Simple gluten-free carrot cake recipe.
Banana Bread
Who would have thought 12 months ago that there would be a global challenge of who could make the best banana bread? I’m late to the party but it seemed appropriate to cap off the year with my own version. This one is gluten-free, dairy-free & cane sugar free, but I promise it’s still delicious … Continue reading Banana Bread
3 ingredient dairy-free ice-cream

3 INGREDIENTS | VEGAN | GLUTEN-FREE | DAIRY-FREE | NUT-FREE | CHILD FRIENDLY | NO ADDED CANE SUGAR | LOW FRUCTOSE I made this “nice-cream” or vegan ice-cream or whatever you choose to call it because I have been getting mighty bored of the whinging of “Whats for afternoon teeeeeeea?” the whole walk home from … Continue reading 3 ingredient dairy-free ice-cream
Paleo chocolate banana coconut flour cake

PALEO | VEGETARIAN | GLUTEN-FREE | DAIRY-FREE | 6 INGREDIENTS ONLY INGREDIENTS 3 large bananas (approx 400g) 110g coconut water (I used Natural Raw C) 3 organic eggs 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/2 cacao 75g tahini I inadvertently forgot baking powder, but it turned out perfectly without Optional: 1/2 cup raspberries (to put on top) … Continue reading Paleo chocolate banana coconut flour cake
Pink grapefruit & strawberry frappe

VEGAN | RAW | GLUTEN FREE | DAIRY FREE | PALEO | LOW FRUCTOSE | JERF I have never done a juice fast, nor do I plan on ever doing one but I do love adding a blended smoothie / frappe every so often to get a massive nutrient hit in a condensed form (eg … Continue reading Pink grapefruit & strawberry frappe
Spinach strawb blood orange juice

What it lacks in looks, it makes up for in both taste and nutrients...now that the boys rugby season is over, we have spent the last two Saturdays at Orange Grove Market. One of my favourite fruits, the lemonade fruit has been irresistible so I figured at this time of year while flu & are … Continue reading Spinach strawb blood orange juice
20 pantry items to kickstart a healthy 2017

If I could force everyone to have 2 New Year's Resolutions they would be to drastically reduce high-fructose foods & to start purchasing pantry staples from bulk stores, using their own jars. My top 20 pantry items to kickstart your healthy 2017 are: 1. Nuts - a quick, easy snack high in protein & fat … Continue reading 20 pantry items to kickstart a healthy 2017
Gluten-free quiche | Thermomix

We are currently staying with my parents while we renovate - some amazing parts, some difficult. Free use of a Thermomix & never ending supply of fresh rosemary definitely land in the "pros" column! 1 cup buckwheat groats 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup cashews 1/3 cup (or a touch under) coconut flour 7 eggs … Continue reading Gluten-free quiche | Thermomix
banana berry smoothie bowl

There's something indulgent but delicious about having a smoothie bowl for breakfast. I absolutely love this combination & could have a variation of it most days for breakfast, lunch or dinner. INGREDIENTS 2 bananas 1 cup frozen organic berries (berries tend to be highly sprayed crops so I recommend buying organic where possible) 2 tablespoons … Continue reading banana berry smoothie bowl
Easy take to work lunch | vego

On the days I am organised enough, I love to make lunch to take to work. It tends to be cheaper, you get exactly what you want & it tends to be more nutrient dense. My brother is currently staying with us & my sons are obsessed with him, which means I have more time … Continue reading Easy take to work lunch | vego