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  Raw Jaffa Cake by Alison
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  4 Jun 2013  | 3 Comments

  
  

  Raw Jaffa Cake

  

   Photography: Maya Vidulich

  
  

  Just say mmmmmm....  

  Free from guilt, dairy, wheat and sugar.  Filled with pleasure for you and your friends. I really loved creating this ~ oh and eating it too! xx

  
  

  Crust

  2 cups activated almonds (soak almonds in water over night)

  3/4 cup dates

  1/2 cup Loving Earth organic cacao powder

   

  Filling 

  2 cups activated cashews

  8 dates

  3/4 cup Loving Earth organic cacao powder

  1 1/3 cup coconut cream

  Orange zest from 1 orange

  3/4 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice

  Pinch of himalayan salt

  
  

  Method

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  Interview with Joanna Whitton from Quirky Cooking by Alison
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  17 Apr 2013  | 2 Comments

  
  

  Interview with Joanna Whitton from Quirky Cooking

  
  Jo from Quirky Cooking is a great inspiration when it comes preparing quick nutritious meals.  Jo's recipes are ideal for those with allergies, intolerances or just want to have a healthy happy diet.

  Make sure you visit her website!  All the details are at the bottom of this interview.

  Enjoy, 

  Alison x

   

  First up, can you tell us a bit about yourself and your blog, Quirky Cooking? My name is Jo Whitton, and I started my blog, Quirky Cooking at the end of 2008. It all began because I was constantly ... Read More
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  Healthy Easter Orange Chocolate by Alison
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  25 Mar 2013  | 0 Comments

  
  

  Healthy Easter Orange Chocolate

  
  

  

  
  Enjoy a healthy happy Easter with simple chocolate recipes that will not implode your waistline!

  Chocolate made with high quality organic coconut oil and cacao powder will benefit your health in more ways than you think!  

  To read about the benefits of our Coconut Magic Coconut Oil, click here 

  To read about the benefits of Cacao Powder, click here!!

  
  

  Ingredients

  • 5 dates
  • 1/2c melted organic coconut oil
  • 2 heaped TBS organic cacao powder
  • 2 TBS natural peanut butter  
  • 1/2c activated* cashews or natural peanut butter
  • ... Read More
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  Rich Chocolate Raw Tart for Easter by Alison
  in recipes, coconut oil
  22 Mar 2013  | 7 Comments

  
  

  Rich Chocolate Raw Tart for Easter

   

   

  Easter is a time when many people feel the pressure of 'trying to be good' and staying clear of chocolate and Easter treats, although ends up resulting in a blowout of all time!

  Copious amounts of Hot Cross Buns and Easter Eggs ~ for days on end! 

  I've learned how to adjust my diet with some simple small changes.  Making these changes means you don't have to miss out.  In fact, it's better.  You feel good, you're satisfied, you haven't piled on the calories and hey it tastes damn good too!

   

  So, here's my Raw ... Read More
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  Healthy Hot Cross Buns by Alison
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  20 Mar 2013  | 1 Comment

  
  

  Healthy Hot Cross Buns

  I've made it my mission this year to come up with a healthy hot cross bun recipe.

  There are no added sugars, no dairy and no gluten, which will leave you feeling good after having one of these, rather then guilty and regretful.

  Enjoy this Easter with these delicious, healthy Hot Cross Buns!!!!!

   

  

  
  

  Ingredients

  2 tsp instant dried yeast

  1 1/2c warm water

  1 TBS raw honey

  1 tsp stevia

  2 dates

  2 tsp mixed spice

  1/2 c sultanas

  1/2c dried apricots

  80g organic coconut oil

  2 eggs

  4c plain gluten free flour

  1/4c rice milk

   

  White Cross on the top

  ... Read More