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By: Susan Joy
It’s not always easy to find healthy chocolate treats for our children at Easter time. The delicious strawberry filling in these Chocolate Strawberry Creme Eggs will delight their taste buds and I’m sure yours too! My grandson keeps asking for more. Continue reading “Strawberry Creme Easter Eggs”
By: Susan Joy
I’m thinking you want healthy treat options for your family this Easter. There’s no need to miss out on Easter traditions when healthy marshmallow bunnies and chickens can be made with additive free ingredients and coated in homemade or dairy-free organic chocolate. This recipe is vanilla flavoured, see my Pink Marshmallow recipe to make both colours. Continue reading “Chocolate Coated Easter Marshmallows”
By: Susan Joy
A delicious nut-free version of Hot Cross Buns. These traditional Easter Buns have a more bread-like texture than regular gluten-free muffin style Hot Cross Buns. Spiced with cinnamon and allspice and glazed to add a beautiful shine to their tops. Perfect for school lunch boxes. Continue reading “Nut-Free Hot Cross Buns”
By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table
Substances added to food to preserve flavour, enhance taste and improve their appearance and texture are called food additives. Vinegar, salt and sugar have been used for centuries to preserve food but it’s the additives that have been introduced over the last century that have now become a huge concern to our health. Unfortunately, they are generally regarded as safe, I don’t know about you but I’ve seen the affects of added colours and preservatives on children’s behaviour and health. Continue reading “Food Additives to Avoid”
By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table
Lamingtons are such an Australian icon. When my mother made Lamingtons when I was a kid, it was a sign guests were coming. So for Australia Day I decided to create my own healthier version. Continue reading “Australia Day Lamington Cake”
By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table
Just because we have always eaten something, it doesn’t mean it’s good for us. The Paleo lifestyle suggests we avoid wheat and sugar to improve our health. Continue reading “What’s Up with Wheat & Sugar?”
By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table
Serves: 30 | Prep Time: 00:30 | Cooking Time: 00:15
Gingerbread cookies are a traditional Christmas treat. This healthy paleo version of gingerbread has a slightly soft and chewy centre and is topped with homemade white chocolate icing. The icing dresses the cookies up for Christmas but best of all it makes them taste so good! Continue reading “Gingerbread Cookies with White Chocolate Icing”
By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table
Serves: 30 – 32 | Prep Time: 00:10 | Cooking Time: 00:00 | * plus melting and setting time
These Chocolate Buttons are a perfect no-bake, no-fuss healthy treat. They can be made in minutes, then put aside to set in the fridge or freezer. No stress here, just a colourful treat to share over the holiday season. Continue reading “Festive Chocolate Buttons”
By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table
Serves: 24 cookies | Prep Time: 00:25 | Cooking Time: 00:08
Christmas cookies free from wheat, gluten, soy, nuts, eggs, refined sugars and dairy (ghee used), with a yummy shortbread flavour. A great Christmas treat option for children with allergies. Continue reading “Christmas Cookies”
By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table
Serves: 32 squares | Prep Time: 00:20 | Cooking Time: 00:00
White Christmas was a family favourite in our home until I changed to a healthier lifestyle. Continue reading “White Christmas Fudge”