Archives for RECIPES

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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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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Flourless Brownies

FLOURLESS BROWNIES { CARLY HICKS SHOW US HER HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE FOR CHOCOLATE BROWNIES. } Contributor: Carly Hicks { INGREDIENTS } 3/4 cup cooked and drained black beans 1 egg 1/4 cup cacao 1/2 cup rice syrup 1/2 cup almond spread 1/2 tsp bicarb soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg dash himalayan salt { METHOD } Add beans, salt and egg to food processor and pulse for 30 seconds. Add the mixture to a mixing bowl and add almond spread, bicarb, cacao and mix well. Then add the rest of the ingredients and mix till it forms a paste. Line
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Guilt Free Banana Bread

GUILT-FREE BANANA BREAD {DIVE IN AND ENJOY THE CLASSICS WITH CARLY HICKS } Contributor: Carly Hicks { INGREDIENTS } 3 over-ripe bananas 4 eggs 2 tbsp coconut flour 1½ cups almond meal 2 tbsp rice syrup 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup coconut oil pinch Himalayan salt { METHOD } Place eggs in a mixing bowl and whisk for2 – 3 minutes. Then in a separate bowl add the bananas and mash well. Add the banana to the mixing bowl with the rest of the ingredients and stir well. Line a bread tin with
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Paleo Inspired Chicken Nachos

PALEO-INSPIRED CHICKEN NACHOS { STOP…DINNER IS SORTED. GREAT HEALTHY WAY TO EAT NACHOS! } Contributor: Carly Hicks { INGREDIENTS } Olive Oil 300g chicken mince 1 tsp cinnamon 3 tbsp coconut aminos 1 sml onion, chopped finely 2 avocados, skinned and seed removed 1 medium sweet potato 1 tomato, chopped finely 1/2 lemon, juiced dash Himalayan salt { METHOD } While the sweet potato is baking cut the onion up finely and place in a pan on low with a dash of olive oil and cook till lightly brown. Then add the chicken mince to the pan and cook on
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Coconut & Berry Crepes

COCONUT & BERRY CREPES { QUICK, SIMPLE, HEALTHY AND MOST IMPORTANTLY YUMMY FOR YOUR KIDS LUNCH BOX… OR YOURS. } Contributor: Stacey Deutscher { INGREDIENTS } 3 eggs 5 tbsp desiccated coconut 5 tbsp desiccated coconut 1/4 cup coconut cream 1 tsp vanilla bean powder 4 tbsp yoghurt 1/2 punnet blueberries { METHOD } Whisk the eggs, 3 tbsp of the desiccated coconut, coconut cream and vanilla powder together until smooth and well combined. Oil a large frypan and heat over a low to medium heat. Add 3 – 4 tablespoons of crepe mixture, ensuring you help it to spread
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Norwegian Dark Chocolate & Blood Orange Torte

NORWEGIAN DARK CHOCOLATE & BLOOD ORANGE TORTE { DARK CHOCOLATE HEAVEN FOR THE CHOCOLATE LOVERS. } Contributor: Kristine Ofstad { INGREDIENTS } BASE 150g dark cooking chocolate 150g unsalted butter 1 tsp vanilla sugar or 1 tsp vanilla essence 6 eggs (separated) 150g gluten-free cake flour 150g caster sugar zest of 1 orange   CHOCOLATE ICING 250g dark cooking chocolate 100ml icing sugar 1 egg white   CHOCOLATE GANACHE 200g of dark cooking chocolate 180ml double cream (gelatine free)   TOPPING 1/2 cup blood orange marmalade 1/4 cup blood orange syrup 8 slices sweetened and twisted blood orange for decoration
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Crispy Tortillas With Guajillo Chocolate Sauce

CRISPY TORTILLAS WITH GUAJULLO CHOCOLATE SAUCE { CRUNCHY TORTILLAS WITH A SWEET KICK! } Contributor: Cle-ann Stampolidis { INGREDIENTS } 24 gluten-free corn tortillas 1 tbsp coconut sugar 1/4 cup cream 37g dark chocolate, chopped with a pinch of chilli powder 1 tsp vanilla bean paste pinch of salt flakes fresh pineapple { METHOD } Slice tortillas into desired shape (strips or triangles). Add 2cm of oil into a small saucepan, heat on high until you reach 180°C. Fry tortillas for 1 minute or until crispy, drain on absorbent paper and sprinkle with coconut sugar. Place cream, chocolate, vanilla and
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Hot & Sticky Salted Chocolate Fudge Sauce

HOT & STICKY SALTED CHOCOLATE FUDGE SAUCE { HOT, STICKY FUDGEY CHOCOLATE SAUCE READY TO BE DRIZZLED OVER YOUR FAVOURITE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE. } Contributor: Kristine Ofstad { INGREDIENTS } 200g white sugar50g cocoa powder1/2 tsp lemon juice60ml water7 tbsp double cream150g dark cooking chocolate50g butter3/4 tsp fine flaked salt (Maldon salt or similar) { METHOD } Place the sugar, lemon juice, cocoa powder and water in a thick-bottomed saucepan. Stir well to combine, then add cream. Bring to a simmer slowly over medium heat, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the sauce thickens, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
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Speedy Mole Beef Tacos

Speedy Mole Beef Tacos { SUMMER TIME LUNCHES, THROUGH TO ENTERTAINING GUESTS, THIS IS SURE TO BE A WINNER. } Contributor: Brynley King { INGREDIENTS } 500g (2) porterhouse steaks, cut into cubes 1 dried ancho chilli 2 tbsp olive oil 4 shallots, chopped 1 tbsp tomato paste 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 tsp chipotle chilli powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1 cup beef stock 1 tsp raw apple cider vinegar 25g 70% dark chocolate 8 corn tortillas 1 avocado, sliced handful of coriander leaves feta cheese, crumbled 1 lime, halved { METHOD } Heat a small
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