Gluten Free Living, Healthy Snacks & Smoothies
Spicy Ginger Roasted Pecans
Most of us here at Affordable Wholefoods enjoy experimenting with different ways to eat nuts and seeds from the store. This recipe for Spicy Ginger Pecans was made by our Coffs Harbour Manager, Tess, who is rarely out of the kitchen out of work hours – unless she off with her native bee family. Inspired by a Sarah Wilson recipe…
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Low Sugar Chocolate Ice-Cream
This homemade ice-cream made with organic cacao powder is free of any added sugar or preservatives. A healthy alternative to store bought varieties and just as tasty. Enjoy! Ingredients: 600ml organic pure cream 2 tablespoons organic cacao powder 8 egg yolks 2 1/2 tablespoons raw natural honey 1 teaspoon vanilla powder 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Method: Pour the…
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Vietnamese Noodle Salad
This week we are teaming up again with Amy Barrett from @chocdaisy. The recipe, a super summer salad that is fresh, green and full of goodness. Enjoy. “Summer calls for meals that are easy to throw together, especially on those hot afternoons when you really don’t feel like being in the kitchen. My family and I love this light meal…
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Colourful Quinoa Salad
Another super yummy quinoa salad to share with you all and a double recipe share from Casey-Lee of Live Love Nourish. We felt this one appropriate for the silly season, not only because its super nutritious and filling (perhaps countering any temptation to indulge), but also for its gorgeous fresh colours to light up the table. Enjoy! Ingredients: 3…
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Lemon & Olive Oil Salad Dressing
This would have to be our all time favourite salad dressing and it is so easy to make keeping well in the fridge for up to 5 days. Its full of all the good things, and free from artificial preserves so great for your body as well. A never fail salad dressing that is delicious poured over any type of…
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Fig, Pear & Goji Berry Cake
This is our second collaborative post with Sarah Follent from Baked Livingness – a Catering Service based in Albion, Brisbane. Sarah specialises in recipes that are free from gluten, dairy and refined sugar free. With fresh figs just coming into season, and just in time for Christmas we are now sharing one of her favourite cake recipes made with figs,…
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Traditional Mexican Corn Tortillas (Gluten Free)
Here is our foolproof recipe for making delicious homemade tortillas. Using our specialty masa lista flour, these will have you thinking you are in dining in the heart of Mexico. Masa lista flour is made from 100% corn flour and treated with lime to make it more alkaline and easier to digest. It is high in fibre and protein and…
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Raw Chocolate Magnesium Slice
This weeks recipe is courtesy of Kerrie Cox from @healthylivinginspirations. Kerrie specialises as a qualified Raw Vegan Chef with a passion for supporting people who are wanting to learn more about eating a diet rich in raw foods. She offers Raw Food Workshops in the hinterland area of Northern NSW. “One of our family’s favourite recipes is this magnesium boost…
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Macadamia and Semi-Dried Tomato Pesto
You will love this pesto recipe using the delicious combination of creamy macadamia nuts and sweet semi-dried tomatoes. A great recipe to share with family and friends. Ingredients: 1 cup of semi-dried tomatoes 3/4 cup chopped raw macadamias 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup basil leaves 1/4 cup parsley leaves 1/2 cup diced shallot tips 1 clove of garlic…
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Gluten free Chicken Nuggets with Quinoa
This is a great recipe for kids and adults alike. Gluten free and super tasty, boasting delicious Asian flavours of lemongrass, coriander and chilli, the whole family will love this one. Ingredients: ½ cup water ¼ cup quinoa 500g chicken mince (or finely chopped chicken) 1/3 cup blanched almond meal ½ cup chopped coriander 1 red chilli (deseeded and finely…
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