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Orange and Chocolate Cookies

Spelt is a species of wheat arising from natural hybridisation which has taken place centuries ago. It is one of the original 7 grains mentioned in the bible and continues to be popular today for its nutritional value. Spelt has high water solubility, so its nutrients are easily absorbed by the body. Wholemeal spelt flour […]

Gingernut Biscuits

Who doesn’t love a good old fashioned gingernut biscuit? Well you can enjoy these with a cup of tea without the added sugar and flour which makes them gluten and dairy free- yay!

White Chocolate Raspberry Slice

This dreamy raw chocolate slice is gluten free, vegan and dairy free (if you substitute the chocolate for dairy free alternative). The chocolate nut base has a perfect crunch to it with the sweet raspberries on top and the chocolate finish is a mouth full of heaven!

Chocolate Energy Bars

These no-bake energy bars are vegan, gluten-free, packed full of nutrition and taste amazing!

Carrot Cake Muffins

Gluten free, paleo and dairy free (swap the yoghurt for dairy free yoghurt). These muffins are easy to whip up and make a great sweet treat.

Chocolate Afghans

Afghans have to be one of my favourite biscuits of all time! I love the crunchy texture and the chocolate goodness! You can swap out some ingredients in here to make it completely gluten free (wholemeal flour for almond meal).

Apple Crumble

Apple crumble has to be one of my favourite desserts! It is apple season now in New Zealand and what better way then to make some fresh homemade apple crumble. I stew the apples in some water with cinnamon then add a little bit of sugar (as I took these apples from my brothers tree […]

Pistachio Muesli Slice

This delicious muesli slice is the perfect sweet treat but also a great satiating snack! With the combination of nuts, oats, nut butter and seeds, a small slice will full you up without all the added sugar (like store-bought muesli bars). Dairy free and Vegan (swap honey for rice malt syrup).

Christmas Spiced Cookies

These gluten free spiced cookies are the perfect holiday treat + they are super easy to make!

Peanut Butter Choc Cups

I created these tasty sweet treats from an altered version of the chocolate peanut butter slice! Perfect sweet snack to whip out when you need to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Sausage Rolls

Sometimes you just can’t replace filo pastry BUT you can replace the meat with some good quality premium beef mince along with added hidden veggies and spices. These easy sausage rolls are great as a snack or main dinner dish. Swap the mince for pork or chicken to create variety and flavour.

Lemon & Macadamia Slice

Gluten and dairy free with a hint of lemon for those sweet lovers. Use up those lemons before they go out of season!

Chocolate Banana Brownies

I played around with these brownies and managed to get them just right on the second attempt. I am not a huge brownie fan as they always make me feel sick after eating them but these ones are perfect for when you need that sweet fix! Dairy free but does contain some gluten from the […]

Blueberry and Chocolate Muffins

These gluten free, tasty muffins are a great winter’s treat! You can use almond meal instead of LSA but I didn’t have any so I used this and it worked perfectly.

Lemon Muffins

These gluten free, tasty muffins are a great winter’s treat! With an abundance of lemons everywhere, this is a perfect afternoon snack with a cup of herbal tea.

Chocolate Caramel Slice

This dairy and gluten free slice inspired by Wholefood Simply has been my new favourite sweet snack! I melted some chocolate for the topping to give it an extra chocolate flavour but you could just use cocoa powder to be complete dairy free. Cut into small squares and freeze for future use!