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Lamington Bliss Balls

Lamington Bliss Balls { This delicious Lamington Bliss Ball Recipe is gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo and can easily be vegan! Let’s get rolling } Contributor: Sofie van Kempen { INGREDIENTS } BASE 1 cup macadamias 1 cup shredded coconut 1/4 cup almond meal 2 tbsp raw honey* 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla essence    COATING 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup cacao powder 1 tbsp raw honey* desiccated coconut for coating { METHOD } Add all BASE ingredients to a high powered blender, food processor or Thermomix and blend to a fine crumbly mixture. Roll
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Cheezy polenta chips with smoky tomato sauce

Cheezy polenta chips with smoky tomato sauce { Polenta is easy to make and comforting to eat. Every time I eat it, I wonder why I don’t have it more often. Polenta chips are great with a cooked breakfast on a Sunday morning or a wonderful lunch or dinner. } Contributor: Anthea Amore { INGREDIENTS } 1 litre filtered water 2 teaspoons quality salt 1½ cups coarse polenta 1 cup rice crumbs 3 tablespoons savoury yeast flakes* ¼ cup cold-pressed olive oil, plus extra for brushing 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)   Smoky tomato sauce 1 tablespoon cold-pressed olive oil
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Rosemary And Sea Salt Crackers

ROSEMARY AND SEA SALT CRACKERS { THESE CRACKERS ARE SURE TO SUIT ANY DIETARY NEEDS, WITH A FEW SIMPLE INGREDIENTS THAT YOU PROBABLY ALREADY HAVE STOCKED IN YOUR PANTRY! } Contributor: Thermomix { INGREDIENTS } 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves only 100 g tahini 80 g coconut oil 2 eggs 30 g black sesame seeds (see Tips) 80 g coconut flour ½ tsp sea salt flakes, plus extra for sprinkling 2 pinches ground black pepper { METHOD } Preheat oven to 170°C. Set aside 2 baking trays (20 x 30 cm). Place rosemary into mixing bowl and chop 15 sec/speed 8. Add all
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Watermelon Popsicles

WATERMELON POPSICLES { THE YUMMIEST WAY TO COOL DOWN THIS SUMMER! } Contributor: Jo Anderson { INGREDIENTS } 1/4 watermelon 8 popsicle sticks { METHOD } Cut the watermelon into triangles. Using a sharp knife, make a small cut in the rind, then insert a popsicle stick. Place the watermelon popsicles on a baking tray, cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 4 hours before serving. { TIP ) Try using cookie cutters for different shapes eg. butterflies, stars and dinosaurs.Great for parties or kids lunch boxes. Prep time: 5 MINUTESCook time: 4 HOURSTotal time: 4 HOURS 5 MINUTES+ 4 + More Recipes in this
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Sausage Rolls

Sausage Rolls { BAKING THE CLASSICS, GLUTEN FREE. } Contributor: Orgran Health & Nutrition { INGREDIENTS } MEAT FILLING 4 long thin gluten-free sausages boiling water 250g lean minced beef   PASTRY 2 cups Orgran Gluten Free All Purpose Plain Flour 1/2 tsp gluten-free baking powder 125g butter 100ml cold water 1 tsp lemon juice 2 egg yolks 1 tbsp cold water { METHOD } Place sausages into a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave for approximately 2 minutes and then remove skins. Place sausages into a large mixing bowl and add the minced beef. Thoroughly mix sausage mince
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Pizza Shapes

PIZZA SHAPES { DO IT YOURSELF PIZZA SHAPES… PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING OR JUST A QUICK SNACK. } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 2 egg whites 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cups almond meal 1 tbsp dried oregano 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp ground paprika pinch salt and pepper { METHOD } Pre-heat fan-forced oven to 170°C. Whisk egg whites and oil together until combined. Add almond meal, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper and mix to combine well. Place half of the dough onto the centre of a large sheet of
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Lindy’s Superfood Bliss Balls

LINDY’S SUPERFOOD BLISS BALLS { THESE BLISS BALLS ARE A SUPERFOOD DREAM. COMPLETELY NATURAL AND RICH IN PROTEIN, ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS, ANTIOXIDANTS, VITAMINS, MINERALS AND LIVE ENZYMES THEY ARE THE IDEAL AFTERNOON PICK ME UP. } Contributor: Lindy Cook { INGREDIENTS } 150g almonds, macadamia nuts or both ( nut-free version use 100g pumpkin seeds and 100g sunflower seeds) 30g desiccated coconut 2 tbsp organic coconut oil 16 pitted dates (soak in water beforehand) 2 tbsp raw cacao 1 tbsp rice syrup 1.2 tsp vanilla extra 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water desiccated coconut for rolling { METHOD } Place
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Lemon Coconut Slice

LEMON COCONUT SLICE { SUMMER SENSATIONS WITH BROOKE MEREDITH } Contributor: Brooke Meredith { INGREDIENTS } BASE: 1 cup raw cashews1 cup desiccated coconut1 cup pitted datespinch of salt1 tbsp lemon juice ICING ½ cup raw cashews¼ cup coconut oil, melted¼ cup rice malt syrup1 ½ tbsp lemon rind2 tbsp lemon juice½ tsp vanilla bean powder (or) natural vanilla flavouring { METHOD } Line a slice tin with baking paper allowing it to flow over the edges. Pulse all base ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender until well combined. Add a teaspoon of water at a time, if
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