Sweet Chilli Cashew Cheese

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cashew cheese

A dairy-free version of “Sweet Chilli Philli”, my chilli cashew cheese is the bomb! Try it on the kids, they won’t know the difference! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, V, Paleo Serves about 1 Cup Cheese Time 15 mins Ingredients: 1 C cashews (soaked in water for a minimum of 4 hours) 1/4 C savoury yeast flakes 2 cloves garlic 2 t chilli flakes OR … Read More

Turmeric Latte Bliss Balls – Sugar Free

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turmeric

With Winter fast approaching, it’s time to give our immune systems a little boost to help keep those winter lurgies at bay. There are many foods that can help your immune system; ginger, garlic, lemon, chilli. Turmeric is another. Turmeric Lattes are all the rage at the moment, as is the spice in general (last week I sent you my recipe for … Read More

Turmeric Latte Spice Mix

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turmeric latte

A turmeric latte is probably one of the most recent addition to many cafe’s hot drinks menu! And how cool that they’re incorporating such potent superfoods in beverage menus! Turmeric is an excellent anti-inflammatory agent and anti-microbial. It should be a go-to ingredient especially when you’re feeling under the weather, no matter what the ailment. This spice mix is not … Read More

Anzac Biscuits – My Take

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anzac biscuits

I haven’t had ANZAC Biccies in AGES especially since avoiding gluten, dairy and high sugar foods in general. Then someone asked me if I could come up with a ‘healthy’ ANZAC biscuit recipe for them. Well, with ANZAC day coming up shortly I figured why not have a go! After a few tries, here’s what I’ve come up with. Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, … Read More

My Top 10 Healthy Chocolate Recipes – Easter 2017

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Healthy Raw Vegan Chocolate - PB Lifestyles

Where in the world has 2017 gone? It’s supposed to Autumn apparently and I cannot believe Easter is here already! It seems like only yesterday it was Christmas and I was indulging in the vast deliciousness that comes along with that time of year. So, in an effort to help you (and me) stay just a little healthier this Easter, I’ve … Read More

Date Caramel

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caramel

This decadent caramel recipe is divine and perfect for use in any recipe where you’d normally use caramel! It’s refined sugar free and dairy-free! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, V, Paleo Makes about a cup of caramel Time 5 min Ingredients: 1 C dried dates, soaked in warm water for at least 15 mins 1/2 C coconut cream pinch sea salt Method: … Read More

Quinoa Broccoli Bites

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While I enjoy eating pastured, organic animal products (very much), I’m very conscious that as a whole the Australian population eats much more than we really need, nutritionally, contributing to a global problem of meat production that is not sustainable in the long term. For this reason, I make a conscious effort to take 1-2 days a week where I eat … Read More

Sesamite – wholefood alternative to vegemite or marmite

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vegemite

Are you an Aussie who loves Vegemite? Or a Brit who loves Marmite? Then you’ll love this recipe! All the yeasty, salty flavour, naturally! What I love about this recipe is the very subtle creamy-nutty flavour from the tahini that holds the salty/yeasty flavours. I’d expected it to be more pronounced, however, it actually turned out to be a beautiful … Read More

Pumpkin and Quinoa Protein bites

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Pumpkin Bites

These savoury pumpkin bites came about because I was trying to invent a plant-based, delicious protein alternative for me to have with my lunches and dinners. I wanted to avoid using whole lentils/legumes because they tend to make me really gassy, and I had a few ingredients in my pantry and fridge… so I started to experiment. After a bit of … Read More

Roast Pumpkin, Basil & Garden Herb Dip

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Dip

What do you do when your herb garden is flourishing? Find excuses to use herbs WHEREVER you can, including this delicious basil and roast pumpkin dip (which also has fresh oregano and rosemary in it)! Try this dip with my Chickpea Chips, on top of a slice of Nourishing Seed Bread or as a condiment for grilled lamb, chicken, pork… even tempe! … Read More