Sometimes even breakfast calls for cake! Lately I’ve been eating banana loaf with home-made chia jam and yoghurt for breakfast but felt I needed to mix it up. These muffins are stuffed full of carrot, oats, dates, seeds and chia s so they’re as healthy as I could make them while still tasting good. Better still, everything goes in the food processor so they’re simple to make.

This is a healthier version of the classic childhood treat, rice bubble slice. They’re a nostalgic nod to my childhood birthdays but with a wholesome twist of seeds and toasted oats.

Here’s the ultimate hiking snack perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This recipe is a great base to add a variety of fillings to and pairs beautifully with the rich and creamy stone-fruit and pear palate of Sacred Hill’s Pinot Gris. Make sure you pack a couple of ripe avocados to smear on top.

This is the best banana loaf I’ve made hands down – gluten-free or regular. I make it every week (sometimes twice!) for lunchboxes and mid-afternoon snacks.
Packed with coconut, it’s super moist, with the lightness of 4 eggs and almond meal. Although it’s not overly sweet, it doesn’t need to be toasted or buttered, it’s delicious just as it is.

On Labour day we spent the entire day inside not leaving the house. While it was cold and rainy outside we cranked the heating, ditched our lunch plans and made use of some pantry staples and delicious spring asparagus.

This would have to be one of my favourite recipes. I make for new baby gifts, new home gifts, picnics, make ahead meals – you name it. The pastry is rich and buttery so slightly difficult to work with but I have a way of handling it so read on!

1 tbsp olive oil
2 leeks, chopped (white parts only)
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
1 1/2 tsp each fennel seeds
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups mixed greens, roughly chopped (e.g. herbs, spinach)