https://nutraorganics.com.au/blogs/blog.atom Nutra Organics - Wellness Journal 2024-07-26T10:55:35+10:00 Nutra Organics https://nutraorganics.com.au/blogs/blog/4-delicious-christmas-cocktails 2023-12-05T11:10:39+11:00 2024-07-25T11:59:44+10:00 4 Delicious Cocktails You Should Be Drinking This Christmas Billie Johnston Are you looking to impress the guests at your next Christmas occasion? Look no further. We’ve lined up 4 phenomenal (and easy to make) cocktails that’ll leave you and your guests feeling jolly.

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The most magical time of the year is here! Even during the hot Australian summer, Christmas still manages to feel enchanting. If you’re anything like us, your social calendar has been booked for the entire month of December. There’s an occasion for everything and everyone this time of year - and we’re not complaining. Serve up the Christmas spirit we say!

Are you looking to impress the guests at your next Christmas occasion? Look no further. We’ve lined up 4 phenomenal (and easy to make) cocktails that’ll leave you and your guests feeling jolly. Nothing says Merry Christmas like a delicious cocktail.

First up, the Gingerbread Espresso Martini.

The perfect kickstarter to your evening of entertainment! A shot of espresso, a lick of Baileys, a drop of Kahlua, some vodka, and a sprinkle of Collagen Beauty Caramel. Mix it all together, and you’ve got yourself a good time. With a homemade gingerbread man on top, this cocktail is all in the presentation. Some may question a ginger bickie with your cocktail, but to those people, we say… Don’t knock it till you try it! You’ll be asking for a biscuit on the side when you order your next espresso martini out and about.

With an extra creaminess thanks to our Collagen Beauty Caramel, this Gingerbread Espresso Martini tastes warm, sweet, and packs a jolly jingle. Plus, you can make it into a kids' activity when baking your tiny gingerbread men. So, to summarise the Gingerbread Espresso Martini… Delicious, biccies, Collagen Beauty, kids' activity, highly impressive.

Create your own Gingerbread Espressos with our recipe.

Christmas Cocktail - Espresso Martini gingerbread

A tough act to follow, but it can be done with our Santa Sangria.

Catering for a group or needing the refill top-up pronto? Santa Sangria is the cocktail for you. It’s a drink that will taste phenomenal, but really you only have to put in 3-5% effort to make it. Mix together apples, oranges, brandy, orange juice, Collagen Beauty Tropical, and red wine and ice (super simple!) Give your glass that Santa snow look by dampening the edge and dipping it in sugar. Add a festive orange slice on the edge and call it a day. Your hard work is done; you can now sip back and relax with a cocktail that is a) delicious and b) divine for your hair, skin, and nails.

Follow the recipe to make your own Santa Sangria.

Christmas Cocktail Sangria


Now, if you’re feeling frosty after cocktail two… Let us introduce you to the Jack Frost Jello Shot (or cup for the kids).

Just because it isn’t snowing in Australia doesn’t mean you get to miss out on the frosty fun. Make yourself some Jack Frost Jello Shots! Served with a snowy top glass (desiccated coconut and agave syrup) and using our Gutsy Gummies Blueberry with some warmed pineapple juice, coconut cream, and coconut rum for the jello base - this shot looks and tastes like a winter wonderland. Plus, you can make these without the alcohol so the whole family can join in on the frosty, festive fun!

Create your own Jack Frost Jello with our recipe.

Jack Frost Jello Frost

To wind down in the evening, try our Christmas Spiced Old Fashion.

An old school classic made jollier! We’re talking maple, whisky (or bourbon), spices, Collagen Beauty Vanilla, and citrus blended together for a heartwarming sip. This recipe requires a little hands-on syrup-making, but trust us when we say it’s totally worth it for the rich flavour. Serve it on the rocks with some ginger beer, and you’ve got yourself a sophisticated cocktail.

Follow the recipe to make your own Christmas Spiced Old Fashion.

Christmas Cocktail - old spiced fashion

Whether you're a cocktail connoisseur or just trying to bring something fun to the Christmas event, these cocktails will keep you in Santa’s (and your friends') good book. Looking for more inspiration? Check out our latest annual Christmas recipe release.

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https://nutraorganics.com.au/blogs/blog/weeknight-wonders-collection 2022-05-19T11:01:06+10:00 2024-07-25T10:47:06+10:00 Weeknight Wonders Collection Bree Humphreys We could all do with a little more wonder in our lives right? Nothing says weeknight wonder like easy, affordable, nutritious, tasty and oh so quick meals. Because we all know how busy weeknights can become, especially if you have a family, busy parents we see you nodding along right now.


This Weeknight Wonder-ful Collection can be easily added to your quick fire arsenal for 1-2 pot recipes with minimum prep and ready in around 30 minutes - more time for you on the menu. Say hello to the seven recipes featuring our broth range (perfect for winter immunity bolstering) and all developed by our team of nutritionists, chefs, busy mummas and at home cooking enthusiasts.


One Pot Wonder - Chicken Biryani

Snuggle up and get cozy with this one pot wonder featuring our nutritious Chicken Bone Broth Turmeric, perfect for some winter immunity lovin’. This Chicken Biryani is traditionally an Indian recipe, guaranteed to make the house smell spicy and enticing too. Cook it all up in one pot and enjoy less dishes, it’s a win win.


One Pot Wonder - Beef Stroganoff

You won’t have any beef with us when you make this Beef Stroganoff and go to warm winter meal heaven. Beef Bone Broth Hearty Mushroom not only adds the most delicious rich, classic mushroom flavours of stroganoff, but also a hit of zinc, vitamin D and vitamin B. Try this stroganoff on a bed of cauliflower rice for an extra hit of vegetables.


Vegan Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

We know hiding cauliflower in every recipe is so 2021 but we couldn't resist with this easy and cheesy weeknight mac and cheese. Cauliflower and pumpkin create a creamy, dreamy sauce that generously coats your pasta of choice for that authentic Mac ’n’ Cheese feel. For a nutrient booster we've added our Low Fodmap Vegetable Broth and used legume pasta perfect for a meat free Monday night dinner.


Spicy Miso Ramen

Spice up your life with this Spicy Miso Ramen, perfect for a warm dinner, lunch or afternoon snack. Miso originates from ancient China and was originally a prized delicacy, with word if its energy-giving properties widely spread and known. We think miso is still a delicacy in our books, or should we say bowls, especially as a hero flavour from our Chicken Bone Broth Miso ramen in this noodle dish.



Pumpkin Risotto

Pumped to make some Pumpkin Risotto? The best part, it’s quick, easy, tasty and cheesy. Tick all the boxes for protein, healthy fats, carbs, veggies and some nutritional Chicken Bone Broth Turmeric for some curcumin, zinc and B vitamins. This risotto is a great meal to last a few nights, feed many mouths or meal prep for your week.


Curry in a Hurry

We call this one curry in a hurry and it’s oh so yummy and a great option for vegans or anyone wanting a good old wintery dose of vegetables, nutritional broth bolstering and some seriously-good-for-you spices. Great for gatherings, the family in a large batch for some healthy meal prep goodness.


No Regretti Bolognese

Oodles of spaghetti and no regretti here! There isn’t much that beats a classic spaghetti bolognese when it comes to a homestyle, hearty dinner and crowd pleaser. Transform your bolognese with these rich, aromatic flavours and healthify the sauce with your favourite Nutra Organics Bone Broth or a few scoops of our Veggie Hero for some easy nutrition for the kids.




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https://nutraorganics.com.au/blogs/blog/christmas-cheers-recipe-collection-2021 2021-12-07T10:21:01+11:00 2024-07-25T11:57:55+10:00 Christmas Cheers Recipe Collection 2021 Bree Humphreys One thing that makes Christmas even more magical and bright is the gift of good food.

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Christmas is dancing and prancing it’s way into our hearts this year and we can’t wait for the big day! We’ve hit the kitchen to start planning our Christmas recipes and oh boy are they looking, smelling and tasting divine. Any recipe for a deliciously merry Christmas has a dollop of love, a generous dash of joy, a garnish of ho-ho hope and a sprinkle of magic stirred in with family and loved ones. One thing that makes Christmas even more magical and bright is the gift of good food. Sharing a meal brings people together and has a way of making its mark in our memory of Christmas day. So in our opinion, it’s a pretty good excuse to go all out and make Christmas as tasty as it is magical.

Grilled Mango and Pineapple Salad
A hot Aussie Christmas calls for a fresh summer salad. The grilled mango gives that classic barbeque flavour, juxtaposed perfectly with the fresh sweetness of pineapple. Although the hero flavour is of course our Chicken Broth Miso Ramen, one of the reasons people don’t make friends with salad, is because of a boring/bland flavour. Well we’re here to say it’s entirely possible to make friends with salad. All you need is a little flavour, and this dish has exactly that!

Creme Brulee Cocktail
Well hey hey Creme Brulee, thanks for joining the Christmas party! It’s golden hour with our Golden Latte being the flavour hero of this cocktail! Pro tip, bring this one out with the maple syrup toffee layered on top of the glass and let the fam and guests crack it open for a fun experience that will make you feel like a masterchef judge.

DIY Pavlova Board
Pavlova deconstructed, mainly because everything mini and DIY is always cute and anything cute has our vote. Now you can choose your exact toppings, and the best part about these little pavlova cuties is they are pre-portioned for you. Let your body accidentally digest before you go back for seconds and thirds. An amazing trick for Christmas feasting. We added our newbie Collagen Beauty Tropical, because honestly, the flavour was begging us to put it into a Christmas pavlova.

Pina Colada Granita
Christmas Pina Colada Granita makes for the perfect post swim treat, cool down dessert and palate cleanser. This recipe is a timely excuse to try the new Collagen Beauty Tropical flavour. We take full responsibility for all compliments on your granita glow.


Spicy Mango Margarita
Spice it up this Christmas and make some Spicy Mango Margaritas! Mangoes are an iconic Australian summer fruit, and these margies are about to become your iconic Christmas drink to compliment your Christmas table spread. What’s even spicier about this number, is that it has our Collagen BeautyTropical in it, so you can glow as bright as the star on top of your tree!

Christmas Rice Paper Rolls
Rice paper rolls tick all the boxes when it comes to ease, time savers, guaranteed goodness, health and affordability. There’s also endless options when it comes to combinations and sauces to pair them with. We’ve gone with some iconic Christmas suspects like pomegranate, mint and some colourful veggies, paired back with a tasty miso peanut sauce. We see these rice papers rolling and nobody hating.

Almond Cashew Pine Cone
Pack a flavour punch with this fun recipe. Mint, parsley and rosemary create a rich classic dip that goes perfectly with crackers or on top of bread. Plus, this little number makes for a ridiculously cool table decoration, just don’t confuse this with the real pinecones on display when you plate up, we can confirm, real pinecones are not as tasty!

Vegan Spinach Sourdough Cob Loaf
Thinking of making a cob loaf to bring to the festivities? You bread our minds! Because cob loafs are an absolute crowd pleaser, we just had to make one on Sourdough and add a little extra goodness in with some greens and veggie broth. While the weather for an Australian Christmas is pretty toasty, so is a crunchy and flavoursome cob loaf.

Pumpkin Pie Cocktail
A cocktail that tastes like pumpkin pie, this little lady isn’t shy! She’s full of flavour and ready to rock your Christmas dessert world! Don’t worry, you don’t have to buy a million different spices to create this masterpiece. We’ve simplified things with the goodness of our Golden Latte. Contentment is one word to sum up the feeling of this delish dessert cocktail.

Christmas Coconut Clinkers
A healthy Christmas spin on a nostalgic treat. You might have to hide these ones from the kids if you want any left before putting them out on the table. Bite into a chocolate treat and make Christmas even more colourful and sweet with these coconut clinkers. Made with some superfood goodness from our Thriving Protein Vanilla and free from artificial colouring with our Matcha Latte and Velvet Latte.

Toum Dip with Christmas Crackers

We see you there last minute prepping for brunch with the in-laws. This Toum is a traditional Lebanese garlic dip, it’s easy to make, and it’s sure to impress. It’s creamy and dreamy - you could even put it on linguine. As for Christmas crackers, they are oh so impressive to bring to the table alongside toum and fried haloumi, cue the mouth watering.

Roast Pumpkin, Caramelised Onion, Goat Cheese & Zucchini Flower Tart
Apologies if this tart ends up in your dreams, but it’s not hard to see why. In fact, we’re already dreaming and drooling about this tart, it’s a flavour combination made in heaven! Caramelised onion ties together perfectly with pumpkin, goats cheese and zucchini. It’s that good, we wouldn’t be surprised if this one makes it into the weekly rotation.

Peanut butter cups
Peanut Butter Cups, for that sweet tooth and post lunch/dinner snack. Is there really any better friend for chocolate than peanut butter? These may as well be called happy cups, they lift the Christmas spirit up and up! Made dairy free too for those that need it.

Tropical Paloma
Tropical Paloma, because an Aussie Christmas wouldn’t be quite the same without a tropical cocktail! Collagen BeautyTropical along with grapefruit, brings the perfect flavour to go alongside tequila for a fresh and fab feel of the tropics on Christmas day!

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https://nutraorganics.com.au/blogs/blog/put-a-spring-back-in-your-step-with-our-superfood-blends-recipe-collection 2021-09-10T14:55:14+10:00 2024-07-25T11:53:28+10:00 Put a Spring back in your step with our Superfood Blends recipe collection Bree Humphreys Feel energised and invigorated with our Spring recipe collection featuring our new and improved Superfood Blends.

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Spring has sprung and we are ready to take all that stunning floral energy straight to the kitchen! We’ve put together a bunch of winning Spring recipes that celebrate our new Superfood Blends as well as the seasons change, and you can trust us when we say that this collection is as mouth watering as it is easy-to-follow. After a long, cold Winter with perhaps a little over indulging (compliments of our Lover’s Latte), it’s time to reintroduce some fresh and light ingredients back into our diet. Feel energised and invigorated with our Spring recipe collection featuring our new and improved Superfood Blends. Let’s take a look!

The Everything Smoothie

Our Everything Smoothie is the ultimate way to start your day. Any day should start by setting intentions, and this smoothie sets the intention that you will nourish yourself with everything you need. This smoothie has you covered for macro and micronutrient, healthy fats from avocado and nut butter, protein from our Collagen Beauty, healthy carbohydrates and fibres from kiwifruit and banana. The real hero ingredients that set this smoothie apart is the combination of our Super Greens + Reds and Clean Greens. “But isn’t that a lot of greens?” you may ask, and the answer is yes… yes it is, and that is precisely the point. Although both of these products absolutely hero greens (and greens really can’t be heroed enough) they are actually still remarkably different, each containing different green ingredients that support different body functions. Think of Super Greens + Reds as your multivitamin, but better, because it's made up entirely of foods so all the nutrients you get are in their most natural form. Super Greens + Reds is a potent all-rounder health elixir with 70 amazing ingredients. Clean Greens, on the other hand, is a more refined, concentrated product containing only 12 ingredients and focuses on alkalising the body which helps reduce the acid load and inflammation. With their powers combined you will feel improvements in gut health, energy, mental performance and overall wellness (not to mention you would have consumed 100% of your daily recommended intake of Vitamin B12 and it isn’t even lunch time yet you overachiever!). So do yourself a huge favour and start your day with The Everything Smoothie… because it really does support everything!

Tropical Greens Smoothie Bowl

Looking for your next smoothie bowl inspiration? This Tropical Greens Smoothie Bowl will have you feeling like your chilling next to the poolside. The citrus flavour of our Collagen Beauty Lemon Lime teamed with fresh pineapple, coconut and the sweetness of kiwifruit feels light and refreshing. And if you're looking for a way to brighten up your morning, look no further, this tropical goodness is the way to go.

Acai Nice Cream Bowl

With Spring upon us, and the weather starting to warm up, we've started to crave refreshing, sweet treats. Our Acai Nice Cream Bowl is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, and has all the flavour of your fave ice cream without the dairy. With just right balance of sweet and tangy from our Acai Berry Blend, topped with peanut butter and fresh berries, you can't go wrong.

Magic Shell Acai Overnight Oats

Overnight Oats have quickly become a breakfast staple, especially for those on the go! If you want to save yourself some time in the morning, then this is the recipe for you. The sweet and tart flavour of raspberries, coupled with creamy chocolate and the delicious taste of our Acai Berry Blend feels like a little slice of heaven. Also, fun fact, the Acai Berry is commonly known as the ‘beauty berry’ due to its antioxidant properties which can help to support energy, collagen formation and glowy skin.

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Magic Shell Overnight Oats

We loooove breakfast and think it's the most important meal of the day… especially when it contains chocolate! These decadent Peanut Butter and Choc Overnight Oats need to be made the night before but your future self will thank you in the morning.

Trail Mix Oat Slice

Looking for an easy way to increase your veggie intake? Look no further. We’ve used the winning flavour combo of honey and peanut butter, alongside our Super Greens + Reds to make this mouthwatering Trail Mix Oat Slice. Containing over 23 nourishing greens & reds, this slice is a perfect way to boost your families' immunity, gut wellbeing, energy levels and much more! We won’t judge you if you end up going back to your fridge for seconds, or thirds.

Spring Brekky Plate

We’ve FINALLY put the broccoli stalk to good use, hooray! These easy to make rainbow fritters are seriously delicious. We’ve added them to our Spring Brekky Bowl, salads, and even eaten them on their own. All you need for the fritters is 3 ingredients, a hot pan and you’re good to go!
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https://nutraorganics.com.au/blogs/blog/wholesome-christmas-recipe-collection 2020-12-09T16:12:14+11:00 2024-07-25T12:01:31+10:00 Wholesome Christmas Recipe Collection. Emma Stewart All of these plates make the perfect side dishes to bring along to your gathering. Using clean, nutritious ingredients, not only does each dish bring the flavour satisfaction, they all ensure you feel a little more nourished and a little less food-coma-ish.

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Our favourite time of the year is back. We’ve been rocking around the Christmas treats, decking the table with food and jolly, and cooking up a festive storm to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

After a very normal and completely uneventful year (ahem), we feel the only appropriate way to say goodbye to 2020 is with delicious food and excellent cocktails to bring an unforgettable Christmas feast guaranteed to end the year with plenty of cheer.

Enlisting the help of our darling Nutra mama Darlsy - the heart and soul of Nutra Organics and the master chef behind our ridiculously good recipes - we got to work in the kitchen to create a spread that ticks all of the important boxes for Christmas day and the silly season: wholesome, fun, festive, shareable, and unbelievably delicious.

Our unofficial theme for this year is ‘what to bring when you don’t know what to bring’. Plus our epic cocktails as usual, because we’re not about breaking our Christmas Cheers tradition.

All of these plates make the perfect side dishes to bring along to your gathering. Using clean, nutritious ingredients, not only does each dish bring the flavour satisfaction, they all ensure you feel a little more nourished and a little less food-coma-ish.

Likewise, the drinks are a healthier spin on some classics, and we’ve cocktail-afied some of our favourite desserts, because yum.

If there’s one thing we can guarantee: you will get that sentimental feeling, in a fun new wholesome way.

Cinnamon Sweet Potato Salad

This ain't your grandma’s potato salad (although we’re sure that tastes amazing too). Sweet potato and cinnamon, roasted baby carrots, tangy greek yoghurt along with sweet and spicy pepitas and crunchy chickpeas take your potato salad to the next level.

Gingerbread White Russian

Gingerbread White Russian

When the sun has gone down (finally), and we’ve just finished enjoying our fifth (or sixth) meal of the day, there’s nothing like sitting back and enjoying a tipple brimming with classic Christmas spices. A warming syrup made using our Golden Latte plu additional nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger, brings major nostalgia vibes for Christmas passed.

Hasselback Butternut Pumpkin

Hasselback Butternut Pumpkin with Miso Crumb & Lemon Broth Drizzle

Let us introduce you to the dish that’s about to make you the most popular person at any party. The most perfect side, soft and sweet butternut pumpkin is topped with spicy-umami miso crumb and zesty lemon broth drizzle to create a complex flavour sensation that’ll have people thinking you’ve been cooking up a storm for hours.

Baked Brie Platter

Baked Brie Platter

Welcome to your new favourite addition to the humble charcuterie board. Next level delicious and oozy cheese pairs perfectly with fresh fruit and sweet honey straight from the source. We’ve created a vegan Brie, so it can be enjoyed by everyone Sprinkled with our favourite herbs and pepitas, this takes snacking to the next level.

Whipped Espresso Mocha Martini

Whipped Espresso Mocha Martini

The lead up to Christmas day can be overwhelming, late night shopping picking out last minute presents, end of year break up parties, and setting up the Christmas tree. We’ve got just the thing for those feeling a bit sluggish on Christmas morning (or for those who love coffee). Indulgent Whipped Coffee perfectly compliments a chocolatey base (thanks to our Lover’s Latte). We’ve gone overboard with the Whipped topping, so if you’re not needing the major caffeine hit, use as much, or as little, as you like.

Cauliflower Pomegranate Salad

Cauliflower Pomegranate Salad

If you’ve never had a roast cauliflower salad then let us introduce you to a flavour sensation. Herby and bright, crunchy and toasty, soft and buttery, this salad really has it all, and proves that you well and truly can make friends with salad. Perfect as a side, or piled high, share the love and make a double batch if you’re feeling extra generous, because it’s highly unlikely there will be leftovers.

Chocolate Bark

Chocolate Bark

We all know the scenario, it’s Christmas eve, you’ve spent the night wrapping the last of your presents, you’ve put out some milk, cookies, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer, and you’re ready to get into bed when you remember, you’ve been asked to bring along a plate, cue the mad scramble. Thankfully, we have a great option filled with goodies you probably already have hanging around in your cupboard. Creamy, crunchy and moreish, this one is sure to be a crowd favourite.

Frosty Pina Colada

Frosty Pina Colada

If past Christmas’ are anything to go by, we’re guaranteed to be sweating up a storm by about 7.30am Christmas morning, so we’ve developed the antidote. Icey, tropical tastiness in the form of a Frosty Pina Colada, guaranteed to cool you down and brighten an already fantastic day.

Mango Coconut Pudding

Mango Coconut Pudding

If we had to pick one reason why we love a summer Christmas, it would have to be the tropical fruit, this dessert highlights one of our favourites, the humble mango! Reminding us of summers passed, and sticky fingers, this is a more sophisticated take on your regular mango with yogurt. Tangy coconut labne (homemade too, you fancy-pants),sweet mango and crunchy nuts and seeds, create the perfect dessert for a hot summer afternoon.

Roast Pumpkin Dip

Roast Pumpkin Dip

Christmas just isn’t Christmas without a delicious dip to snack on between courses. This dip is a culmination of all of our favourite flavours, pumpkin, smoked paprika, nutritional savoury yeast flakes, and is the perfect dish to fuel your holiday snacking.

Merry Mimosa Sunrise Float

Merry Mimosa Sunrise Float

The only way to start your day this Christmas is with our Merry Mimosa Sunrise float. Banana and Raspberry nice cream topped with our Waterberry Collagen Beauty, tropical fruit juices and sparkling wine will have you feeling fun, fresh, and fabulous before the events of the day really kick off. If the little ones are wanting to join in on the fun feel free to leave out the sparkling wine and top with soda water instead.

Sticky Date Affogato

Every year we challenge ourselves to cocktail-ify a dessert classic. We’re not sure we’re going to be able to top this one. If you make one cocktail this year, make it this Sticky Date Affogato, you will definitely not regret it. A rich, buttery, spiked date sauce topping your favourite vegan vanilla ice cream is just the treat you deserve after the year that was 2020.

Simple doesn’t have to be boring, and these jalapeno poppers are testament to that. Stuffed with our go-to cashew cream cheese recipe, the spicy bites of yumminess are the perfect addition to any plate come Christmas day.

We hope you enjoy these recipes, we create them with love and generosity which flows through our company. Today our team were treated to special Christmas gifts from our incredibly generous founders Mark and Darlene Powell. Each ring is handcrafted by a wonderful local artisan business, from upcycled materials (including beautiful 100 year old cutlery). This is just a quick shout out to Mark and Darlsy, thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of the incredible vision, we're so excited about what the future holds.

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https://nutraorganics.com.au/blogs/blog/mediterranean-christmas-recipe-collection 2019-12-10T16:57:00+11:00 2024-07-25T11:56:21+10:00 Mediterranean Christmas Recipe Collection Jemma Quinlan More

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No need to last minute rush the most important thing leading up to Christmas (planning the festive feast, of course!) at the speed of santa. Our Christmas Cheers Recipe Collection is back, this time with a colourful mediterranean twist!

All too often when a crowd of family and friends are gathered together, so many dietary requirements can make creating a Christmas menu tricky. With this in mind, we put together a collection of colourful, fun and festive share plate style recipes with plenty of options that cater to just about everyone - vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, gluten and dairy intolerant individuals and everything in between.

The one thing all recipes have in common is that they are made from pure wholefoods, are (almost) completely clean and free from any nasties, and are a jolly good time!

We include clean festive cocktails in our recipes, because: A) they’re delicious, B) they’re mostly clean, spiked with nutrition, and are a more wholesome alternative to most cocktail recipes you can find, C) why the heck not, it's holiday time! Let’s celebrate with a cocktail or two and cheers in Christmas and New Years!

We have created these recipes just for you to enjoy with your family and friends over the holiday season, to inspire the entertainer within you to put on an unforgettable Christmas feast, and to spread Christmas cheer via delicious, wholesome food and cocktails. So enjoy, have a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and everything in between!

OPA!

Frosty Margarita

Frosty Margarita

The one time it's okay to eat the yellow snow is in the scorching heat of Christmas day with our Frosty Margarita in hand. Featuring our Lemon Lime Collagen Beauty, this zesty crowd-pleaser will cool you down and get you glowing.

Festive Flatbread

This recipe is the delicious gluten-free love child of a focaccia and a pizza. The base is a satisfying bready-biscuity texture and the toppings are simple yet effective, making this recipe an absolute winner to have alone, but also a great way to transport more food into your mouth!

Banoffee Pie Cocktail

Banoffee Pie Cocktail

As per our Christmas Cheers tradition, we have cocktail-afied one of our all time favourite desserts, Banoffee Pie, into a creamy, caramelly, peanut buttery cocktail of our boozy banana toffee dreams. You’ll go bananas for this one, promise.

Mezze Board

Wholesome Summer Mezze Board

No gathering is complete without a centrepiece mezze board. Rather than the usual store bought crackers, cheeses and preserved meats, we’ve given it our wholesome twist with pure wholefoods.

Watermelon Haloumi Granola

Watermelon, Haloumi and Savoury Granola

This dish is a definite crowd pleaser, it looks beautiful and makes you look like a sophisticated culinary genius.

Mrs Clausmopolitan

Mrs Clausmopolitan

For the elegant lady who would like to outshine the Christmas tree with her holiday glow, our Mrs Clausmopolitan featuring our Waterberry Collagen Beauty will do exactly that. It tastes of juicy watermelon and sweet strawberry, it's low in sugar but tastes naughty, and is a Christmas present to your own skin, hair and nails. Cheers to that!

Chocolate Mousse

Boozy Black Forest Chocolate Mousse

Save room for this one, it’s the cherry on top of the Christmas feast in the form of a decadent, smooth, rich Black Forest Chocolate Mousse, with a cheeky shot of Kahlua for anyone wanting their dessert to also be a cocktail.

Jingle Juice

When you’ve got a house full of guests all wanting to engage in some Christmas tipple, a bowl of Jingle Juice is the way to please many at once. Throw it all together in a punch bowl with whatever fruit you have (we went with citrus fruits, cherries and strawberry) and get the party started!

Cauliflower Tabuleh

Cauliflower Tabbouleh

This zesty, herby salad is a perfect nutritious side dish for your Christmas feast. It’s light and fresh which really helps to counterbalance that heavy feeling of “overindulging”.

Merry Matcha Affogato

When your dessert and your cocktail has a Christmas baby on a tropical island, it is this Merry Matcha Affogato. If you didn’t like Matcha before, once you take a bite of this tasty green coconutty concoction, you’ll be turning into the grinch who stole all the Merry Matcha Affogatos.

Elderflower Spritz

The perfect spritz to sip over the warmer months, this easy cocktail tastes like a summer holiday and will turn up your holiday glow with the addition of our Wildflower Collagen Beauty. Floral, fresh, fruity and fun, it’s all the f words you need in a drink.

Baba Ganoush

Baba Ganoush

It would be a Mediterranean Christmas sin not to include Baba Ganoush in the snack line up. This Baba Ganoush is creamy, smokey, tasty, much cleaner than store-bought dips, and a must-have on the Christmas table.

Beauty Breakfast Parfait

There’s gummies. Then there’s watermelon, strawberry and mango flavoured gummies. And then there’s all of the above plus Collagen Beauty, which equals delicious bites of beautifying candy that will work magic on your skin, hair and nails. Top with some silky coconut ribbons, coconut yogurt and fresh mango, and you’ve got yourself the perfect Summer beauty breakfast that’s low in sugar and high in skin glow benefits.

Herb Dip

Herb Cashew Cheese Dip

This herby cashew cheese dip is so tasty! It’s guaranteed to get even the most avid cheese lovers switching over to this vegan alternative.

Kofta Skewers

Kofta Skewers with Tzatziki Dip

It isn’t an Australian Christmas without including recipes that can just as easily be made on the barbeque as in the kitchen. These delicious herby lamb skewers combine perfectly with the fresh flavours of Tzatziki (lamb and mint, aren’t we clever?!).

Tofu skewers

Tofu Veggie Skewers

These Tofu vegetable skewers are a really easy and tasty vegetarian option to include on your barbeque or griddle.

View the full Mediterranean Christmas Recipe Collection here.

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https://nutraorganics.com.au/blogs/blog/christmas-cheers-recipe-collection 2018-12-10T03:00:00+11:00 2024-07-25T11:58:07+10:00 Christmas Cheers Recipe Collection Emma Stewart Is it really Christmas if you don’t have a full day of feasting, cocktails and desserts prepared? We think not.

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Christmas time, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. With a decorated tree adorning the centre of your home, filling the room with the fresh scent of pine, contagious excitement growing as the colourful presents slowly build up around the tree, and the familiar sounds of Michael Bublé coming out of his cave to summon to Christmas cheer alongside Mariah Carey and Sia, there’s only 1 thing left to do before Christmas day is upon us: plan the Christmas feast!

Is it really Christmas if you don’t have a full day of feasting, cocktails and desserts prepared? We think not. Christmas is the one day of the year where it’s completely acceptable to eat your heart out, wearing daggy maternity pants to allow for the extra room, and fall asleep in the pool on your new floaty with a cocktail in hand as the intense midsummer heat sweats out all the extra calories… just to make room for more feasting.

Our Christmas Cheers Recipe Collection is back this year to keep the festive feasting and jolly going right through the holiday season. These recipes will inspire the entertainer within you to put on the most unforgettable table spreads for everyone to gather around and enjoy, but with a wholesome twist. All of our recipes are made from nourishing whole foods and will complement the classic Christmas dishes you know and love. Plus our Christmas cocktails are all completely clean and are spiked with a good dose of nutrition!

For extra fun fiesta feasts around the afternoon siesta, we’ve put a Mexican twist on some of the main dishes! If you want to offer something different to the typical Christmas roast meats, or if you’re vegetarian/vegan, you and your amigos will absolutely love these dishes which do not disappoint on fun, flavour and wholesome nutrition.

Feliz Navidad!

Wholesome Christmas Grazing Board

Nestled between your epic Christmas lunch and dinner feasts, a grazing board is absolutely essential and is just as fun putting it together as it is digging in. Wow your family and friends this year with a memorable, wholesome spread that will be guaranteed to bring everyone around the Christmas table for good times.

Apple Pie Cocktail

Apple Pie Cocktail

What's even better than a classic apple pie on Christmas day? An apple pie morphed into a cocktail, of course! This heavenly concoction will blow your mind, it *actually* tasted like the real deal! The crumble mixture around the rim perfectly completes the cocktail and we can guarantee you will be shamelessly licking it off your glass until it's clean.

Merry Mojito Pops

Merry Mojito Pops

Is there anything more thirst quenching than an ice-cold mojito on a hot summer's day? We've put a fun Christmas twist on a classic summer cocktail with the addition of strawberries and pomegranate that your guests will love! It's so simple to make ahead of time, then when the temperature hits sweaty brow level, all you have to do is serve them on a platter of ice for a little heat wave reprieve in boozy pop form.

Pulled Jackfruit Tacos

Pulled Jackfruit Tacos with Maple BBQ Sauce and Homemade Pickled Onions

Vegan tacos mightn't be the first thing you think of for Christmas lunch, but take it from us, they sure make an impression. It's all too common when families get together that different diets and food philosophies can make the Christmas menu a little tricky. Enter pulled jackfruit tacos! They taste and have the texture of pulled pork, but are completely vegan.

What's great about this meal is that you don't have to slave away for hours in the hot kitchen, or get up before the sun to put the roast on. These delicious tacos, paired with our dirty corn recipe is just about the best thing you'll eat this Christmas.

Dirty Corn

A Christmas fiesta is never complete without dirty corn! The perfect entrada to your Mexican feast, dirty corn is an easy, fun and delicious way to feed many hungry amigos. What really makes our recipe special is the cashew cream cheese as the base for all the other ingredients. Trust us on this one.

Mulled Wine

Mulled Wine

The rich aroma of spice and citrus waltz around your kitchen filling your home with the quintessential smell of Christmas. For any lover of festive flavours, this boozy beverage is the perfect Christmas eve tipple to make that late night present wrapping a little more fun.

Moonshine Milk

Moonshine Milk

The perfect Christmas nightcap, this cocktail is the dreamiest of dessert drinks and will help you relax after a full day of festivities. The creamy coconut milk pairs perfectly with exotic coconut rum, and the dreamy vanilla & soft botanical flavours of Lunar Latte.

Cracking Christmas Crackers

Not your average grazing plate crackers. Delicious with or without dip, these cracking Christmas crackers will leave you feeling satisfied with every delicious savoury bite.

Cherry Tomato Bombs

These little bombs of deliciousness are exploding with flavour and so simple to put together and are the best addition to any Christmas spread.

Santa Sunrise

Santa Sunrise

Once Santa has finished the rounds and started his annual holiday in the southern hemisphere, this is the cocktail he'll be partaking in. Tropical coconut milk combined with our delicate velvet latte over ice makes for a refreshing drink to kick up your feet with.

Rose Fruit Jelly

Rose Fruit Jelly

As far as show stopper desserts go, this one takes the cake! It’s so light and refreshing, you’ll be able to fit in a good portion, even after all that Christmas dinner. If you ever needed an excuse to make boozy jelly for your health, here it is! Our Australian, Grass Fed Natural Gelatin is among some of the best foods to support good gut health, so if you’re going to indulge in a little tipple this festive season, why not make it of the gut-loving kind!

Mango Mini Trifles

Mini Mango Trifles

If you ask us, it just isn't Christmas without a spread of delicious desserts, and one of our personal faves is trifle. We've given the classic trifle a tropical update and made them smaller so there's no need to share!

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https://nutraorganics.com.au/blogs/blog/treat-yo-self-recipe-collection 2018-11-01T01:00:00+11:00 2024-07-25T10:45:08+10:00 Treat Yo Self Recipe Collection Emma Stewart Treats bring loved ones and strangers together around the dessert table, they build closer connections, and they create an atmosphere of vibrant joy. 

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Sweet treats. They have an unstoppable way of bringing colour and child-like excitement into any room, brightening the eyes of all beholders, and curling lips into a cheeky grin in anticipation of the first glorious bite. Sweets bring instant, contagious joy to everyone, whether it’s a sneaky square of dark chocolate in the evening after a tiresome day, a decadent cake to celebrate with friends, or an indulgent favourite shared in romantic moments with your lover.

Treats bring loved ones and strangers together around the dessert table, they build closer connections, and they create an atmosphere of vibrant joy. They create excitement, complete celebrations, and can cheer up anyone on a rough day.

Although sweet treats have long been treasured and celebrated, they have more recently been shunned by many and associated with unhealthy labels. Desserts, treats and sweet meals are too often connected to feelings of guilt, and many people influenced by fad diets make every conscious effort to avoid anything with sugar, from junk food all the way to natural sugars found fruit and healthy sweeteners.

While we are all about balance, good nutrition and a wholesome lifestyle, we recognise and celebrate the value of sweet treats in life and the joy they bring, and believe treats should be embraced as a part of a healthy, varied diet.

We’ve created this recipe collection in mind for all the sweet tooths out there looking for healthier, more nourishing options, and for those who feel a bit shy or restrictive when it comes to indulging. Our recipes are completely clean and completely delicious, with only natural, nourishing, wholefood ingredients. We’ve converted old family favourites into wholesome creations that don’t compromise on taste, and have concocted entirely new sweet treats that are guaranteed to blow your mind and make your tastebuds party. All of our treats are free from refined sugar, refined flour, dairy, gluten, artificial colours, flavours & ingredients, and contain no added nasties whatsoever, only added nutrition.

Our Treat Yo Self Recipe Collection is perfect for all skill levels, all diets, and all ages. So gather around the picnic rug with us, and treat yo self.

Peanut Butter Caramel Fudge Truffles

Satisfy that 3 pm sweet craving with these delicious treats. They're so tasty and a great option to make in advance and take to work or on a picnic. Keep them refrigerated if the weather is warm.

Salted Chocolate Popcorn

Sweet yet slightly salty, this is the baby of movie time favourites pop corn and choc tops, and you're definitely going to want to be digging into these for your next movie date (or just save it all for yourself, no judgement here).

Nutty Choc Slice

For those days when you feel like some crunchy yet chewy chocolatey goodness, look no further than this nutty choc slice. Packed full of healthy fats, our Nutty Choc Slice is definitely a crowd pleaser.

Triple Choc Ice Cream Brownie Sandwiches with Lunar Ripple

These are the most delicious, indulgent treats. You wouldn't know they are completely dairy, refined sugar and refined flour free! Our Thriving Protein Classic Cacao makes an amazing substitute for flour in chocolate recipes.

Make them in advance and pop them back in the freezer or eat them as soon as you make them!

Popcorn Snickers Bar

We've really outdone ourselves here (if we do say so ourselves). These ridiculously moreish morsels take your standard Snickers bar to the next level. Dates help to create a rich layer of caramel goodness without refined sugars. It takes some real restraint to stop yourself coming back for seconds (or thirds, or fourths) of these bars of chewy deliciousness.

Peanut Butter Jelly Bar

Peanut butter and jam are one of those weirdly delicious combinations that you will never understand, but makes total sense at the same time. A total match made in sweet treat nostalgia heaven, this crowd pleaser is made even more heavenly with the crunchy caramelly base, is so easy to throw together, and takes absolutely no skill no master.

Triple Choc Peanut Butter Caramel and Raspberry Jam Brownie Cookies

These treats are next level indulgent and completely refined sugar and refined flour free! They are the entertainer's secret weapon. Surprise your guests with this dessert cookie that will blow them away! Our Thriving Protein Classic Cacao makes an amazing substitute for flour in chocolate recipes, and we have substituted coconut oil and peanut butter in the place of dairy butter. Voila! Dairy free deliciousness!

Lunar Moon Mousse

If you're looking for the dreamiest dessert to indulge in, look no further than this Lunar Moon Mousse. Keto, vegan, sugar-free and downright delicious, this indulgent treat really ticks all the most important boxes.

Drunken Roasted Strawberries with Vegan Chocolate

This decadent dish with roasted strawberries, nectarine, sultanas and nuts is made absolutely irresistible by the caramelised maple and spiced rum sauce that is cooked in. It looks and tastes sophisticated, but is so simple to put together, perfect for a springtime picnic or a shared dessert when entertaining friends.

Rainbow Dream Cakes

Not just a feast for the eyes, these rainbow dream cakes are here to fill your day with colour and delight your taste buds.

Velvet Swirl Banana Bread

This is the cheats ultimate gourmet treat! This recipe calls for bakery bought banana bread, there are some great healthy bakeries with refined sugar and flour free banana bread. So for the person that doesn't have a lot of time to bake, this is the perfect option for a healthy but decadent treat that comes together in minutes. Of course, if you have a fave banana bread recipe, make from scratch.

Jelly Jam Drops

These bit sized drops of berry goodness are filled with gut loving antioxidant goodness, sure to brighten your day.

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https://nutraorganics.com.au/blogs/blog/winter-weeknight-wonders-recipe-collection 2018-06-04T14:00:00+10:00 2024-07-25T11:01:40+10:00 Winter Weeknight Wonders Recipe Collection Ema Harrison More

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Dear winter, we’ve been waiting for you. Secretly longing for the sedative sound of a crackling fire, fingers tightly wrapped around a warm mug of goodness and an overwhelmingly cosy blanket shielding the crisp, arctic air that only a winter’s dreamy purple dusk can bring. We are in respite from summer’s feverish swelter and are falling ever in love with you again.

The lamps are dim, the fire is flickering and the smell of rich, home cooking cascades from the kitchen and dances around the home. The table is set, adorned with colour, a candle or two, mismatching cutlery and eager little fingers ready to eat the most comforting food that winter could possibly muster.

Winter weeknights are upon us, so let’s dig in. We have designed for you five nourishing weeknight winter wonders to comfort your heart and warm your soul. They’re effortless to make with some home cook hacks thrown in for good measure. With the help of our gut loving broth powders that boost immunity over this winter season and our organic whole food pantry staples, each recipe is full of flavour, wholesome nutrition and promises a restful, contented sigh after the final mouthful.

Join us as we hero the humble soup, the midweek Mexican, the lazy leftovers, and forever celebrate that good comfort food will put fire in your belly and warmth in your soul. The perfect remedy for a cold winter’s weeknight.

Smokey Black Bean Chilli

This mid-week Mexican dish is probably one of the quickest and easiest meals you’ll ever make! Using a line of your pantry’s ‘usual suspects’, this tasty dish comes together with not having to buy the whole list of ingredients every time. It’s deliciously rich and oh so smokey! With the help of our Beef Bone Broth powder, it not only tastes amazing but is also wonderfully nutritious. This can be made vegan by replacing Beef Bone Broth powder with our Vegetable Broth powder.

Sushi Bowls with Karaage Cauliflower

If you love a good sushi bowl then you’ll love this version with crispy Karaage Cauliflower. Kara-age means to fry something without a batter, so it ends up being wonderfully light and crunchy. Our broth is used in the coating mixture which makes it extra delicious!

Lazy Laksa

This hearty bowl of goodness is so simple to make and is an absolute crowd pleaser! Definitely, a meal to make on those nights when you don’t feel like cooking. It’s all about the balance of salty sour and umami, with a pungent hit of fresh mint to get your taste buds going.

Tuscan Chicken Soup for the Soul

This is the perfect soul-lovin' soup made with roast chicken leftovers or an organic store-bought roast chicken.

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https://nutraorganics.com.au/blogs/blog/simply-nourished-recipe-collection 2018-03-09T16:00:00+11:00 2024-07-25T12:04:31+10:00 Simply Nourished Recipe Collection Ema Harrison Good cooking doesn’t need to be complicated. A pantry filled with beautiful whole food essentials, and a fridge housing the freshest produce, builds effortless flavour and nourishment for meals created with simplicity at heart, that are a joy to cook and to eat.

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It’s the simple things. The honest, uncomplicated, wholesome things that make life truly wonderful.

A quiet pause sipping a warm drink, basking in the morning winter sun before the day’s hustle begins. A cheeky smile from your bright-eyed little one as they sneak into your bed for a cuddle, you notice how big they’re growing and cherish it all the more. A simple meal shared with the fondest of friends, where wine and laughter overflow becomes food for the body and for the soul. A simple moment shared in secret with your lover at midnight. A slow meander along a never-ending shoreline under an apricot sunset. A simple embrace that breathes out the longest sigh of contentment and says, I am happy when things are simple.

In a world of chaos and clutter, of hustle and hurry, we crave the simple. Simple relationships, simple routine, simple cooking. Our narrative for this recipe collection is simply that. Delicious, wholesome weekday meals with few ingredients, simple flavours and minimal cooking times that simply nourish your body and satisfy your soul.

Good cooking doesn’t need to be complicated. A pantry filled with beautiful whole food essentials, and a fridge housing the freshest produce, builds effortless flavour and nourishment for meals created with simplicity at heart, that are a joy to cook and to eat.

Our Simply Nourished Recipe Collection features some of our timeless family favourite meals; from a warming breakfast to greet the day, through to effortless dinners boasting enormous flavour that complete the evening with pure contentment. All of these recipes can be tweaked according to your diet, whether you're vegan, paleo, and everything in between, and can be adjusted with the fresh seasonal produce in your fridge. We invite you to enjoy these nourishing recipes and fall in love with simple perfection all over again.

Clean out the fridge curry

Clean-Out-The-Fridge Veggie Curry

No weeknight meal plan is complete without a one-pot wonder that uses up all the veggies hanging around in the fridge. This curry is seriously tasty and fuss-free! If you’re like us and don’t feel like making a curry paste from scratch after a big day, you’ll love this recipe. We made this recipe using an authentic, additive & preservative free curry paste that packs a real flavour punch!

Simple Quinoa Bowl with Smokey Coconut Bacon

This delicious creation is a lunchtime staple at Nutra HQ. The smokey vegan coconut bacon makes it an absolute next level dish, but for an extra speedy version, you could use just toasted coconut chips.

Seared Salmon with Tamari Caramel Glaze and Miso Greens

Gorgeous umami flavours, sticky salty caramel paired with a fresh, crispy salad and earthy brown rice… YUM! This weeknight staple is definitely on the gourmet side but is easy and quick to make.

Pumpkin and Kale Pesto Zucchini Pasta

Once we discovered hemp seeds in pesto, a whole new world of pesto opportunities opened up and we promise you’ll be impressed-o with this pesto! Our take on a kale pesto using hemp seeds instead of pine nuts and Vegan nutritional savoury flakes instead of parmesan makes with an all-around winner for dinner!

This classic family dish of pumpkin, pesto and pasta takes it to a new level by replacing ordinary pasta for zucchini noodles, but you could use almost any veggie that can go through a spiralizer.

Breaky Bowl

What’s great about a breaky bowl is it’s basically a selection of your favourite things you like to eat, all together in one big bowl of goodness. This recipe is a favourite, combining fermented foods, healthy fats, protein, iron-rich kale and nuts and seeds. It’ll keep you feeling satisfied well into lunch time!

Rainbow Bowl with Spiced Turmeric Rice and Green Goddess Dressing

The term ‘eat the rainbow’ couldn’t be more appealing with this eye-catching bowl of goodness! We got a little spiralizer happy with this one, but if you don’t have this device on hand, you can cut the veggies into julienne strips or even buy some fresh store-bought spiralled veg.

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