Recipes

I’m passionate about sharing how simple it can be to make nourishing food and treats from scratch using whole foods and minimal ingredients, without refined sugar, gluten, or dairy. I also enjoy creating natural DIY recipes using essential oils and everyday household ingredients to help reduce toxic load and support overall wellbeing.

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Kawakawa Balm

Kawakawa balm is a traditional, natural remedy known for its soothing and healing properties across a wide range of skin conditions, including dryness, irritation, eczema, and minor cuts or inflammation. It’s gentle enough to be used as a baby balm, helping to calm sensitive skin, nappy rash, and general skin discomfort.

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Raw Peanut Slice

Are you a peanut lover like me? Theres something amazing about the combo of peanuts and chocolate.

This is one of the most requested slices in our house! So easy to make, quick and delicious.

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Jo’s Signature Face Oil

No fillers, chemicals or artificial ingredients... just pure doTERRA essential oils with carrier oils of vitamin e, coconut, almond & hemp seed. I love making my own products, as well as saving money it’s important to me to know exactly what’s going on my body is natural.

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Banoffee Slice

The most amazing flavour combo of bananas, peanut butter &  chocolate 🍌🥜🍫 

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Cough Syrup

We keep a jar of this made up and any sign of a tickle or itch in your throat it’s amazing to sooth it. With the combination of honey with it’s antibacterial properties and essential oils that are anti inflammatory, antiviral, antimicrobial, anti fungal and antiseptic - it’s an amazing combo.

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Chocolate Quinoa Protein Slice

I have had a bag of puffed quinoa in my pantry for many many months ready to try a wholesome new slice – here is the finished product I whipped up. It is so delicious!

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DIY Cream Cleanser

Three ingredients, super easy and quick to make! A great alternative to synthetic chemical options. This cream is great for cleaning, the lemon oil helps to cut through any grease or stains as well as being a natural whitener especially when added with baking soda

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Raspberry Chia Pudding

This is chia pudding on a new level - think decadent like parfait, but wholesome with layers of chia pudding, berry puree and greek yoghurt delivering a very indulgent satisfying treat.

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Home-made Laundry Powder

Making your own laundry detergent is super easy! A great way to detox your home and get rid of the chemicals you use by making your own.

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Matcha Protein Fudge

Are you a matcha lover like me? I created this fudge to get some extra protein goodness as well as having in the fridge for that little much-needed sweet treat, you would never know tasting it that it had a can of beans in it!

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Home-made Face Toner

The most super cheap toner with beautiful nourishing essential oils. Lavender - soothing, anti-bacterial, healing. Frankincense - anti-inflammatory, anti-wrinkle. Roman chamomile – promotes healing and soothing to all skin types. Witch hazel - Helps to rebalance skin pH, anti-inflammatory, contains polyphenol which acts as a protector from UV damage, helps to retain skins natural collagen and to tighten the skin.

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Liquorice Chocolate Slice

Who loves liquorice as much as me?! I searched & searched to try & find a recipe for a slice using liquorice powder as it’s such a favourite flavour of mine! Well I couldn’t find one, so I made my own…

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DIY Deoderant

I have used baking soda for my deodorant for about the last 5 years, it took 5-6 days to get used to it but once I did I’ve never looked back! It’s easy to make your own!  Here’s a recipe I love from @4everybody.co.nz

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Home-made Hummus

Hummus is one of the first things I started to make from scratch in my whole food kitchen, so easy, cheaper and better for you than store bought hummus that contains preservatives and oils that are good for us 🥴

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Oil Pulling Tablets

These DIY oil pulling tablets are an easy way to pop straight in your mouth, saving you time in the morning.

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Easy Everyday Pancakes

Who’s tried the good old 1 banana, 2 egg pancakes?! Here our take on that version we’ve been making for many years – adding some extra flavour, protein and good fats

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Vogue Blue Beauty Serum

Meet Blue Tansy, a member of the chamomile family that’s a beautiful aquamarine colour & intensely nurtures dry, sensitive, stripped, blemish or acne prone  with its anti-inflammatory properties.

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Whipped Body Butter

The most delicious creamy and decadent body butter with beautiful essential oils that’s so nourishing and great for your skin. Plus, it’s got ingredients you could eat, which means it’s gotta be good for you!

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Hair & Scalp Oil

My go to hair growth & scalp health nourishing treatment oil. Each of these oils can be used individually or in combination for effective scalp and hair care.

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DIY Bodywash

It’s so simple with a few DIY staples + of course essential oils! 

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