Category Archives: Healthy Snacks & Smoothies

This week’s recipe of the week has been shared by Janine Whitling of Living Food Wise, chewy Banana Chocolate Oat Bars. They are perfect for breakfast or a snack on the go, ideal for lunch boxes or snacks to take to work. Serves: 16 bars Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20-30 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 medium banana, ripened and mashed…

This week’s recipe of the week has been shared by local customers Mark & Steve. A delicious and nutritious seedy snack that the Affordable Wholefoods staff couldn’t get enough of. Enjoy! Ingredients: ½ cup pumpkin seeds ½ cup sunflower seeds ¾ cup flaked coconut ¼ cup sesame seeds ½ cup macadamia nuts (halved) ½ cup almonds (halved, lengthways) ¼ cup…

This week’s recipe has been shared by nutritionist and blogger Tristen Alexandra. These Fit Protein Balls are made with cacao and dates for a delicious chocolatey fudgy flavour and are packed with protein. They make a great pre or post-workout snack or any time of day for a sweet treat. Healthy and Yum! Makes: 10-12 balls Prep time: 10 mins…

Inspiring you all this week with another simple smoothie recipe combining the flavours of raspberry, banana and cacao. This is great as a breakfast starter or mid morning/post work-out brunch. Serving Size: 1 Ingredients: 1 cup frozen raspberries 1 small banana (unfrozen) 1/2 cup raw cashews 1 tablespoon hemp seeds 1 teaspoon organic cacao powder 1 cup coconut water Method:…

This weeks Recipe of the Week has been shared with us by recipe creator Janine Whitling of Janine’s Gluten Free Kitchen. A simple and nutritious seed cracker that is well worth the time to make. Enjoy…   Ingredients: 1/3 cup pepitas 1/3 cup sunflower seeds 1/3 cup chia seeds 1/3 cup flaxseed/linseed meal  1/2 cup of sesame seeds 1/4 cup…

This weeks Recipe of the Week are these divine little Carrot Cake Bliss Balls. They taste just like a moist carrot cake only they are vegan, raw and free from gluten. Also super easy to make…enjoy! Ingredients: 1/2 cup of grated carrot 6 large medjool dates, pitted 1 cup raw cashews 1/4 cup raisins 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon…

This weeks recipe of the week comes from local recipe creator Meg Phillips. A protein rich snack ball combining Pea Protein Isolate powder with the flavours of vanilla, caramel, coconut and chocolate. Super delicious, easy to make and packed with nutrition. Enjoy. Ingredients: 2 cups of raw cashews 1 1/2 cups of desiccated coconut A pinch of pink Himalayan Salt…

This weeks Recipe has been inspired by an old Donna Hay recipe. With just a few tweaks we made this delicious snack bar, full of protein and fibre, and a most enjoyable way to eat to prunes. Ingredients: 1 cup of prunes, pitted 8 large fresh Medjool dates,  pitted 1/4 cup LSA 1/4 cup pea protein powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon…