Thoughtful Foods

Ingredients

3 cups (300g) rolled oats
1/3 cup (30g) desiccated coconut
1/3 cup (30g) wheat germ
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/3 cup (50g) chopped almonds
50g butter
2 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup (60g) chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup (30g) chopped dried apples
1/2 cup (60g) sultanas

Method

1. Preheat the oven to moderate 180 degrees C (350 degrees F). Mix the oats, coconut, wheat germ, seeds and almonds in a baking dish.

2. Put the butter, oil and honey in a pan and stir over low heat until melted and warmed through.

3. Pour into the baking dish and stir to coat the dry ingredients. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring well every 10 minutes.

4. Leave until cold, then stir in the fruit. Keep in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.

Ingredients

500g block of tofu, mashed
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 stick celery, finely sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons tamari
2 tablespoons mirin, or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/3 cup tomato sauce, or paste
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup extra tomato sauce,
1 tablespoon extra mirin, or brown sugar,

Method

1. Combine all ingredients thoroughly except extra tomato sauce and extra mirin or brown sugar and press into a lightly oiled baking dish.

2. Combine extra tomato sauce and mirin and spread over the top of the loaf, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.

3. Bake 1 hour in a medium oven.

4. Stand 10 minutes before cutting.

5. Serve hot with vegetables and gravy or cold with salad and garlic bread.

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup coconut

Method

1. Cream butter, add sugar and egg.

2. Mix dry ingredients together.

3. Combine wet and dry.

4. Roll into 1" balls and press with wet fork.

5. Bake at 350 degrees F, 12-15 minutes.

Note: Crystal's favourite kind 'Delicious'

Louisa Kelsy

Ingredients

4 1/2 cups flake rolled oats
1 cup wheatgerm
1 cup chopped almonds (or 2)
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1 1/2 cups raw sunflower seeds
3/4 cup bran
1 cup honey
3/4 cup sesame seeds
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cup raisins

Method

1. Combine all ingredients except raisins spread mixture on a greased cooking sheet.

2. Bake at 325 degrees F or 160 degrees C for 30 minutes, stirring often.

3. Fold in raisins, let cool and store in an airtight container.