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Fudgy Cassava Brownies
Dense, rich & irresistibly chewy!
Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups cassava flour (Use AKN brand; if using Otto’s, halve the amount!)
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup coconut oil or ghee
- 4 tbsp cacao powder
- 4-5 tbsp natural sweetener (Lakanto, coconut sugar, rapadura sugar, stevia, or maple syrup)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Optional: ½ cup collagen powder
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C and line a loaf tin with baking paper.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or mixing bowl until smooth.
- Pour batter into the tin, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, then let cool slightly before serving.
- These brownies will be ultra-chewy when warm but firm up into a fudgy texture as they set.
Hidden Veggie Sausage Rolls
A family favourite with extra hidden goodness!
Ingredients:
- 250g pork mince
- 250g beef mince
- 1 small onion, finely diced (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 zucchini, grated
- 1 carrot, grated
- ½ cup finely chopped broccoli stems
- 1 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 handful fresh sourdough breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp Cell Squared Liver Powder (they’ll never know!)
- Careme All Butter Puff Pastry
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray.
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients (except the pastry) until well combined.
- Cut Careme All Butter Puff Pastry into strips, spoon mixture along one edge, then roll tightly.
- Slice into smaller rolls, place on the tray, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.
- Serve warm or pack for a nutrient-packed lunchbox treat!
No-Sulphur Apricot Bliss Balls
Soft, naturally sweet & packed with collagen for an extra boost!
Ingredients:
- 190g sulphur-free dried apricots (avoid orange ones – only use natural, dark apricots!)
- 70g rolled oats
- 20g desiccated coconut
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 2 tbsp rice malt syrup or honey
- ½ cup collagen powder
Method:
- Pulse sulphur-free apricots in a food processor for a few seconds until roughly chopped.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend until the mixture comes together.
- Roll into small balls, then refrigerate until firm.
- Store in an airtight container for an easy, nutrient-packed snack!
Banana & Ricotta Muffins
Fluffy, cinnamon-spiced & naturally sweetened!
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (240g) buckwheat flour
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (260g) mashed ripe banana (~3 bananas)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup (140g) Greek yoghurt
- ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil or coconut oil
- ⅓ cup (80ml) maple syrup (plus extra for brushing)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 banana, extra, peeled & halved lengthways
- Bonus addition: ½ cup fresh ricotta
Method:
- Preheat oven to 160°C and line muffin trays (or a loaf tin) with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
- Stir in wet ingredients until just combined.
- Spoon mixture into tins and place banana slices on top.
- Bake muffins for 20-25 minutes (or a loaf for 1 hour+).
- While warm, brush with extra maple syrup for a touch of natural sweetness.
Crispy Nori Snack Sheets
A simple, savoury, and crunchy homemade snack!
Ingredients:
- 1 packet yaki nori sheets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Celtic salt
Method:
- Preheat oven to 150°C and line a baking tray.
- Lightly brush nori sheets with olive oil and sprinkle with Celtic salt.
- Stack sheets on top of each other (rough side down) and press firmly.
- Place on a baking tray, cover with baking paper, and weigh down with another tray.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until crisp.
- Cut into bite-sized squares & enjoy!
Storage Tip: Keep in an airtight container with a moisture absorber to maintain crunch.
- Stack sheets on top of each other (rough side down) and press firmly.
- Place on a baking tray, cover with baking paper, and weigh down with another tray.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until crisp.
- Cut into bite-sized squares & enjoy!
Storage Tip: Keep in an airtight container with a moisture absorber to maintain crunch.
