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Zucchini & Bacon Fritters
Zucchini & Bacon Fritters with Onion Relish onion relish; 3 tbsp virgin olive oil 2 medium brown onions, sliced 1 long red chilli, finely diced 2/3 tsp sea salt 1 garlic clove, finely diced 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp coriander coriander powder 1/2 cup water For the fritters 2 rashers of bacon, diced and trimmed from excess fat 2 medium green zucchinis, grated 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated 1/2 chopped green onion 2 eggs 2 tbsp flour 2/3 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp baking powder 3 tbsp coconut oil For the relish, heat olive oil in a medium frying pan or…
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Slow Cooker Indian Chicken
Indian Inspired Slow Cooker Chicken Preparation time: approximately 15 minutes, cooking time 4-8 hours. Suitable for children from 6-8 months (vegetables are nice and soft and can be mashed further). 1kg Chicken drumsticks 3 Carrots chopped 3 Onions chopped 1 Capsicum sliced Garlic (chopped or pre-crushed) 1 Tin of chopped tomatoes Spices (such as masala or chilli flakes, turmeric, paprika) to your liking 1 Kumara chopped Light coconut milk Salt and pepper to taste coconut oil for frying Heat a large fry-pan on medium heat and add oil. Fry onion with garlic and quickly add spices. I recommend 3 heaped tablespoons of spices of your choosing (we of course always…
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Coconut, carrot and ginger soup for the soul
Coconut, carrot and ginger soup for the soul 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small yellow onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated 5 cups sliced, peeled carrots (about 1½ pounds) 2 cups vegetable broth 1 can coconut milk pinch of nutmeg salt and pepper to taste Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and cook for one minute, until fragrant. Add diced carrots and cook for 3 minutes more. Increase heat to medium-high and add vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and…
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Almond vanilla chocolate bark
1/2 cup cacao butter 1/2 cup virgin coconut oil 1/2 cup (raw) organic cocoa powder 1/2 cup raw honey, or xylitol. Or ¾ cup rice malt syrup 1 tablespoon vanilla bean powder ½ a cup almonds *Alternatively if you want to make a choc peppermint version, add a few drops of Organic peppermint essence Grate the cacao butter. It will melt easier when it’s grated. Measure also 1/2 cup of coconut oil. Place cocoa butter and coconut oil in a water in a small, heat-safe cup or bowl. Then place the cup or bowl in a shallow pan containing a small amount of warm (not boiling, but nearly) water. Stir…
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Strawberry Mango Protein Smoothie
This one is my favourites ways to enjoy strawberries in summer ♥ Strawberry mango protein smoothie 1 banana, frozen 1/2 mango, frozen 6 strawberries 4 ice cubes 1 Tablespoon Maca powder 3/4 cup coconut water or coconut milk (coconut water is best ) Blend in a blender and serve
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Cacao Sunflower Butter
Cacao Sunflower Butter 2 cups of raw, shelled, organic sunflower seeds: the health benefits of sunflower seeds include high levels of selenium and Vitamin E, which assist the body’s natural detoxification systems. Be sure to choose organic as their high fat and oil content allows them to easily soak up pesticides. 2-4 tablespoons raw honey for sweetness: the health benefits of raw honey are vast and include antiviral, anti-fungal, and antioxidant properties. 4 tablespoons of organic cacao powder: cacao (which differs from cocoa in more than just name) is a wonderful source of antioxidants. 3 tablespoons of organic coconut oil (to help facilitate the buttering process): this healthy fat helps…
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Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons
Mmmm who doesn’t love the beautiful combination of coconut and chocolate! Well these macaroons are up there with a few of my favourite gluten free treats. Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons – Gluten free and sugar free! Makes 9 macaroons (easily doubled, tripled, etc.) 1 1/2 cups unsweetened flaked coconut 2 tablespoons gluten-free old-fashioned oats, blended into flour 2 teaspoons vanilla, divided 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 egg whites 2 tablespoons natural unsweetened applesauce 3 1/2 tablespoons honey, divided (may be adjusted for desired sweetness level) (This can be substituted for rice malt syrup if wanting to do the anti-candida protocol). 1/4 cup coconut oil, measured solid 1/4 cup cocoa powder Preheat…
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Apple & Raspberry Gluten Free Crumble
Apple & Raspberry Gluten Free Crumble Fruit Base: 5 large sized (900g) Granny Smith apples, peeled & cored 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 cup Raw honey 1 cup frozen raspberries Crumble Topping: 1/2 cup Coconut sugar 1/3 cup gluten free plain flour 2/3 cup flaked coconut 1/2 cup flaked almonds 25g melted butter, extra Preheat oven to 190°C conventional 170°C fan forced. Fruit base: Thinly slice apples. Melt butter in non-stick pan and cook apples, cinnamon and sugar for 6 minutes or until apples are soft. Stir through raspberries. Spoon into a 4 cup ovenproof dish. To make crumble: Mix together with a wooden spoon sugar, plain flour, coconut, almonds…
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A guide to sugars and sweeteners
The following is a list of common sugars and sweeteners. Their glycemic index is in brackets – which is how quickly or slowly they raise your blood sugar levels. The lowest number being the slowest and the most gentle on your body, and the other factors to consider when choosing them. Artificial Sweeteners (0) (Aspartame, Sucralose, EQUAL, SPLENDA etc) – All artificial sweeteners are toxic, and ironically, the consumption of these sweeteners has shown significant increases in body weight, even when food intake remained the same. When choosing sweeteners, look to stevia, xylitol and rice malt syrup first (especially if you suffer from candida), and coconut sugar or coconut nectar…
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Banana Blueberry Super Food Loaf
Two of my favourite fruits work beautifully together in this delicious fluffy loaf. Perfect for afternoon tea and a dose of antioxidants, super foods and nutrients while your’e at it. 2 cups GF all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened (Replace with coconut oil or avocado oil to make recipe dairy free) 1/2 cup Coconut sugar 1 Tablespoon Maca powder 1 Tablespoon Raw Cacao Powder 1 Tablespoon LSA mix (Linseed, Sunflower seed, Almonds) 2 eggs 2 Tablespoons Almond milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1 cup blueberries Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 3 small loaf…

















