Entries by Helen

sweet vegetable muffins

These vegetable muffins are moist, sweet and delicious, high in protein and filled to the brim with goodness. Makes 12 Ingredients 6 eggs 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tsp alcohol free vanilla extract 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/2 cup […]

pumpkin hotcakes 

It was love at first bite with these pumpkin hotcakes. My neighbour passed on the recipe a few years ago and they have been a firm favourite ever since. They now make there way into the lunchbox, as well as the breakfast table and are a great way to sneak in just one more vegetable. […]

apricot slice

I made these oat, apricot and pecan treats for after school this week. I adapted a recipe from Jude Bleureau’s “Wholefood for the family” cookbook and I’m very happy with it. Ingredients  1.5 cups roughly chopped apricots or dates for a date slice 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice 1.5 cups gluten free flour (i used 1 […]

sugar addiction

When it comes to sugary foods, I like many people experience times where such as Christmas and Easter, when too much of the white stuff is consumed and just like a good party, overindulging feels great at the time but can leave the body feeling pretty fragile once the good times stop rolling. When our […]

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pumpkin, red lentil & coconut soup

Pumpkin red lentil and coconut soup Gluten and dairy free Serves 4 This has to be the easiest and most delicious pumpkin soup of all time.    1 can coconut cream 1 cup of red lentils 1 litre of chicken or vegetable stock ¼ of a medium butternut pumpkin cut into cubes 1 large carrot […]

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potato leek and broccoli frittata

It was late on Monday night and we were hungry, tired and didn’t have much on offer in the fridge. I turned to an all time favourite in these situation and we were enjoying a meal in minutes. Ingredients 1 potato and cooked until tender skin off or on, you can also use a baked […]

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rhubarb & apple crumble

Oh my, how I love crumbles, I made this gluten free version the other day and shared it with friends, everyone had a glow in their cheeks afterwards. Filling 4 granny smith apples, peeled and cut into chunks ¼ cup water ½ bunch rhubarb, leaves removed, trimmed, washed and roughly chopped 1/3 cup stevia (or […]