Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns
These are definitely not low carb, but they are grain and gluten free. They are also dairy free and have no 'sugar'. Omit the sultanas if you want to reduce the natural sugars. I wanted something that tasted as close as I could get it to the 'real deal'....
Chocolate Bark
Ingredients: 1 cup organic coconut oil 1 cup raw cacao powder 3-4 scoops choc adrenal switch 1/3 cup goji berries 1/3 cup raw cacao nibs Spring shredded coconut on top Method: Mix all ingredients in a bowl and then pour into a baking paper lined tin. Sprinkle with...
Adrenal Snickers Bites
These are not low carb, so please be aware of this! They also contain peanuts. Feel free to substitute with another nut butter (I use macadamia or almond) if you don't mind not having that real 'snickers' taste. Ingredients: 8 tsp. natural peanut butter 8 dates...
Health(ier) Easter Eggs
These do still contain sugar in the maple syrup or rice malt syrup - so please be aware. These are a much healthier option and are definitely best saved as an Easter treat! Don't have any Adrenal Switch on hand? Simply add an extra scoop of cacao powder and your...
Lupin Flour Scones
Lupin Flour ... what is it and why use it? Lupin is an ancient legume that has been consumed throughout the Mediterranean region and Andean mountains for thousands of years. Now, almost 80% of the world’s lupin crop is farmed in Western Australia! I'm all about...
Coconut Flour
This is what I do with my leftover 'pulp' from when I make coconut milk or cream. This can be made in a dehydrator or in the oven ( I use my dehydrator). Ingredients: I batch leftover coconut pulp. Spread the coconut pulp onto dehydrator trays or baking trays...
Chocolate Gummies
Oh so easy to make, oh so delicious and oh so good for you! These delicious gummies are great way to increase your intake (or your kids intake) of gelatin, and it gives you the stress-reducing, muscle repairing, adrenal function supporting, fat busting and muscle...
Chocolate Ice Cream (Thermomix)
Chris was out washing and detailing both of the Hilux's and the caravan, mowing the lawn and tidying up the yard and when I went to check on him, he said he felt like chocolate. Hmm. My mind started ticking and this chocolate ice cream is what eventuated! It's fast,...
Egg Free Bread
Having been diagnosed with an egg intolerance certainly makes finding a good bread recipe hard! Thankfully, this now exists and is a regular for me. I have made it a few ways; once I accidentally left out the ACV and it turned out fine. I have also made it once using...
Gluten and Dairy Free White Sauce
It's called 'white sauce' but as my kids all pointed out, it's actually very yellow! On one occasion the 2 girls thought it was a bit like 'slime' as it had thickened a little to much, but it tasted sooo good! Please have a play with the recipe and tweak it according...
Curried Mini Quiches
Ingredients: 8 large eggs 1 cup grated cheeze (mozzarella is what I use) Omit for dairy free 1/2 cup milk kefir (or yoghurt/buttermilk/cream/milk/almond milk etc) 1 Tbsp. curry powder 1 Tbsp. turmeric powder 1/2 tsp. cinnamon powder 1/2 tsp. cumin powder 1-2 tsp....
LCHF Nutty Chocolate Squares
This is a quick and easy ‘throw it together’ kind of treat. Add in what we extras you feel like! Ingredients: 80g nut or seed butter (I use macadamia/almond) 30g coconut oil (I dont melt it, but you can if you like) 2 Tbsp. butter (omit for dairy free) 40g unsweetened...
Broccoli Rice (Thermomix)
Ingredients: 500of fresh broccoli rinsed and chopped into florets Method: Blitz in reverse for 5 seconds on speed 5. It should look like grains of rice. Transfer cauliflower rice into the varoma. Add 1-1.5L water in bottom of TM bowl and steam 15-20 mins,...
Low Carb Cheesecake Bites
Ingredients: 150g cream cheese 150g desiccated coconut Sweetener of choice (1 tsp. of xylitol or natvia works well) OPTIONAL 50g of butter (adds extra fat!) 🙂 OPTIONAL 2 Tbsp. double cream Plus whatever flavourings you would like. I used 2 scoops of chocolate Adrenal...
Lard
Finally, lard is finally making a comeback as a healthy, nuritious fat. It has been used in generations past, and is finally being given the recognition it so rightfully deserves. Lard from pastured pigs is a wonderful source of vitamin D and of monounsaturated fat –...
Salted Pork Crackle
I haven't come across many people who don't like pork crackle (also known as chicarrones or cracklings). I mean, what's not to love? It's crunchy (and a little soft if it's done 'just right'), it's salty, its low carb and it's high in healthy fat which makes it really...
Garlic and Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients: 500g Brussel sprouts 8 rashers streaky bacon 1-2 tsp. crushed garlic 1Tbsp. butter About ½ cup bone broth 1 spring onion, thinly sliced Salt and pepper to taste Method: Preheat a frying pan over medium to high heat. Fry bacon in some butter until as...
Maple Cookie Bites
Please take care to keep track of your macros and only eat what you know you should. This recipe contains ingredients that will increase your carb intake, but I have offered alternatives (that you SHOULD take) if following LCHF. If I'm baking for others, I will use...
Coconut Goji Protein Balls
I kind of made this up as i went along but I think turned out ok! Feel free to modify it however you feel like 🙂 1 cup coconut flour 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes (unsweetend..toasted in hot frying pan) 1/2c milk (almond/coconut or cows) 1 Tbsp nut butter (i used...
Banana Flour Recipe
3 kg of green banana's makes about 1 kg of flour How to: Peel the banana's. The skin will be quite hard and the bananas may 'snap off' inside the skin, so be careful. You can boil or steam the bananas to loosen the skin (I don't do this). Cut banana's into thin...
Banana Flour Chia Cookies
Green flour is a great substitute for ‘real flour’ and it’s a great source of prebiotics as it’s high in resistant starch. You can buy it from most health food shops and some green grocers, or make it yourself (like I do) from green lady finger bananas. It’s highly...
Dairy Free Mashed Sweet Potato (Thermomix)
Thermomix Sweet Potato Mash Ingredients: 1000 g sweet potatoes 250 g milk 60g butter or ghee 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast Salt, to taste Cinnamon, to taste (optional) Nutmeg , to taste (optional) Method: Peel and chop sweet potatoes in small cubes (3cm x 3cm) Place...
Low Carb Empanadas
Today is el Cinco de Mayo ... and that means MEXICAN FOOD! My absolute favourite. This recipe is the result of my recent diagnosis of being 'allergic to eggs' (OK, so it wasn't so 'recent' but I've only just decided to 'do the right thing' and stop eating what is...
Coconut Custard (Egg and Dairy Free) Thermomix
I'm dairy free for a while (my naturopath's idea) and I have an egg allergy. Argh, My life is over! Or is it? No, it just means I have to be a bit more creative when coming up with recipes! Like this one. Firstly I swapped out the cream for coconut milk and made it...
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
These pancakes make delicious snacks, desserts and of course are a great Sunday morning brekkie alternative to bacon and eggs! Ingredients: 4 eggs 200 g cottage cheese 1 Tbsp. ground psyllium husk POWDER (not husks) OPTIONAL 50 g butter/ghee or coconut oil...
Zuchinni Egg Salad
This salad is insane ... it really is THAT good. Everytime I make it, I am asked for the recipe, so I thought it was about time I shared its deliciousness 🙂 A lot of the taste comes from the type of mayonnaise that you use - so make sure it tastes delicious before...
Balsamic Glazed Garlic Asparagus
Ingredients: 1 - 2 bunches of asparagus 1 Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. olive oil ½ Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar 1 heaped tsp. minced garlic Salt and pepper to taste Method: Preheat frying pan over medium to high heat and melt butter and oil. Add garlic, vinegar, and asparagus. Coat...
Chili Sauce (Thermomix)
Ingredients: 300g chillies (your choice!), halved and deseeded (wear gloves If using hot ones) 1 medium red capsicum, seeds removed and quartered 1 onion, peeled and halved 6 cloves garlic, peeled or 1 Tbsp. Garlic powder 30 g fresh ginger, peeled Pink salt to taste 4...
Broccoli Rice (Thermomix)
Ingredients: 500of fresh cauliflower rinsed and chopped into florets Method: Blitz in reverse for 5 seconds on speed 5. It should look like grains of rice. Transfer cauliflower rice into the varoma. Add 1-1.5L water in bottom of TM bowl and steam 15-20...
2 Minute Bread
Ingredients: 1/2 cup almond flour 2 large eggs 2 Tbsp. oil (melted butter, melted coconut oil, avocado oil) 1 tsp.baking powder Pinch or two salt Method: Combine all ingredients in a bowl with a flat bottom. Microwave for 2 minutes. Slide a knife around the edge to...
Bone Broth
You should be making bone broth on a regular basis so you have it on hand as a base for lots of your yummy recipes. It is often used as a healing meal on its own. It's always a good idea to have bone broth ready in the freezer! It may seem like a hassle to begin with,...
Oven Baked Cheesy Eggplant Rounds
Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 4-6 medium Eggplant (you be the judge depending on how many people you are feeding!) 2 eggs 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 3/4 cup blanched almond flour 1 tsp. dried Italian Seasoning Dash of each pink salt and freshly ground pepper...
LCHF Mayonnaise
LCHF Mayonnaise Makes: 150g Ingredients: 1 large pasteurized egg (see below) 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice (optional)) 1 tsp. Dijon mustard (optional) or 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic crushed (optional) Pink salt and freshly cracked...