Jordan Miller of Sonoma shares this granola bar recipe which makes use of basic pantry staples. Begin this recipe at least 6 hours ahead.
56 sweet recipes that prove fruit and nut belong together
The delicious duo of fruit and nut makes the perfect sweet and salty snack or dessert.
Fig and pistachio crumble cake
This cake is the perfect winter dessert, best served warm with a dollop of cream or vanilla bean ice cream.
Silvia Colloca’s panpepato recipe
"We always make sure we have a few squares of panpepato, a spicy and dairy-free Italian Christmas cake that’s similar to panforte, to gift Babbo Natale (Santa) – a true lover of Italian baked goods." – Silvia Colloca
Plum and walnut crumble slice
Everybody loves a crumble. They're the perfect dish for using top-notch in-season produce, and this version takes the classic dessert and puts it in slice form, so you can enjoy it anywhere, anytime.
Matt Preston's golden almond, pear and raspberry cake
Served warm, this cake is a decadent, but it stays moist for ages, making it equally as tasty cold or at room temperature.
Fresh ideas
Grapes
Grapes are at their peak right now, look for firm, bright fruit for a sweet juicy snack.
Apple and hazelnut cake with caramel custard
"You'll need a piping bag and cranked palette knife for this recipe," says Matt Moran.
Peanut butter, oat and jam bars
These sweet and salty snack bars by Danielle Alvarez are made from everyday pantry staples.
Banana and walnut loaf cake
“It’s best to use very ripe bananas for this cake. The most brown bananas impart the most flavour. You can often find heavily discounted bananas in just the right state of disrepair at your grocer. We have a container of over-ripe bananas in the freezer, which would be perfect, too – just make sure you peel them before you freeze them." - Michael James Recipe note: You’ll need a 9cm x 22cm x 10cm loaf pan for this recipe.
Apple crumbles are great but this pineapple and coconut version is better
Pineapple and coconut, traditionally a summer duo, shine in this cool-weather crumble.
Dark chocolate and passionfruit mousse
This decadent chocolate mousse gets a zing from the addition of passionfruit.
Blue avocado breakfast bowl
This smoothie bowl recipe is perfect for breakfast, packed with nutrition and flavour. This is an edited extract from 'Eat More Vegan by Luke Hines, Published by Plum, RRP $39.99, Photography by Mark Ropper.'
Gluten-free fruit and nut loaves with sugar topping
Coconut fudge bliss balls
"A small hit of salt tempers the sweetness in these energy-packed sweets. Store these moreish treats in the fridge in an airtight container for up to two weeks," says Lucy Busuttil.
Pear, sage and hazelnut bread
A nordic fruit and nut loaf that will satisfy the desire to eat more healthily, more interestingly and more deliciously. This is an edited extract from Nordic Light by Simon Bajada, published by Hardie Grant Books (RRP $49.99).
Melissa Hemsley's quinoa power porridge
Choose from three different quinoa options and play around with flavours. There are seven here, one for every day of the week! I’m a fan of porridge in a flask for an easy warming breakfast on the go. If I have people over, I make a huge pan of porridge and put small bowls out with a selection of flavours and toppings to let everyone help themselves, says Melissa. This is an edited extract from Eat Happy by Melissa Hemsley (Ebury Press, RRP $49.99). Copyright © Melissa Hemsley. Photography by Issy Croker.