A moment of meal planning brings a week of content. #fact
Do you meal plan?
I do….most weeks.
When I do, life is great.
The fridge is full.
I don’t waste time wondering ‘what’s for dinner’.
And we eat more REAL FOOD and less stuff from packets.
When I don’t meal plan, life is crazy.
I rush to the shops.
I waste time. I waste money.
And we end up in a food rut #takeoutanyone? It sucks.
Meal planning SIMPLIFIES life.
And leaves space for food to be FUN.
These FREE MEAL PLANNING PRINTABLES will give you a clear plan.
Fill your fridge with real food.
And get home made goodness onto the table and into hungry tummies.
Print them now, grab a cute pen and jot down what you’ll cook this week. You’ll be glad you did.
The ‘my lovely little meal planner’ is designed to adorn your fridge door oozing organisation and deliciousness for the week ahead. Simply fill your planner with recipes and voila you’re done.
The ‘my lovely little shopping list’ will simplify your farmers market run. Once you’ve planned your meals, jot down the ingredients needed plus any other household essentials and head out for a spot of hunting and gathering. Oh and don’t forget to add fresh flowers to the list…you deserve it!
And finally the ‘my lovely little go-to recipes’ will help you meal plan in 5 minutes or less! Did your family enjoy a meal? Jot it down on your perfectly pink ‘go-to’ recipe printable. Over time this printable will become a personalised repertoire of recipes YOUR family adores. It will be the key to easy peasy meal planning and a secret weapon in ensuring everyone loves what you’re cooking!
Need recipe inspo? Start here…
the beginners guide to meal planning PLUS 7 simple [& delicious] dinner recipes
7 quick and easy breakfast recipes your kids will love
10 simple recipes for the ultimate lunch box
10 fab food swaps to eat MORE real food & LESS packet nasties
12 veggie packed pasta recipes for picky eaters






![MOVING HOUSE 🏡 So sorry I’ve been so quiet BUT I’ve been super busy packing up our entire house/life to move! Ahhhhhhh! So exciting. 😆 But so exhausting! 📦😴 •
I’ll be back in our [new] kitchen in a couple of weeks bringing you more delish recipes! 👩🍳🍝❤️ Until then, let me leave you with these 👆 gorgeous 😍😍😍 [MINI CARROT CAKES]. 🥕🍰😋
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These show stoppers are super simple to make! One bowl + 30 mins is all you need! Oh and these darling CAN be baked in a muffin pan! Kayla x 😘
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mini carrot cakes
MAKES 4 mini cakes OR 12 muffins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
INGREDIENTS
2 eggs
1 cup (250 grams) greek yoghurt
1/2 cup (125 ml) coconut oil, melted and cooled
1/2 cup (110 grams ) coconut (or brown) sugar
1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1 cup (150 grams) wholemeal (wholewheat) flour
1 cup (150 grams) buckwheat flour (can't find buckwheat flour? Simply use 1 cup of wholemeal flour)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
2 small carrots, grated (approx. 1 cup)
zest of 1 orange
To serve: greek yoghurt, fresh berries, chopped pistachios and honey
METHOD
Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius (350F) and line 4 mini cake pans with baking paper (alternatively use a 12 hole muffin tin lined with papers). Place the eggs, yoghurt, coconut oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup and vanilla bean paste into a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the wholemeal flour, buckwheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger and stir to combine. Gently fold through the carrot and orange zest. Evenly divide the batter between the prepared tins and bake for 20-25 minutes (12-15 minutes for muffins) or until a skewer inserted removes cleanly. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before removing the cakes and placing on a wire rack to cool completely. Gently trim the top of each cake to create a flat surface. Top with yoghurt, fresh berries, chopped pistachios and a drizzle of honey. Enjoy x MOVING HOUSE 🏡 So sorry I’ve been so quiet BUT I’ve been super busy packing up our entire house/life to move! Ahhhhhhh! So exciting. 😆 But so exhausting! 📦😴 •
I’ll be back in our [new] kitchen in a couple of weeks bringing you more delish recipes! 👩🍳🍝❤️ Until then, let me leave you with these 👆 gorgeous 😍😍😍 [MINI CARROT CAKES]. 🥕🍰😋
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These show stoppers are super simple to make! One bowl + 30 mins is all you need! Oh and these darling CAN be baked in a muffin pan! Kayla x 😘
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mini carrot cakes
MAKES 4 mini cakes OR 12 muffins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
INGREDIENTS
2 eggs
1 cup (250 grams) greek yoghurt
1/2 cup (125 ml) coconut oil, melted and cooled
1/2 cup (110 grams ) coconut (or brown) sugar
1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1 cup (150 grams) wholemeal (wholewheat) flour
1 cup (150 grams) buckwheat flour (can't find buckwheat flour? Simply use 1 cup of wholemeal flour)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
2 small carrots, grated (approx. 1 cup)
zest of 1 orange
To serve: greek yoghurt, fresh berries, chopped pistachios and honey
METHOD
Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius (350F) and line 4 mini cake pans with baking paper (alternatively use a 12 hole muffin tin lined with papers). Place the eggs, yoghurt, coconut oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup and vanilla bean paste into a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the wholemeal flour, buckwheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger and stir to combine. Gently fold through the carrot and orange zest. Evenly divide the batter between the prepared tins and bake for 20-25 minutes (12-15 minutes for muffins) or until a skewer inserted removes cleanly. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before removing the cakes and placing on a wire rack to cool completely. Gently trim the top of each cake to create a flat surface. Top with yoghurt, fresh berries, chopped pistachios and a drizzle of honey. Enjoy x](http://scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/532ead6e40cbc6fb41273951e60aa976/5DFB491B/t51.2885-15/e35/c0.144.1440.1440a/s320x320/67335968_2095920660711044_5455676085002690303_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=108)
![Kids love muffins! 😍 Esp. in their lunch box! 🎒Why? Because they delish and can be gobbled up quickly [= more playtime]. 🥎🤸♀️☀️
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Tomorrow I’m delivering 16 Freezer-Friendly Lunch Box Muffin Recipes straight to your inbox! 💌💌💌
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These muffin recipes are…
Freezer friendly ❄️
Sneak EXTRA vegetables and fruit into lunch boxes 🍎🍓🍠🥕
Great for fussy eaters 👧🧒
Can be made ahead of time ⏰
Can be baked in bulk 🧁🧁🧁
PLUS they’ll save you time when packing lunch boxes! 🙌
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Not subscribed? Click the link in our bio and pop in your deets. Happy Monday lovely. Kayla x 💕
• Kids love muffins! 😍 Esp. in their lunch box! 🎒Why? Because they delish and can be gobbled up quickly [= more playtime]. 🥎🤸♀️☀️
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Tomorrow I’m delivering 16 Freezer-Friendly Lunch Box Muffin Recipes straight to your inbox! 💌💌💌
•
These muffin recipes are…
Freezer friendly ❄️
Sneak EXTRA vegetables and fruit into lunch boxes 🍎🍓🍠🥕
Great for fussy eaters 👧🧒
Can be made ahead of time ⏰
Can be baked in bulk 🧁🧁🧁
PLUS they’ll save you time when packing lunch boxes! 🙌
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Not subscribed? Click the link in our bio and pop in your deets. Happy Monday lovely. Kayla x 💕
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![What’s for dins tonight? 🤔 Give our [CRISPY CRUNCHY BAKED POTATO FRIES] a try! With this ☝️[ZESTY PESTO DIP] 🌱😋
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This ☝️ recipe is #onrepeat at our place 🏡 . The kids ❤️ them. Why? Cause they’re golden and crispy yet tender and fluffy. So basically, the perfect chip. 🥔🙌 •
Know a friend who’d love a little dinner inspo? TAG them now. Happy Thursday beautiful! Kayla ❤️
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CRISPY CRUNCHY BAKED POTATO FRIES WITH ZESTY PESTO DIP
INGREDIENTS
* baked potato fries:
* 8 russet [or starchy] potatoes, washed and chopped into fries or wedges
* 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
* 2 tablespoons minced garlic
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* to serve: grating of parmesan, chopped parsley and sea salt flakes [optional]
* sea salt
* zesty pesto dip:
* 2 cups baby spinach
* 1 cup basil, leaves picked
* 1 cup mint, leaves picked
* ½ cup parlsey, plus extra to serve
* 1 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 cup (125 grams) cashews
* ⅓ cup (45 grams) pumpkin seeds (kernels), plus extra to serve
* ½ cup (60 grams) parmesan, grated
* zest and juice 2 limes
* ¾ cup (190 ml) olive oil, plus extra to serve
* sea salt
* to serve: dollop of greek yoghurt
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 200 C (390 F) and line 2 oven trays with baking paper.
2. To make the fries:
3. Arrange potato fries on tray in a single layer. Evenly divide the tapioca starch, garlic and olive oil between the trays. Season with salt and toss to combine. Bake for 30-40 minutes [turning fries half way through cooking] or until golden and crispy.
4. To make the pesto:
5. Place the baby spinach, basil, mint, parsley, garlic, cashews, pumpkin seeds, parmesan, lime zest and juice, olive oil and sea salt into the large bowl of a food processor. Pop the lid on and blitz for 1-2 minutes or until gorgeously combined. If you prefer more crunch to your dip - add an extra half cup of cashews now and pulse 3-5 times to combine.
6. To serve:
7. Arrange the golden baked potato fries on a wooden board and top with a grating of parmesan, small handful of chopped parsley and sea salt flakes [if desired].
8. Dollop a few spoonfuls of dip onto a plate and flatten using a spoon. Add a dollop of greek yoghurt to the dip [optional] and top with chopped parsley, pum What’s for dins tonight? 🤔 Give our [CRISPY CRUNCHY BAKED POTATO FRIES] a try! With this ☝️[ZESTY PESTO DIP] 🌱😋
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This ☝️ recipe is #onrepeat at our place 🏡 . The kids ❤️ them. Why? Cause they’re golden and crispy yet tender and fluffy. So basically, the perfect chip. 🥔🙌 •
Know a friend who’d love a little dinner inspo? TAG them now. Happy Thursday beautiful! Kayla ❤️
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CRISPY CRUNCHY BAKED POTATO FRIES WITH ZESTY PESTO DIP
INGREDIENTS
* baked potato fries:
* 8 russet [or starchy] potatoes, washed and chopped into fries or wedges
* 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
* 2 tablespoons minced garlic
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* to serve: grating of parmesan, chopped parsley and sea salt flakes [optional]
* sea salt
* zesty pesto dip:
* 2 cups baby spinach
* 1 cup basil, leaves picked
* 1 cup mint, leaves picked
* ½ cup parlsey, plus extra to serve
* 1 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 cup (125 grams) cashews
* ⅓ cup (45 grams) pumpkin seeds (kernels), plus extra to serve
* ½ cup (60 grams) parmesan, grated
* zest and juice 2 limes
* ¾ cup (190 ml) olive oil, plus extra to serve
* sea salt
* to serve: dollop of greek yoghurt
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 200 C (390 F) and line 2 oven trays with baking paper.
2. To make the fries:
3. Arrange potato fries on tray in a single layer. Evenly divide the tapioca starch, garlic and olive oil between the trays. Season with salt and toss to combine. Bake for 30-40 minutes [turning fries half way through cooking] or until golden and crispy.
4. To make the pesto:
5. Place the baby spinach, basil, mint, parsley, garlic, cashews, pumpkin seeds, parmesan, lime zest and juice, olive oil and sea salt into the large bowl of a food processor. Pop the lid on and blitz for 1-2 minutes or until gorgeously combined. If you prefer more crunch to your dip - add an extra half cup of cashews now and pulse 3-5 times to combine.
6. To serve:
7. Arrange the golden baked potato fries on a wooden board and top with a grating of parmesan, small handful of chopped parsley and sea salt flakes [if desired].
8. Dollop a few spoonfuls of dip onto a plate and flatten using a spoon. Add a dollop of greek yoghurt to the dip [optional] and top with chopped parsley, pum](http://scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/883152b3a1baf30443a303c9b4f85be6/5E101661/t51.2885-15/e35/c0.152.1440.1440a/s320x320/66402327_554064798750649_2422230440336348431_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=101)
![WHAT. A. WEEKEND. 🎉🎉🎉 I shared TWO BRAND NEW BAKES over at @csrsugar and it was so much FUN! 👩🍳❤️
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If you missed the [BERRY FRIANDS] or [BETTER-FOR-YOU BROWNIES] visit @csrsugar right now for the deet’s! ☺️
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These beautiful recipes are waiting to be baked! Thanks for joining me this weekend lovely! Kayla 💕 WHAT. A. WEEKEND. 🎉🎉🎉 I shared TWO BRAND NEW BAKES over at @csrsugar and it was so much FUN! 👩🍳❤️
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If you missed the [BERRY FRIANDS] or [BETTER-FOR-YOU BROWNIES] visit @csrsugar right now for the deet’s! ☺️
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These beautiful recipes are waiting to be baked! Thanks for joining me this weekend lovely! Kayla 💕](http://scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/b8e0345194070d0ea8db7d36aa0d04bc/5DF1EF94/t51.2885-15/e35/c0.180.1440.1440a/s320x320/66922746_2375857656028006_5894664593727775145_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=110)
![Warm, gooey, luscious and insanely chocolatey – these ☝️ [BETTER FOR YOU BROWNIES] are the bomb. 🍫💣
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They’re also…
Freezer friendly ❄️
Take 30 mins to make ⏰
Sweetened with CSR Rapadura Sugar 😋
Chock full of hidden veggies 🍠👌
Absolutely delish 😋
AND the perfect recipe to get your kids into the kitchen! Swipe 👉👉👉 to see. 👩🍳👨🍳
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POP OVER to @csrsugar for the recipe now! Happy baking. Kayla x Warm, gooey, luscious and insanely chocolatey – these ☝️ [BETTER FOR YOU BROWNIES] are the bomb. 🍫💣
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They’re also…
Freezer friendly ❄️
Take 30 mins to make ⏰
Sweetened with CSR Rapadura Sugar 😋
Chock full of hidden veggies 🍠👌
Absolutely delish 😋
AND the perfect recipe to get your kids into the kitchen! Swipe 👉👉👉 to see. 👩🍳👨🍳
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POP OVER to @csrsugar for the recipe now! Happy baking. Kayla x](http://scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/699fef03961feb33947153bf070b065e/5E14E03E/t51.2885-15/e35/c0.180.1440.1440/s320x320/66842535_2297351220300671_4355671932365380729_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=111)

