Monthly Archives July 2017

Mint Choc Chip Cheesecake

Mint Choc Chip Cheesecake

July 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Mint Choc Chip Cheesecake

MINT CHOC CHIP CHEESECAKE { ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SMOOTHIES TURNED INTO A BEAUTIFUL CHEESECAKE! THIS CHEESECAKE IS MADE WITH COCONUT CREAM INSTEAD OF CASHEWS TO KEEP THE COST OF IT DOWN. THE REFRESHING PEPPERMINT TASTE WILL SURE BE A HIT AT YOUR NEXT FAMILY GATHERING. } Contributor: Brynley King { INGREDIENTS } BASE INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups Medjool dates, pitted 2 cups desiccated coconut      FILLING INGREDIENTS 1 can coconut cream 1 ½ cups Medjool dates, pitted ¼ cup coconut oil 2 cups spinach 1 frozen banana 7 drops peppermint edible essential oil or 1 tsp. peppermint extract
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Tahini Cookies

Tahini Cookies

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Tahini Cookies { THESE TAHINI COOKIES ARE SWEET AND DELICATE LIKE SHORTBREAD, WITH A BITTER TWIST OF TAHINI. } Contributor: Stephanie Papillo { INGREDIENTS } 1/4 cup caster sugar 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup tahini 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
 1 tbsp natural yoghurt
 1 cup gluten free flour 1/2 tsp cinnamon, extra for sprinkling
 Pinch of salt { METHOD } Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Place sugar and oil in a bowl, mix with electric beaters on medium for a minute. Add the tahini, vanilla and yoghurt, continuing to mix. Add the flour, salt and cinnamon,
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Chocolate, Linseed & Coconut Slice

Chocolate, Linseed & Coconut Slice

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CHOCOLATE, LINSEED & COCONUT SLICE { GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO JAZZ UP THE KIDS LUNCH BOXES. } Contributor: Jen Shaw { INGREDIENTS } SLICE BASE 200g of melted butter (olive or coconut oil if dairy free) 1 egg 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1/4 cup of coconut flour 3/4 cup of coconut sugar 1/4 cup of cocoa 1/4 cup of linseed 1/2 cup of shredded coconut   ICING 1/4 cup of coconut oil 2 tablespoons of cocoa 2 tablespoons of honey 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract { METHOD } In a bowl mix together egg, vanilla, sugar and cool melted butter
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Sesame Snaps

Sesame Snaps

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Sesame Snaps { DANGEROUSLY DELICIOUS SESAME SNAPS , WILL KEEP YOUR COMING BACK FOR MORE! } Contributor: Jen Shaw { INGREDIENTS } 2 cups of sesame seeds 2 cups of desiccated coconut 1 cup of honey or maple syrup 2 tablespoons of coconut oil 1 teaspoon of vanilla 50g dark chocolate to drizzle on top (optional) { METHOD } In a pot melt honey, oil and vanilla together. Remove from heat, add sesame seeds and coconut and mix until everything is wet. In a shallow lined baking tray spoon mixture into the bottom until covered, pressing down until nice and
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Passionfruit Acai Truffle Slice

Passionfruit Acai Truffle Slice

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PASSIONFRUIT ACAI TRUFFLE SLICE { ABIGAIL O’NEILL BRINGS FRUIT AND CHOCOLATE TO THE TABLE WITH THIS DELICIOUS RECIPE. } Contributor: Abigail O’Neil { INGREDIENTS } PASSIONFRUIT ACAI FILLING 30g cacao butter, finely chopped 3 tbsp raw organic coconut oil 3 tbsp tahini 2 tbsp water or hibiscus tea 2 drops of both jasmine and orange essential oils 3 tbsp raw agave 2 tbsp acai berry powder 2 passionfruit 2 tsp raw cacao powder   CACAO BUTTER BASED 60g raw cacao butter, finely chopped 1 tbsp raw organic coconut oil 1/2 tsp vanilla powder 1 tbsp raw dark agave scant pinch
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Couture Pancakes With Quinoa & Wild Carob

Couture Pancakes With Quinoa & Wild Carob

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COUTURE PANCAKES WITH QUINOA & WILD CAROB { PANCAKE BLISS WITH ABIGAIL O’NEILL } Contributor: Abigail O’Neil { INGREDIENTS } 4 organic free range eggs 1 cup water 1/2 tsp vanilla powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp coconut sugar 1– 2 tbsp organic carob powder 1/2 cup organic cocoa powder 1/2 cup quinoa flour 2 tsp aluminium-free baking powder 1½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1– 2 tsp rice bran oil, for cooking raw honey and ‘Coco Dreamcrème’, to serve   COCO DREAMCRÈME 1/2 cup young coconut water 1/2 cup soft young coconut flesh 1/3 cup raw organic coconut oil
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Chocolate Crackle

Chocolate Crackle

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CHOCOLATE CRACKLE { A SIMPLE TREAT THAT WILL WHAT MOUTHS WATER FOR MORE. } Contributor: Abigail O’Neil { INGREDIENTS } 60g raw cacao butter, finely chopped 1/4 tsp vanilla powder 1 cup raw organic coconut oil 1 cup coconut sugar, finely ground 1 cup organic cocoa powder 200g rice bubbles or crunchy rice puffs { METHOD } Melt cacao butter and oil in a large mixing bowl over another big bowl (or sink if need be) one-third filled with boiling water. Whiz the coconut sugar in a coffee grinder to grind finely. Remove melted cacao butter and add sugar, vanilla,
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Chocolate Soufflé Pudding

Chocolate Soufflé Pudding

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CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ PUDDING { I HAVE BEEN BAKING THIS GLUTEN-FREE PUDDING FOR YEARS. NOT ONLY IS IT COMPLETELY HEAVENLY, IT IS ALSO VERY CLEVER AND CAN BE BAKED AS A CAKE WHEN YOU WANT. } Contributor: Anneka Manning { INGREDIENTS } Melted butter, to grease Unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted, to dust 200 g (7 oz/11/3 cups) chopped good-quality dark chocolate (70 per cent cocoa is good) 125 g (41/2 oz) unsalted butter, cubed 2 tablespoons marsala wine or freshly brewed strong coffee 165 g (5¾ oz/3/4 cup) caster (superfine) sugar 5 eggs, at room temperature, separated Icing (confectioners’) sugar, to
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Chocolate Cupcake Nests

Chocolate Cupcake Nests

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CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE NESTS { SPECIAL TREAT OR GIFT FIT FOR ANY COELIAC THIS EASTER. } Contributor: Harvest Breads & Cafe { INGREDIENTS } 250g butter 250g sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla essence 300g self raising gluten free flour 3 tablespoons gluten free cocoa 4 eggs, beaten   GANACHE NEST DECORATION 1 cup dark chocolate buttons 1/2 cup cream Foil coated gluten free chocolate eggs { METHOD } Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Cream butter and sugar, add vanilla and eggs and mix through gently. Fold in dry ingredients and pour into cupcake cases placed inside patty trays/muffin tray. Bake at 180 degrees for 15-20
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Chocolate Bread

Chocolate Bread

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Chocolate Bread { PERFECT FOR THOSE SPECIAL OCCASIONS WHERE A LITTLE WOW FACTOR IS NEEDED. } Contributor: Harvest Breads & Cafe { INGREDIENTS } WET INGREDIENTS 2 cups milk of your choice 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla essence 1 cup dark chocolate buttons ¼ cup cream 1 tablespoon vanilla essence   DRY INGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups gluten free bread mix 150g gluten free cocoa ½ cup sugar 10g xanthan gum, if your bread mix doesn’t contain any 10g dried yeast   SERVING SUGGESTIONS fresh berries mascarpone or honeyed ricotta { METHOD } Preheat oven to 180 degrees and
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