Jody Vassallo
1 cup almond meal
1 cup desiccated coconut
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/2 cup cacao
3 Tbs buckwheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 Tbs chia seeds
2 tsp peanut butter or hulled tahini
1 cup mashed banana – about 3 small ripe bananas
1 cup (250ml) coconut water
Topping
1 ripe banana
2 Tbs cacao
2 Tbs maple syrup
1 Tbs hulled tahini
Flaked coconut … Read more »
Popular in South American countries, Dulce De Batata is usually served as an accompaniment to cheeses: a twist on quince paste, if you like…
2kg sweet potato
1.6kg sugar
30ml vanilla essence
40g gelatin powder
¼ cup warm water
Boil potatoes in their skins until very soft. Peel and mash well (or pass through a sieve/potato ricer/mouli)
In a large pot, add sugar, mashed sweet potato and just enough … Read more »
The French shallot comes from the same family as onions, but has a milder, sweeter flavour. They are popular in French and Asian cuisine, contain a good amount of vitamin C and are a source of dietary fibre.
600g shallots
2 tbsp olive oil
25g butter
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 sprigs thyme
375g sheet puff pastry
Heat oven to … Read more »
Served warm, this light fruit sponge is pure comfort. Extra good with custard or whipped cream.
About 2-3 cups of cooked sweetened fruit of your choice
2 eggs
2 heaped tbsp of sugar
2 tbsp of flour
1 tsp baking powder
Preheat oven to 190C. Place fruit in a shallow baking dish and put into oven to heat while preparing sponge. Beat the eggs and sugar until very thick and creamy. Add sifted flour … Read more »
Jen Severn
1 cup raw almonds
1 cup raw macadamias
1 cup of medjool dates, pitted
3/4 cup cacao powder
2/3 cup melted coconut oil
1 heaped tablespoon of almond spread
Rock salt to taste
Sesame seeds or desiccated coconut to sprinkle on top
In a food processor, blend the almonds and macadamias together to create a fine meal. Add the … Read more »
Linda Sang
3 cups of rolled oats
½ cup of white chia seeds
3 and ½ cups milk
¾ cup of natural Greek style yoghurt
2 tblsp of maple syrup
1 tsp of vanilla extract
Combine everything in a bowl. Cover and place in the fridge overnight to soak and expand. In the morning, with your serving, add more yoghurt, fresh berries or banana, coconut flakes and more maple syrup and milk if required.
Absolutely delicious and filling breakfast for a great start to the day!
