These beef and lentil pies are a perfect hearty winter warmer. They’re packed with veggies and are very filling thanks to all the fibre from the veggies and lentils plus the protein from the lentils and beef. These mini pies are great for a weekend lunch or the lunchbox. You can easily adapt this recipe…
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Nut Free Lunchbox Ideas
You’re not alone if you’ve ever found yourself staring blankly into your child’s empty lunch box, wondering what in the world to fill it with. How much? How many veggies? Will they even eat it? Will it keep them full enough? As a mum, I understand how tricky it can be balancing what you know they…
Chicken and Risoni Soup
This soup is a classic in our house that’s loved by everyone. Chicken and risoni soup is perfect when someone’s unwell because it’s warming to help unblock sinuses and its loaded with nutrients and water for hydration. It’s also very easy to make and won’t keep you in the kitchen for long. When our toddler…
Nut Free Chocolate Balls
Chocolate balls, bliss balls and protein balls are great on-the-go snacks. Simply blended up dried fruit and nuts rolled into balls. They are high in fibre, natural sugars and good fats and make for a nutritious treat. They last well out of the fridge so are a great easy treat. Unfortunately, they don’t make a…
Chia Jam
It’s healthy, no-cook, sugar free, versatile and ready in 30 minutes! What’s not to love about chia jam? You’ve no doubt seen recipes all over social media before. If you haven’t tried it yet, you really should! Do you remember chia pets that sprouted ‘hair’ when you watered them? Well we have since discovered that…
Pimped Pikelets
Pikelets are always a hit, but they aren’t a great to choice to eat regularly. These pimped pikelets are the perfect finger food for baby led weaning, lunchbox treat or healthy breastfeeding snack! Regular pikelets don’t have a lot going for them as they’re full of white flour, but my version is full of fibre, good…
Cheese and Vegetable Muffins
I developed these muffins for a client who worked long hours and was looking for some easy, wholefood ideas to get him off the packet savoury snacks. I’ve made sure these cheese and vegetable muffins are filling, tasty and of course, healthy. Like most savoury muffins, they’re not very forgiving if overcooked. To avoid them…
Lunchbox Frittata
These lunchbox frittatas make a delicious change from muffins and are a good alternative to having meat as a protein source. Fussy eaters that like egg will love these – just keep the veggies familiar. This recipe makes six lunch box sized fritatas in a muffin tin. If you want to make less or more,…
Magic Wholemeal Muffins
Magic, because these babies are so light and fluffy they don’t taste wholemeal or low sugar. A lot of wholemeal muffins end up dense and dry, but not these little cakes! They are so simple to make, just measure out the ingredients and mix. Get the kids to help. Ingredients: 2 cups wholemeal self…