Lemon Blondie Slice

Makes: 24 pieces

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup wholemeal plain flour
• 3/4 cup plain flour
• 1/4 cup caster sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup natural yoghurt
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 2 lemons, zested and juiced

Glaze Ingredients:

• 1 cup icing sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and prepare a brownie tin by greasing well and lining with baking paper
• Place all the ingredients for the Blondie ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix with a wooden spoon for about 30-60 seconds until well combine
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and spread out evenly
• Bake for 20 minutes
• Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes while you prepare the glaze
• To make the glaze place the icing sugar and lemon juice in a small mixing bowl and stir with a butter knife until silky smooth
• Gently lift the blondie out of the brownie tin using the overhang of the baking paper to lift and move to a wire cooking rack
• Once on the wire cooling rack spread the glaze over while the blondie is still hot
• Allow to cool completely and the glaze to set, approximately 60 minutes before cutting and serving.

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an airtight container below 27 degree
• This recipe is freezer friendly
• To soften the lemon flavour in the glaze you can use 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon water if you prefer.

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Too Easy Lemon Slice

Makes: approximately 20 squares

Ingredients:

• 400g shortbread biscuits
• 2 cups desiccated coconut
• 400g condensed milk
• 125g butter, melted
• 1 of lemon, finely grated

Icing Ingredients:

• 2 cups icing sugar
• 30g butter, softened
• 2/3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut

Method:

• Grease a 20cm x 30cm slice tin with butter or line with Glad Wrap
• Use a food processor to crush the biscuits, you may need to do this batches
• Place all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix well
• Firmly press mixture into tray and set aside while you prepare the icing
• To make the icing, sift icing sugar into bowl and stir in butter
• Add lemon juice one tablespoon at a time until icing is a smooth, spreadable consistency
• Spread slice evenly with icing, sprinkle with coconut
• Refrigerate until firm and then slice into squares or triangles.

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an airtight container below 27 degrees for a maximum of 5 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly

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C4K Zucchini Slice

Makes: approximately 24 squares

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup SR flour
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 250g bacon pieces or shredded ham
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 cup grated cheese
• 1/4 cup milk
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Method:

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees and lightly grease a lamington/brownie tin or small rectangle Pyrex dish by greasing and lining with baking paper
• In a large mixing bowl crack all the eggs and gently beat them together
• Add in the flour and continue to whisk until the mixture is smooth then fold in all other ingredients with a wooden spoon until well combined and all ingredients are coated
• Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared
• Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Recipe Notes:

• For an VEGETARIAN alternative remove the bacon/ham
• You are able to add up to total of 1 1/2 extra cup of extra grated vegetables, however for each extra 1/2 cup add an egg and tablespoon of milk to the recipe
• Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly once cooked
• A great freezer friendly option to freeze in single serves to place in lunchbox frozen in the morning.

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Rice Puff Bars

Makes: approximately 16 bars

Ingredients:

• 6 cups rice bubbles
• 1/2 cup 100’s & 1000’s or rainbow sprinkles
• 250g packet marshmallows
• 135g unsalted butter

Method:

• Grease a brownie tin and set aside
• Chop 1 cup marshmallows and combine in a bowl with Rice Bubbles and 100s and 1000s
• Melt the butter in the microwave making sure it is completely melted and set aside
• Melt remaining marshmallows in a heat-proof bowl in the microwave (on high for 15-20 seconds)
• Pour the melted butter and melted marshmallows into the Rice Bubble mixture and stir well to combine.
• Transfer mixture into tray and press down with the back of a metal spoon
• Refrigerate until set, then cut into 16 bars or the size you desire.

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an airtight container below 27 degrees for a maximum of 7 days
• This recipe is not freezer friendly

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes.  The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Red Velvet Brownies

Makes: approximately 20 squares

Ingredients:

• 1 large beetroot, cooked and pureed
• 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup coconut oil or vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Chocolate flakes, optional for decoration

Method:

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius and prepare a brownie tin by greasing and lining with baking paper
• In a food processor add the rolled oats, cocoa, baking powder and salt, blend in the food processor until a flour consistency is formed
• Add into the food processor the milk, oil, maple syrup & vanilla and blend until well combined
• Transfer the batter into a mixing bowl and stir through the beetroot puree until well combined
• Pour the mixture into the prepared brownie tin, sprinkle the top with chocolate flakes if desired
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a cake skewer comes out clean
• Leave to cool for at least 10 minutes in the tin before attempting to remove.

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an airtight container below 27 degrees for the maximum of 5 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes.  The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Easter Brownies

Makes: approximately 24

Brownie Ingredients:

• 200g unsalted butter
• 200g dark chocolate melts
• 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 cup plain flour
• 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Frosting Ingredients:

• 170g dark chocolate melts
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1 tablespoon butter

Method:

• Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius, prepare a 20cm square tin by greasing and lining the base
• Heat butter, chocolate and sugar in a saucepan over low heat stirring constantly until melted and silky smooth,, set aside to cool
• Add vanilla and eggs to the chocolate mixture then stir through with a spatula the sifted flour, cocoa and baking powder until well combined
• Pour the mixture into the prepared tin evenly and bake for 20 minutes
• Set aside to cool in tin, once cooled lift out and wrap in plastic wrap tightly for 24 hours before cutting
• To prepare the frosting, place the chocolate in a mixing bowl
• Heat the cream and butter on the stove until it just comes to the boil, remove immediately and pour over the chocolate and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is glossy
• Allow to cool in the mixing bowl for 5 minutes and then place in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour
• Spoon the ganache into a piping bag and pipe some onto the top of each brownie portion
• The picture shows the brownies topped with some Cadbury Mini Eggs for Easter Decorations.

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an airtight container below 27 degrees for a maximum of 3 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly, for best results freeze without the icing

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes.  The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Dairy Free Chocolate Brownies

Makes: approximately 24 squares

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup nuttalex
• 1/4 cup cacao
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup plain flour
• 1/4 cup rice malt syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Method:

• Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
• Grease and line with baking paper an 20cm (8 inch) square pan.
• Melt the nuttalex and add the brown sugar, rice malt syrup and vanilla and mix well.
• Add in the cacao, flour, salt & baking powder and sift into the mixture and mix well.
• Pour into the greased pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
• Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an airtight container for the maximum of 3 day
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 3 months

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes.  The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Chocolate Slice

Makes: approximately 24 squares

Slice Ingredients:

• 220g butter, melted
• 2 cups SR flour
• 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa

Topping Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
• 1 cup icing sugar, sifted
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius and prepare a brownie tin by greasing well and lining with baking paper
• Place all of the above ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix together until well combined
• Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared tray and press down firmly
• Bake for 20 minutes until golden
• To make the topping, mix the cocoa and icing sugar in a bowl and stir in the butter and milk with a butter knife until smooth and well combined.
• Spread the icing evenly over the warm slice and sprinkle with coconut
• Leave to cool and set for at least 3 hours before slicing with a hot knife.

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an airtight container below 27 degrees for the maximum of 5 days
• This recipe is freezer suitable, however best served fresh

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes.  The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Chocolate Fruit Squares

Makes: approximately 20 squares

Ingredients:

• 1 cup wholemeal SR flour
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 4 weetbix biscuits, crushed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup sultanas
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 175g butter, softened (or nuttalex for a dairy free alternative)
• 2 teaspoons golden syrup, rice malt syrup or honey

Method:

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius and grease and line a brownie tin
• Sift flour into a bowl and add remaining dry ingredients
• Combine butter and syrup in a saucepan and melt over medium heat
• Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and mix well and press well into the prepared brownie tin
• Bake in a moderate oven, 180C, for 25-30 minutes.
• Cut into 20 slices. Dust with icing sugar.

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an airtight container below 27 degrees for a maximum of 5 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 3 months

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes.  The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Vegetable Slice
Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 2 carrots
• 1/2 leek
• 1 zucchini
• 1 small sweet potato
• 1 small onion
• 1 red capsicum
• 3 spring onions, including green portion
• 3 rashers bacon, rind removed (optional)
• 1 cup ground rice
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 12 eggs
• 3/4 cup rice milk

Method:

• Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius and grease and line a 20-22cm square baking tray/tin.
• Peel vegetables that require peeling then finely dice all vegetables to about 3/4cm cubes.
• Dice the bacon and place in a large mixing bowl with the diced vegetables.
• Stir through the ground rice and baking powder until all the vegetables are well coated.
• In a mixing jug whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic and salt & pepper to taste until well combined then pour over the coated vegetables until well combined and all vegetables are coated in the egg mixture.
• Pour into the prepared tray and then bake for 45 minutes or until golden and set.

Recipe Notes:

• Ground rice can be replaced with plain flour
• Rice milk can be replaced with any type of milk and 1 cup of grated cheese can a also be added if preferred.
• To be stored covered in the fridge for the maximum of 2 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 3 months

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes.  The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.