It’s World Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, so of course, I had to attempt a healthy version of everybody’s favourite cookie. The secret ingredient to these is…chickpeas! Who would have thought? The chickpeas create a chewy and fudgy texture and a nutty flavour. Believe me, you would not be able to tell the difference between theseContinue reading “Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪”
Category Archives: Recipes
Diabetes Friendly Kale Salad
Not many salads aren’t diabetes friendly. I mean, it’s salad- you can’t get much healthier than fresh fruit and vegetables. But the issue is that salads are boring and generally tasteless. As a kid, I was always forced to eat salad- Mum would have never let me be a fussy eater and I thank herContinue reading “Diabetes Friendly Kale Salad”
Diabetes-Friendly Healthy Fudge
Having diabetes doesn’t mean you have to miss out on delicious sweet treats. With this recipe, you can have your fudge and eat it too! These chewy delights have a secret ingredient…chickpeas! They are a great plant-based source of protein, and are extremely high in dietary fiber. I used canned chickpeas as they are aContinue reading “Diabetes-Friendly Healthy Fudge”
National Diabetes Week: Breakfast Baked Eggs
Baked eggs are such a good way to start your day. They’re easy and quick to make, and don’t let the title fool you- you can eat this any time of the day! I also love this recipe because it is so versatile, if you don’t have beans or other ingredients in your fridge/cupboard, thenContinue reading “National Diabetes Week: Breakfast Baked Eggs”
Pink Lavender Tarts
So, I don’t just make healthy dessert recipes- I do like to indulge in the occasional sugar filled, butter-rich dessert. And these will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth! I recently planted edible lavender in my garden because firstly, I love the fragrance. Secondly, I’d never cooked with lavender before. So I’ve now developed a littleContinue reading “Pink Lavender Tarts”
Raw Chocolate Brownies
Who doesn’t love brownies? They’re an all time classic sweet treat, so, of course, I had to find a healthy version of them! Using wholemeal flour, these rich sweets will keep you going for the day- so yes, what I am saying is that you could even have them for breakfast. But personally, after dinnerContinue reading “Raw Chocolate Brownies”
Healthy Waffles
Waffles are one of those foods that when you have the craving you need to fix it (and it’s an acceptable breakfast food!). With this recipe, you can indulge while nourishing your body with healthy and tasty ingredients that will make you feel so good. They’re a fantastic source of fibre which will keep youContinue reading “Healthy Waffles”
Raw Chocolate & Coconut Cupcakes
As I’ve been trialing and testing different raw recipes, I noticed that A LOT of them are no-bake, frozen treats and because it’s winter here in Melbourne, I thought a dessert that won’t add to the coldness could be the way to go. So I decided on a cupcake because not only are they superContinue reading “Raw Chocolate & Coconut Cupcakes”
Raw Lemon n Lime Cheesecake Bites
These are the perfect summer treat (yes, I know it’s Winter here in Melbourne but I like to pretend it’s Summer). They’re tangy, creamy and chewy and they’re vegan, so everyone can enjoy them! To be honest, they don’t really taste like a cheesecake, but the idea is there. Also, when you make a rawContinue reading “Raw Lemon n Lime Cheesecake Bites”
Homemade Dumplings
I absolutely love dumplings. It’s one of those foods that you keep eating and you never seem to get full…and they’re so versatile! You can fill them with any filling you could imagine. In this recipe I used pork, prawn, ginger, garlic and chives. But you can use any filling you want to, my personalContinue reading “Homemade Dumplings”