Tag Archive for: the joyful table

Spearmint Smoothie Summer Breakfast

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By: Susan Joy

With Summer well and truly upon us, what better breakfast than something refreshing and cold! Read more

Pecan Shortbread Fingers

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By: Susan Joy

You can still have treats for Christmas when they are healthy like my Pecan Shortbread Fingers. Delicious melt in your mouth shortbread with extra flavour by adding, roasted pecans and topping them with a drizzling of dark chocolate. Read more

Grain and Gluten Free Hot Dog Buns

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By: Susan Joy

These hot dog buns came about after I received a message from a mum. Her daughter needed a grain and gluten free bun that looked like other kids buns for when she went to parties. I’ve used yeast to help create a soft-centred bun (choose a yeast without additives, Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the type for baking bread). They are perfect to cradle your hot dog or sausage in. Read more

Paleo Chocolate Crackles

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By: Susan Joy

I’ve turned an unhealthy high-sugar kids birthday party treat, into a healthy nourishing snack. My version of crispy chocolate crackles contain organic coconut, sunflower seeds and flaked almonds in place of processed cereal. This recipe can also be made nut-free. Read more

Tropical Smoothie

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By: Susan Joy

This creamy, refreshing tropical smoothie not only tastes amazing but it contains ingredients to help with gut health and digestion. Read more

Salted Caramel Fingers

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By: Susan Joy

This slice tastes awesome! Even if I say so myself. It’s my version of a Snickers Bar in a slice. It has a firm salted caramel layer with roasted macadamias, between a soft textured base and a chocolate topping. My homemade version doesn’t contain peanuts, vegetable fat, soy, gluten or refined sugars, it’s actually good for you. Read more

Chocolate and Coconut Slice

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By: Susan Joy

This delicious chocolate and coconut slice is moist and chewy and best of all it’s quick and easy to make. It’s perfect for those requiring a healthy treat that doesn’t contain any eggs or nuts. Read more

Easy Chocolate Mousse

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By: Susan Joy

This delicious smooth, rich and easy chocolate mousse is super quick to make. Chocolate mousse makes a great healthy chocolate snack or you can dress it up with berries and nuts to serve to guests. Read more

Sweet Potato & Banana Mini Muffins

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By: Susan Joy

A perfect snack for toddlers, they have no added sweeteners and get their flavour from fruit and vegetables. A quick and easy recipe, just pop all the ingredients into a blender and whiz, just what busy mums need. They have a moist, fudgy texture and by adding dark chocolate chips or blueberries, the older kids will love them in their school lunchboxes. Read more

Spiced Up Chia Pudding

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By: Susan Joy

This spiced pudding is delicious warm or cold. Sweet flavoured spices like cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg not only make this yummy chia pudding flavourful, but so healthy. Read more