A healthy, green way to serve a slice up for summer.
32 incredible sweet and savoury work snacks
A new week at work doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom when your lunchbox is overflowing with tasty treats like these 32 ideas.
Healthy paleo snickers
Just like their namesake, these gooey treats are packed with peanuts, but use rice malt syrup for a healthier sweet hit.
Wagon Wheel slice
This superfood slice is inspired by the much-loved Wagon Wheel treat of our childhood. Rice malt syrup is made from fermented rice, it’s fructose free and is a natural sweet alternative to other refined sugars.
Gluten-free choc and raspberry muffins
For those of you who are looking for a guilt-free, gluten-free snack in between meals or pre-exercise, go no further than these choc raspberry muffins. This is an edited extract from Surfing the Menu – Next Generation by Dan Churchill and Hayden Quinn (Published by Simon & Schuster, $49.99), and is available in bookshops nationally.
Healthy summer 'chiko' rolls that are weeknight worthy
We'll turn anything with love into something "Australian". Ye olde chiko roll was stuffed with cabbage and deep-fried in batter. Instead, we’re wrapping rice paper around tangy, crunchy coleslaw and tucking in some roast chicken for a bit more chook in your chiko.
Banana + oats = healthy cookies
Okay, so you probably should pimp these babies with a sprinkle of cinnamon or chocolate chips, but the banana and oats make an excellent base. A perfectly acceptable breakfast cookie on all fronts. Recipe via Pure Ella.
Sugar-free Anzac biscuit bars
Drizzled with carob and scattered with hazelnuts, these ANZAC biscuit-inspired bars are sugar-free and packed with protein and fibre, but still taste great.
Capsicum, kale and feta frittata
Cook up a pan of antioxidant-rich kale leaves with capsicum and eggs for a bright vegetarian meal.
Sausage and fennel coleslaw wraps
These sausage and fennel coleslaw wraps are perfect summer fare.
Wholewheat pizza pockets
These are a great healthy substitute for the well-loved pizza pocket. Bake in bulk and freeze. To reheat, place in the microwave for 1 minute, then grill in a sandwich press for 2 minutes to crisp.
Peanut butter and jelly loaf
Every bite of this loaf is like taking a bite of your favourite sandwich - but even better.
Dark chocolate and cardamom muesli bars
These sweetly-spiced chocolate muesli bars were inspired by Oh She Glows’ Soft and Chew Granola Bars. If you prefer a sweeter recipe, add an additional tablespoon of honey.
Goat's cheese and maple bacon slice
This easy sweet and sour slice can be served up for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. It's that good!
Ferrero Rocher protein balls
Indulge yourself without guilt with Shannon Harley's healthy sugar-free take on Ferrero Rocher chocolates which are packed full of protein.
No-meat broccolini balls
Inspired by meat-free Mondays? Need to eat more vegetables? These meat-free 'meatballs' are an easy way to bring more greens and goodness into your week.