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Lunchbox Life / Hidden Beetroot and Cocoa Muffins

Tried and tested Beetroot & Cocoa Muffins REFINED SUGAR FREE Kids lunches got you in a spin!? Make these muffins, don’t feel guilty about cake / muffins / or treats!   How many: 24 mini muffins or 12 large Time it takes: 30 mins cook and prep   INGREDIENTS ½ cup unsalted butter ½ cup coconut sugar 1 egg (room temp) 3 small overripe bananas 1/2 Cup grated Beetroot 1/3 Cup Cocoa powder 1 tsp bi-carb soda, dissolved in 1 tsp hot water 1 ½ cups plain flour (Spelt or buckwheat are my choice) ½ tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp fresh nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon METHOD Preheat Oven 180 degrees Line muffin tin with muffin cups, spray with oil Cream butter and sugar with beater Add egg, bananas, vanilla and mix well Stir in the flour, nutmeg, cinnamon and

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Lunchbox Muesli Slice NO BUTTER OR BAD SUGARS!

Muesli Slice ➡ NO BUTTER ➡ NO BAD SUGARS

Lunchbox Muesli Slice   NO BUTTER OR BAD SUGARS! A guilt free energy booster, ready for all members of the family Makes: 12 pieces Takes: 40 mins Ingredients:  1 Cup Rolled Oats ½ Cup unsweetened rice puffs ½ Cup sunflower seeds 1 Cup Dried fruit mix (chopped) ½ Cup Shredded coconut ½ Cup Rice malt syrup ½ Cup Coconut sugar 1 TBLS Cinnamon 1 tsp Vanilla Essence 1 tsp Salt 1 Large Egg (whisked) 1 Cup Self Raising Flour 1 Cup Coconut Oil (melted)   METHOD: Preheat oven to 180 degrees Line a square slice tin with baking paper In a bowl, combine all of the above ingredients Pour the combined mixture into the lined tin, flatten and push mix into all the corners until smooth Place in oven and bake for 25-30mins or until golden Cool on wire tray,

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Lunchbox life - Hidden vegetable & fruit muffins
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Lunchbox life / Hidden Carrot and Sultana Muffins

CARROT AND SULTANA MUFFINS NUT FREE + REFINED SUGAR FREE How many: 24 mini muffins or 12 large Time it takes: 30 mins cook and prep   INGREDIENTS ½ cup unsalted butter ½ cup coconut sugar 1 egg (room temp) 3 small overripe bananas 1/2 Cup grated carrot 1/2 Cup dried sultanas 1 tsp bi-carb soda, dissolved in 1 tsp hot water 1 ½ cups plain flour (Spelt or buckwheat are my choice) ½ tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp fresh nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon METHOD Preheat Oven 180 degrees Line muffin tin with muffin cups, spray with oil Cream butter and sugar with beater Add egg, bananas, vanilla and mix well Stir in the flour, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt Add dissolved bi-carb Mix using the electric mixer or with a spoon, until fully combined Add carrot and sultana at

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Healthy and better Bounty slice

Slightly Better / Bounty Slice

  Healthy and better bounty slice A smooth layer of choc, roasted coconut flakes and sweet caramelised rice malt, makes this the ultimate sweet indulgence for the serious sweet tooth! Makes: 30 pieces Takes: 2 hours Ingredients:  Choc base: 8-10 pitted dates 1 Cup almond meal or any nut meal 2 TBLS sunflower seeds 2 TBLS linseed 1 TBLS cocoa powder 2-3 TBLS water Coconut filling: 2 Cups shredded coconut or flakes 3 TBLS coconut butter 3 TBLS melted coconut oil extra virgin 2 TBLS rice malt syrup ½  tsp salt Choc top: 2 TBLS cocoa powder 3 TBLS melted coconut oil extra virgin 2 TBLS rice malt syrup ½ tsp salt ½ tsp vanilla essence METHOD: Line a bread tin with baking paper In a food processor combine the dates, sunflower and linseed until chopped. Add the almond meal

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Healthy and better Twix slice

Slightly Better / Twix Slice

Healthy and better Twix slice A smooth layer of choc, caramel, crunchy rice puffs and a sweet biscuit base makes this the ultimate dessert for healthy sugar addicts! Makes: 30 pieces Takes: 3 hours INGREDIENTS: Base: Better biscuit recipe Lunchbox life better biscuits Caramel: ¼ cup nut butter (Peanut, Almond, Macadamia) ¼ cup tahini ¼ cup melted coconut oil extra virgin ½ cup rice malt syrup 1 tsp salt ¼ cup rice puffs Choc top: 2 TBLS cocoa powder 3 TBLS melted coconut oil extra virgin 2 TBLS mayple or rice malt syrup ½ tsp salt ½ tsp vanilla essence   METHOD: Preheat oven 180 degrees and line bread tin with baking paper Combine better biscuit dough, and cover base of lined bread tin with biscuit dough. Bake for 15 mins or until brown and crispy Allow to biscuit base to

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