Honey Vanilla Granola -- Refined Sugar and Wheat Free

I've lived in Australia for 12 years, and have always assumed that muesli is the Aussie word for granola.  I just discovered I'm wrong!  They are in fact two very different things, although they appear very similar.  Muesli was developed by a Swiss man and contains raw oats and is never cooked.  Granola is mainly an American invention, and is toasted with a fat and a sweetener.  Granola is commonly sold under the name toasted muesli in Australia.  So, my previously intended recipe "Honey Vanilla Muesli" is now appropriately named "Honey Vanilla Granola."

Honey Toffee Slice -- Gluten and Refined Sugar Free

This beautiful slice is so good, people will have no idea it's refined sugar free!  Made with honey and butter, the toffee is buttery and smooth, just like the white sugar kind!  The base, made with almond meal is crumbly and sweet.  Combined with the thinnest layer of bitter dark chocolate on top, this sweet treat is satisfying for any sugar craving, no matter how big!

Honey Vanilla Puffed Corn

You will regularly hear me comment one of our family's biggest challenges is birthday parties.  Not only are we refined sugar free, but I also limit processed foods and we try to avoid all artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.  (Except my husband, you'll always find a bag of Doritos in his hands!) My kids are always limited to the fruit table, which they don't mind, but parties are meant to be fun!

To solve the party problem, I make this simple, yummy snack.  This is a perfect party food or a special afternoon snack.  I frequently bring a bowl with us to parties so my kids have something fun to enjoy.

Just 4 ingredients, this easy snack will wow your kids!  Mine devour it in minutes!

Apple Rhubarb Pie -- Refined Sugar and Gluten Free

This easy and quick winter warmer dessert is great for using up in-season rhubarb.

The pie crust, from Primal Palate (http://www.primalpalate.com/), combines salty and sweet, and pairs perfectly with buttery, honey sweetened apples and rhubarb.

Apple Rhubarb Pie -- Gluten Free
Serves 10
printable recipe

Chocolate Coconut Mousse Pie -- Vegan and Gluten Free

This is simple, amazingly easy, yummy pie to make.   My beautiful friend, Ama, created this recipe to her family's taste, and it's a wonderful sweet, rich dessert.

A beautiful, delicious, naturally sweetened chocolate coconut pie!