This bliss ball slice is a completely wholesome and delicious bite to enjoy as a snack, when you're craving something sweet or as a nourishing addition to a child's lunchbox. Louie adores it! I find it much easier to prepare the bliss ball mixture and then press it into a pan rather than attempt rolling the balls with both children in tow! The one time I tried it with both children, I was removing cocoa from every inch of the kitchen for a week (thanks Louie!). Isabella on th

Before our lives changed in a heartbeat when mum suffered her unexpected brain aneurysm and subsequent stroke, almost three years ago now, this was one of the last things she made and delivered to me at home in my newborn baby haze. So in honour of that very special time when memories seem almost sacred now, I share with you this recipe for "The Pudding that Mum Made". Made simply with Little Bare Coconut Cream, Pic’s peanut butter and pure maple syrup, these wee puddings ar

I’ve just realised that there has been a flurry of sweet recipes on the blog of late, sorry! I promise I do eat other foods too! However, it probably aptly reflects the stage of life I’m at. Breastfeeding a baby seven months on and still around the clock and so I often (well always) have a hankering for baked goods. And so I bake. Well we bake. Isabella and I because she loves it just as much as I do! Often the icing more than the cake itself and always the mixture more than

Mum and Dad have a few plum trees which at this time of year are dripping with lush, sweet fruit which Isabella absolutely adores, as do we all! This Summer Plum & Almond cake, inspired by a recipe Eleanor Ozich, was created to further enjoy the bounty of plums Mother Nature so graciously give us at this time of year. Made with only wholesome ingredients, it’s both dairy- and gluten-free, making it a very special cake for those with allergies or an intolerance. However, it’s

There’s nothing better than homemade treats and it’s fair to say that I simply adore my sweet things and especially making wholesome goodies now that my two-year old helps with eager anticipation! This Nutty Cranberry Chocolate Slice was inspired by a Julia + Libby recipe but I’ve added a layer of extra nuts and dried fruit and topped it all off with my favourite ever ganache by Nicola Galloway as found in her cookbook Homegrown Kitchen. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free and refin

I love a good chia pudding and it's no secret that I'm a Pic's Peanut Butter addict so when they sent me a jar of their brand new Boysenberry Jelly, I couldn't wait to experiment with it! This Peanut Butter + Jelly Chia Pudding is super simple to prepare and makes a nourishing breakfast or snack or even post-training recovery nibble! Packed with protein, fibre and potassium to name just a few, it's loaded with nutrients to support optional health as well as being utterly deli

I was sent a sample of natural quinoa from Kate and Hamish at The New Zealand Quinoa Co and I couldn't have been more excited to try New Zealand grown quinoa - now that's a great idea! Rich in protein and fibre and packed with other beneficial nutrients to support optimal health, we have primarily, up until now, only had the option to enjoy quinoa grown off-shore. However, now that some clever folk have discovered how to grow this wonderful grain right here in kiwi soil, we h

This wholesome and delicious recipe is inspired by fellow nutritionist Larissa Beeby, one part of the Future Foody team. I spotted her post on Instagram here and immediately wanted to make it! I have been enjoying it so much I wanted to share my creation of it with you all. The best breastfeeding treat! *Disclaimer - I have only made this once and the quantities below are from memory so just use common sense and the below as a guide (or refer to Larissa's original recipe abov

This delicious green smoothie was inspired by a recipe I'd seen in Little Bird Goodness by Megan May. Having just a few weeks left in my final trimester with baby number two, and a busy toddler in tow, means I'm often craving delicious and nutrient-dense foods that are simple and quick to prepare and this smoothie ticks all of the boxes. It makes a great breakfast or snack and is perfect for little people to enjoy also. We've taken to calling it "Green Dinosaur Juice" for an

My husband and I are big chocolate lovers, so we often enjoy a square or two after dinner. Isabella adores her dried fruit (such as raisins and cranberries) so I thought I’d give homemade ‘chocolate’ a whirl using simple staple pantry ingredients. The result…a lush, rich treat to store in the fridge and enjoy in small slices when required! Homemade Fruit + Nut Block Chocolate ~gluten-free, dairy-free 1 cup coconut oil, I use Tanna Farms 1 Tbspn honey (or pure maple syrup) Hea