Lemon and Chia Seed Muffins

Lemon and Chia Seed Muffins these are so delish you wont want to share!

Ingredients:

½ Cup Castor Sugar

¾ Cup Desiccated Coconut

2 Cups Self Raising flour

½ teaspoon Baking Powder

100g melted Butter

1 1/3 cup Milk

1 egg

1 Zest of 1 lemon

1 Teaspoon Vanilla

2 Teaspoon Chia Seeds

Method:

Start with a large bowl and mix together Sugar, Coconut, Flour and Baking Powder.

In a small bowl (I use a jug) mix together your milk and egg then add your butter.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well.

Fold in the Vanilla, Lemon Zest and Chia Seeds.

Spoon into a greased or sprayed Mini Muffin tin about ¾ full in each one. I use patty papers so they are easily removed and a bit stronger for the lunch boxes.

175 degrees Celsius fan forced for approx. 15 -20 mins or just until the start changing colour on edges.

Dinosaurs Garden - Fun Holiday Activity

Looking for something fun to do one day my five year old loved making this and still months later goes out and plays with it.  Most of the plants survived being moved around a few times and are starting to sprout and grow. Everyone who visits seems to like it and can't help themselves and move a dinosaur around. 

You'll need :

• A base.  we used the largest flower pot base we could find and then just drilled a couple of holes in it.  You could use any sort of plastic storage container, litter box, baking tray. 

• Potting mix or soil. 

• Environment items like rocks and we used an old branch broken up. We also used a smaller flower pot saucer for a lake.

• Plants.  Succulents are best as they don't really mind being snapped off and planted somewhere else.  We had a variety at our place already but if you don't maybe a neighbour wouldn't mind you having a piece of theirs? 

• Some dinosaurs we had a collection already but you can buy small packs of dinosaurs from most department stores or variety stores.   You don't need to use dinosaurs how about fairies, Lego men or army men.  Any of those little figurine type things. 

Digital Parents Blog Carnival - September 2013 Edition

Everyone loves a Carnival!  Have you ever been to a Blogger one ?!  

We are hosting the September Blog Carnival for Digital Parents. Where Bloggers contribute their Post of Choice from the month of August.

Before you disappear completely into September with its Springtime, Sun and Spring Cleaning.  Grab a Tea, Coffee or Fairy Floss whichever your Carnival Preference and enjoy a read of some fabulous Blog Posts and discover some great Blogs.

Share them some love - a "like", a nice comment or some following action would surely make their Carnival trip the best ever.  

Emily from "You learn something new every day" 
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Emma from "Five Degrees of Chaos"
Article: Perfect Doesn't Live Here. "Besides, if I beat myself up over every mistake I’ve ever made as a parent, every time I’ve felt like a failure, I’d never have time to enjoy the cool stuff, to revel in the joy of being a parent. "
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Mel from Honey, You Baked! 

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Article: Keeping up with the Joneses .

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Kristyn from MummyK 

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Michelle from Pinky Poinker 

Article: What the hell are they teaching kids these days?  Teenagers and homework! a humorous view of the trials and tribulations of navigating our way through the horrendous task of helping kids through their assignments. 

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Amber from Parenting Fun Everyday

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Sam from A Life on Venus 

Article: Do you have a good body image? .  I am working on my body image, do you have a good one?

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Melissa from Two Little Humans and Me  

Article: When Denim is no longer Denim . I had to suffer the ordeal of searching for a new pair of jeans... this is pretty much my experience and not a happy one!

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Amanda from Cooker and a Looker 

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CJ from 10% Inspired 

Article: Sexy is in the Self Confidence

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Mirella from Education Equals

Article: The Secret to Your Child's Happiness at School. If we understand the theories behind achieving true and long lasting happiness then we can understand how our children can achieve happiness at school. This post does just that!

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Lisa from Mummy's Undeserved Blessings

Article: The Heart Wants What The Heart Wants. Is it ok to follow your heart when you are married? What if the grass looks greener elsewhere? How to help a marriage stand the test of time.

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Bel & Nic xx

Tuna and Cauliflower Burgers

Tuna & Cauliflower Burgers

Really tasty lighter style burger pattie which is also awesome on its own.  

INGREDIENTS

300g Cauliflower
100g Broccoli
425g Tin of Tuna
1Tblsp Mint
1 Tblsp Chives
1 Tblsp Chia seeds
2 Eggs
2 Tblsp Wholemeal Flour


METHOD

Open and Drain your Tuna then leave to drain out some more.

Grate your Cauliflower and Broccoli (i grate in the stems if they go through easy if too hard just discard)

Roughly chop your Mint and Chives (i just use scissors)

In a large bowl lightly whisk up your eggs.

Mix in your Cauliflower, Broccoli, Chives & Mint.

Flake in your Tuna and then add your Flour and Chia seeds.

Now use your hands and give it a good mix and then leave to rest whilst you set up you plate or pan.

I usually fry these in some Sunflower oil in the fry pan or just with an oil spray on the BBQ plate.

Serve them as burger patties on a Bun with Salad or they also make a great lunchtime snack.

I've drowned mine here in Chilli Sauce you dont need to do that but its good :)

Cauliflower Patties - Yummy , Easy and Full of Goodness

Cauliflower Patties

 INGREDIENTS

200g Cauliflower
1 Egg
50g grated cheese
1 Tbls Wholemeal Flour
1 Tbls Chia Seeds
1 Tbls Tarragon


METHOD

Grate your Cauliflower. (I use as much stalk as will easily be grated if it gets woody just discard)

Roughly chop the Tarragon.

In a large bowl lightly whisk your egg.

Add your Cauliflower, grated Cheese and Chia seeds.

Stir in the Wholemeal Flour and Tarragon.

Leave your mixture to rest whilst you prepare your pan.
I lightly fry these in Sunflower oil over medium high heat. leave on one side for few minutes before turning. If its sticking just leave another twenty seconds and try again.

Rest on paper towel and season before serving.

These are really tasty served as a side or as a main with vegetables and salad

You may also like to see our Tuna & Cauliflower Burgers