Brownie in a mug!

As the cooler weather sets in it’s the perfect time for a cheeky brownie in a mug while you’re are snuggled up on the couch.

Ingredients from WP

– 1 cup of brownie/mud cake mix

– 1 tbs choc chips

Ingredients from elsewhere

– 1 tbs butter (melted)

– 1/2 cup of milk of your choice

Mix all the ingredients in a mug and then sprinkle the choc chips on top.

Microwave for 1:30-2 mins on high.

Serve with cream, ice cream, or both!

If you want to make it into a self-saucing pudding add 1 tbs brown sugar, 1 tsp cocoa powder, and 1 tbs of hot water on top of the mix and then microwave.

Healthy cookie dough balls

Ingredients from WP

– 1 cup of flour, you can use pretty much any flour

– 1/2 cup of nut butter, I used peanut but how good would choc hazelnut be 😍

– 3 tbs of honey or maple syrup

– 1 tbs coconut oil

– 1 tsp vanilla essence

– 1/2 cup of choc chips

* you can add protein powder if desired

Method – Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir/ knead until combined – Roll into small balls – Enjoy!!

Baked Oat Meal

As winter is fast approaching this is the perfect winter warmer to start your day!

Ingredients from WP: 1/4 cup of maple syrup 2 cups of rolled oats 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup of choc chips 1 tsp of cinnamon 2 tsp of vanilla extract 2 tbs coconut oil

Ingredients from elsewhere: 2 cups of milk ( you can use any eg. almond, oat, dairy) 1 egg 1 banana smashed other desired fruit and fruit to top, I have used berries 🙂

Method 1. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. 2. Add in the wet ingredients and stir until combined 3. Pour into a baking dish, place desired fruit onto, and sprinkle with a few choc chips 4. Cook at ~160 C for ~ 50 mins or until bouncy to touch 5. Serve in a bowl with milk or cream!

Snickers smoothie recipe!!

Ingredients from WP

– 2 dates

– 1 tbs cocoa powder

– 1 tbs peanut butter

Ingredients from elsewhere

– 2 frozen bananas

– 2 cups of almond milk (unless you make your own with our almonds 😋)

Method

1. Combine all ingredients, using a blender, until smooth

2. Pour into a glass and top with chopped dates, chocolate shavings and if your feeling really naughty, whipped cream 😍

Eco-Friendly Treats: No-Bake Peanut Butter Choc Cups

For a delicious treat, try making No-Bake Peanut Butter Choc Cups using ingredients from Wasteless Pantry. The recipe involves mixing granola or oats, peanut butter, chopped peanuts, and honey to form a base, then filling with melted peanut butter and topping with melted dark chocolate. This easy, no-bake dessert requires chilling in the refrigerator before enjoying. It’s a perfect combination of crunchy, sweet, and nutty flavors that peanut butter and chocolate lovers will adore.

Buying unpackaged pantry items, like the ingredients for No-Bake Peanut Butter Choc Cups, offers environmental benefits by reducing packaging waste and allowing you to purchase only the amount you need, which can also reduce food waste.

Ingredients from WP

– 2 1/2 cups of granola or oats

– 2 tbsp peanut butter for the base

– 1 1/2 cups melted peanut butter

– 1 cup chopped peanuts

– 3 tbsp honey

– 2 cups dark melting chocolate

Method

1. Combine granola, peanut butter, chopped peanuts, and honey in a bowl. Spoon the mixture into muffin tins and press down, with a spoon, into a cup-like shape

2. Pour the melted peanut butter into the ‘cups’

3. Refrigerate for 1 hr

4. Melt the chocolate and pour over the top of the peanut butter

5. Refrigerate for another hour and then enjoy!

Oat Slice recipe

If you are looking for a healthy and yummy lunchbox snack or breakfast on the go idea, you have to try this

Ingredients from WP

– 1/2 cup SR flour

– 1/2 cup plain flour

– 1 cup of rolled oats

– 2/3 cup of coconut

– 2/3 cup brown sugar

– 1/2 cup of choc chips or cranberries

Ingredients from elsewhere

– 125g melted butter

– 1 egg

Method:

– Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl

– melt the butter and then pour into the dry mixture, add in egg and mix until combined.

– Spoon into a baking dish and cook at 180 C for 20 mins!

Homemade chocolate energy bites

✅ Vegan ✅ gluten free ✅ Paleo

Ingredients from WP

– 1/2 cup of peanut butter

– 1/4 cup of maple syrup

– 1/2 cup of almond meal

– 1/4 cup of flaxseed meal

– 2 tbs cocoa powder

– Shredded coconut

Mix maple syrup and peanut butter together in a bowl until combined. Add in almond flour, flaxseed meal, and cocoa. Mix. Roll the mixture into balls and cover it in coconut. ENJOY!!

Delicious Iced Coffee using bulk coffee bean ice blocks!

Zero-waste iced coffee is easy to make at home with this great recipe! The key is to get your bulk coffee beans and milk powder unpackaged. Where is the best place to buy bulk coffee beans? From Wasteless Pantry (zero waste bulk food store in Perth, Australia) of course! It is simple to bring your own container in-store to refill. Alternatively shop bulk food online with us and have it delivered to your door plastic free. You can choose to buy bulk whole coffee beans or have them ground and ready to use. Our bulk roasted coffee beans are either locally roasted or locally grown. Bulk organic coffee beans are very popular! Whether you use our dairy full cream milk powder or vegan-friendly coconut milk powder, this recipe is a delicious treat any time of the year.

Ground coffee beans are not the same as instant coffee. So be sure to use a plunger or stovetop espresso maker from Wasteless Pantry too. Instant coffee is coffee that has already been prepared and then freeze-dried for longer storage. That’s why coffee made with fresh beans has such a different flavour and is generally preferred by many. The bonus of making coffee fresh at home is that you can make it as strong as you like and sweeten it to your taste. Need a tip on how to store your coffee beans? No need to pop them in the fridge but make sure they are in a cool dark place within an airtight container. That is the best way to store coffee beans according to our local roaster.

Iced coffee is easy to make at home!

Mix 2 shots of coffee with 3/4 cup of water, pour into an ice cube tray, and freeze. Once frozen, place the coffee ice blocks into a cup and fill it with milk, add maple syrup to taste 😜

Want another waste free iced beverage recipe to try? Check out our Matcha Iced Latte recipe next.

ANZAC biscuits for everyone

Anzac Biscuits are deliciously frugal! Check out a variety of recipes from traditional to vegan to low gluten, with all the ingredients available at WP 🍪

TRADITIONAL ANZAC BISCUITS

1 cup plain flour

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup desiccated coconut

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup castor sugar

125g butter

2 tbsp golden syrup

2 tbsp water

1/2 tsp bicarbonate soda

Preheat oven to 160C.

Combine flour, oats, coconut and sugars.

Melt butter, golden syrup and water in saucepan over medium heat. Stir in bicarb soda then add to dry ingredients and stir well.

Make tablespoons full of mixture into flattened balls and place on baking tray.

Bake 15 minutes or until golden.

LOW GLUTEN ANZAC BISCUITS

1 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup almond meal

1/2 cup GF plain flour

2/3 cup desiccated coconut

2/3 cup coconut sugar

pinch of salt

125g butter

2 tbsp golden syrup

1 tsp bicarb soda

Preheat oven to 160C.

Combine flour, oats, almond meal, coconut, salt and sugar.

Melt butter, golden syrup and water in saucepan over medium heat. Stir in bicarb soda then add to dry ingredients and stir well.

Make tablespoons full of mixture into flattened balls and place on baking tray.

Bake 20 minutes or until golden.

GLUTEN FREE & VEGAN ANZAC BISCUITS

1 cup almond meal

1 cup flaked almonds

1 cup desiccated coconut

1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 tsp bicarb soda

1-2 tbsp water

Preheat oven to 120C.

Combine almond meal, flaked almonds and coconut.

Melt honey and oil in saucepan over medium heat. Stir in bicarb soda and water then add to dry ingredients and stir well.

Make tablespoons full of mixture into flattened balls and place on baking tray. Add a little water if needed to help mixture stick together.

Bake 25 minutes or until golden.

Waste Free Easter Hot Cross Buns Your Way

There are so many ways to have a Waste Free Easter. A fun one is to make zero waste Hot Cross Buns. Some recipes are worth taking a little more effort to collect ingredients, others have few ingredients and are easy to make, some people don’t like dried fruit, others need to go gluten free. Whichever way you like them, we have all the ingredients in the quantity you need at Wasteless Pantry for plastic free Hot Cross Buns and a waste free Easter. Plus, if you give us a little notice we can even put together the ingredients for you so you can just get on with the baking!

Traditional Hot Cross Buns

Ingredients

4 cups plain flour
14g dried yeast
1/4 cup caster sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons mixed spice
pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups currants
40g butter
300ml milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten

Flour paste

1/2 cup plain flour
4 to 5 tablespoons water

Glaze

1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons caster sugar

Warm butter and milk, combine with eggs and dry ingredients
Knead on floured surface until smooth, place into oiled bowl covered with a damp tea towel and set aside for 1-1.5 hours until dough doubles
Punch down dough and knead for 30 seconds. Divide into 12 even ball-shaped portions and place on a greased tray 1cm apart. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes to double in size. Preheat oven to 170C
Make flour paste by mixing together ingredients and pipe over buns to form cross. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through
Make glaze by mixing ingredients over low heat until sugar dissolves, boil for 3-4 minutes and brush warm glaze over warm hot cross buns. Enjoy!

Easy & Vegan Hot Cross Buns

Bread base:

500g Crusty or Wholemeal Bread Mix

7g dried yeast

250g lukewarm water

65g sultanas

65g currents

10g mixed spice

Mix together bread base with dried fruit and spice until a smooth dough forms
Cover with a damp tea towel and allow to proof for 10 minutes
Knock down the dough and form into 6-8 buns approximately 1cm apart on a greased tray
Cover with a damp tea towel and allow to proof for 40-60 minutes
Make flour paste for cross by mixing 1/2 cup plain flour with 4 to 5 tablespoons of water and piping across buns
Bake until golden brown for approximately 20 mins in 180-190C oven
Brush with sugar glaze made by mixing 1/3 cup water with 2 tablespoons of sugar whilst buns are still warm

Enjoy!

Alternative Flavours Hot Cross Buns

For something a bit different, swap out the dried fruit and mixed spice from the Traditional or Easy & Vegan recipes above for…

Chocolate lovers:

25g cocoa powder

50g choc chips

* use melted chocolate for the cross

Choc Cherry:

25g cocoa powder

50g choc chips

65g glace cherries

Apricot & Almond:

125g diced apricots

125g sliced almonds

Date & Walnut:

125g chopped dates

125g walnuts

7g ground cinnamon

Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns

It is pretty easy to make your own gluten free hot cross buns. Simply swap the Plain Flour in the Traditional recipe above for Gluten Free Plain Flour, or swap the Bread Mix for our Gluten Free Crusty Bread Mix in the Easy & Vegan recipe above! That’s it!