As we’re heading into winter, it’s all about those warming spices – ginger, cinnamon – as well as bold, colourful ingredients like dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds. Coupled with the burst of orange zest and sneaking in some grated carrot and mashed banana for adding nutrients, these chunky snack bar are bursting with taste, texture […]
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Spiced Carrot Energy Bars
Say hello to Mokhado’s Avocado Oil, “your new kitchen and cooking staple”. You may be a big fan of this cold-pressed extra virgin type of oil, or thinking, what on earth is oil made from avocado? Either way, this product offers loads of benefits both in terms of being so versatile in the kitchen as […]
It’s Pepper Time Smoothie Challenge
I’m always up for a challenge – especially when it comes to food – so when I received an email about getting involved in It’s Pepper Time’s Smoothie Challenge I thought, why the hell not? An EU-funded initiative, It’s Pepper Time aims to promote the use of peppers in everyday recipes and meals. Deliciously sweet, […]
Spiced Carrot, Apple & Coconut Muffins
Time for another festive recipe – because you know, we’re into December – using Thrively’s superfood baking mixes. Using the Lucuma & Coconut gluten-free, dairy-free and no refined sugar variety to create these spiced muffins with added carrot and apple for a festive twist, plus a coconut frosting topping finished off with dried apple slices. […]