Love homemade, DIY gifting – or know someone who simply has everything? Whether it’s for the foodie in your life, or the friend who's always eyeing up new recipes – these healthy, festive treats are simple to make, and sure to make their day.
1) Spiced raspberry chia jam
With
only three steps - and one pot to wash up, even little ones can get creating with this recipe. I’ve chosen raspberries here (they’re my favourite), but feel free to use your go-to berries instead.
Here’s
how to best enjoy them:
- Delicious spread on seeded toast with nut butter,
- Dolloped on your yogurt and granola,
- On top of ice-cream
Or even just straight from the jar with a spoon (you’ve got our go-ahead).
The addition of lemon zest and cinnamon give this jar of ruby red goodness a festive touch that is oh-so divine. Decorate the jar with ribbon for a feel-good, delicious handmade gift.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen raspberries
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup (or liquid sweetener of choice)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon Ceres Organics Ground Cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoon Natava Superfoods Certified Organic Black Chia Seeds
Method:
- In a small pot, combine the frozen raspberries, maple syrup, lemon juice/zest, and cinnamon. Heat the mixture gently, while stirring continuously, until the raspberries begin to break down
- Once the raspberries have softened, turn off the heat and add in the chia seeds. Keep stirring for about 5 minutes until the chia seeds absorb the liquid and plump up.
- Allow the mixture to cool, then transfer it to a clean jar. Store it in the refrigerator and use within 10 days.
Makes: approx. 2 cups | Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes
2) Gingerbread cookie jar
What could be more festive than gingerbread? Whether it’s the nostalgic, comforting smell or delightful taste - this mindful gift idea will leave them drooling.
For a healthy twist that’ll have them feeling good this silly season, this 'ready-to-make' cookie jar makes it easy. Using nourishing ingredients like wholemeal spelt flour and coconut sugar – it's simple to prepare and even easier to make.
Get creative in the kitchen with little ones – or make it on your own to gift to loved ones. No matter if you’re short on time or going DIY this Christmas, this delicious recipe is sure to tick the boxes.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups wholemeal spelt flour
- ½ cup corn starch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ cups BioBalance Organic Coconut Sugar
- ½ cup Waihi Bush Organic Flax Fibre- LSA
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon Harker Herbals Natural Sea Salt
Method:
- In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, cornstarch and baking powder.
- In a clean, one-litre jar, layer in dry ingredients one at a time. Make sure to gently compact each layer with the back of a spoon before adding the next one
- Once you have added all the dry ingredients, seal the jar tightly, decorate it with ribbon and attach the instructions below to your cookie jar, with a pretty ribbon.
Makes: approx 30 cookies | Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes
3) Festive spiced nuts
Channelling every bit naughty and nice – these honey spiced nuts are sweet, spicy, salty – and super crunchy! Giving a subtle nod to Christmas, this nutritious recipe also calls for cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger – because what would the festive season be without them?
Made with ingredients like vanilla paste, honey and coconut oil – they're a nourishing option for keeping hunger at bay. Not to mention, they make a wonderful festive appetiser or thoughtful gift for the foodie in your life.
Did we mention they’re super quick to make too?
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole raw macadamia nuts
- ½ cup whole raw almonds
- ½ cup raw walnut halves
- 1 cup raw pecans halves or pieces
- 2 Tablespoons Biohoney's Manuka Honey MG300+ (or favourite liquid sweetener)
- 1 Tablespoon BioBalance Certified Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground Ceres Organics Ground Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Harker Herbals Natural Sea Salt
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 150°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well until the nuts are fully coated.
- Spread the coated nuts evenly on the prepared baking tray in an even single layer.
- Pop the tray into the oven and bake for 20 minutes, making sure to toss the nuts at the halfway point for even cooking.
- Allow the nuts to cool completely before transferring them to a clean jar for gift-giving (or snacking).
Makes: approx 3 cups | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes
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