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Chai Spiced Paleo Vegan Granola

Chai Spiced Paleo Vegan Granola

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Chai Spiced Paleo Vegan Granola { MORNING PLEASURES WITH THE KROOKED SPOON } Contributor: Cheryl O’shea { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup buckwheat groats raw 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1 cup of mixed seeds (I used sunflower, pepitas, chia, linseed) 1/2 cup linseed meal 1/2 cup chopped nuts (cashew, almonds etc.) 1/4 cup oil (I used a mix of coconut, olive and macadamia) 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cardamon 1 tsp vanilla essence 1/4 cup goji berries { METHOD } Preheat oven to 160ºC. In a baking dish add the buckwheat
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Cauliflower Fried Rice

Cauliflower Fried Rice

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Cauliflower Fried Rice { “I LOVE THIS RECIPE. THE USE OF CAULIFLOWER INSTEAD OF RICE BRINGS A LIGHTNESS, AS WELL AS A UNIQUE FLAVOUR AND TEXTURE. IT IS WONDERFUL AS A MAIN OR A SIDE DISH,” ANGIE DAY. } Contributor: Angie Cowen { INGREDIENTS } 1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil 1 medium Spanish onion, finely diced 1 medium cauliflower 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced 1 medium zucchini, finely diced 1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated 1-2 cloves garlic, finely grated Pinch cayenne pepper Juice ½ lemon (2 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons tamari 2 tablespoons coconut cream ½ bunch fresh
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Cashew & Coconut Delight

Cashew & Coconut Delight

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Cashew & Coconut Delight { A DELICIOUS HEALTHY TREAT TO SHARE WITH FRIENDS } Contributor: Steph Lowe { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup cashews 8 medjool dates 1 cup coconut flakes 2 heaped tbsp raw cacao 1/4 cup rice malt syrup 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted { METHOD } Combine cashews, dates, coconut flakes and cacao in a blender or food processor and combine well. Pour into a bowl, add rice malt syrup and coconut oil and mix thoroughly. Press into a lined square cake tin and freeze for 20 – 30 minutes. Use the back of a spoon to ensure a
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Carrot Cake Muffins

Carrot Cake Muffins

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Carrot Cake Muffins { THESE LITTLE TREATS ARE SURE TO PLEASE ANY SWEET TOOTH. SURPRISE, THEY’RE ALSO GLUTEN AND DAIRY FREE! } Contributor: Georgie Botto { INGREDIENTS } 65 grams caster sugar 55 grams brown sugar 115 grams margarine 2 eggs 70 grams self-raising GF flour 30 grams LSA (linseed, sunflower, almond mix) 15 grams shredded coconut 150 grams carrot, finely grated 100 grams dairy-free cream cheese (or standard cream cheese if dairy is not a problem) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon orange juice 1/4 cup icing sugar zest of half an orange { METHOD } Preheat the oven
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Caramel Brownie Slice

Caramel Brownie Slice

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Caramel Brownie Slice { WOW IS THE BEST WORD I CAN USE TO DESCRIBE THIS SLICE OF HEAVEN! } Contributor: Brynley King { INGREDIENTS } BASE INGREDIENTS 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted 1/3 cup cacao powder 1/3 cup activated buckinis 1 cup desiccated coconut 1/3 cup rice malt syrup   FILLING INGREDIENTS 1 x 400ml can coconut cream 1 ½ cup Medjool dates, pitted 4 tbsp. coconut oil 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup desiccated coconut   CHOCOLATE TOPPING ¼ cup coconut cream ½ cup rice malt syrup ½ cup cacao powder ¼ cup coconut oil 1 tsp. vanilla extract
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Captain Blackbean Burger

Captain Blackbean Burger

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Captain Blackbean Burger { VEGAN VEGETARIAN BURGERS, COMING YOUR WAY!!! THIS BLACKBEAN BURGER IS NO JOKE AND PACKED WITH FLAVOUR } Contributor: Helga’s { INGREDIENTS } 6 Helga’s Gluten Free Gourmet Rolls 5 Seed   PATTIES: 2 tins black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup cooked quinoa ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp ground cumin 1 brown onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 jalapenos, chopped 1 bunch coriander, chopped   PICO DE GALLO: 2 tomatoes 1 red onion ½ bunch coriander 1 lime ½ tsp cumin 2 avocados Green oakleaf lettuce salt & pepper { METHOD } To make
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Cacao Nut Clusters

Cacao Nut Clusters

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Cacao Nut Clusters { HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO CHOCOLATE } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 60g cacao butter, chopped into small pieces 3 tbsp cacao powder 1 tbsp honey, pure maple syrup or equivalent sweetener of choice 1 cup mixed nuts of choice,* toasted 2 tbsp cacao nibs (optional) { METHOD } Pre-line a tray with grease-proof paper and keep aside in fridge. (A cold tray will help the chocolate to set.) Melt cacao butter in a heat-proof bowl by placing on top of a second heat-proof bowl of hot water. Stir until melted. In a mixing bowl combine melted
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Cacao And Hazelnut Bliss Balls

Cacao And Hazelnut Bliss Balls

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Cacao and Hazelnut Bliss Balls { CHOCOLATE AND HAZELNUT IS THE MOST DECADENT COMBINATION, AND THIS HEALTHY BLISS BALLS RECIPE MAKES THE PERFECT DELICIOUS TREAT TO GIFT YOUR LOVED ONES. } Contributor: Genevieve Le Hunt { INGREDIENTS } ¾ cup hazelnut meal ¾ cup desiccated coconut ¼ cup cacao powder 1 tbs chia seeds 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup medjool dates (pitted) 2 tbs coconut oil   GARNISH 2 tablespoons cacao powder for dusting { METHOD } Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes to soften. Drain. Place all ingredients in a food processor and blitz until very well
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Butter Chicken With Cauliflower Rice

Butter Chicken With Cauliflower Rice

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Butter Chicken with Cauliflower Rice { THIS BUTTER CHICKEN PACKS A FLAVOUR PUNCH WITHOUT CAUSING ANY IRRITATION. SOON TO BECOME A FAMILY FAVOURITE! } Contributor: Rebecca Coomes { INGREDIENTS } MARINADE 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cardamom 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground paprika 1/4 – 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper 1 cup coconut milk   BUTTER CHICKEN 6 chicken thigh fillets, cubed 2 tbs coconut oil 2 tbs tomato paste 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/2 bunch coriander, chopped   CAULIFLOWER RICE 2
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Buddah’s Delight

Buddah’s Delight

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Buddah’s Delight { COLOURFUL VEGETARIAN STIR FRY WITH A CHANG’S KICK. } Contributor: Changs { INGREDIENTS } 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or crushed 1 tsp. ginger, grated 1 cup Wombok or Chinese cabbage, cut into 2cm pieces ½ cup water chestnuts, halved lengthways 8 ears baby corn ½ carrot, cut into thin diagonal slices 8 small (or 4 medium, halved) shitake mushrooms, stalks removed ½ cup sliced bamboo shoots or whole tips 2 baby bok choy, leaves separated 200g firm tofu, cut into 2cm pieces 1 cup bean sprouts 1 small head broccoli, florets removed,
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