Monthly Archives July 2017

Sweet Potato Brownie

Sweet Potato Brownie

July 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Sweet Potato Brownie

Sweet Potato Brownie { A DELICIOUS HEALTHY TREAT TO SHARE WITH FRIENDS } Contributor: Steph Lowe { INGREDIENTS } 1 whole sweet potato 2 cup almonds 5 tbsp raw cacao powder 1 pinch sea salt 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup rice malt syrup { METHOD } Peel and roughly chop sweet potato. Boil until soft and set aside to cool. (I often do this step the night before and leave it in the fridge overnight, but it is not essential.) In a blender, grind almonds, cacao and salt. Pour into a mixing bowl and add coconut oil and rice
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Sugar Free Coconut Rough

Sugar Free Coconut Rough

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Sugar Free Coconut Rough { A DELICIOUS HEALTHY TREAT TO SHARE WITH FRIENDS } Contributor: Steph Lowe { INGREDIENTS } 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup almond butter 1/4 cup coconut flakes 2 tbsp cacao powder or 4 large squares 85% dark chocolate 2 tbsp rice malt syrup { METHOD } Mix all ingredients into a bowl and melt over boiling water until thoroughly combined and slightly runny. Pour into moulds, or spread onto a tray lined with baking paper and freeze for half an hour. Remove from moulds, or cut into bite-sized pieces and serve. If you’re making it
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Gluten Free Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

Gluten Free Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

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GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE HOT CROSS BUNS { CRAVING A NORMAL HOT CROSS BUN? THEN LOOK NO FURTHER. } Contributor: Jen Petrovic and Gaby ChapmanSh { INGREDIENTS } BUNS 1 packet 330g Simply Wize crusty bread mix* (includes yeast sachet) 400ml lukewarm water 2 tbsp caster sugar 1 tbsp olive oil 50g dark chocolate chips extra gluten free-flour for dusting benchtop   CROSS 50g gluten-free plain flour 1 tsp cocoa, sifted 60g caster sugar 150ml water   GLAZE 100g apricot jam 1 tbsp water { METHOD } Tip the yeast sachet into a bowl and pour over the 400ml of lukewarm
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Chocolate Fudge

Chocolate Fudge

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CHOCOLATE FUDGE { NEED A GIFT IDEA, OR JUST HAVE A SWEET TOOTH… THIS CHOCOLATE FUDGE IS AMAZING. } Contributor: Jen Petrovic and Gaby ChapmanSh { INGREDIENTS } 125ml of sour cream 30ml of frangelico or brandy 300g of dark chocolate 4 eggs 50g of caster sugar cocoa for dusting { METHOD } Preheat the oven to 120ºC. Whisk the eggs and sugar together in a heat-prof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water until the sugar dissolves. Add the chopped chocolate, sour cream and frangelico or brandy, and mix until chocolate has melted. Pour mixture into a 20cm x
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Chocolate Quinoa Crackles

Chocolate Quinoa Crackles

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chocolate quinoa crackles { HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO CHOCOLATE } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 2 cups puffed quinoa* 1 cup shredded coconut (preservative free) 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 3 tbsp cacao powder 2 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup or 4 to 6 drops liquid stevia { METHOD } In a frying pan over low to medium heat toast puffed quinoa for 30 seconds, agitating the pan frequently. (Toasting puffed quinoa will make your crackles crispy). Set aside. Toast shredded coconut for 30 seconds, agitating the pan frequently. Set aside. In a medium bowl mix melted coconut oil,
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Prawn & Port Pad Thai

Prawn & Port Pad Thai

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PRAWN & PORK PAD THAI { A RECIPE FROM LUKE HINE’S CLEAN LIVING COOKBOOK SERIES. } Contributor: Luke Hines { INGREDIENTS } 2 tbsp coconut oil 3 eggs (organic or biodynamic if possible), whisked 300g pork mince 400g green medium king prawns, peeled, deveined 2 spring onions, thinly sliced diagonally 2 limes, zest finely grated, juiced 1/4 cup Sweet Chilli Sauce (Recipe in Luke’s Clean Living Fast Food Cookbook) 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 1 cup fresh coriander leaves 4 carrots, peeled into long thin ribbons 1/2 cup raw macadamias, roasted, chopped { METHOD } Heat half of the coconut
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Kingfish Quinoa Sushi

Kingfish Quinoa Sushi

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KINGFISH QUINOA SUSHI { A RECIPE FROM LUKE HINE’S CLEAN LIVING COOKBOOK SERIES. } Contributor: Luke Hines { INGREDIENTS } 4 nori sheets,1 cup cooked quinoa200g thinly sliced sashimi kingfish1 Lebanese cucumber, julienne1 large avocado, thinly sliced4 spring onions, cut into 6cm lengths1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toastedhalved lime cheeks, to serveQUICK PICKLED ONION 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rounds1 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar2 tsp maple syrup { METHOD } QUICK PICKLED ONION: Combine the onion, apple cider vinegar and maple syrup in a bowl. Stand for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the onions are very soft.
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Passionfruit Panna Cotta

Passionfruit Panna Cotta

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PASSIONFRUIT PANNA COTTA { A RECIPE FROM LUKE HINE’S CLEAN LIVING COOKBOOK SERIES. } Contributor: Luke Hines { INGREDIENTS } 400ml can coconut cream 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp white or black chia seeds 4 passionfruit, seeds and juice scraped { METHOD } Place the coconut cream, vanilla, maple syrup and chia seeds in a blender. Blend until well combined and smooth, then pour the mixture into eight serving glasses. Chill for 40 minutes or until the panna cottas are softly set. Spoon the passionfruit seeds and juice over the top and serve. Prep
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Mint Chimichurri

Mint Chimichurri

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MINT CHIMICHURRI { THIS DELICIOUSLY FLAVOURSOME FRESH HERB ‘SAUCE’.THE PERFECT CONDIMENT TO FRESHEN UP COOKED MEATS. } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup (packed) fresh mint 1/2 cup (packed) fresh flat leaf parsley 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice 1/4 tsp dried chilli flakes pinch pink salt { METHOD } In a small food processor, spice grinder or stick blender with attachment blend all ingredients until herbs are finely chopped and ingredients are well combined. Store in air-tight container in refrigerator. (Will keep for several days.) Prep time: 10
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Matcha Green Tea Smoothie

Matcha Green Tea Smoothie

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MATCHA GREEN TEA SMOOTHIE { GREEN UP YOUR LIFESTYLE BY STARTING IN THE KITCHEN WITH STEPH LOWE } Contributor: Steph Lowe { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup water 1 tbsp chia seeds 1/2 avocado 1/2 cup organic coconut cream 1/2 cup frozen organic blueberries 2 cups spinach 1 tbsp cashew butter 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp matcha green tea powder 1 serve (30g) clean protein powder 1 tray ice { METHOD } Add water and chia seeds to the blender and let sit for 5 minutes for the chia seeds to go to work. Add avo, coconut cream, blueberries, spinach, cashew butter
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