Chocolate banana muffins (with lentils)

These chocolate banana muffins (with lentils) offer a high protein snack for toddlers 12 months old+ and the whole family. They are vegan friendly and taste amazing! They are high in protein and iron, which means it may keep your toddler feeling fuller for longer. The chocolate chips are optional, they are there to add a fun element! Did you know that quality dark chocolate is rich in fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, and a few other minerals. Try not to be scared of offering your toddler chocolate in moderation, it can be a bit of fun and nutritious! Please comment on the recipe below if you love them as much as we do.

By: Rachael Tucker

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Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes

These vegan vanilla cupcakes are super easy to make! Healthy alternative to refined sugar muffins. Great for toddlers 12 months old+ and the whole family. For babies under 12 months old you have the option to use date paste or half a banana instead of maple syrup.

By: Rachael Tucker

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Ginger and Date Loaf (vegan, no sugar)

November 28, 2019

Servings: 20

Prep: 15 min

Difficulty: Easy

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This Vegan Ginger and Date Loaf taste incredible! Naturally sweetened with dates - no syrups, no refined sugars. Nutrtionally is high in iron, omega 3 and calcium - all coming from the fresh dates, flaxseed and dairy-free milk. Not only is it a perfect breakfast or snack for babies 6 months old + , its tasty for the whole family. This loaf can be made in either a 2LB loaf tin (approx bake for 20-25 minutes on 180 degrees celcius) or as muffins (bake for approx 10-15 minutes on 180 degrees celcius).

By: Rachael Tucker

Ingredients

• 1 cup (140 grams) of wholemeal self raising flour (or plain flour with 1.5 teaspoons of baking soda)
• 10 medjool dates (remove seed, after removing all seed it should weigh around 167 grams )
• 50ml non-dairy milk (we used oat milk)
• 100g unsalted dairy-free butter (room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons ginger ground/powder
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal/ground

Directions

• Step 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/160 fan/gas mark 4 and line a 2lb loaf tin.
• Step 2 Pour flaxseed meal/ground into a small bowl and add 3 tablespoons of water. Mix until combined, then place into the fridge to set for 15 minutes (this is called making flax-egg, an alternative to using egg).
• Step 3 In a separate bowl, remove all seeds from dates and place dates into a small bowl, cover the dates with boiling water, and set aside for approx 5 minutes.
• Step 4 Once dates have softened, drain water and then in a large bowl mash all dates on the side of the bowl with a fork until a paste like consistency. Once date paste has cooled, add non-dairy butter and mix (cream it) it with a fork. Add in vanilla extract, non-dairy milk, flaxseed meal (thats setting in the fridge) and ginger powder. Combine. Add flour and fold through until fully combined. Pour out mixture into lined loaf tin and bake for approx 20 to 25 minutes on 180 degrees celcius.
• Step 5 How to serve to 6-8 months old: cut a slice of the loaf into finger size slices for baby (adult pinky size shape). How to serve to 8-12 month old: cut a slice of loaf into 2cm pieces so baby can practice his pincer grip. For 12 months old + serve as you wish ie can serve a whole slice, into finger size pieces or small bite size pieces.
• Step 6 Store in a airtight container for up to 4 days. Freezer friendly for up to 3 months.

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Lewis' 1st Chocolate Cup Cake

Lewis' 1st chocolate cup cake recipe is PERFECT for baby led weaning, toddlers and the whole family. This recipes is dedicated to my beautiful son Lewis, his first ever chocolate cake! It is perfectly sweetened naturally with unrefined sugars. No nasties, No sugar and perfect for a 1st Birthday cup cakes or cake, for any celebrations that you are having and want a healthier version of a cake. The frosting is super yummy and the cake is lovely soft. OPTIONS: Feel free to use a round cake tin if you want to make a actual cake rather than cupcakes. FROSTING: another alternative to the avocado chocolate frosting is chocolate cream cheese. Using a hand mixer, swap the avocado for cream cheese, then add cocoa and your choice of sweetener ie maple syrup or algave syrup or *honey or date paste or banana - TAKE YOUR PICK. * Do take note that babies under 1 should not have honey.

By: Rachael Tucker

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Santa Hats (3 ingredients)

How cute are these Santa hats! Super healthy and make a great novelty snack or dessert at Xmas or anytime of the year!

By: Rachael Tucker

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Healthy Gingerbread Man Cookies

December 17, 2017

Servings: 25-35 cookies

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 6 min

Total: 21 min

Difficulty: Easy

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By: Rachael Tucker

Ingredients

• 150 grams wholemeal self raising flour + 50 grams for rolling our and shaping dough
• 1 tbsp of Ginger Ground
• 1/2 tbsp of Cinnamon Ground
• 1 tbsp of vanilla extract (or seeds from 2 full vanilla beans)
• 100g unsalted dairy-free butter (or can use dairy butter)
• 12 seedless dates (prep: in a bowl soak dates in hot water, leave to rest for 5min, drain water then mash with a fork until a paste has formed)
• (Optional ingredient but NOT needed, feel free to add 2 tablespoons of molasses to up the iron content in the recipe)

Directions

• Step 1 Turn on oven to 180 degrees celsius and get out a non-stick baking tray.
• Step 2 In a large bowl hand mix or blend all wet ingredients (date paste, butter and vanilla) until combined. Then add all dry ingredients (flour, spices). Mix until you reach a dough consistency, then create one big dough ball.
• Step 3 On a really floured bench top (add more flour if needed!), roll out cookie dough and shape out all of your gingerbread man, then place on a non-stick baking tray. With a wooden skewer you can push in little eyes and a belly button – just for fun! (We ended up making 30 biscuits as we had a small gingerbread cutter)
• Step 4 Place tray into oven on 180 degrees for only 6 minutes! (check they are golden brown, then remove and transfer to a wired rack to cool down) – enjoy and have a Merry Christmas!

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3-Ingredient Apricot Snow Logs

The Snow logs OR roll them into balls, are great for little hands, easy to hold, suitable for 6mo+ baby led weaners and for the rest of the family! These make great healthy snacks on the run, party foods or for a dessert for the kids. 3-ingredients only and take less than 10min to make. Enjoy!

By: Rachael Tucker

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NO-BAKE Carob Oaty Bites

By: Rachael Tucker

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Natural 4-tier 'Lemon & Blueberry Cake'

Do you want to make your first ever 4-tier deliciousv‘Lemon and Blueberry Cake’ using all natural ingredients and is a healthier alternative than other refined sugary cakes for your 2 year old's birthday party or just simply for your family and friends? here is the recipe for you! Instead of using refined and processed sugars which have no goodness in them at all… we used Biona Organic Rapadura Whole Cane Sugar, which is made from certified organic sugar cane. This is the evaporated juice of the sugar cane in its natural state. The water is removed, allowing the remaining crystals to retain the vitamins and minerals from the sugarcane. This is a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional sweeteners and can be used in a 1:1 ratio when replacing ordinary granulated sugar. The cane juice, rich in molasses, vitamins and minerals, is squeezed from fresh sugar cane, evaporated and crystallised. Note: What you will need to make the 4-tier cake? Wilton Easy Layers Round Cake Pan Set 4-pieces, 8 inch diameter x 0.75 and a hand-held electric mixer.

By: Rachael Tucker

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Healthy Carob Easter Eggs

Made these little beauties for Easter for Ava and the family. They are absolutely delicious, contains no sugar, 4-ingredients only and all natural ingredients. Using carob over cocao, which is a healthy alternative. This recipe contains nuts so please read guidelines for introducing nuts to babies , guidelines found under, Research and allergies. This healthy snack can be made into carob/nut balls for snacks or treats.They are great for kids parties and full of protein and goodness for the whole family!

By: Rachael Tucker

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Healthy Hot Cross Buns

Want to make hot cross buns that are healthy, no sugar, only natural ingredients for the whole family and bubs 6mo+. These healthy hot cross buns are absolutely delicious, naturally sweetened and are great for babies 6mo+, kids, family and friends at Easter. The only thing you will need to consider is that the dough will need to rest and double in size in a warm place for 2hrs. I ended up making these on a Saturday morning and got Ava involved, a great introduction to baking with a toddler! She loved it, I gave her her own bowl which had some dough and raisins in it.

By: Rachael Tucker

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Ava’s 1st Birthday Cake - Healthy and natural

Ava’s 1st Birthday Cake - naturally sweetened!

By: Rachael Tucker

If you would like to bake a 2-tier NUMBER 1 cake (picture below) that serves a party of 30+ you must DOUBLE the cake ingredients and repeat the same cake making process again for the second layer. Note: 1x layer cake takes 45minutes to cook thus double that if you are making a 2x layered cake. The tin used to make the cake below was Wilton Cake Pan 13 inch x 9 inch Silver.

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