snacks
Rice, peanut butter and cocoa puffs
We all remember the infamous Chocolate crackle at kids birthday parties I’m sure. This is a nutritious take on this old favourite and they can be put together in no more than 10 minutes. Add any seeds that you like if you don’t have hemp seeds. Pepitas or sunflower seeds work a treat.
Chocolate coated bananas with nuts, seeds and coconut
I have been making these chocolate coated frozen bananas ever since some good friends visited far North Queensland and shared them with us. We were hooked. Now I love to play around and make them with different nut, seed and dried fruit combinations. You can use hemp seeds or pepitas, peanuts, almonds or walnuts. Dried … Continued
Chocolate and cherry Christmas muffins with cashew cream
Chocolate and cherry! A beautiful Christmas combination in my family. These delicious muffins are sweetened with maple syrup and topped with a cashew and coconut cream.
Vegetable and chickpea scarpaccia
Scarpaccia is a simple, rustic Italian kind of tart. It is traditionally made with zucchini and onions but I thought I would try some other vegetables and chickpeas and top it with some Parmesan and seeds. It’s super easy to make and the mixture is spread thin on a baking tray so it becomes crispy … Continued
wakeup muffins
These muffins a great breakfast option as they are high in protein from cottage cheese and eggs, the oats provide fibre and slow-release energy, and they are naturally sweetened with fruit and a little honey They’re are soft, moist, and deliciously wholesome. Perfect for kids over 12 months and adults alike!
Mango, coconut and passion fruit chia pudding
This is deliciously creamy, high in fibre and perfect for breakfast, snacks and dessert! Blending the chia seeds is a great way to increase your baby or toddlers fibre intake ( or yours) without the mess of the sticky chia seeds. Mango season is in full swing in the southern hemisphere and this recipe is … Continued
Easy frittata- with peas and carrot
This frittata takes 5 minutes to put together and 10 minutes to bake. It’s dairy free so it’s a great recipe to introduce eggs to your baby without adding another allergen at the same time. You can add zucchini, grated broccoli or extra herbs if you like or keep it super simple.
Chickpea, almond and choc chip biscuits
The base of these gluten free biscuits is loaded with protein. They are soft and gooey and golden on the outside. I chose a good quality dark chocolate chip for these but you can use milk chocolate too if you like or even add dried fruit instead such as currents, apricots or dates. Store in the … Continued
Raw raspberry, flax and coconut slice aka “Raspberry ripe”
This recipe fits in the treat category but is still a very nutritious one. Perhaps a snack for a special occasion or if you feel like making something a little special that your whole family will enjoy. You could use strawberries or any berry for that matter instead.
