Kid friendly
Two ways with quinoa
This should read 202 ways with quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) such is the versatility of this seed. Seed?? Yes! It’s commonly referred to as a grain but is technically a seed – which is great if you’re looking for a non-grain grain. Use it instead of rice, eat it hot or cold, sprout it, you can […]
Gluten free cookies for kids on the go (& adults)
Confession. There are a couple of occasions when my oil free mantra goes out the window – garlicky oil drizzled on homemade pizza – or worse the temptation of a hot chip. Yes I’m imperfectly perfect. So these cookies are one of the few recipes in these pages that contain coconut oil. 1 Tbl chia soaked […]
How to make chocolate mousse in 5 minutes
Simple and elegant, this chocolate pud delivers dreamy delight with accents of surprise. Play with the amounts of cacao powder (rich in nutrients but you can use cocoa), sweetener and spices to suit children and double-chocolate lovers. Avoid overripe avocados as they will dominate the flavour. Throw it all in and adjust. You can’t go […]
Energy balls that power pack your kid’s lunchbox
Are processed bars and snacks sneaking into your kitchen cupboards? Would you love to provide a healthier homemade version? When my son and his friends gobble up these not-too-sweet-chocolatey treats I know they are getting sustained energy, omegas, iron and all manner of vitamins and minerals. Attention athletes, yogis and busy mums: these will keep you […]
Creaming soda smoothie
This is healthy party food for kids – think colour and bubbles. I had a bunch of seven-year-old boys gulp them down – pause to wonder why they were green – then slurp the rest and run off. Mission accomplished! Ingredients 1/2 C almond/rice/oat/soy milk1/2 C soda water1 apple (or fresh juice1 frozen banana/pineapple1 banana1/4 […]