Snacks

Fermented Foods: Sauerkraut

Making your own fermented foods at home is much easier than it might sound, and sauerkraut is one of the easiest to start with.

Nut and Seed Bliss Balls

A quick and easy snack containing almonds and walnuts, both of which were included in several trials finding positive effects on mental...

Eggplant Dip (baba ghanouj)

Baba ghanouj is an eggplant-based dip that is popular in several Middle-eastern countries, and is great with pita triangles or a salad.

Choc Peanut Iceblocks

A super-easy recipe for choc-peanut iceblocks without the unnecessary additives or excessive sugar.

Easy Oat Bites

Super quick and easy to make, these little cookies are great as a on-the-go snack, or for lunchboxes.

Eggplant, Mushroom and Walnut Balls

These veggie-based alternative to meatballs are great as a finger-food or party snack, or a replacement for meatballs in other recipes.

Chia Pudding with Berries

A quick and easy-to-make snack that is suprisingly filling. You can add your own favourite toppings to the basic recipe, or mix in a...

Strawberry Chia Jam

Many store-bought jams contain quite a lot of added sugar. Here's an easy recipe to make your own jam so you can be in control of how...

Berry Breakfast Smoothie and Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

These smoothies are great for an easy and portable breakfast (just use a jar or spillproof bottle), or as a snack when you're feeling...

Rice Paper Rolls

This quick and easy recipe is great as a lunch, snack or you could even make smaller rolls to use as a party snack, instead of fried...

Beetroot and Feta Dip

This beautifully bright dip goes great on a platter together with toasted pita triangles or crispbread, or will brighten up a sandwich!

Hidden Veg Snack Bars

These bars evolved from my berry breakfast bar recipe to become a lunchbox staple, as well as a handy way of getting some extra veg in...

Choc Peanut Butter Bliss Balls

One of my favourite flavour combinations in a tasty, portable snack form! A couple of these little bliss balls are great as a treat, or...

Hazelnut & Date Scones

These scones are quick and easy to make, and a perfect snack alongside your favourite brew. The hazelnuts and dates can also be substituted

Carrot Cake Mini-Muffins

These little spiced carrot muffins are great for lunch boxes or for a handy on-the-go snack! You'll Need: 1 cup wholemeal flour 2...

French Toast

French toast is easy to make and perfect for a special occasion breakfast or brunch. It's also a great way to use up slightly stale bread!

Apple and Kumara Muffins

An experiment to introduce some new flavours to my little boy, this combination was a winner and has become a lunchbox favourite!

Capsicum + Walnut Dip and Spiced Pumpkin Dip

Here are two tasty veggie-based dips that are great on a party platter, as a snack or even as a spread.

Zucchini and Corn Fritters

These fritters are great as a snack for little ones, or as part of a savoury breakfast or brunch.

Savoury Muffins

These muffins are a handy kid-friendly, on-the-go snack for between meals. They're great for using up any random veg you in your fridge!