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Plantasy Foods Dairy-Free Instant Mashed Potatoes Mix & Massel Gravy Mix Review

by Sports Benches

Here’s a healthy dinner/lunch meal that you can eat in just a couple of minutes at home in none other than the instant mashed potatoes mix that is dairy free & gluten free from Plantasy Foods. All you have to do is add some water onto the saucepan, then turn the stove on low-medium heat for a few minutes. Once the water has been boiled, you can add 1/3 cup of mix as well as some salt, oil and rice milk by simmering it for a while you before you turn the heat off & here goes your dairy free mashed potatoes that is now ready to eat!! So easy!! You can also add rosemary or parsley seasoning on top if you like!!

For a better dairy-free or vegan roast dish, a Massel rich gravy style mix would be a great compliment to add the saucing in as they also tick all the boxes. Plus, you can add some steamed vegetables there too like peas and corn. When it comes to the meats, you can have pork, pork belly, turkey, ham or chicken in there or if you’re vegan then you can have plant-based meat or brisket too! But wait there’s more as this dairy-free mashed potatoes mix can also be a great side dish with the Massel gravy on it alongside chips as if I’m recreating one from KFC myself, which does contain milk from the restaurant itself.

So there you have it, the only way to buy these products is online which will take a few days for delivery such as eBay or if you’re lucky then some IGA supermarket stores should have them in stock.

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Avocado oil pastry you can make at home

by Sports Benches

I had the chance to try & get the best out of my pastry making skills over the weekend when it comes to these home made apple pies or any other savoury pie filling you like (e.g. chicken or potato pie).

Ingredients:

  • 2-4 cups of flour
  • A few tablespoons of rice milk/water
  • 1/3 cup of avocado oil
  • Some sprinkles of salt and sugar
  • And any filling you like to fill it inside & cover up the pastry dough before baking

All you have to do is pour 1/3 cup of avocado into a bowl followed by some pinches of salt & sugar before adding 2 cups of plain flour, as well as few tablespoons of rice milk or water for a start. Then mix it up using your hands or through a food processing machine for a few minutes while adding a few more tablespoons of rice/milk at a time, so they can end up sticking together (not too sticky!) & finish it off onto a rectangle or disk shape layout on your pastry dough.

After that, cover the dough with a medium to large freezer bag nice & tight with a bowl into the refrigerator for at least an hour. Once the dough has been rested, get your rolling pin out & roll it out to the desired thickness & shape you want, then leave it out onto the sausage roll maker machine nice & flat by adding your favourite filling before closing the pastry nice & tight ahead of the cooking process.

It will take 30 minutes to get the job done where you will have to flip one side at the halfway mark (15 min). Once it’s been cooked & also cooled down for a few minutes, the natural avocado oil pastry got there will be crispy & golden on the outside while you can see the awesome saucy filling on the inside – How good!!

Final Thoughts

For the best results of making such homemade pastry, I would make two pastry doughs to cover both sides well with the filling in between since there’s no puff pastry sheets that is margarine-free from the supermarket freezer shelves.

It can be tricky to find a dairy & egg free equivalent of these ready-made frozen pastry sheets that doesn’t require a lot of work, especially when some may contain milk as they’re all processed within the one equipment from the factory. 

However, making them at home is a better, cheaper & safer option – so you can eat it naturally & also healthier too! See it for yourself with the avocado oil pastry recipe that is egg & dairy free to make at home.

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Bio Cheese Dairy-Free Cheedar flavour slices review

by Sports Benches

Here’s another dairy-free snack or topping you should try at home which is the Bio Cheese Cheedar flavour slices that I’ve brought off my local supermarket at Woolworths yesterday. Although it doesn’t have a health star rating, but it’s still healthy to eat with plenty of benefits being shown there. I’ve shredded one slice across two small pizzas earlier today during lunch and they taste really good, especially when it’s so perfect for those who are on a meat-free/vegan diet.

I could’ve also brought the ready-made shredded version as far I’m aware of, but you pair up see the dairy-free sliced pack beyond pizzas such as burgers/wraps/sandwiches, as well as biscuits, pasta, garlic bread & many more of your choice.

In terms of price, it can be a bit expensive at around the $6 mark but it’s still worth the weekly eating budget when looking to keep healthy or stay away from dairy. See it for yourself & make dairy-free cheese your own regular lunch or snack craving.

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Piranha Sea Salt Potato Grills 75g Review

by Sports Benches

I had the chance to taste a different style of chips off when they arrived straight to my door from Amazon yesterday afternoon. Not only they’re healthy considering the natural flavour & layout on the outside, but these chips also taste better with some pinches of sea salt on the inside which is a really cool snack to crave sometime during the day. 

The best part about it that they’re vegan, naturally cooked in sunflower oil, gluten-free, kosher & also locally owned here in New South Wales. And you can even try it with free delivery included on your first Amazon order here, as they may not be available on the major supermarket shelves but perfect to add for your next recurring or regular order with them online. Although, you can continue enjoying the free delivery benefits there as long as you buy a couple of items including this healthy snack if you can over the $39 threshold.

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Celebrate Health Keto Vegan Mayo sauce review 

by Sports Benches

If you want to taste mayo that is vegan, dairy free & even onion free, then you’re going to love this creamy sauce thanks to Celebrate Health.

They are a great match for burgers/sandwiches/wraps as well as chips and salads, especially when this kind of vegan mayo is mixed up with lemon which makes it an ideal healthy topping for your perfect side dish. And Here’s a picture below of my homemade air-fryer chips during lunch today on top of some dairy-free mayo. 

Make sure you shake it well before use so you don’t spill out some beautiful mayo sauce. Plus, always store in the refrigerator once it’s opened & eventually finish consuming this product before the expiry date as labeled on the packaging.

I hope you loved it as much as I do & although they’re a bit more expensive, but it’s well worth your health during your morning, lunch or afternoon snack. You can go buy them for $6.30 at Woolworths, $5 at Coles & also various health shops online (be mindful that these shops cover some extra delivery costs as well).

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Leda Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies Review

by Sports Benches

Here’s some chocolate chip cookies you can enjoy that is dairy-free, egg-free & gluten-free thanks to Leda Bakery. 

Although these cookies are a bit hard, but they still taste good with a mix of crisp and crunch since they come in packaged as ready made to eat. 

Also, make sure you store them in an air-tight container when it comes to leftovers & they’ve been committed to making delicious healthy alternative snacks since 1996 in Luscombe, QLD.

See it for yourself as you can buy them on Amazon in 155g ($4.95) & 250g ($5.50) packs here.

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