Who wants chocolate for breakfast?  If you haven’t discovered chia pudding yet, you are in for a lovely surprise.  Even though it is called “pudding” chia puddings are normally eaten for breakfast.  Yes, breakfast!  It is a great alternative to breakfast cereals, muesli and yogurt or [read more]

We’ve previously posted a recipe for no-bake “granola” bars.  These bars are by far the most popular recipe on the blog.   The no-bake nut bars are super delicious and the perfect snack on the go, but they are not stable at room temperature and [read more]

These beetroot brownies aka red velvet brownies are pretty as a picture and super yummy.  They are wheat, gluten, dairy and refined sugar free and will satisfy any sweet tooth.  Serve them as they are for a rustic dessert or with a choc nut crumble [read more]

A friend on mine’s 1 year old son has food sensitivities.  Little Kai can’t have dairy, eggs, wheat, potatoes or nuts and mom is running out of ideas on what to cook for the family.  These tuna patties are quick and easy to make and [read more]

Sometimes we all need a nice warm and creamy drink to comfort the soul.  Our golden mocha latte does just that.  It’s not only warm and comforting but loaded with healthy fats and other superfoods.  We love having the golden mocha latte for breakfast on [read more]

Why do we want you to make your own “granola” bars?  Let’s have a look at a South African favourite, the Jungle Yogurt energy bar.  It contains oats (gluten), sugar, golden syrup (more sugar), vegetable oil, salt, glucose syrup (more sugar), vegetable fat, water, sunflower [read more]

These delicious lemon bars are not only grain free but also nut and refined sugar free.  The shortbread crust is made with coconut and tapioca flour and sweetened with raw honey.  I made these for my mom’s birthday tea and it was a huge hit [read more]

More and more people are starting to exclude gluten from their diets.  This healthy gluten free seed loaf is wheat, dairy and refined sugar free and a staple in our house.  We used a mix of almond, tapioca and coconut flour to create a delicious [read more]

Our coconut and ginger carrot soup is wholesome and delicious.  It’s the perfect bowl of comfort for the cooler months and the ideal light lunch or dinner.  The ginger, turmeric, garlic and coconut milk packs a health and flavour punch. Ginger contains gingerol, a substance [read more]

Let’s be honest.  We all like a slice of freshly baked bread with our favourite topping for breakfast.  If you are excluding grains, dairy and sugar from you diet, it’s difficult to find or bake a decent replacement.  If you’ve ever tried baking grain free [read more]

These nut butter cookies couldn’t be easier.  You will only need 3 ingredients.  It’s easy, quick, super yummy and 100% kids approved.  I had my doubts when I first saw a similar recipe on a I Quit Sugar post.  Impossible I thought….but it really works. [read more]

The perfect treat for a hot summer’s day.  These healthy chocolate ice lollies are 100% kids approved and dairy and refined sugar free.  My daughter loves making these on her own.  They are quick and easy to make and even the adults won’t say no [read more]

Let’s be honest, every now and then, we all miss bread, cereals and other sugary meals for breakfast.  When you are following a low carb, keto or paleo type of diet or you have food sensitivities, a slice of freshly baked bread with jam and [read more]

I don’t think I know anyone who doesn’t like chocolate brownies.  It might not be everyone’s ultimate dessert, but when offered, very few people can, will and want to resist.  So if you are trying to eat healthy or have certain food sensitivities, it might [read more]

A chocolate version of one of our lunch box favourite. These nutty chocolate and banana muffins are naturally sweet and deliciously healthy with added chia seeds and cinnamon. Chia seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidants and provide fibre, iron [read more]

These coconut and chocolate energy balls are the perfect lunch box treat or pre-training snack.  They are are gluten, wheat, dairy and refined sugar free and contain a generous amount of coconut oil.  In our mission to eat real whole food, we use medjool dates [read more]

There is nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread.  These paleo bread rolls are naturally sweetened with apple juice and medjool dates.  Its grain, gluten, wheat, nut, dairy and refined sugar free and super easy to make.  The rolls are a little sweet [read more]

Who doesn’t like chocolate?  This healthier chocolate dip is refined sugar and dairy free and the perfect dipping sauce for a fresh fruit platter or our vanilla and cinnamon apple crisps.  By adding a little less water, you’ll get a smooth chocolate spread.  The perfect [read more]