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  • A bowl full of homemade granola on a striped tablecloth.

    Healthy homemade granola

    May 25, 2019 / 2 Comments

    I love this granola. It’s crunchy, full of nuts, seeds, oats, puffed rice, dried fruit and sweetened just so. It’s perfect with almond milk and some fresh berries on top. It keeps you feeling full for a long time, and…

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    By Katerina
  • A bunch of roasted rainbow carrots.

    Super simple roasted carrots

    May 18, 2019 / No Comments

    You may not yet know this but need these in your life. Super simple roasted carrots, they take no time to prep and the oven does all the work. It’s THAT simple. The taste is sublime though – tantalisingly sweet…

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    By Katerina

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I am Katerina and I love trying out (loads of) healthy family-friendly recipes. I am obsessed with food, travel and photography. I live in Canberra, Australia, with my husband and our beautiful twins.

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  • Two ingredient mango icy pops [refined sugar free]
  • Healthy marbled white chocolate bark with pistachios, rosewater, beetroot powder and goji berries [refined sugar free]
  • Overnight zucchini oats
  • Fluffy zucchini pancakes [refined sugar free]
  • Healthier individual mascarpone cheesecakes or mousse

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The kids say these are the best icy pops yet! They The kids say these are the best icy pops yet! They look pretty impressive but they're so easy to make - chop your fruit (I've used juicy strawberries, mangoes and lychees), fill your icy pop mould with it and top up with coconut water and freeze. THAT'S IT! . . . Loving summer! ☀️☀️ . . . . . #summer #Australiansummer #icypoles #iceblocks #icypops #homemade #summertreat #summertreats #Frozentreats #refinedsugarfree #freeofrefinedsugar #foodforhealth #eatingforhealth #nutritionmatters #cleancooking #healthyfoodinspo #healthygram #balancedliving #eatbetternotless #healthyfoodideas #healthyeatinghabits #fuelyourbodyright #eatrightfeelright #balancedlifestyle #Australianproduce #mangoes #strawberries #lychees #easytreats #icelollies
This zucchini season is never-ending, gah! HOWEVER This zucchini season is never-ending, gah! HOWEVER, we get to enjoy meals like this gorgeous zucchini and bacon pie, inspired by a recipe by @hellokateberry and for that I'm grateful. Happy Sunday all! . . . . . . #zucchini #zucchinipie #zucchinirecipes #courgette #courgetterecipes #grownbykids #growingyourownfood #veggies #homegrownveggies #growyourownfood #ediblegarden #growfoodnotlawns #organicgarden #backyardgarden #gardenbeds #organicgardening #thehappygardeninglife #growsomethinggreen #organicgarden #homegrown #homegrownfood #seasonaleating #livinghealthy #healthykids #urbanhomestead #seasonalproduce #homegrownproduce #kidsinthegarden #happygardener #gardeningwithkids
Two ingredient no refined sugar mango icy pops... Two ingredient no refined sugar mango icy pops... my kids think this is the best thing since sushi train! (More popular than sliced bread in our house 🍣). . . . Making another batch right now! What are you obsessed with at the moment? . . . . . #summer #Australiansummer #icypoles #iceblocks #icecream #homemade #summertreat #summertreats #Frozentreats #refinedsugarfree #freeofrefinedsugar #foodforhealth #eatingforhealth #nutritionmatters #cleancooking #healthyfoodinspo #healthygram #balancedliving #eatbetternotless #healthyfoodideas #healthyeatinghabits #fuelyourbodyright #eatrightfeelright #balancedlifestyle #Australianproduce #Australianmangoes #mangoes #Australian #localproduce #easytreats
Paleo rosewater coconut custard creams with goji b Paleo rosewater coconut custard creams with goji berries and pistachios... If it's healthy, why only treat yourself on Valentine's Day? . . . . . . #paleo #custard #custardcreams #rosewater #coconutcream #pistachio #gojiberries #desserttime #dessertstagram #dessertgoals #sweettreats #sweettooth #dessertpic #instadessert #eatdessertfirst #nobake #ilovedessert #heresmyfood #healthier #healthiertreats #healthierdesserts #healthiereats #eatbetter
Happy Valentine's Day everyone! ♥️♥️ . . . Happy Valentine's Day everyone! ♥️♥️ . . . . #macarons #macaronlove #macaronstagram #macaron #dessertgram #macaronlovers #frenchmacaron #macaronlover #macaronsofinstagram #macaroncake #ilovemacarons #macaronaddict #macaronday #macaronage #eatcaptureshare #foodfluffer #eatprettythings #dessertstagram #dessertstation #dessertsofinstagram
Want to make something special for your Valentine Want to make something special for your Valentine but running out of time? Never fear, this healthy marbled white chocolate bark with pistachios, rosewater, beetroot powder and goji berries is easy and quick. And, if in doubt, add a few roses! 🥀💐 . . . This vegan Valentine's dessert is my contribution to the Be My Vegantine 2020 collab hosted by my friend Noha @leeksnbeets which is joined by a whole lot of other lovely ladies. So go check out their Vegantine dishes too! Happy nearly Valentine's Day all 💗 . . . #bemyvegantine2020 #Valentines #Valentines_day #Valentinesday2020 #vday #bemine #bemyvalentine #Willyoubemyvalentine #healthyvalentines #norefinedsugar #homemade #homemadechocolate #refinedsugarfree #nobake #vegandessert #vegandesserts #vegantreats #veganchocolate #vegansnack #vegansweets #collaboration
Let's play a game (always a good first line in a p Let's play a game (always a good first line in a post, right?)! . . . What's the craziest thing you have tried in your quest to achieve your 2019 or 2020 goals which has worked? . . . For me, I've been on this low tox, healthy and sustainable living journey for only a few months and have made a number of swaps and even started making my own cosmetics and cleaning recipes (which I'd never planned or expected, but I'll follow where my new found knowledge leads me and give everything a go). The craziest thing so far has been, I think, brushing my teeth with salt! Does anyone else use the salt toothpaste from @weledaaustralia? It still sounds a bit crazy to me (and yes, it tastes like salt) but it totally works. Love it (and my kids think it's endlessly fascinating). . . What has been yours? . . . And oh yes, the food. This creamy dairy-free mustard chicken casserole disappeared in a jiffy. It was so good! . . . #letsplayagame #letsplay #letsshare #lowtoxliving #sustainableliving #toxinfreeliving #chemicalfree #chemicalfreeliving #notoxins #organic #natural #naturalcosmetics #homemade #makeitathome #greenskincare #naturalbeautyblogger #handmadecosmetics #greenbeauty #greenskincare #chicken #chickencasserole #dairyfree #mustardchicken
A quintessential Australian summer treat - a water A quintessential Australian summer treat - a watermelon icy block. This one is super easy to make - you only need three ingredients (watermelon, rice malt syrup and lemon juice), some molds and a freezer. Easy as and delish! . . . That said, we've had some crazy weather here this summer, folks. You all probably know about the fires. Last weekend was filthy hot, about 43C (109F) and today, it's 18C (64F), raining and so windy that the large gum tree in our front yard cracked and fell across our front driveway. It was so lucky we were not hurt, as we only arrived home five minutes before that, driving through exactly where the tree would land. It was tall and heavy and gave us all a bit of a scare. At least we're not having flash floods here as they are elsewhere in NSW - sending out hugs and thoughts to those affected ♥️ . . . #summer #Australiansummer #watermelon #icypoles #iceblocks #icecream #homemade #summertreat #summertreats #Frozentreats #fruit #homemade #refinedsugarfree #freeofrefinedsugar
I bet you didn’t know this about zucchini but it I bet you didn’t know this about zucchini but it’s a veritable nutrient powerhouse. It packs in manganese, potassium, magnesium, Vitamins A, C, K and B6, folate, copper, phosporus and thiamine. It’s also rich in antioxidants and aids healthy digestion because it’s full of water and contains both soluble and insoluble fiber. . . . Want to see what else is in these fabulously nutritious overnight zucchini oats? Check out the recipe: https://onceafoodie.com/2020/02/07/overnight-zucchini-oats/ . . . Happy weekend all! . . . . . . . #weekend #happyweekend #breakfast #healthybreakfast #breakfastideas #breakfastinspo #homemadebreakfast #zucchini #overnightoats #birchermuesli #refinedsugarfree #mybreakfast #healthykidsfood #shareyourtable #damnthatsdelish #brainfood #norefinedsugar #sustainedenergy #takinghealthyback #healthmatters #healthyfamilyfood #foodandwine #tastingtable #thenewhealthy #eatingwelleats #realsimple #simplyrecipes #cookscountry #todaybreakfast #myfoodandfamily
Playing around with chocolate flavours - I'm sure Playing around with chocolate flavours - I'm sure this counts as a hobby?! In addition to the delicious classic freezer chewy chocolates, we've now had dark orange chewy chocolates, milk peppermint chewy chocolates as well as the current favourite - no chocolate chocolates. Yep. They're basically fudge bites, with loads of nuts and dates and no cacao (or refined sugar). They live in our freezer and they stay chewy and delicious - no defrosting required. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any other day of the year. What's your favourite chocolate flavour? . . . . #sweetsurprise #chocolate #rawchocolate #rawfood #rawfooddiet #rawfoods #rawdessert #healthysweets #rawsweets #refinedsugarfree #norefinedsugar #cleandiet #healthierchoices #eatinghealthier #cleancooking #healthyfoodinspo #healthygram #balancedlifestyle #balancedliving #healthyplace #eatbetternotless #sustainedenergy #takinghealthyback #wellnesswarriors #healthmatters #freezerdesserts #freezerchocolate #freezerchocolates #fudge #healthierdesserts
Drying your strawberries in the oven low and slow Drying your strawberries in the oven low and slow will give you a crispy crunchy fruity snack and, as a bonus, you'll get a very pretty watercolour painting on your baking paper... Win win! . . . . . This is also my entry into the #EatCaptureShare winter challenge 2020, hosted by Kimberly from @thelittleplantation. Today's theme is "Miro". . . . . #EatCaptureShare #ecsW20 #foodphotography #foodinmotion #foodfluffer #foodphotographers #eattheseasons #foodphotograph #foodlove #foodpassion #strawberries #dryingfruit #dehydratingfruit #homemade #refinedsugarfree #norefinedsugar #sugarfree #healthysnack #healthysnacks #healthiersnacking #snackbetter #berries
***Back to school*** . . Our twins are starting ki ***Back to school*** . . Our twins are starting kindergarten tomorrow. This is the first year in primary schools in Australia and a major milestone for us. I'm still in total denial but making these mini ham and salami pizza scrolls for their lunch tomorrow anyway (we have three slightly different filings - mushroom, green Sicilian olives and zucchini - of course! 😋). . . Wish us luck tomorrow! ♥️ . . . PS: This recipe is already on the blog! . . . #backtoschool #kindergarten #kinder #bigschool #firstdayofschool #newschool #schoolkids #kindergarteners #pizzascrolls #homemadescrolls #homebaker #homebaked #bakinglove #bakingtime #heresmyfood #fromscratch #homemade #bakersofinstagram #bakefromscratch #realsimple #homebaking #bakersgonnabake #lunchideas #lunchbox #lunchboxideas #lunchboxinspo #bakingwithkids #kidswhobake #bakingisfun #puffpastry
These refined sugar free zucchini pancakes are one These refined sugar free zucchini pancakes are one of the recipes we currently have on repeat because they are fluffy and super easy to make. I mix the pancake batter the night before (zucchini and all) and my husband just cooks it all up for us in the morning – bliss! Weekend breakfasts are the best, aren’t they? . . . The recipe is now on the blog: https://onceafoodie.com/2020/02/01/fluffy-zucchini-pancakes/ . . . #homemadebreakfast #pancakes #zucchini #zucchinipancakes #homemadepancakes #refinedsugarfree #mybreakfast #healthykidsfood #shareyourtable #damnthatsdelish #food52gram #hereismyfood #foodfluffer #igfoodie #igfoods #foodspiration #foodilicious #foodfoodfood #foodiefeature #rolledoats #nutsandseeds #brainfood #f52gram #norefinedsugar #sustainedenergy #takinghealthyback #healthmatters #healthyfamilyfood #thenewhealthy #eatingwelleats
Lately I'm obsessed with real food that's portable Lately I'm obsessed with real food that's portable. The kids and I love eating breakfast and snacks out of these jam jars. Jam jar food, that's our jam 🍯 😁 . . . In these little beauties, we have homemade granola (though the twins sometimes go for homemade maple rice crackles), with some delicious Greek yoghurt (we love @tamarvalleydairy), topped with homemade cherry berry and mango jams (we're having both because we couldn't decide and we're greedy) and fresh fruit. Refined sugar free and so easy, quick and delicious! And no one fights, if they have their own. . . . What portable food do you love? . . This is also my entry into the #EatCaptureShare winter challenge 2020, hosted by Kimberly from @thelittleplantation. Today's theme is "in a vessel". . . . . #EatCaptureShare #ecsW20 #foodphotography #foodinmotion #foodfluffer #foodphotographers #eattheseasons #foodphotograph #foodlove #foodpassion #homemadebreakfast #refinedsugarfree #mybreakfast #healthykidsfood #breakfast #breakfasttime #breakfastinspo #foodspiration #foodilicious #breakfastlover #breakfastlove #norefinedsugar #sustainedenergy #takinghealthyback #healthmatters #healthyfamilyfood #breakfastgoals #breakfastfood #healthybreakfast
Theme 5 of the @thelittleplantation #EatCaptureSha Theme 5 of the @thelittleplantation #EatCaptureShare winter challenge 2020 is "In the cup" and I admit, I had different plans. But school holidays and full time work messed with my allocated time for photo taking and editing, so I decided to make this one a fun entry instead. Hope you enjoy!! . . . #EatCaptureShare #ecsW20 #foodphotography #foodinmotion #foodfluffer #foodphotographers #eattheseasons #foodphotograph #inmotion #animated #inacup
This is week 2 of the Winter photo challenge 2020 This is week 2 of the Winter photo challenge 2020 hosted by Kimberly from @thelittleplantation and today's theme is "in a glass". . . . This is one of my favourite themes from the challenge as I'm currently obsessed with individual desserts and breakfasts and snacks on the go. . . I thought my healthier mascarpone cheesecakes or mousse would be a great fit for this theme and, if you'd like to treat yourself tonight, the recipe is on my blog: . . . https://onceafoodie.com/2020/01/23/healthier-individual-mascarpone-cheesecakes/ . . . . Enjoy!! . . . . . #EatCaptureShare #ecsW20 #foodphotography #foodfluffer #foodphotograph #mascarponecheesecake #minicheesecakes #mascarpone #desserttime #dessertstagram #dessertgoals #cheesecake #mascarpone #sweettreats #sweettooth #dessertpic #instadessert #cheesecakeinjar #eatdessertfirst #nobake #ilovedessert #heresmyfood #healthier #healthiertreats #healthierdesserts #healthiereats #eatbetter #treatyourself #easydessert #fromscratch
Sundays are for leisurely breakfasts with family. Sundays are for leisurely breakfasts with family. We're having a slice of this delicious refined sugar free banana and zucchini loaf, topped with caramelised maple pecans, a drizzle of rice maple syrup and some fresh sliced fruit. Bake the loaf the day/night before and in the morning, breakfast will be, literally and figuratively, a piece of cake -even if it feels and tastes entirely indulgent. Happy Sunday all!! . . . . #homemadebreakfast #zucchini #bananaloaf #zucchiniloaf #refinedsugarfree #mybreakfast #healthykidsfood #shareyourtable #damnthatsdelish #brainfood #norefinedsugar #sustainedenergy #takinghealthyback #healthmatters #healthyfamilyfood #nytcooking #foodandwine #tastingtable #eater #huffposttaste #thenewhealthy #eatingwelleats #realsimple #tohfoodie #simplyrecipes #cookscountry #pbsfood #todaybreakfast #myfoodandfamily
Day 3 of the #EatCaptureShare winter challenge 202 Day 3 of the #EatCaptureShare winter challenge 2020, run by Kimberly from @thelittleplantation and today's theme is Spices and herbs. . . . It turns out we have a few spices at home (and this is not even a tenth of them)! The kids and I loved filling each little bowl with different spice and smelling it and admiring its colour or texture. So fun! . . . #EatCaptureShare #ecsW20 #foodphotography #foodinmotion #foodfluffer #foodphotographers #eattheseasons #foodphotograph #spice #foodlove #foodpassion #spices #kidsinthekitchen #littlehelpers #familytime
I keep going on about our zucchini so I thought I' I keep going on about our zucchini so I thought I'd show you - they seem to be growing bigger and bigger every time I go look at them! To give you an idea of perspective, the second on the left is a regular size cucumber - next to which is about a 2kg zucchini! . . Breaded zucchini rings coming soon I think! . . . . . . #zucchini #zucchinirecipes #courgette #courgetterecipes #grownbykids #growingyourownfood #veggies #homegrownveggies #growyourownfood #ediblegarden #growfoodnotlawns #organicgarden #backyardgarden #gardenbeds #organicgardening #thehappygardeninglife #growsomethinggreen #organicgarden #homegrown #homegrownfood #seasonaleating #livinghealthy #healthykids #urbanhomestead #seasonalproduce #homegrownproduce #kidsinthegarden #happygardener #kidsgardening #gardeningwithkids
Day 2 of the #EatCaptureShare winter challenge 202 Day 2 of the #EatCaptureShare winter challenge 2020, run by Kimberly from @thelittleplantation. Today's topic is Kale, cabbage and cauliflower. . . I have gone for the dark moody style here because that's not my usual style at all so it definitely feels like a challenge! This is raw curly kale and I was fascinated by the beautiful patterns created by those deep green leaves. . . . Any suggestions for improvement? I'm open to constructive feedback, please and thank you. . . . #kale #rawkale #EatCaptureShare #ecsW20 #foodphotography #foodinmotion #foodfluffer #foodphotographers #eattheseasons #foodphotograph #winterveg #foodlove #foodpassion #veggies #eatyourgreens #eatyourveggies #darkmoody #darkandmoody #inframe
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