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  • Chocolate Chickpea Slice

    This Chocolate Chickpea Slice probably sounds a bit weird, but it is so delicious! It is high in protein, thanks to the chickpeas, so a tiny piece goes a long way to filling you up. It can be adjusted to be sweeter or more bitter, according to taste, simply by modifying the honey and cocoa (more honey or less cocoa=sweeter, more cocoa or less honey=bitter) Ingredients 1 cup milk chocolate, chopped 1 x 400 gram can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup natural yoghurt 2...

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  • Sultana Cinnamon Muffins

    Looking for a healthy alternative to the usual muffin? These Sultana Cinnamon muffins are made with wholemeal flour and brown sugar and are full of fibre.  Bake a huge batch and keep them in the freezer to pop into lunch boxes. Ingredients 3/4 cup wholemeal self raising flour 1/4 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup sultanas 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup canola oil 1 egg, lightly beaten Method In a large bowl, combine flour,...

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  • Ten Healthy After School Snacks

    As a lot of mums know, kids are famished when they get home from school.  More often than not, the quick fix, unhealthy snacks are an easy solution, especially when you are running around between after school activities, but they don’t have to be.   Most kids snacks are high in carbohydrates and sugars and lacking in nutrients, often not keeping them feeling full until dinner time which is ideally what you want. High nutrient foods containing protein, fibre, calcium and iron...

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  • Crunchy Gluten Free Muesli Bars

    Crunchy Gluten Free Muesli Bars are healthy and delicious. For people with allergies this is a easy recipe for a quick snack on the go! Ingredients 3 ½ cups wheat and gluten free muesli ½ cup desiccated coconut ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon cornflour (see tips) 100 grams butter ¼ cup golden syrup ¼ cup honey ¼ cup apple juice, unsweetened Method Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Grease a rectangle baking...

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  • Kid Friendly Snacks For On The Road

    Kid Friendly Snacks For On The Road With the Easter holidays fast approaching, it may be time to get organised for a big car trip. Whether you’re just popping over to Nanna’s for an Easter Egg Hunt or you and the family are off on your annual camping disaster-slash-holiday; it’s best to start mentally preparing yourself early. A great way to keep the kids happy is by arming yourself with terrific road snacks! Create the perfect snack box to preserve your sanity during...

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  • Spinach and Feta Muffins

    Spinach and Feta Muffins These Spinach and Feta Muffins would make a great snack for St Patrick's Day.  Green and cheesy deliciousness! Ingredients: 200 grams frozen spinach, thawed 180 grams feta cheese (fat-reduced is fine) 150 grams plain flour 100 grams plain wholemeal flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten 80 ml olive oil 300 ml milk Line your muffin pan with paper cups and cut the feta cheese into small chunks. Preheat the oven to 180°C....

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  • Frugal Bruschetta

    Frugal Bruschetta Frugal Bruschetta is a delicious start to a meal - but it can also save you money too buy filling up hungry tummies before a main meal - and if tomatoes are in season - then this truly is a frugal starter - and delicious and refreshing too!  I like to use sour dough bread for frugal bruschetta - but I usually buy it at the end of the day when it is on sale - as you...

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  • Spicy Corn Fritters

    These Spicy Corn Fritters certainly aren't for the faint hearted!  They are particularly delicious served with cream cheese and smoked salmon on top... mmmm, making me hungry just thinking about it! Ingredients: 3 tablespoons polenta 1/2 cup plain flour pinch of salt 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 3/4 cup corn kernals 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese Mix the polenta, flour, salt and baking powder...

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  • Bulk Savoury Muffin Recipe

    Want to make enough savoury muffins to last two school kids a whole month for less than 17c per muffin?  Try our Bulk Savoury Muffin Recipe - bulked up with fresh vegetables, it is healthy, freezable and will fill empty tummies and lunch boxes.  This recipe makes 60 muffins.  Great for breakfast on the run too! Ingredients: 2 zucchini's, grated (skin on) 2 large potatoes, peeled and grated 2 brown onions, grated 1.5 cups ham or bacon pieces (optional) 3...

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  • Cauliflower Pizza Crust

    Cauliflower Pizza Crust This recipe really intrigued me when I first came across it.  After all, I'm not gluten intolerant and I don't particularly like cauliflower.  It certainly doesn't taste like traditional pizza dough, but it is delicious - like a cauliflower gratin almost - it adds a different kind of texture to the pizza - and I could hide a heap of veggies in there for the kids. Ingredients: 1 head of fresh cauliflower 1 cup cheese 1 egg salt and...

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