Tag: snacks

Sweet potato toast with sweet toppings – gluten, wheat and refined sugar free

Sweet potato toast with sweet toppings – gluten, wheat and refined sugar free

I went through a phase where I had sweet potato topped with nut butter and banana slices for breakfast almost every day for a month.  I just couldn’t get enough.  We are so used to something sweet for breakfast and when following a low carb, [read more]

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]

Leftover mince and cheese bites – low carb, gluten and wheat free

Leftover mince and cheese bites – low carb, gluten and wheat free

I made stuffed green peppers and tomatoes last night for dinner.  The recipe called for a lovely mince or bolognese sauce.  After stuffing the vegetables I had half a portion of the mince left and decided to bake these leftover mince and cheese bites for [read more]

The best guacamole

The best guacamole

I’m a huge avocado fan and have avo almost every day.  My guacamole is super easy, perfectly fresh and zesty and delicious. Its perfect with my savoury scones or almond parmesan cheese crackers, a yummy topping for roast butternut slices or salmon and a great filling for [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]