).Nut-free
Replace the almond meal with spelt or gluten free flour, and the macadamia nuts with a seed or leave out. Â Â Â ÂLet me know how you love this nourishing and delicious crumble recipe in the comments below.
Cauliflower Cheese
This delicious roasted Cauliflower Cheese is a great way to eat this super versatile vegetable. This time, it is not being converted into cauli rice or hidden in an icecream, instead the whole head is steamed then topped with a delicious cheese sauce and roasted until golden. It is the ultimate comfort food to accompany…
No Chop Pumpkin Bacon Soup
Pumpkin soup just got a whole lot easier and more delicious with this No Chop Pumpkin, Bacon, Sage Soup. The best part about this nourishing, veggie rich soup is you don’t need to chop anything up into small pieces. Simply bake and blend. While the roasting process does take longer than boiling pumpkin in stock,…
Japanese Salad
Some salads are all about a cracking dressing and this Japanese Salad is one such salad! Japanese cuisine is known for its freshness and clean tastes – this is a delightful combination of crunchy vegetables that are dressed in iconic Japanese flavours. My family just loves this salad dressing so I use that to my…
Indian Spiced Lamb Shoulder
This delicious, melt-in-your-mouth Indian Spiced Lamb Shoulder is a meal I know you’re going to love. It takes about 5 minutes of prep, then it’s slow cooked in the oven to create the tastiest meal. With Father’s Day just around the corner, this is a fabulous ‘roast’ for dad for lunch or dinner. My hubby…
Fudgy Sourdough Chocolate Brownies
These Fudgy Sourdough Chocolate Brownies are a very decadent way to use up discarded sourdough starter. They aren’t an every day snack, more of a celebration treat. Seeing we are welcoming new members into the family, and with Father’s Day coming up, I thought I’d better fast-track this simple recipe. I’ve been working on producing…
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…
Lemon Coconut Slice
This zesty lemon coconut slice is an easy, low-sugar treat that’s perfect for lunchboxes or snacks, and it’s a staple in the Harding household. With simple steps, it’s a great recipe to get the kids involved—little ones can help mix and press the base, while older kids and teens can tackle the whole thing (with a bit of oven supervision). Whether you’re baking solo or with the family, this recipe is sure to become a favourite!
Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit your specific dietary requirements.
For more easy to make, delicious healthy sweet recipes, click HERE.
Lemon Coconut Slice
Ingredients
- 150 g butter or coconut oil
- 85 g rice malt syrup, honey or maple syrup (¼ cup approx.)
- 1 lemon/s – zest (juice reserved for icing)
- 120 g wholemeal spelt flour (1 cup)
- 90 g rolled oats (1 cup)
- 100 g desiccated coconut (1 cup)
Lemon Buttercream (see below note)
- 70 g butter – at room temperature (important it's not over softened or too cold)
- 20 ml lemon juice – no more or it may split
- 3 tbsp rice malt syrup or honey
- 3 tbsp tapioca flour – or arrowroot
- 2 tbsp desiccated coconut – for decorating, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F (fan forced).
- Melt your butter (or coconut oil) in a large pot. If using a Thermomix 90, 1 minute, speed 3.
- Add the sweetener and mix to combine by hand or in a food processor. If using a Thermomix 30 seconds, temp 90, speed 4.
- Add all of the other ingredients and process or mix well until combined. If using a Thermomix, reverse speed 4, 30 seconds.
- Press firmly into a lined slice tin (approx. 17 x 27cm) and bake for 10-12 minutes. Take care not to overcook this as it can dry out. If your oven runs hot, reduce the temperature to 160°C.
- Allow to cool in the tin (it firms as it cools) and once cooled, pop it into the fridge to chill for 30 minutes or more.
Lemon Buttercream
- Beat the icing by mixing all of the ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Thermomix butterfly, 20 seconds, speed 3.
- Spread over the chilled slice.
- Sprinkle over a little extra desiccated (or shredded) coconut.
- Chill for 10 more minutes in the freezer, remove from the tin and carefully slice into squares by pressing straight down with a large sharp knife.
- Refrigerating before slicing makes it much easier to cut without crumbling.
Troubleshooting the icing…
- If it's grainy or curdled – means the mixture is too cold. It usually needs warming up (either with a hair dryer or a warm towel wrapped around the bowl). Once it is a slightly warmer temperature, whip it up again with an electric beater / Thermomix.
- If it it is very thin – usually means that the butter/ mixture is too warm and needs cooling down. Putting the bowl in the fridge for 15 minutes or so and then beating it afterwards should fix it perfectly. You can also add a bit more tapioca to thicken it.Â
Store
- Store in the fridge or freeze in an airtight container. The butter icing will soften when left at room temperature.
- I enjoy these straight from the fridge or freezer. When packing into school lunches, pack against an ice brick.
Notes
Gluten-free
Substitute the spelt with your favourite gluten-free flour and the oats can be replaced by quinoa flakes.Dairy-free or vegan
Replace the butter in the base with coconut oil (this will produce a tougher/ crisper slice). For the icing a cashew cream would be the best choice.Low-fructose
Use brown rice syrup as your sweetener. Â ÂLet me know how you love this zesty and delicious treat. I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a short comment and 5 stars!
Chickpea Curry (from pantry staples)
This Chickpea Curry is quick and easy to make, is budget friendly, and is a delicious meat-free meal. It’s perfect to make from pantry staples and its warming spices support a healthy immune system. Serve with rice, cauliflower rice or quinoa and you have perfection on a plate. Unlike the UK, Australia does not yet…
Carrot Coriander Soup
This Carrot Coriander Soup is a delicious and nourishing dish, perfect for cooler days or when you crave a light, comforting meal. This Carrot Coriander Soup reminds me of the cartons of soup I used to buy for the family I worked for in the UK. In my early 20’s I lived in a small…
Pumpkin Loaf with Maple Buttercream
This Pumpkin Loaf with Maple Buttercream is an easy to make loaf with a lovely moist crumb. Any time you’re cooking with pumpkin it’s very worthwhile to cook extra to make this cake. There is loads of plant-based goodness and fibre in this delicious snack. When my kids were little, we read that you could…
Butter Chicken Chickpea Curry
This healthy Butter Chickpea Chicken Curry is one of my family’s all-time favourite meals. I spent almost a year in India and Nepal in my late 20’s and I always loved the punchy flavours of Butter Chicken (or Chicken Makhani as it’s known in India). I love to add in chickpeas and reduce the amount…
Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls
Equal parts deliciousness and goodness, my Lemon Coconut 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…
Cheesy Vegetable Crustless Quiche
This gluten-free Cheesy Vegetable Crustless Quiche is super quick and easy to make and is great for breakfast, lunch, snacks or dinner. Best of all it’s super versatile so have a play with ingredients to vary it to suit your tastes and dietary requirements. Health benefits Eggs are a nutrient-dense ingredient, providing high-quality protein, healthy…
Pear Pecan Brekkie Loaf
This delicious Pear Pecan Brekkie Loaf is a fabulous make-ahead breakfast or snack. I often make this for breakfast when I know we have a week of early starts. If we plan to eat it in a few days, I store it in an airtight container and slice and toast it in the sandwich press…
Sri Lankan Beef Curry
This delicious Sri Lankan Beef Curry is a really easy to make, sensational meal that my whole family adores. And even though my kids really don’t like pumpkin, after cooking for 3 hours it actually forms part of the gravy adding a beautiful sweetness. simmer curry powder pan My love for Sri Lanka In 2018…
Chicken Satay Tray Bake
This delicious Chicken Satay Tray Bake is super tasty and easy to make. I love satay chicken but I can never be bothered threading the meat onto skewers. Here, you have the flavour with out the fuss. Plus, the added nutrition of the vegetables too…and all in one tray. Health benefits This meal offers a…
Banana Rhubarb Raspberry Slice
This Banana Rhubarb Raspberry Slice not only looks amazing, it tastes sensational. The sweetness of the ripe bananas paired with the tartness of the rhubarb really is a match made in heaven.
My kids are both back at school as of today and seeing as this Banana Rhubarb Raspberry Slice is their current favourite snack, it’s only fitting that I share it here in the membership. I can’t wait to hear how you love this, I hope it will be added to your planner and become your family’s new favourite too. Feel free to experiment with other fruits for the topping or if you prefer, you could just make the banana cake part.
Health benefits
This slice is packed with fibre from the bananas, wholemeal spelt flour, and raspberries, supporting digestive health. The rhubarb contributes calcium and vitamin K, while the bananas provide potassium for heart health. With minimal added sugar, this slice is a wholesome alternative to traditional sweet treats.
Ingredients
How to make this banana rhubarb raspberry sliceÂ
This banana bread begins with blending the wet ingredients, including mashed bananas, eggs, butter, vanilla extract and milk, into a smooth mixture. Dry ingredients such as wholemeal spelt flour, bicarb, and cinnamon are folded into the wet mix, creating a light batter. The batter is poured into a prepared slice tin and topped with thin slices of rhubarb and raspberries. Bake until the centre is set and golden brown.
Serving suggestions and how to store
Serve this slice warm as a comforting snack or dessert with a dollop of Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt. It also pairs well with a hot cup of tea. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze individual portions for convenience.
Vary banana rhubarb raspberry slice to suitÂ
For a dairy-free version, swap butter with coconut oil or macadamia nut oil. Use your preferred gluten-free flour blend to make it gluten-free. To replace eggs, try chia eggs for a plant-based alternative. Feel free to experiment with different seasonal fruits like blueberries, apples, or pears for variety. For a protein boost, mix in nuts or seeds, or sprinkle them on top before baking.
Tip
Ensure the bananas are very ripe, as their natural sweetness is key to the flavour of this slice, with minimal added sugar used.
For more delicious, easy to make healthy cake recipes and other sweet treats, click HERE.
Banana Rhubarb Raspberry Slice
Ingredients
- 125 g butter - at room temperature
- 25 g coconut sugar or rapadura - 2 tbsp (optional)
- 2 egg/s
- 250 g banana/s - they need to be very ripe (1 cup approximately)
- 1 tsp vanilla - powder, extract or essence
- 100 ml milk (of choice)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 200 g wholemeal spelt flour (1¾ cups approximately)
- 2 stem/s rhubarb - finely sliced
- 140 g fresh raspberries (can use frozen if you like)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/ 350°F (fan-forced). Line a slice tin (approx. 17 x 27cm) with baking paper.
- Mix the butter, sugar, eggs, bananas, vanilla, milk and cinnamon in a high speed blender for a minute. Thermomix, 1 minute, speed 5.
- Add the bicarb and salt and blend for a couple of seconds. Add the flour and fold through the mixture. Thermomix, flour symbol, a couple of turns until the flour is mostly incorporated into the wet. Finish with a spatula if necessary.
- Place in a lined slice tin and top with finely sliced rhubarb and raspberries. Bake for 20 minutes or until the centre is cooked.
Store
- Airtight in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
Dairy-free
Replace the butter with coconut oil or macadamia nut oil (the coconut oil does toughen it when it cools, but it's still delicious).Gluten-free
Replace the flour with your favourite GF flour.Egg-free
Rach tested egg-free for me and I'm happy to announce chia eggs were a success.ÂDifferent fruit
You can absolutely switch up the fruit to suit your tastes and what's in season.Boost the protein
Add any nuts or seeds to the batter or top.Tip
The bananas need to be very ripe or it won't be sweet enough as there's very little added sugar. ÂI really can't wait to hear how you love this slice. Post a comment below and feel free to rate the recipe too.Â
Moroccan Sweet Potato Soup
I love a good, hearty soup and this Moroccan Sweet Potato Soup is a delicious, easy to make nourishing bowl of yum. The addition of the spices warms it up supporting digestion and reducing inflammation. Health benefits Packed with vibrant vegetables like sweet potatoes and carrots, this soup is rich in beta-carotene, antioxidants, and fibre….



