A little bit like a shortbread these delicious little honey and walnut cookies are made using only 5 ingredients and are refined sugar-free. I have never had much luck with sugar-free cookies but these were an experiment gone right. They are also super simple to make; you simply beat the butter and honey and add…
Family Food
Amaranth Porridge with Peach, Passion and Pomegranate
Amaranth porridge with peach, passion and pomegranate is a new favourite breakfast. It’s nutritious, has a lovely nutty taste, it’s a good protein source and it’s naturally gluten-free – a perfect way to start the day. Amaranth take 25 minutes to cook on the stove, so for busy morning soak the raw amaranth in water…
Berry Bliss Balls (nut free)
Berry bliss balls are a handy little snack to have in the freezer. They are raw and made with all good things: berries, coconut, oats, chia seeds and couple of dates for sweetness – that’s it! They require no cooking, just pulse in a food processor and roll into balls – get the kids to…
Roasted Pumpkin Quinoa Salad
I’m a huge quinoa fan and given the chance I would eat it everyday! I’m lucky that H also loves it, so I make it often. Sometimes served as a meal, like this roasted pumpkin quinoa salad could be, and other times I will just season it and have it as an accompaniment to another…
Lemony Salt and Pepper Prawn Skewers
I have mentioned in previous posts that kids will to eat just about anything if you put it on a stick! These lemony salt and pepper prawn skewers are no exception… H loved them and I loved that they were easy, effortless and ready in 15 minutes. The prawns are sprinkled with a lemony salt and…
Veggie Sausage Rolls
Who doesn’t love a sausage roll… my little guy certainly does so I was keen to make a healthier version. These veggie sausage rolls are made using chickpeas, carrots and feta and are super simple to make. Simply add most ingredients to a food processor and then combine the remaining with your hands. Add the…
Raw Peppermint Power Puff Bars
I have a nice easy no cook recipe for you today. Raw peppermint power puff bars, made using puffed rice and amaranth, chia, goji, sunflower seeds, cocoa, honey and of course peppermint. You simply mix all the ingredient together and press down into a baking dish to set in the fridge – easy. It will…
Homemade Natural Yoghurt – easy and delicious
G’day everyone, how are you all? I’m sorry for the lack of recipes lately but I have been concentrating on my little family and haven’t had the motivation. My beautiful little boy lost his daddy a few months ago and it came as a huge shock to all. H is still so little and has…
Roasted Edamame with Thyme and Pecorino
I have a quick and healthy snack for you today. Roasted edamame with thyme and pecorino. Super quick and super delicious. You simply toss the thawed edamame in oil and add your flavouring of choice. I’ve used thyme and pecorino but use what ever you like. Some other combinations to try: parmesan and garlic, olive oil…
Nut-Free Granola with Quinoa, Seeds and Goji
I’m a huge fan on homemade granola – it is so easy to make and well worth the effort. This is a nut-free granola with quinoa, seeds and goji berries and it is delicious. So good that I have eaten it for breakfast and dessert for the past week! The quinoa adds l lovely nutty…
