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LLN Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

LLN CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES { FRESH STRAWBERRIES DIPPED IN HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE FOR A FUN SWEET TREAT. RECIPE BY NUTRITIONIST, NATUROPATH AND RECIPE DEVELOPER CASEY-LEE LYONS FROM LIVE LOVE NOURISH. } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 8-10 large fresh strawberries, washed and dried 3 tablespoons melted extra virgin coconut oil 2 tablespoons cacao powder (or carob powder) 1 tablespoon 100% maple syrup (or natural sweetener of choice) { METHOD } Pre-line a flat tray that you will use to place your strawberries on to and keep in the fridge to cool whilst preparing the chocolate sauce. Pre-chilling the tray helps the
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Cranberry Ripe

CRANBERRY RIPE { IN AUSTRALIA WE HAVE A POPULAR CHOCOLATE BAR CALLED THE CHERRY RIPE, THIS THE HEALTHY VERSION OF THAT POPULAR GRAB AND EAT TREAT. IT WILL GIVE YOU SUSTAINED ENERGY RATHER THAN A QUICK BURST SO YOU CAN KEEP GOING ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS KNOWING YOU JUST GAVE YOUR BODY A MUCH NEEDED DOSE OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS. } Contributor: Abigail O’Neil { INGREDIENTS } CRANBERRY COCONUT FILLING 80g creamed coconut, finely chopped 1 rounded tablespoon raw organic coconut oil 1 cup organic dried cranberries ½ cup desiccated coconut ½ teaspoon vanilla powder 2 tablespoons agave   CLASSIC DARK
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Special K Breakfast Bars With “Rawtella” Topping

Special K Breakfast Bars with “Rawtella’ Topping { THE NUTELLA TREND NOT GOING ANYWHERE. THESE BREAKFAST BARS ARE A CONVENIENT AND DELICIOUS WAY TO EAT BREAKFAST ON THE RUN (AND A CHOCOLATE LOVERS DREAM!). MAKE A BATCH, SLICE THEM UP AND PACK CONVENIENTLY IN YOUR HANDBAG FOR THOSE TIMES WHEN YOU’RE ON THE GO! } Contributor: Brooke Meredith { INGREDIENTS } BREAKFAST BARS 3 cups Special K Gluten Free 1 cup desiccated coconut ¼ cup pepita seeds ¼ cup flaxseeds ¼ cup sunflower seeds 4 tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons honey or rice malt syrup   “RAWTELLA” ¼ cup coconut oil,
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Flourless Blood Orange And Almond & Maple Cake

FLOURLESS BLOOD ORANGE AND ALMOND & MAPLE CAKE { THIS IS SUCH A SIMPLE CAKE RECIPE, YET YOU WON’T BELIEVE HOW BEAUTIFUL IT TASTES. USE SEASONAL FRUIT TO TOP FOR A FRESH AND TASTY DESSERT! } Contributor: Dr Joanna McMillan { INGREDIENTS } 4 blood oranges, skin on, plus extra orange segments to serve Mint leaves, to serve 6 large free-range or organic eggs 175 g (6 oz/1/2 cup) pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil to grease the baking tin 250 g (9 oz) flaked almonds, pan-roasted, then ground (alternatively, you can use
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LLN Moroccan Hummus

LLN MOROCCAN HUMMUS { AN EASY HUMMUS RECIPE WITH MOROCCAN FLAVOURS. RECIPE BY NUTRITIONIST, NATUROPATH AND RECIPE DEVELOPER CASEY-LEE LYONS FROM LIVE LOVE NOURISH (WWW.LIVELOVENOURISH.COM.AU). } Contributor: Georgie Botto { INGREDIENTS } 400g canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed Juice of 2 limes 2 tbsp tahini (hulled) 1/4 cup garlic infused olive oil 2 tsp Moroccan spice mix (add more to liking) Pinch good quality salt and pepper { METHOD } Process all ingredients in blender or food processor, scraping down sides as needed. Serve chilled. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator. Prep time: 10 MINUTESCook time: Total time: 10 MINUTES+
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Macadamia Chicken With Green Pea And Broccoli Mint Smash

MACADAMIA CHICKEN WITH GREEN PEA AND BROCCOLI MINT SMASH { THIS ONE IS SURE TO BECOME A FAMILY FAVOURITE. THE CRUNCHY NUT AND SEED TOPPING IS DIVINE WITH THE CHICKEN, BUT THE REAL WINNER IS THE SMASH. EVEN THE KIDS ASK FOR EXTRA VEGGIES WHEN I SERVE THEM THIS WAY! BIGGER EATERS CAN SIMPLY TAKE TWO PIECES OF CHICKEN (WITH EACH PIECE COUNTING AS 1 PROTEIN BLOCK AND 1 FAT BLOCK). YOU COULD FURTHER BOOST THE PLANT CONTENT BY ADDING STEAMED LEAFY GREENS OR A SIMPLE GREEN LEAF SALAD. } Contributor: Dr Joanna McMillan { INGREDIENTS } 2 rosemary sprigs,
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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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