Tag: dairy free

Vanilla cinnamon apple crisps – sugar free

Vanilla cinnamon apple crisps – sugar free

The problem with following a low carb or paleo lifestyle is that we often have to come up with healthy treats for our families. We then create these super delicious fat bombs by replacing grains, dairy and sugar with nuts, coconut milk and cream, dates [read more]

Double chocolate delight – gluten, wheat, dairy and refined sugar free

Double chocolate delight – gluten, wheat, dairy and refined sugar free

I was experimenting with a refined sugar and dairy free mango mousse when my 8 year old daughter came running into the kitchen. For some reason, she does not like mangos and felt it was unfair for mommy to make a yummy mango dessert for [read more]

The best healthy chocolate mousse pots – dairy and refined sugar free

The best healthy chocolate mousse pots – dairy and refined sugar free

When you are excluding sugar and dairy from your diet you have limited options when it comes to desserts.  These chia seed chocolate mouse pots are indulgent and healthy.  The chia seeds are used to thicken the mouse and coconut milk gives it its rich [read more]

Sweet scones – gluten, wheat, dairy and refined sugar free

Sweet scones – gluten, wheat, dairy and refined sugar free

When you are excluding gluten and grain from you diet, it’s impossible to not miss bread.  These scones are very similar to our savoury scones but are better suited for sweet toppings.  They are an ideal substitute for a bread roll and can be eaten [read more]

Savoury scones – gluten, wheat dairy and refined sugar free

Savoury scones – gluten, wheat dairy and refined sugar free

When you are excluding gluten and grain from you diet, it’s impossible to not miss bread.  These scones are an ideal substitute for a bread roll and can be eaten with any savoury topping, from BLT to guacamole to ratatouille.  For breakfast, why not try [read more]

Nutty banana muffins – gluten, dairy and refined sugar free

Nutty banana muffins – gluten, dairy and refined sugar free

Another lunch box favourite. These nutty banana muffins are naturally sweet and deliciously healthy with added chia seeds and cinnamon.  My daughter is not a fan of cupcakes or muffins but do enjoy these.  Great for road trips and on-the-go breakfasts. Chia seeds are an [read more]

Super food chocolate energy balls – gluten, wheat, and refined sugar free

Super food chocolate energy balls – gluten, wheat, and refined sugar free

I make these super food chocolate energy balls at least once a week.  Both my daughter and hubby adore them.  They are great for an energy boost before an intense training session.  My daughter has them as a snack before hockey and netball practice and [read more]

Ginger biscuit energy balls – gluten, wheat and refined sugar free

Ginger biscuit energy balls – gluten, wheat and refined sugar free

My daughter loves ginger biscuits.  These raw ginger biscuit energy balls are gluten, dairy and refined sugar free and taste like ginger biscuit dough.  Perfect for a lunch box treat or a pre-training snack. Ginger contains gingerol, a substance with powerful medicinal properties.  Ginger has [read more]