Posts by AMY CHATWIN

Nourish The Heart, Mind, Body And Soul

Nourish the Heart, Mind, Body and Soul { Amy Chatwin’s ‘Thoroughly Nourished Life’ revolves around a blog that lifts the spirit and delivers tasty wholesome treats } Contributor: Amy Chatwin Nourishment comes from many areas of life for Amy Chatwin. Her fluffy bed, a daily run, adventures with her boyfriend, weekly gratitude practice. But the foundation of this nourishment ultimately comes from her gluten free and vegetarian lifestyle that fuels her health and good condition. Amy wanted to share her joy and creativity, so she started her blog, Thoroughly Nourished Life. Raised in a family that loves cooking, sharing and
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Amy Chatwin

 thoroughlynourishedlife.com Amy Chatwin started Thoroughly Nourished Life as a way to celebrate and share the way she nourishes herself daily.  She makes gluten free vegetarian fare and strives to share a balance of healthy and decadent food on her blog.      BROWSE OUR RECIPES & ARTICLES SWEETS: BAKING Beetroot Chocolate Cupcakes { AMY CHATWIN COMBINES BEETROOT AND CHOCOLATE TO MAKE ONE OF THE BEST CUPCAKES YOU’LL EVER EAT! } Read More » SWEETS: BAKING Peanut Butter Doughnuts With Choc Peanut Glaze PEANUT BUTTER DOUGHNUTS WITH CHOC PEANUT GLAZE { AFTERNOON DELIGHT’S CAN BE GLUTEN FREE… DONUTS? YES PLEASE! }
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Choc Chip & Crispy Buckwheat Cookies

Choc Chip & Crispy Buckwheat Cookies { MISSING CHOC CHIP COOKIES… LOOK NO FURTHER! } Contributor: Amy Chatwin { INGREDIENTS } 40g buckwheat flour 40g sorghum flour 40g white rice flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 60g (1/4 cup) butter, softened 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp milk 1/3 cup chocolate chips 1/3 cup buckwheat groats, toasted { METHOD } In a small bowl whisk together buckwheat flour, sorghum flour, white rice flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the
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Peanut Butter Doughnuts With Choc Peanut Glaze

PEANUT BUTTER DOUGHNUTS WITH CHOC PEANUT GLAZE { AFTERNOON DELIGHT’S CAN BE GLUTEN FREE… DONUTS? YES PLEASE! } Contributor: Amy Chatwin { INGREDIENTS } 100g peanut butter (crunchy or smooth) 30g butter 60g (1/3 cup + 1tbsp) white rice flour 60g (1/3 cup + 1tbsp) brown rice flour 60g (1/2 cup + 1tbsp) almond meal 60g (1/2 cup) buckwheat flour 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 cup milk 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 100g (1/2 cup) brown sugar FOR THE GLAZE 150g semi-sweet dark chocolate 1/2 tsp vegetable oil { METHOD } THE
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Chocolate Chip Doughnuts With Chocolate Glaze

CHOCOLATE CHIP DOUGHNUTS WITH CHOCOLATE GLAZE { BEEN MISSING DOUGHNUTS?? THEN LOOK NO FURTHER AMY HAS YOU COVERED! } Contributor: Amy Chatwin { INGREDIENTS } DOUGHNUT 50g sorghum flour 50g almond meal 50g buckwheat flour 50g potato flour 40g brown rice flour 50g brown sugar 50g caster sugar 1 tsp salt 2 tsp baking soda 1 cup low fat milk 2 lge eggs 2 tbsp butter melted, cooled 1½ tsp vanilla essence 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips 2 tsp gluten-free cornflour   GLAZE 1½ cups icing sugar 2 heaped tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 3 – 4 tbsp milk
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Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes With Vanilla Buttercream

PERFECT VANILLA CUPCAKES WITH VANILLA BUTTERCREAM { THE PERFECT ADDITION TO ANY PARTY OR EVEN JUST AS AN AFTERNOON TREAT! } Contributor: Amy Chatwin { INGREDIENTS } CUPCAKES 80g butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar 50g sorghum flour 50g white rice flour 50g brown rice flour 20g buckwheat flour 20g almond meal 2 tsp gluten-free baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 eggs 2/3 cup milk 1½ tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp ground chia seeds   FROSTING 125g butter, softened 2½ cup gluten-free icing sugar 1 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla essence A few drops pink food colouring sprinkles (optional) {
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Mocha Banana Muffins

MOCHA BANANA MUFFINS { BANANA MUFFINS JUST GOT SO MUCH BETTER… INTRODUCING MOCHA MADNESS. } Contributor: Amy Chatwin { INGREDIENTS } 2 lge bananas, well mashed 2/3 cup non-fat Greek yoghurt (or plain natural yoghurt) 2 lge eggs 2 tbsp rice bran oil 2 tsp vanilla essence 1 tbsp water 1/2 tsp instant coffee powder 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar 2/3 cup hazelnut meal 1/3 cup white rice flour 2/3 cup sorghum flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder 2 tsp gluten-free baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips { METHOD } Preheat your oven to 200°C and line a
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Spicy Black Bean Burgers With Sriracha Sauce

Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Sriracha Sauce { VEGAN BURGER BEAUTIES WITH AMY CHATWIN } Contributor: Amy Chatwin { INGREDIENTS } ¾ cup quinoa 1 ½ cups vegetable stock 1 cup black beans (or a 400g tin) 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce 1 tbsp sriracha ½ tsp black pepper 1 egg 1 spring onion, thinly sliced ½ red chilli, finely diced ¼ cup coriander leaves 1/3 cup quinoa flakes   TO SERVE: 1 small avocado 1 tbsp lime juice ½ cup Greek (or coconut) yoghurt 1 tbsp sriracha (plus extra to serve) 4 gluten-free hamburger buns
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Greek Lentil And Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

GREEK LENTIL AND QUINOA STUFFED PEPPERS { SWEET RED PEPPERS ARE STUFFED WITH A LENTIL AND QUINOA FILLING RICH WITH OLIVES AND SPRINKLED WITH FETA. SERVE WITH A BIG FRESH SALAD FOR YOUR NEXT DINNER PARTY OR SUNDAY LUNCH. } Contributor: Amy Chatwin { INGREDIENTS } 4 large sweet red peppers (or small red bell peppers/capsicums) 1/4 cup quinoa 1/2 cup puy lentils 1 1/2 cups salt reduced vegetable stock 1 small red onion 2 stalks celery 1 medium carrot 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/3 cup chopped black olives
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