Spicy Carrot Dip
Ingredients: 3 carrots (475g), grated 75g (1/4 cup) tahini 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 clove of garlic, chopped 2 medjool dates, pit removed 1.5cm piece fresh ginger, grated 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/4 cup freshly chopped coriander leaves 125ml (1/2 cup) water Method: Blend all […]
Pumpkin & chickpea curry
Warm up without bulking up. In winter we often give ourselves permission to overeat for comfort & warmth. However you don’t need to admit defeat to the dreaded winter weight gain. Bulk up meals with vegetables and legumes like lentils & beans. They take your digestive system a long time to break down, leaving you feeling […]
5 minute healthy banana pancakes
Pancakes can be healthy when made & served with the right ingredients! Why these pancakes are healthy: They contain oats instead of white flour meaning they are rich in soluble fibre, which keeps your bowels regular & reduces cholesterol reabsorption in the large intestine. High in protein from the eggs, milk and yoghurt to […]
Choc almond easter eggs
One of our favourite things to do is create healthier, more nutrient rich versions of our favourite treats. These little eggs are packed full of heart and brain boosting omega 3 healthy fats, fibre, potassium and have less than 3g of sugar per serve! Makes: 24 balls Prep time: 20 mins Ingredients: • ½ cup almond […]
Caramelised onion & pumpkin pizza
Makes: 1 large pizza (serves 2 people) Prep time: 20 mins Cooking time: 1 hr 15 mins Cooking at home is one of the best ways of eating healthier. Takeaways, fast food & restaurant meals are usually much higher in fat, sugar & salt, not to mention we normally end up eating a significant […]
Roast cauliflower, pomegranate & quinoa salad
Serves 6-8 serves *Gluten free, Low Gi & Vegetarian. Ingredients 1 cup quinoa (raw) 1 cauliflower head, chopped into florets 150g rocket leaves 1 pomegranate, seeded 1/3 cup pine nuts Dressing ¼ cup natural yoghurt Juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp olive oil Salt & Pepper Method 1) Preheat oven to 180°C and […]
Zucchini & Lentil Fritters
Zucchini & Lentil Fritters We were inundated with requests for our recipe for these fritters after posting them on Instagram one morning. These fritters are wonderful because of their versatility, they can be made ahead of time and used for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even an afternoon snack. They are high in fibre, low […]
Energy boosting, fatigue fighting Mexican Bowl
Serves 4 Prep time: 20 mins Cooking time: 30 mins 1 onion, finely diced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 large grated carrot 2 sticks sliced celery 1x 400g can red kidney beans 1x400g can black beans 250 g lean beef mince 1 red capsicum, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 400 […]
Vegie Patch Shepard’s Pie
A healthy twist on a family classic that everyone will enjoy! Ingredients: sweet potato (350g), peeled, chopped ¼ jap pumpkin, cut into small cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 bay leaf 1 cup green beans, chopped 2 carrots, diced 1 cup […]
Fragrant turmeric fish & chickpea curry
There is something really comforting about a fragrant curry on cold winters night, but when cooked with large amounts of ghee, butter, coconut milk and cream they can pack a hefty punch on your waistline. (Not ideal if you plan on following it up with a night on the lounge). Skip the takeaway and try this wonderfully tasty […]
