Food Ideas

These muffins are an absolute hit in our house, especially with my 3 year old daughter who loves to help with the pouring and the mixing.

Not only do they taste amazing, but they are a healthier option to your traditional banana muffins, using wholegrain spelt flour, natural sweetener, and packed with amazing nutrients: oats (fibre, protein, magnesium), chia seeds (Omega 3, calcium, iron), bananas (potassium, B6, Vitamin C), pu...

Making mini eggplant pizzas is one of our family's favourite weeknight dinners. It is quick & easy, and a great way to get some veggies into my fussy toddler - because who doesn't love pizza, right!?

Instead of pizza bases, we use slices of eggplant which makes this recipe great for people who follow gluten free, paleo and keto diets. And if you substitute the cheese for a dairy-free alternative it is a great option for vegans...

 Some quick and easy ways to enjoy the warming spices of doTERRA in your kitchen this winter.

On Guard Apples

• 2 Apples (Pink Lady's are my choice)

• 1-2 Drops On Guard Essential Oil

• Filtered Water

Method:

• Slice apples and place in bowl.

• Cover with water and add 1-2  drops of On Guard.

• Mix gently, and place in fridge for half an hour. 

• Drain and serve immediately.

Spiced Hot Chocolate

• 350ml N...

Nothing says Christmas-time like baking gingerbread cookies (while listening to Michael Buble, of course). This year I decided to incorporate my new found love of using essential oils in the kitchen, and the result was magnificent. It would be cruel of me not to share it with you!

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups wholemeal flour 

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 baking powder

• 1 la...

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups wholemeal flour

• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

• pinch of salt

• 4 tbsp raw honey

• 1 cup coconut milk

• Juice + rind from 1 lemon

• 4 tbsp coconut oil (melted)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 eggs (room temperature)

• 2 drops doTERRA lavender essential oil

• 1 cup fresh blueberries

METHOD:

1. Preheat the oven to 180C 

2. Mix together the flour, baking...

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley 

• 1/4 cup fresh coriander

• 2 spring onions (sliced)

• 1 carrot (grated)

• 2 garlic cloves 

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp lemon juice (or a few drops of lemon essential oil)

• 1/4 cup hemp seeds

• 1/4 cup oats 

• 2 tbs chia seeds

• 1 tsp ground flaxseed

• salt + pepper to taste

METHOD:

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This pasta sauce is easy to make, stores well in the fridge and is a great way to get those extra veggies into your kids' diet. 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbs coconut oil

• 2 garlic cloves (crushed)

• 1 leek (sliced)

• 1 large carrot (grated)

• 2 zucchinis (grated)

• 180g pumpkin (diced)

• ½ cup kale or spinach (shredded)

• 4 tomatoes (chopped)

• 1 can crushed tomatoes

• 1 handful of fresh basil and fresh pars...

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of chopped nuts (I used almonds, pecans & walnuts) 

• 1 1/2 cups mixed seeds (I used pepitas & sunflower seeds)

• 1 cup shredded coconut

• 2 tbsp hemp seeds

• 1 tbs chia seeds

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 2/3 cups honey

• 3 tbsp coconut oil

• OPTIONAL: 2 drops doTERRA Cinnamon Essential Oil

Method:

• Preheat oven to 170C

• Roughly chop the nuts and add to a mixing bowl

• Stir thr...

I have a beautiful lime tree in my backyard, and after a painful year of no fruit we are finally back in limey abundance. We picked a handful the other day and I wanted to create something really delicious with them. I asked for some suggestions on Instagram and the resounding answer was KEY LIME PIE! So here is my plantbased version. It is easy, no bake, and absolutely delicious. If you give it a go make sure you let me know!

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You can probably find a million similar recipes on Pinterest, but this is how I make them and they win every time.

Ingredients

• 4 bananas

• 1 cup coconut oil

• 1/2 cup raw cacao powder

• 1/3 cup maple syrup

Optional Toppings

• Coconut flakes

• Crushed nuts

• Goji berry

• Cacao nibs

• Peanut butter

Method

1. Slice the bananas in half and stick a skewer in the flat end.

2. Lay on a sheet of baking pa...