RECIPES

Free Dietitian-
Approved Recipes

 

Food is fuel – but food is also meant to be enjoyed! Healthy eating does not have to be complicated, expensive or bland. These recipes are simple, nutrient dense and sure to satisfy your taste buds!

PB&C BANANA BREAD

PB&C BANANA BREAD

This peanut butter and chocolate (PB&C) banana bread combines the classic peanut butter and banana combo (PB&B) with some decadent marbled chocolate. I'm not usually a big fan of banana bread, but give me bananas with peanut butter... now, that's a different...

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SPINACH & CASHEW PESTO

SPINACH & CASHEW PESTO

This pesto sauce is so good and versatile that it deserves its own post. A great way to sneak in some extra vegetables and healthy foods, you can use it as a pasta sauce, salad dressing or even sandwich/burger sauce! Ingredients: 4 cups spinach leaves1/2 cup cashew...

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SPINACH PESTO SPAGHETTI

SPINACH PESTO SPAGHETTI

My first attempt at making pesto last year was a miserable fail. This second time around, however, was a huge success and even sibling approved! Mixed with some spaghetti or pasta of your choice, it's the perfect cozy meal for a night in. Ingredients: Spinach Pesto...

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ZUCCHINI & CARROT MUFFINS

ZUCCHINI & CARROT MUFFINS

Savoury muffins are a great on-the-go breakfast or snack option, as well as an excellent way to sneak in some veggies! Make up a larger batch and store in the fridge or freezer, then simply reheat and go! Ingredients: 1 cup self raising flour2 eggs1 large carrot,...

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BLUEBERRY & PUMPKIN SEED SCONES

BLUEBERRY & PUMPKIN SEED SCONES

There was a time when I strongly disliked scones. The dryness, the lack of taste... But then I was introduced to fruit scones and the combination of scones with jam. Whilst traditional scone lovers may find this controversial, fruit scones were a game changer for me....

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CRUNCHY MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

CRUNCHY MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

When you're tasked with making a last minute salad but have limited fresh ingredients at home, what can you do? Improvise with some pantry staples! A common myth is that canned or frozen fruit and vegetables are not as nutritious as fresh, but this is not true! Canned...

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VEGETARIAN PENNE BOLOGNESE

VEGETARIAN PENNE BOLOGNESE

You may have heard of the Meat-Free Monday movement by now - an initiative to encourage everyone to eat less meat and eat more plant-based meals throughout the week. There are many benefits to a plant-rich diet, including reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and...

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ROASTED KALE, PUMPKIN & WALNUT SALAD

ROASTED KALE, PUMPKIN & WALNUT SALAD

Whoever says that salads are boring simply isn't doing it right... (Confession: I used to be one of those people!) This salad ticks all the boxes with crunchy textures, satiating grains and high fibre seeds! Ingredients: 1 bunch kale, chopped4 cloves garlic, roughly...

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LEMON & SEED CAKE

LEMON & SEED CAKE

I have a history of making terrible baked goods, especially when I try to make recipes healthier or put a 'creative spin' on them... Apparently dietitians have a higher tolerance of mediocre-tasting but 'healthy' food, which is why I always test things on my family...

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AVOCADO & CHICKPEA DIP

AVOCADO & CHICKPEA DIP

Lately I’ve been experimenting with sneaking in chickpeas into my cooking to increase my family’s and my own intake of legumes and fibre. So far there’s been chickpea cookies, roasted chickpea snacks, chickpeas on rice, and chickpeas in salad... Last week I tried...

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