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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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Hello lovely, and welcome to Once a Foodie.

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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  • The best bacon and egg pie
  • Coconut banana kombucha overnight oats [refined sugar free]
  • Berry baked oatmeal [refined sugar free]
  • Easy rainbow salad
  • The ultimate chicken cacciatore

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Twin mama & foodie, obsessed with travel, baking, photography, low tox living, fitness and health.
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Instagram post 2182915495083024084_11586569728 When you don't know what to have for lunch and decide to have a little bit of everything (and make it as colourful as possible)! Our feast of prawn dumplings, poached salmon, watermelon and feta salad, with a side of fermented turnip and beetroot. Keep those gut bacteria happy, right? So good!! . . . Happy weekend, friends!! . . . #lunch #springlunch #springmenu #weekendfood #foodmakesmehappy #foodislife #foodphotography #comfortfood #homecooked #simplefood #familyfood #homecookedmeals #homemadelunch #ourlunch #easymeals #healthylunch #lunchideas #dinnerideas #quicklunch #healthydinner #quickdinner #quickrecipes #weeknightdinner #whatsfordinner #kidfriendly #dinnerinspiration #lunchinspo #feedingkids #weekdaylunch #feast
Instagram post 2182183041132489727_11586569728 It's only a week till Thanksgiving and although in Australia we don't celebrate this holiday, I find myself thinking about all the things I'm thankful for. I feel this is such a good exercise because in this day and age we're constantly driven to want more, desire more and never be satisfied with what we have - there's always something better, newer, shinier behind the corner. I often think that, to a degree, this gives you a drive and an incentive, but it can also make you dissatisfied or even depressed. . . And so, every now and then, it can be therapeutic to take a breath and count your blessings. . . This year I'm thankful for many things but particularly: - my wonderful children who take so much of my time but who also bring me such joy and happiness; - my husband who is always supporting me in everything I do and who is so proud of me; - my health and fitness which allows me to do so much and which I never take for granted; - my career which allows me to travel and challenge myself and feel accomplished; - my friendships and relationships, including the ones I've formed on here in the short few months since I'd started my blog; - being able to travel a lot with my family, discovering places and giving my kids the best kind of education through travel and leaning first hand about diversity; - living in Australia where we have access to beautiful weather and gorgeous produce; and - having my mum here for Christmas this year. . . What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? . . By the way, pictured here is a beautifully scented and crunchy maple and walnut granola based on a recipe from @deliciouslyella. I really wanted to make it but was missing approximately half of the ingredients so improvised. Still turned out great! . . . . #homemadebreakfast #granola #refinedsugarfree #mybreakfast #healthykidsfood #shareyourtable #breakfast #breakfasttime #breakfastinspo #foodilicious #foodfoodfood #breakfastlover #breakfastlove #norefinedsugar #sustainedenergy #takinghealthyback #healthmatters #healthyfamilyfood #homemadegranola #breakfastgoals #breakfastfood #healthybreakfast #maple #walnut #pinenuts #Thanksgiving #thankful #whatareyouthankfulfor #Thanksgiving2019
Instagram post 2181455693604713797_11586569728 Too early to start with Christmas recipes? No, didn't think so. We put up our Christmas tree last weekend and, controversial as it may be, are loving it. Yes, we are a family that loves Christmas and we try to make the best of the season - it seems to go so quickly! . . . Any other Christmas crazies out there? . . Oh yes, these Bolognese chicken wings are delicious and a perfect holiday finger food. So quick and easy to make too! Just cover chicken wings in Bolognese sauce, massage in, and bake in a 200C oven for about an hour, turning once. Tadaa! . . . #Christmas #holidays #holidayfood #holidayideas #fingerfoods #fingerfood #Christmasideas #appetisers #healthyfamilyfood #chickenideas #chickenwings #whatifeedmykids #whaifeedmytoddler #stickywings #kidsareourfuture #eatinghealthier #kidsfoodideas #simpleingredients #lifewithlittles #realfoodforkids #foodforkids #kidapproved #familyfoodtribe #healthykidsfood #kidslunchideas #whatmykidseat #kidfriendlyfood #easyhealthykids #funfoodforkids #feedingkids
Instagram post 2180753596625304619_11586569728 One of my favourite breakfasts which has been on rotation here for a while now - Lamington overnight oats. That classic Australian dessert chocolate and coconut flavour combo (with a bit of strawberry jam) is so good, I just had to have it! And why not for breakfast? It really feels like you're eating dessert but unlike its namesake, it's actually really good for you. Refined sugar free, and great for your gut. An excellent start to the day! . . . Would you like a recipe for this too? . . . #weekend #happyweekend #breakfast #healthybreakfast #breakfastideas #breakfastinspo #homemadebreakfast #kombucha #overnightoats #birchermuesli #Lamington #refinedsugarfree #mybreakfast #healthykidsfood #shareyourtable #damnthatsdelish #brainfood #norefinedsugar #sustainedenergy #takinghealthyback #healthmatters #healthyfamilyfood #foodandwine #tastingtable #thenewhealthy #eatingwelleats #realsimple #cookscountry #todaybreakfast #myfoodandfamily
Instagram post 2180028816550025970_11586569728 I'm not sure I told you but I'm currently doing a Go Low Tox course with the wonderful Alexx @lowtoxlife and it's given me so much food for thought. The course takes you through the main aspects of living a modern life and talks about toxins to avoid and low tox options. I thought I knew my organic skincare and cleaning products but it turns out there's toxins in furniture, bedding, home fragrances, perfumes, kitchen appliances, textiles, toys, pretty much in every aspect of our lives. . . While it can be daunting to know where to start, I'm loving the amount of knowledge, research and resources being presented to me in this six week course, I'm enjoying the new found confidence of being able to read a product label and know what ingredients to avoid, and most of all, I love being told about all these wonderful business doing wonderful things for us, the consumers, and the environment. . . So as the course is drawing to a close, I want to say thank you Alexx, and ask you, friends, about your best low tox living tips? Do you try to do your grocery shopping plastic free, do you compost, make your own cosmetics, or are you trying to live sustainably? Let me know, I'm so keen to connect with more like-minded people. . . And finally, about the food! These chocolate fudge bliss balls from @wholefoodsimply are smooth, chocolatey and delicious and you'd never guess they're good for you. No refined sugar, raw cacao, dates and dry roasted nuts. Love keeping them in the fridge for a healthy snack! . . . #energyballs #blissballs #cleaneats #refinedsugarfree #kidfriendly #healthy #healthysnacks #childapproved #makeitdelicious #fromscratch #homemade #delicious #feedfeed #shareyourtable #damnthatsdelish #whatifeedmykids #cleandiet #eatinghealthier #lifewithlittles #realfoodforkids #foodforkids #healthysnacks #dates #cacao #nuts #roastednuts #lowtox #lowtoxlife #lowtoxliving #minimalist
Instagram post 2179296477549886608_11586569728 Happy Monday! The kids and I were having these delicious carrot cake overnight oats yesterday morning - oats, apple, pear, carrot, kombucha, yoghurt, maple syrup with some delicious fragrant spekulaas spices. The best! . . And yes, this is another shot we styled together, it's becoming a lovely tradition in our household. What do you enjoying doing with your kids? . . . #kidsinthekitchen #cookingwithkids #memoirsofmotherhood #twinmomlife #twinmumlife #twinmama #myhonestmotherhood #honestlyparents #twinmum #twins #boygirltwins #ohheymama #simplymamahood #honestmotherhood #faithfullybeautiful #momlifeisthebest #everydaymoments #documentlife #our_everyday_moments #momentsinmotherhood #motherhoodsimplified #motherhoodinspire #parenthood_moments #mommyandme #mommylife #momlifeisthebestlife #cutestkiddies #candidchildhood #childhoodunplugged #flashesofdelight
Instagram post 2177129711084102189_11586569728 Rejoice, the weekend is nearly here! . . Are you planning your weekend breakfast yet? How about this gorgeous smooth and satisfying bowl of coconut banana kombucha overnight oats? . . The recipe is now on the blog - enjoy! 💕 https://onceafoodie.com/2019/11/13/coconut-banana-kombucha-overnight-oats/ . . . . #weekend #happyweekend #breakfast #healthybreakfast #breakfastideas #breakfastinspo #homemadebreakfast #kombucha #overnightoats #birchermuesli #refinedsugarfree #mybreakfast #healthykidsfood #shareyourtable #damnthatsdelish #brainfood #norefinedsugar #sustainedenergy #takinghealthyback #healthmatters #healthyfamilyfood #foodandwine #tastingtable #thenewhealthy #eatingwelleats #realsimple #simplyrecipes #cookscountry #todaybreakfast #myfoodandfamily
Instagram post 2176402413779273438_11586569728 If you have some excess zucchini in your garden or your fridge, these leek and zucchini bites are a great solution. Cheesy and nutritious, and perfect for the kids' lunch box or as a snack. . . . #leekbites #zucchinibites #zucchini #homebaker #homebaked #bakinglove #bakingtime #heresmyfood #fromscratch #homemade #feedfeed #shareyourtable #damnthatsdelish #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #bakefromscratch #tastemade #eattheworld #bakerslife #realsimple #cookandtell #homebaking #bakersgonnabake #lunchideas #lunchbox #lunchboxideas #lunchboxinspo #bakingwithkids #kidswhobake #kidshealthysnacks
Instagram post 2175690218024042054_11586569728 The BEST nut bars we've tried in a long time - based on a recipe from @wholefoodsimply and including brazil nuts, macadamias, pecans, walnuts and a handful of lovely coconut and dark chocolate. Absolutely stunning, easy to make and they actually stay together. Brilliant! . . . #naturalbaking #nutbars #healthybars #chocolate #wholefoodsimply #healthysnacks #homebaker #homebaked #bakinglove #bakingtime #heresmyfood #healthybaking #fromscratch #homemade #feedfeed #shareyourtable #damnthatsdelish #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #bakefromscratch #tastemade #eattheworld #bakerslife #realsimple #dessertlover #cookandtell #makesmewhole #homebaking #bakersgonnabake #imsomartha
Instagram post 2174962962971591049_11586569728 An acai banana cherry smoothie bowl, based on a recipe from @wholesome_child which the whole family devoured mid-morning on Sunday because - weekend treats. Refined sugar free and full of delicious fibre and nutrients. . . . Hope you're all having a lovely day! . . . #homemadebreakfast #homemadesnack #smoothiebowl #smoothie #acai #cherry #refinedsugarfree #mybreakfast #healthykidsfood #shareyourtable #damnthatsdelish #brainfood #norefinedsugar #takinghealthyback #healthmatters #healthyfamilyfood #nytcooking #foodandwine #tastingtable #eater #huffposttaste #thenewhealthy #eatingwelleats #realsimple #tohfoodie #simplyrecipes #cookscountry #pbsfood #todaybreakfast #myfoodandfamily
Instagram post 2174230627435187480_11586569728 Sometimes you just need a big old bite of a homemade zucchini slice - nut free and refined sugar free (apart from those delicious dark chocolate chips), fluffy and perfect for that afternoon snack! Happy Monday all ♥️ . . . #zucchini #zucchinislice #slice #homemadeslice #homebaker #homebaked #bakinglove #bakingtime #heresmyfood #fromscratch #homemade #feedfeed #shareyourtable #damnthatsdelish #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #bakefromscratch #tastemade #eattheworld #bakerslife #realsimple #cookandtell #homebaking #bakersgonnabake #bakingwithkids #kidswhobake #bakingisfun #refinedsugarfree #nutfree
Instagram post 2173520929765997139_11586569728 *STYLED BY OUR FIVE YEAR OLD TWINS* . . It's becoming a bit of a thing, isn't it? In fact I am being asked to make food now so the kids have something to style! 😂 Oh well, I'm not complaining. . . . And this, well this gives me all the Christmas feels and it's only early November. 🎄⭐️🎁 . . . Here we have a homemade ruby red sauerkraut (purple cabbage, red onion and beetroot) based on a recipe from @gkstories and a mixed turnip ferment (turnips, beetroot, garlic) based on a recipe from @rosiefoodie. The turnip needs a little more time but it's looking lovely and pink. The sauerkraut is ready to go so we've started on this today - yum! Happy gut ♥️ . . . Soooo happy to be doing some fermenting at home. What's your favourite ferment combo? . . #fermentation #fermenting #fermentedfoods #fermented #ferment #beetroot #turnips #cabbage #fermentedfood #fermentedvegetables #guthealth #guthealthmatters #digestivehealth #guthealing #guthealthy #happygut #gutfeeling #gutfriendly #healyourgut #homemade #homemadeisbest #pink #eatyourcolours #rubyred #sauerkraut #christmas #christmasinspo
Instagram post 2172786091931930216_11586569728 I introduce you to my latest invention+obsession: kombucha banana overnight oats. I might need to work on the title (any ideas welcome!) but what you get is this: perfectly smooth overnight oats with a lovely hint of banana flavour, refined sugar free but mildly sweet, with some nutritious chia seeds, gut friendly kombucha and yoghurt and a whiff of coconut, which are ready to be topped with your favourite fruit - here featuring my favourite kiwi flowers, raspberries, bee pollen and coconut flakes. . . . The kids loved it from the first taste and I hope you will too. Recipe coming to the blog soon! . . . . Happy weekend, friends! ♥️ . . . . #weekend #happyweekend #breakfast #healthybreakfast #breakfastideas #breakfastinspo #homemadebreakfast #kombucha #overnightoats #birchermuesli #refinedsugarfree #mybreakfast #healthykidsfood #shareyourtable #damnthatsdelish #brainfood #norefinedsugar #sustainedenergy #takinghealthyback #healthmatters #healthyfamilyfood #foodandwine #tastingtable #thenewhealthy #eatingwelleats #realsimple #simplyrecipes #cookscountry #todaybreakfast #myfoodandfamily
Instagram post 2172068922237359351_11586569728 Pretty happy with these gorgeous shallots the kids brought home from preschool today - grown by them at preschool in their little garden. So grateful they are learning about how things grow from a young age. #springonions #shallots #grownbykids #growingyourownfood #veggies #homegrownveggies #growyourownfood #ediblegarden #growfoodnotlawns #organicgarden #backyardgarden #gardenbeds #organicgardening #thehappygardeninglife #growsomethinggreen #organicgarden
Instagram post 2171344094353456586_11586569728 I don't do much black and white photography, mostly because I love colour. But sometimes the texture or structure of particular objects stands out so much better in a B&W shot - do you agree? #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #stilllife #stilllifephotography #stilllifephoto #styleonmytable #blackandwhitephoto #bnwphoto #bnwshot #bnwcaptures #bnwlife #bnwzone #bnw_captures #bnw_life
Instagram post 2170619373761193191_11586569728 Last week we had this gorgeous rainbow salad with juicy Asian flavoured pork roast and this week we're eating it with ribs. It pairs easily with most mains and we love it by itself too. The recipe is now on the blog and I hope sincerely that you'll enjoy it as much as we do! https://onceafoodie.com/2019/10/30/easy-rainbow-salad/ #salad #saladlover #saladsofinstagram #saladrecipe #plantbased #saladlovers #foodforhealth #eatingforhealth #nutritionmatters #homemadegourmet #cleancooking #healthyfoodinspo #healthygram #balancedlifestyle #balancedliving #eatbetternotless #healthyfoodideas #healthyeatinghabits #fuelyourbodyright #eattofuel #eatrightfeelright #onmyplate #balancedlifestyle #balancedmeal #Australianproduce #Australiancabbage #Australian #localproduce
Instagram post 2169907127321972089_11586569728 Morning tea for my preschoolers today - fruit salad (mango, strawberries, blueberries and gold kiwi fruit), with @TribeOrganics cheese & onion rice crackers (sustainably sourced and wrapped in Sustain compostable paper bags from Hercules), @healthlab kids banana bliss bite, @bearnibbles strawberry yo yos, @lilcrittersgummies, cheese and a mini red capsicum. #morningtea #lunchbox #Bento #Bentobox #Bentoboxlunch #Bentokids #Bentolunchbox #lunchboxideas #lunchideas #lunchbag #lunchtime #healthylunchideas #healthylunches #schoollunchideas #kidslunchideas #kidslunch #lunchboxlove #packedlunch #healthylunchbox #Bentolunchbox #kidsfoodideas #lunchinspo #yumboxlunch #lunchboxinspiration #morningteaideas #morningteainspo
Instagram post 2169139575628675330_11586569728 ***STYLED BY OUR FIVE YEAR OLD TWINS*** . . Actually, I had something entirely different planned to post today. And then I made these stunning ribs from @nomnompaleo for dinner (which we make over and over because they're so good) and the kids decided they would style them this time. . . . And this is what my five year old food stylists came up with. Honestly, I nearly lost my socks I was so impressed. There's all kinds of interesting decorations, like a slinkie, necklaces, a golden egg, colourful rocks, coins, party blowers and my son's favourite teddy bear, and all together (though I might be a little biased), this looks absolutely AMAZING to me. ♥️♥️ . . . What do you guys think? . . . #kidsinthekitchen #cookingwithkids #memoirsofmotherhood #twinmomlife #twinmumlife #twinmama #myhonestmotherhood #honestlyparents #twinmum #twins #boygirltwins #ohheymama #simplymamahood #honestmotherhood #faithfullybeautiful #momlifeisthebest #everydaymoments #documentlife #our_everyday_moments #momentsinmotherhood #motherhoodsimplified #motherhoodinspire #parenthood_moments #mommyandme #mommylife #momlifeisthebestlife #cutestkiddies #candidchildhood #childhoodunplugged #flashesofdelight
Instagram post 2167788147113519995_11586569728 As I'm drafting this, I'm on a flight back home from Perth (work travel again - and hey, isn't wifi on the planes great?). It's a late flight and I'll be home around midnight which is approximately 16.5 hours after my bedtime (give or take). And I bet the little ones will be up EXACTLY at 7am. Anyone else's kids never sleep in? My weekend is looking like this - husband away on a boys' weekend, and I'm taking the kids to their friend's princesses and superheroes dress up birthday party on Saturday (woohoo). HOWEVER, my Sunday will hopefully be very very lazy, with minimal cleaning and maximum cooking and cuddles and perhaps even a swim in our new pool! 🏊🏼‍♀️🏊🏼‍♀️ I'll take it. In the meantime, I'm dreaming about this chicken pumpkin macaroni and cheese which I've invented for my son who kept asking for macaroni and cheese. He's happy and so am I, knowing he's getting something more nutritious than roux. Pumpkin to the rescue! And how are your weekend plans shaping up?
Instagram post 2166980310718014571_11586569728 This is what I make when we as a family have to be somewhere early and I don't want to stuff around with making breakfast in the morning. Beautiful refined sugar free berry baked oatmeal. This one includes strawberries because that's what I had on hand, but any type of berry will work. I am even thinking of using rhubarb next time - what do you think? #homemadebreakfast #bakedoatmeal #oats #bakedoats #strawberry #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
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