Yearly Archives 2017

Pastry Biscuits

PASTRY BISCUITS { THESE PASTRY BISCUITS BY THEMSELVES AREN’T THAT SWEET HOWEVER WITH A BIT OF ICING BETWEEN AND SPRINKLES OR DECORATIONS ON TOP THEY’RE A WINNER. IN THE PAST I’VE ORGANISED BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR MY CHILDREN THAT INVOLVE DECORATING CUPCAKES AND BISCUITS. AT THE END OF THE PARTY THEY DON’T GET A PARTY BAG WITH LOLLIES, INSTEAD THEY CAN TAKE HOME THEIR CREATIONS (USUALLY VERY PROUDLY). } Contributor: Libby Cornish { INGREDIENTS } 225g Bakers’ Magic Gluten Free Flour 35g potato starch 150g butter (cold & cut) 20g cocoa 40g brown sugar 1 egg 25ml water Extra flour {
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Gluten Free Carrot & Coconut Cake

GLUTEN FREE CARROT & COCONUT CAKE { A HEALTHY VERSION OF CARROT CAKE RECIPE BY NUTRITIONIST, NATUROPATH AND RECIPE DEVELOPER CASEY-LEE LYONS FROM LIVE LOVE NOURISH (WWW.LIVELOVENOURISH.COM.AU). } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 1 1/2 cups (220g) grated carrot 1 x 425g can unsweetened pineapple rings (in juice), drained & chopped 4 large free range eggs 1/4 cup (60ml) melted coconut oil 2 tbsp (40ml) pure maple syrup 1/2 cup (60g) coconut flour 1/2 cup (45g) organic desiccated coconut + extra 1 1/2 tsp (4g) baking powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla bean powder/ vanilla extract 1/4 tsp
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Salted Caramel Macadamia Tart

Salted Caramel Macadamia Tart { THIS TART WILL ROCK YOUR WORLD. OH YUM. OH SO GOOD. OH SALTED CARAMEL… } Contributor: Emma and Carla Papas { INGREDIENTS }   FOR THE BASE 100 g (3 ½ oz.) pitted medjool dates 2 cups desiccated coconut 1 cup macadamias ¼ cup coconut oil 1 tsp. 100% vanilla extract pinch of salt   FOR THE FILLING 100 g (3 ½ oz.) pitted medjool dates ½ cup coconut milk (canned) ½ cup coconut oil ¼ cup tahini 1 tbs. 100% maple syrup (optional) 1 tsp. 100% vanilla extract pinch of salt   FOR THE
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Flourless Cherry + Cashew Super Scones

FLOURLESS CHERRY + CASHEW SUPER SCONES { THERE’S NOTHING BETTER THAN A FRESHLY BAKED SCONE STRAIGHT FROM THE OVEN. IT MIGHT BE MY ENGLISH HERITAGE, BUT I JUST CAN’T GO PAST THEM. KINDA LIKE A CAKE AND BISCUIT ALL ROLLED INTO ONE HAPPY PACKAGE, THEY’RE THE ULTIMATE HYBRID. WHILST WE MIGHT BE SKIPPING THE CLOTTED CREAM (I KNOW, *EYE ROLL*) THEY’RE SUPER TASTY AND HIGH IN PROTEIN. WRAP ONE UP AND THROW IN YOUR BAG FOR AN AFTERNOON PICK-ME-UP. } Contributor: Sally O’Neil { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup raw cashews 3⁄4 cup natural vanilla protein powder (or additional cashews) 1⁄4
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Spirulina Nice Cream

Spirulina Nice Cream { THE STAR OF THIS BLUE-GREEN SUPERFOOD BOWL IS AN ANTIOXIDANT ALGAE CALLED SPIRULINA. A FRESHWATER PLANT, OF MANY PROVEN HEALTH BENEFITS, SUCH AS: IT RIDS YOUR BODY OF HEAVY METALS, HELPS RESTORE INTESTINAL FLORA, HELPS FIGHT AGAINST CANCER, LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE, REDUCES CHOLESTEROL, BOOSTS ENERGY AND MORE! } Contributor: Sarah Safarian { 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
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Gluten Free Chocolate Self-saucing Pudding

GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE SELF-SAUCING PUDDING { THIS IS THE DESSERT THAT JUST KEEPS GIVING… SELF-SAUCING? OH YEAHHHH! #GETMERRY } Contributor: Emma and Carla Papas { INGREDIENTS } 2 eggs lightly beaten 1/2 cup almond meal 1/3 cup coconut milk (canned) 1/4 cup raw cacao powder 1/4 cup coconut oil 2 tbs. natural sweetener 1 tsp. 100% vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp. baking powder   FOR THE CHOCOLATE SAUCE 3/4 cup boiling water ¼ cup raw cacao powder 2 tbs. natural sweetener 1 tsp. 100% vanilla extract { METHOD } Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). In a
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Japanese Pancake With Prawns, Chilli Jam + Cashews

JAPANESE PANCAKE WITH PRAWNS, CHILLI JAM + CASHEWS { DON’T BE FOOLED BY THIS SUPER-SIMPLE SEAFOOD DISH – IT CAN BE READY IN UNDER 10 MINUTES AND THERE’S NO SUSHI KNIFE SKILLS REQUIRED. PRAWNS ARE A GREAT SOURCE OF VITAMINS B12 AND B6 PLUS NIACIN, WHICH HELPS THE BODY PRODUCE MORE ENERGY, BUILD MUSCLE AND REPLENISH RED BLOOD CELLS. CLEVER LITTLE THINGS. } Contributor: Sally O’Neil { INGREDIENTS } 1 tablespoon sesame oil 3 organic free-range eggs 1 tablespoon tamari (wheat-free) or gluten free soy sauce ½ teaspoon wasabi paste 180g cooked prawns, peeled and deveined ¼ ripe avocado, cubed
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Gluten Free Coconut Banana Bread

GLUTEN FREE COCONUT BANANA BREAD { THIS GLUTEN FREE COCONUT BANANA BREAD IS GLUTEN FREE, GRAIN FREE AND PALEO… LET’S GET BAKING! } Contributor: Lee Holmes { INGREDIENTS } 3 ripe small bananas 3 medium eggs, lightly whisked 90 g (31/4 oz/1/4 cup) rice malt (brown rice) syrup stevia, to taste a few drops alcohol-free vanilla extract 30 g (1 oz/1/4 cup) coconut flour 3/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) 1/2 teaspoon salt fruit, to serve (optional, on non-fasting days) { METHOD } Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 21 x 9 cm (81/4 x 31/2 in) loaf (bar) tin. Peel and mash the bananas in a medium bowl.
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Pumpkin, Spinach and Fetta Muffins

PUMPKIN, SPINACH & FETTA MUFFINS { PERFECT FOR MEAL PREP, WEEKLY BREAKFASTS OR SNACKS ON THE GO! } Contributor: yum. Gluten Free { INGREDIENTS } 1 ½ cups brown rice flour 1 ½ cups almond meal 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 ½ cups chopped spinach 1 ½ cups roasted pumpkin cubes (with rosemary) ¾ cups feta, crumbled 3 eggs 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted ¾ cups milk { METHOD } Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a 12 hole muffin tray with baking paper. Combine the flour, almond
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Flourless Orange And Almond Cake

FLOURLESS ORANGE AND ALMOND CAKE { LET THE ORANGES DO THE TALKING IN LIVE LOVE NOURISHES FLOURLESS ORANGE AND ALMOND CAKE. HAVE THE PLEASURE OF USING THE ENTIRE ORANGE, MEANING ZERO WASTAGE! } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 3 large sweet oranges 4 large free range eggs 8 (150g) large medjool dates, pitted & chopped 3 cups (330g) almond meal 2 tsp (5g) baking powder 1 tsp (2g) organic vanilla bean powder { METHOD } Pre-heat fan-forced oven to 175ºC. Place 2 oranges (unpeeled) in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil then simmer covered
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