Coles Healthy Kicks - At Home Learning

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves: 12 | Time: 20 minutes
 

Ingredients

• 2 cups pitted dates
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup peanut butter
• ¼ cup avocado oil
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 tbs sunflower seeds
• ½ cup quinoa flour
• ½ cup shaved coconut
• 1 tbs flax seed powder
• ¼ cup raw almonds, diced
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Cook the dates and water over a medium heat for 5–8 minutes until the dates soften.
2. Once soft, blend into a rough purée using a stick blender.
3. Add the peanut butter and avocado oil and cook until the peanut butter melts. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla until combined.
4. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over the warm mixture and mix until evenly combined.
5. Press the mixture firmly into a lined baking or brownie tin.
6. Refrigerate for at least six hours or overnight until set.
7. Turn out, slice into bars or bites and store in the fridge.

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves: 6 | Time: 30 minutes
 

Ingredients

• 8 eggs
• 100g tasty cheese, grated
• 1 onion, diced
• 100g peas
• 1 bunch spinach
• 1 bunch kale
• Olive oil
• Black pepper
• Sea salt

Instructions

1. Heat a little olive oil in a non‑stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened.
2. Add the peas, spinach and kale. Cook until the greens begin to wilt.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and cheese. Season with cracked black pepper and a pinch of sea salt.
4. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook for two minutes until the base begins to set.
5. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes until the frittata is cooked through.
6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before slicing. Enjoy as a snack or serve with a light salad.

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