I was at the children’s playground one day with my niece and nephew, and being the big kid I am, I decided to climb a tree. You’ll never guess what happened…
There’s no doubting the importance of free range time for children when it comes to learning and discovering the world around them, but I believe there’s something much less spoken about, albeit equally important. Their thoughts, behaviours and beliefs are largely influenced by their parents. Parental actions, words and behaviours play a huge role in kids’ development and are highly beneficial in all aspects of life.
Children are the world’s biggest sponge.
They observe you, the babysitter, the TV.. all the words, beliefs and actions and will mimic a lot of it.
Do you have doubts about this? Then, have you ever seen your child cling to your mobile phone like you do? Or drop the occasional swear word… just like daddy (of course)? Or do something around the house the way you do it?
While we have to watch what we do around these little spies, we can use it to our advantage, to give them a good start in life, physically and mentally. The best part is we really don’t have to teach the children anything! Just be mindful of our own actions and words, let them observe what we’re doing and the lessons we want them to lean, and allow their curious nature to do its thing.
Some positive things that you can deliberately teach your children through allowing them to observe you are:
Less screen time
The importance of outdoor play for children and adults. Remember that the “I’m too big to play” line is burning an impression into their brains
It’s ok to fall over. In fact, you can make it quite a celebrated achievement, and therefore confidence around it, with the right attitude!
It’s ok to get wet and dirty!
How to handle adversity. The “she’ll be right” attitude to help them get over upsetting situations quicker and be less impacted in the future
Empathy for themselves and others
Balancing and agility, jumping, climbing… basically more confidence moving in everyday life
How to build and fix things
Conflict resolution
More appreciation for nature and the environment
How to form and grow positive relationships
Really the list of positive things you can let your child observe is endless. Children are watching and absorbing information regardless of whether it’s a good thing or a bad thing. We might as well take it into our own hands as much as possible and not the media’s
Oh and about that tree I was climbing… Once I had enough of climbing, I decided to sit down. I must have left quite a big impression because not long after I’d sat down I noticed the number of kids who left the real playground equipment to climb trees.
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The very first Family WildTime Camp event was held 31 June – 2 July 2017 on the Sunshine Coast, and it was absolutely fantastic!
We’d worked with our co-host Carly from Natureweavers previously and we all knew we just had to organise a sleep-over version of what we all do and love with our regular services and programs. So we made it happen!
The goal was to provide families with a true nature camping experience, including some ‘wild’ elements with the environment around and the activities, plus some ‘luxury’ by doing all the cooking, washing and organising for them so it was an ‘easy’ camping trip for them and they could get the most out of the workshops and time there.
On the Friday afternoon we welcomed 16 campers to our semi-wild space camp facility in the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland, helping them set up their tents and bedding, sat their camp chairs around the fire pit, showed them around the property and kicked off the activities with Clint’s Primal Play Class for the kids to join in on.
Because it’s Winter the sun set fairly early so dinner time crept up quickly. We were a little late getting the roast chickens from Cotton Tree Meats and veggies into the camp ovens but when dinner did finally come campers had a selection of plain roast chicken meat or freshly picked lemon myrtle flavoured, alongside a variety of hearty Winter veggies.
Dessert, of course, was marshmallows! And because the food element of this event was themed around ‘healthy and simple’ eating, the ingredients used were Paleo-friendly meaning this usually ‘naughty’ fun camping treat was actually healthy! Bonus!
The kids had earliersearched for the perfect marshmallow stick so were well equipped for optimal toasting and eating!
Some campers were tired after a big day of driving and playing so they hopped into their cosy beds in their tents while a few stayed up to chat around the fire. The fire area is where some really fantastic conversations are had and connections are made – a hugely important element to any camping trip.
Saturday morning campers bellies were filled with beautiful campfire-cooked foods including bacon and eggs from Piggy in the Middle , cooked veggies and yummy Eclipse Organics Paleo muesli with coconut milk, raw Hum Honey drizzled on and some fresh fruit. Oh and of course plenty of hot coffee, tea and hot chocolates were made!
Everyone all fueled up, the sun shining, Carly and Tanya took the kids for a nature adventure where they learned how to make fire and build cubby houses!
While the kids were off having fun the adults were invited to join in on Clint’s Natural Fitness Class where he introduced them to a variety of natural human movement activities and fun games. Our littlest camper Tilly also joined in, being held by mum Madeleine during some of the activities, as well as Clint, and giggled throughout the Pool Noodle Jumping games! It was so cute, and everyone had a lot of fun moving and playing.
Trying new games like those played in the class can be daunting for some adults, whose perception of adult play and also their own capabilities being quite limited, but every parent got in there and had a go. With the laughter I could hear from the kitchen and the smiles on faces as they walked down the hill after class, Clint’s goal of ensuring everyone had a great time was achieved!
Before the kids were due back we utilised that time for the parents and gave them the opportunity to learn some healthy camp meal ideas, getting stuck intoPaleo Burger Making which would be everyone’s lunch.
Each person helped with preparing the different elements of the burgers, including making melting ‘cheese’, Paleo mayo, slicing up the salad ingredients, stacking the huge cos lettuce leaves (used as buns), slicing the Paleo Rolls buns and cooking the Highbrit Beef patties over coals so everything was laid out and ready to assemble as desired come lunchtime.
It wasn’t a sneaky ploy of mine to have the campers make lunch as one less meal for me to do, but it was nice having others chip in to get it done and enjoying the process as well.
The small tribe still weren’t back and the parents realised it was the perfect chance to feast before having to worry about their kids’ meals. Smart thinking! They made their burgers, dug in, and finished eating just in time for the kids’ return.
Then the littlies tucked into goodies and everyone was fed and happy!
For an hour or so it was then ‘free-range’ time; campers could do whatever they felt like.
Some of the kids played in the creek, some explored the bushes around the camp area, some made up games to play with each other, and adults chatted, napped and relaxed.
The day wasn’t over though, there was still plenty more fun to be had!
Tanya held a fantastic Lantern Making Workshop where the kids and their parents could sit together in a shady part of the property and learn how to make beautiful lanterns using simple household items. A great way to recycle, work together, and use creativity and imagination.
Later the fiinished creations were hung from trees with tea light candles placed inside so they could be seen come nightfall.
That morning’s Fire Making adventures had been really successful so now it was time for the kids to show their parents what they’d learned about making fire and keeping it going.
Carly chatted to the parents about what this activity was all about, the benefits, the challenges, and the parents were able to see it firsthand.
Some frustration and impatience were noticeable but one of the main points was to allow the kids to work through and overcome these emotions.
All of them achieved fire, eventually! Yay!
And they were excited to be able to toast a marshmallow or two on the fire they created! What an exciting moment!
Of course, while all this was happening, dinner was being made and we knew it was going to be a cold night so we wanted to ensure campers had a big plate of hot food and mugs of hot drinks to warm them up.
Oh and a toasty fire to sit by too!
On the menu on Saturday night was Cotton Tree Meats grass-fed diced lamb with veggies cooked in the camp ovens for a few hours to become nice and soft and mushy.
Marshmallows were enjoyed again (not too many, they are made of honey and too much sugar right before bed is not fun!)
A very cold start to Sunday saw early risers heading straight for the jugs of boiled water at the drink station to make hot drinks to warm up with, as well as congregating around the fire egging Clint on to make it bigger!
Hands were warmed, brekkie was had, hot chocolates with marshmallows were downed, bellies were filled with food, and a morning full of activities was about to begin…
Carly and Tanya took the kids for another nature adventure where they explored the area just outside of the property, identifying useful plants, and becoming more aware of their natural surroundings.
The parents stuck around to learn about all the bushfoods in season at the time, being able to forage for and taste them, ask questions, and get ideas for native edible plants they could perhaps grow at home.
We’re very lucky to have access to this beautiful property that just happens to be covered in bush tucker plants thanks to the owner who’s a local bush tucker guru.
The group found and tried Lilly Pilly, Finger Limes, Wild Currants, Lemon Myrtle, Aniseed Myrtle and a few greens as well. Unique and interesting flavours and a unique and interesting experience!
To round off the activities, the parents then were able to benefit from some Forest Therapy and a Rock Stacking Mindfulness Workshop at the creek. Forest Therapy is basically about using all of our senses, preferably in a forest setting, to absorb a huge dose of earthing and healing from nature to greatly benefit our health. It’s also a form of meditation without actually ‘meditating’ as it’s typically performed, and it’s time-out to unwind and de-stress from our busy lives.
Once everyone felt calm and relaxed the rock stacking activity was for them to stack rocks however they desired and then to look back over the whole experience noticing their thoughts and behaviours. Not to judge or try to change those thoughts and actions, but to simply recognise them and get to know themselves better – how they handle challenging situations, how they go about achieving tasks set out for them, what their attitude is, and how they find joy. Awareness is key.
Each person approached the activity differently and it was really insightful to hear their thoughts about that afterwards.
It was a lovely way to end the weekend and as if on cue, the kids ran back just as we finished!
Then it was time to pack up <sniff> so we could hold a Closing Circle around the fire, where we drank some freshly brewed billy bushfoods tea, Carly gave out small gifts to the kids, and we thanked everyone for coming along to the first ever Family WildTime Camp.
Wow, what a weekend! Even though we experienced a few ticks and ant bites, dirt, dropped gooey marshmallows, and cold nights… everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Phew! And hey, that’s bush camping right?!
We hope our campers have implemented some of what they learned throughout those days into their regular lives and noticing changes and benefits. We sure learned a lot and are grateful for the experience, especially meeting so many wonderful people and being able to bring them to this beautiful space and enjoy a stack of nature for a few days.
If you liked the sound of this event and would like to attend one in the future simply register toPrimal E-newsto stay up to date with all of our nature-based events and activities. And feel free to get in touch with us, we’d love to connect with you!
A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing sponsors (mentioned above) who kindly supplied us with top quality food and products, plus Sunshine Coast Spring Water for our delicious drinking water!
Also, thank you to our helper Sarah who gave a lot of valuable time with the cooking and washing.
And thank you to Carly (and Tanya) from Natureweavers for all of your magic! Clint and I love you!
Aimee (and Clint!) x
Nature-based Health, Fitness + Food Coaching
I’m pretty excited to say I have my first Private Kids Coaching 1-on-1 student! Yay!
So I thought I’d take this opportunity to explain in a bit more detail what I do.
From a distance, it may simply look like two kids just playing (me being the big kid!) but the reality is there is so much more than just play happening.
The first contact I have before I start working with a child is with the parents. This initial chat helps me understand who I’ll be working with; such as the child’s personality, health challenges, general likes and dislikes as well as gathering information around why they think their child needs to train with me. Communication with parents is an extremely important element of the children’s training so we know we are working towards the same goals and are on the same page.
We then tee up a 30min intro session where I meet the child, chat with them and introduce them to some games and natural movements. This is a chance for me to get to know them, to make a connection, and to see where they’re at physically and emotionally with movement – I can see what they’re capable of and what needs improving.
From the first moment I meet the children, I am mentally taking notes of how they interact, for example, are they shy, excited, tired, uninterested etc? This initial meeting often dictates how I am going to interact from then on. Say they’re really shy, I need to back off a bit to try and build rapport and earn some trust. If on the other hand, they’re excited and friendly, I need to match my intensity with their excitement level.Once I think I’ve established some rapport with them I start to introduce them to my games. These games are suitable and modified to suit their current needs and ability level. At this point again my mental notepad is working over time. I’m noticing how they’re responding to the game, if can they do it easily or with difficulty, if they’re getting bored or frustrated, and how they’re moving in general. If I detect some consistent movement struggles, I will give some suggestions on how to move a little better, than allow them to try again. I find with children, it’s not about movement perfection, but allowing them the space to develop better skills. One of the goals of the sessions is to get children outside playing and having fun increasing fitness and
Once I think I’ve established some rapport with them I start to introduce them to my games. These games are suitable and modified to suit their current needs and ability level. At this point again my mental notepad is working over time. I’m noticing how they’re responding to the game, if can they do it easily or with difficulty, if they’re getting bored or frustrated, and how they’re moving in general. If I detect some consistent movement struggles, I’ll give some suggestions on how to move a little better, then allow them to try again. I find with children, it’s not about movement perfection, but allowing them the space to develop better skills in a less structured and specific manner.
One of the main goals with these sessions is to get children outside playing, having fun, increasing fitness and self-confidence. It’s not about gaining really specific skills and techniques.
This mental note taking continues through the whole session as I continually change, adapt and modify the games according to the child.
Once the session is finished we sit down and have a casual chat. Here I often find out what they liked most, what they didn’t like and why. This allows me to change things around for next week’s session to help achieve maximum results and create a general program in my head for the amount of time we’ll be working together.
From the outside it may look like play, but in reality every game, every movement and every conversation is working towards the bigger picture of helping them achieve their maximum potential.
I really enjoy working with kids, and find it both challenging and rewarding working with those experiencing behavioral issues such as ADHD and Autism. I don’t specialise in these areas but I’ve seen positive results and received fantastic feedback from parents when I’ve worked with these children and it’s made me realise how beneficial what I do is for them.
I recently introduced Private Kids Coaching to my list of Health + Fitness Coaching services and am so excited to have started working with local kids. I’m looking forward to meeting and working with many more!
If you have any questions for me about what I do please contact me via email info@primalinfluence.com or via the website here and I’d be happy to chat to you.
Thanks for reading!
Clint
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I don’t always consume nightshades because I have a bit of sensitivity to them, so I often enjoy creating variety with meals totally leaving out tomato, chilli, garlic, paprika.. basically all the good stuff lol and finding flavour without those common flavour options.
As most of you know, I also like to create meals that are quick, easy and super healthy. Sometimes my creative moments actually work out well and the other night was one of those occasions when I created a new meat and veg dish that got double thumbs up from Clint, woo! AND it made 4 meals worth in one go, bonus!
I decided to make meatballs, a non-tomato sauce and have some noodles… and I created Meatballs and Veggies with Noodles 2-Ways – delicious, super healthy, really easy to make, a total win!
Here’s the basic recipe I created but feel free to play around with it and make it work best for you and your family 🙂
MEATBALLS & VEGGIES WITH NOODLES 2-WAYS
Makes 4 serves
You’ll need:
500g mince (I used turkey, you could use chicken, lamb, beef etc)
1 cup pumpkin, peeled and diced
1/2 cup bone broth (grab our free e-book here if you don’t already know about bone broth)
1 large brown onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 large carrots (peel if not organic), finely chopped
Fat/oil for cooking in (I use rendered grass-fed animal fat, ghee or coconut oil)
2-4 tsp each of cumin powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder
Himalayan salt, pepper to taste
1 large zucchini, ‘zoodled’ using a noodle machine of some kind, or just peeled into long narrow strips
Optional: 1 packet konjac ‘Spaghetti’ noodles (available from supermarkets and health food stores) (I used these because Clint’s not a fan of a lot of zoodles, and these have great texture, more like ‘real’ noodles)
Do this:
Make small balls with the mince, by rolling around even amounts into balls in your hands
Heat a large fry pan to medium temp and add the fat/oil, carrot and onion. Place the meatballs in then put the lid on and allow to cook through
In a medium saucepan of boiling water add the pumpkin and allow to book completely through so when you pierce a piece with a knife it easily cuts through. Strain the water and place pumpkin in a food processor or blender
Add the spices, salt, pepper and bone broth to the pumpkin mix and blitz until totally combined and there are no more chunks. It won’t take long to become a sauce
Pour the sauce into the frypan with the veggies and meatballs, carefully stir, place the lid back on and allow to cook for a couple of minutes
Place noodles on plate or in a bowl ready then when the frypan mixture is ready (the sauce should be a little thicker, the meatballs are cooked through, the carrot and onion are soft) spoon it on top of the noodles
Done! Easy!
This made 4 serves so Clint had lunch ready for work the next day, it’s fine to have cold, and I had my dinner sorted for the next night. Yay!
Kids will love this because pumpkin gives sweetness, noodles and meatballs are fun and it’s a bright coloured dish!
It’s so healthy because it’s jam-packed full of nourishing veggies, a little bit of meat, the bone broth contains gelatin and essential minerals, the turmeric is anti-inflammatory and the fat in there balances it all out nicely.
You could add some coconut amino (with or without chilli and garlic in it) to the sauce to give it a flavour boost. You could use different noodles. You can add different herbs and spices. This recipe is so versatile!
Enjoy! Please let me know how you go and how this idea helps you in the kitchen!
Well.. you and I might realise that kids absolutely need nature for their health and happiness, but sadly.. not everyone does.
So we are on a mission. To organise a FREE screening of the doco Project Wild Thing on the Sunshine Coast, with the hopes of reaching lots of parents, educators and anyone else who cares about the health of our kids’ so we can spread the awareness around nature being so crucial for children’s long-term health and wellness.
One of the ways we’re doing this is by raising money at events we hold. On Sunday we held the first… a FAMILY FUN AND PLAY DAY at Point Cartwright. We had about 20 or so people there over the course of the morning and it was a great day out!
We started with a group of kids and adults joining in on Clint’s Primal Play session on the beach; all barefoot, all getting sun and fresh air, all moving their body’s naturally, and all having lots of fun!
Luckily the sun came out for the occasion and with it came some humidity so the location was perfect for play on the sand then a swim to cool off!
Clint took everyone through a variety of natural movements and games including Up Down No Hands, Hip Tiggy, Partner Tug O War, Crab Walking, Crawling, Tiggy and more. It was suitable for all ages and all fitness levels and it was great to see so many people from all walks of life joining in and having a great time!
After the beach fun we headed to the park, found some shade and set up for a Sensory Connection activity.
It’s easy to have a good time outside in nature when playing at the beach or going for a bushwalk and to head home feeling happier and rejuvenated but most people don’t realise we can get even more health benefits from nature, that can have a longer lasting effect, by making more of a connection with what’s around us.
I wanted to show everyone how they can use nature and simple natural objects to fully indulge the senses and get a more beneficial and uplifting experience.
I’d gathered some items I found on the beach and took the group through a full sensory indulgence session to help them learn to engage their brain in a positive way, without electronic stimulants, in a way that’s really natural and innate for humans. Everyone seemed more relaxed but also more focused afterwards which was terrific and hopefully it’ll help them get more benefit from nature in the future.
Next… it was time to FEAST!
We were lucky enough to have some fabulous food donated by some very generous and kind local small businesses and we all enjoyed a delicious healthy picnic lunch!
Paleo sausages from Off the Bone Butcher and onion on the BBQ with some Free Organic coconut oil went down a treat!
It was great to see everyone chatting and getting to know each other. Des from Off the Bone Butcher and Andrea had a good chat, while Des’s partner Naomi and Matt from Peachester Farm pastured chickens formed hopefully a new working relationship behind. Matt provided us with a few roast organic chooks which were absolutely amazing!
With the whole point of the day being to raise money for Project Wild Thing we were delighted to see the jar filling up with cash! It helped too that Off the Bone Butcher donated a $50 voucher to raffle off!!
Dig in everyone, grub’s up! Salad from Sunshine Organics, paleo sausages, organic roast chickens and yummy bars from At One.. what more could we ask for?!
My plate! So good, I was so full after!!
And the winner of the raffle is… <drum roll> … Brenton! Who happens to be Clint’s client and was at another event next to ours but bought a ticket on the day!! Congrats Brenton, enjoy your meat buy!
We packed up at about 2pm, with full bellies, pink noses from all the sun, and hopefully all feeling happy! With $150 in the jar, Clint and I are really grateful for everyone who came along and their generosity, including our amazing sponsors and the families who joined in on all the activities. Thank you everyone!!
Just $350 left to raise now, so if you’d like to contribute you can keep an eye out on our Facebook page for more events to come along to, or book in for the Primal Trial Pack with Clint of 2x 30 min intro sessions for $10 here
Find out about the movie here
Help spread the word so we can get this screening happening on the Sunshine Coast soon.. share this blog post with your friends, family and colleagues!
Clint is really loving my Fudgy Choc Brownies at the moment and one day while making them, recipe testing for my upcoming e-book, I decided to have another crack at making some custard to go with them.
My last attempt was a lumpy scrambled egg disaster so I kinda hadn’t been keen to try again since! But, I had a go, added plenty of vanilla and honey to give it a really nice flavour, and it turned out perfectly!Oh and I was a little gentler and more patient, that kinda helped!
I’ve tried it again a couple of times since, so I know it works and I’m excited to share my recipe with you guys!
HONEY VANILLA CUSTARD
You’ll need:
1 tin Ayam coconut milk (full-fat)
1-2 tbsp honey (depending on your taste)
3/4 tsp pure vanilla (I use Sunshine Vanilla black label, so good! Available here) or paste if you don’t want flecks of brown in the custard
1/2 tsp arrowroot powder
2 pastured egg yolks
Do this:
In a small-medium saucepan add the egg yolks and whisk well then set aside
Pour coconut milk into another small-medium saucepan and bring to a moderate heat slowly
Before the coconut bubbles/boils (it just needs to be warmed through), remove from the heat
One spoonful at a time add coconut milk to the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Add bit by bit, not too fast, otherwise the eggs might curdle
Eventually you can add the remainder of the coconut milk with no problems
Place that saucepan onto the stove, using low-moderate heat, add the honey, vanilla and arrowroot. Continue to whisk well for a few minutes until mixture thickens up a bit. Be sure to scrape the edges of saucepan properly to prevent egg cooking too much on the bottom
It won’t become incredibly thick, unless you add more to thicken it with like arrowroot but I find too much stays a tad grainy which isn’t pleasant. You will see the mixture thicken up though and when it’s ready, remove from heat and pour into a serving cup/jug
TIP: IF you did happen to get some lumps/curdling happening on the bottom of the saucepan simply use a strainer to remove the lumps, easy fixed!
Serve over fudgy choc brownies like I did, with some ice cream, or drizzle over a paleo cake or pudding, or just drink it cos it’s so delicious on it’s own!!
“Why the egg yolks and not the eggs?” you ask. Well mum and I both don’t often eat whites because we’ve learnt the yolk is the healthiest part and often whites cause people to have egg allergies. So as often as I can I try to make foods without whites so mum and I can both enjoy them, and when I tried custard both ways I actually preferred yolk-only anyway as it seemed to create a better consistency. You can use the whole egg if you wish, but you’d only need to use 1 for this recipe.
Enjoy 🙂
Free from: dairy/gluten/grains/nuts/soy. Contains egg and coconut
Aimee x
5 Things I’m Grateful for Today:
Sitting in t he sun outside for ages today
The latest Outback magazine coming in the mail today
All the new native raspberry seedlings that have popped up recently
At our last meetup on the weekend Clint and I took along a few paleo goodies for t he picnic, and the honey soy chicken I made was a huge success.
Especially with my little friend Lachy who has a lot of food allergies and often can’t eat much at meetup picnics. I always try to include something he can have and this time he scoffed down the chicken, with a big smile on his cute little face. So I thought I’d better get this super easy, tasty recipe up on the blog for more people to enjoy!
Remember… my recipes are pretty much always really simple and easy, I’m not into overly fancy meals because often a lot of ingredients with a lot of processes involved in putting them together can be confusing on the gut. So if you like my kinda view of cooking then you’ll like my recipes.. I hope 😉
HONEY NO-SOY CHICKEN
Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celcius
You’ll need:
2 x free-range chicken breasts
3 tbsp coconut amino (for nightshade-free I use Matakana range available here, but otherwise use Niulife or a similar brand)
2 tbsp local raw honey
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: crushed garlic, ginger
Do this:
For the time-poor folk…
1. Cut chicken into strips or cubes and place in a deep oven dish
2. Add the coconut amino, honey and salt/pepper
3. Get your hands in there and mix thoroughly so the sauce is coated evenly over the chicken
4. Place in the oven, uncovered, and set the timer for 20 minutes. Then at 20 minutes get the tongs or a large spoon and mix the chicken around so the inside raw pieces move to the outside and all chicken cooks properly
5. Place back in the oven for another 20 or so minutes or until all chicken is cooked through
6. There’ll be a lot of liquid at the end but I like using this as sauce for pouring over veggies as it can be placed in a container in the fridge and used later, or it can be simmered down on the stove right away to thicken up. Add some arrowroot to create a honey soy gravy
7. Store chicken in an airtight glass container in the fridge. It’s great served cold! If you include the liquid, you’ll find it’ll become jelly once refrigerated, yay!
Now for those with more time up their sleeves…
1. Follow steps 1-3 as above but then place in a container in the fridge for a few hours to marinate. This will infuse the flavours into the chicken more
2. Then cook and store as mentioned above
How easy is that!?!
It will go great sided with cauli rice, veggie mash or mixed into a salad
Enjoy 🙂
Aimee
5 Things I’n Grateful For Today:
1. A fun meetup at the Glasshouse Mountains and people enjoying my food
2. The 30 mins of magical #NakedSunTime I just got on the balcony
3. Wrestling Clint yesterday and finally getting him to the ground, woo!
Our good mate Dan the Aussie Paleo Chef gave me this recipe when he was here in May, which I LOVE, and got me totally addicted to banana flour at the same time! I’d actually never made crepes before, I hadn’t come across an easy recipe that didn’t use a zillion eggs. But this recipe is so minimal and so insanely easy, it’s amazing and you should definitely give it a go!
You can either make your crepes savoury or sweet, it’s totally up to you. Be creative!
CREPES
Makes about 12 medium crepes
You’ll need:
4 eggs
½ cup Ayam pure coconut milk
2/3 cup banana flour
Ghee or coconut oil for pan
Himalayan salt to taste
Sweet options:
– Organic cinnamon powder and/or pure vanilla added to the batter
– Organic berries or fruit of choice, Ayam pure coconut cream, pure maple syrup, raw honey added to cooked crepes
Savoury options:
– Organic dried herbs and spices added to the batter
Method:
1. Blend eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, flour and coconut milk in a tall jug with a stick blender
2. Add small amount of salt
3. Bring a small fry pan to a moderate temperate and add small amount of ghee
4. Pour 1-2 tbsp crepe mixture in and move pan to coat the whole pan with the mixture
5. Using a silicon spatula lift one edge as soon as it dries on top, then flip over. 30 sec – 1 min should be plenty of time to cook properly
6. Place on a plate and repeat with the remaining mixture
7. Once all crepes are made, place one on a plate with desired fillings
8. Serve and enjoy!
How easy is that right?! Have fun crepe-making!
Aimee
5 Things I’m Grateful For:
1. Dan giving me so many amazing recipes
2. Donating money to the Red Cross Nepal Region Earthquake Appeal today thanks to people who came to workshops and sessions
3. Stickers! Life is better with bright and colourful stickers!
It was amazing!
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