Day: March 28, 2022

Meet the Team: Katie from Mundaring & Bassendean

Meet our newest member of the Wasteless Pantry Mundaring team, Katie🌻

Hi! My name is Katie, I started shopping at the Wasteless Pantry in March 2020 and joined the lovely WP family in December 2021.

I love going for walks and camping in nature. I play the violin and am looking forward to training as a Veterinary Nurse in the future. I was born and raised in London, UK. Living in a big, busy city, I was concerned with the amount of waste I was contributing to but didn’t find much support around waste-free living. When I came to Perth, I heard about the Wasteless Pantry, where the team showed me how easy and possible it is to go waste-free!

My favourite WP product is the bokashi one bucket and bran. It helped make my journey of composting so much easier! I was amazed to find out the majority of my waste at home was compostable! Advice: if you’re wanting to reduce your waste, a little bit goes a long way. E.g. recycling, composting, choosing the plastic-free veg in supermarkets. Even just doing one thing that reduces your waste makes a difference and remember to congratulate yourself every time you make a change!

Our team at Wasteless Pantry are always happy to have a chat and answer any questions or concerns you have 🙂


Healthy Snickers Alternative Snack Bar Recipe

Craving a healthy Snickers alternative bar for a better-for-you snack option? Create your own delicious and nutritious snack bar with a few simple ingredients from Wasteless Pantry. This gluten-free and dairy-free alternative captures the perfect balance of chocolatey gooeyness and peanut crunch, all with natural, package-free ingredients.

Ingredients:

  • Medjool dates
  • Peanut butter
  • Dry roasted peanuts
  • Dark chocolate bits
  • Desert salt flakes

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Dates: Slice the Medjool dates on top and remove the pits.
  2. Fill: Spoon some peanut butter into each date.
  3. Add Crunch: Sprinkle a few dry roasted peanuts on top of the peanut butter.
  4. Chocolate Topping: Melt the dark chocolate bits and drizzle over the stuffed dates.
  5. Season: Finish with a light sprinkle of desert salt flakes for that perfect salty-sweet flavor profile.

Why Shop at Wasteless Pantry: Choosing to buy your ingredients at Wasteless Pantry means you are supporting a business that values sustainability. You can purchase all these ingredients in the exact quantities you need, which helps reduce food waste and minimizes packaging waste. Shopping at Wasteless Pantry not only lets you create delicious, healthy snacks but also contributes to a healthier environment by reducing your carbon footprint.

This homemade snack bar is not just a tasty treat but also a step towards more sustainable eating habits. Perfect for a quick snack or a healthy dessert, these bars are sure to satisfy your cravings in a wholesome way!