Healthy Breakfast, Healthy Lifestyle
Homemade Organic Granola Recipe
It’s two in a row from Affordable Wholefoods Recipe contributor Meg Phillips. This time it’s a delicious and simple granola recipe using mostly organic ingredients (though you can of course tailor to your preference). Making your own if you have the time and motivation is a great way to save money on expensive store bought varieties, and you also get…
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Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
The delightful Meg Phillips has been at it again….this time it’s one of her delicious vegan smoothie bowl creations using raw cacao powder and frozen bananas. This is a great summer breakfast or brunch idea to share with friends. Get creative with your choice of fruit & nut or cereal toppings….and watch this space for Meg’s homemade granola recipe coming…
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Roasted Red Pepper Harissa
We are all big fans of chilli in store and love talking homemade harissa recipes. This Roasted Red Pepper Harissa recipe is a favourite of ours using red peppers from a jar (you can find these in most supermarkets or Italian grocers) though you can also roast your own if you prefer. The flavours of this sauce are absolutely divine…
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Vegan Berry Coconut Slice
This weeks recipe of the week is another delicious vegan recipe from contributor Morag Turnbull (@aveganfeed). Using fresh berries to make your own homemade jam filling, and flaxseeds to add a little mucilage and fibre, the whole family will love this one. Base 1 cup organic unbleached white self-raising flour ½ cup organic raw sugar 2 tablespoons vegan butter…
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Gluten Free Vegetarian Croquettes
Over the Christmas break our Manager Kym revisited one of her favourite recipes from an old Woman’s Weekly Cookbook; Vegetarian Croquettes. Kym modified the recipe making it gluten free using our gluten free crispy crumb mix and some seasonal herbs from the garden. This is a great recipe if your looking for something simple, fresh & light. Ingredients: 2 large…
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Lettuce and Coconut Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts
A super light tropical salad recipe perfect for the warmer weather. The toasted seeds really give this salad a beautiful crunch with the coconut adding a delicious natural sweetness. This salad is great to have as a side to any simple meat or vegetarian dish. Ingredients: 6 cups mixed lettuce leaves chopped 1/3 cup coconut flakes 1/4 cup toasted…
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Cherry Chia Seed Pudding with Cashew Cream
Our cherry chia pudding recipe is gluten, dairy and refined sugar free….the perfect ‘light’ dessert to serve over the festive season. You’ll also find this one of the simplest chia puddings to make and the vegan cashew cream adds a rich & creamy element to the dish that is super delicious. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: For the pudding 2 1/2…
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Raw Mango & Macadamia Slice
A delicious raw mango macadamia slice that tastes just like a Weiss bar – but without the added Sugar. This recipe has been shared with us by Kerrie Cox and originally published on her website Healthy Living Inspirations. Ingredients: Base 2 cups macadamia nuts 8 medjool dates water if needed Filling 3 cups fresh ripe diced mango 4 slices of dried…
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Pumpkin with Brown Rice & Toasted Seeds
We love putting together simple meals with fresh wholefood ingredients. Pepitas (especially toasted) add a whole other dimension to any dish with their delicious flavour and crunch. Here we combine 3 of our favourite wholefoods to make the perfect vegetarian meal….brown rice, butter nut pumpkin and pepitas. Our recipe calls for both feta and parmesan cheese, though if you are…
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Healthy Sweet Banana Bread
Another take on a delicious Vegan Banana bread from star contributor Meg Phillips. Enjoy! Ingredients: 5 x medjool dates, soaked in hot water for 10 min 3 x ripe bananas + 1 for decoration 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted 1 tsp chia seeds mixed with 2 tbsp of water 1/4 cup rice malt syrup 1/2 cup macadamia milk 2 cups…
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