Fruit and Nut Balls
These sweet treats are tasty and high in fibre. You can choose to use other dried fruit e.g., raisins, sultanas or craisins, and make up the 2 ⅓ cups of dried fruit with whatever you have in your pantry.
They make an ideal snack and are great to give as a gift.
Apricot Loaf
This loaf is delicious and easy to make. Connect with friends or whānau over a cuppa and a slice of loaf.
Apple Cake
There’s noting quite like home baking as an anytime gift! This quick apple cake is budget-friendly, delicious and easy to make. Wrap in cellophane with a ribbon if you are giving it for a gift.
Chocolate Bark
Chocolate bark is a great gift or last-minute plate to take to a gathering. Take it as part of a platter with fresh strawberries - yum!
Sand Art Brownies
Layer the brownie ingredients in a glass jar and write an instruction card. It’s as easy as that!
Banana Bran Muffins
Adding mashed banana or grated apple makes these muffins very moist. They are great served with a milky drink as a perfect snack!
Three Layer Dessert
Make in a flash! Using this 3 step process, any number of delicious desserts can be made in minutes. The only limit is your imagination!
Chocolate Brownie
Who would have thought a brownie using a can of beans could taste so good! It is chocolatey and a little gooey! For a special occasion add 1 cup of frozen berries to the mixture.
Stewed Fruit
When fruit, such as apples, pears, nectarines, peaches or plums, are plentiful you can stew them for breakfast or for dessert.
Easy Stewed Prunes
Delicious on top of your breakfast cereal or as a dessert with yoghurt or custard.
Baked Pears
When pears are falling from the trees, take advantage and slow-bake them until they are sticky and sweet. They can be used as a dessert, for breakfast or as a snack.
Chia Pudding
High in protein, fibre and omega 3, this pudding is an easy dessert to prepare the night before. It’s creamy, satisfying and may take you back to the milk puddings your family made!
Fruit Crumble
Everyone loves a good crumble. This topping can be used on any stewed or canned fruit. Great combos include stewed apple with canned Doris plums or frozen berries.