Plan Your Gluten-Free Menu:
Gluten-Free Baking with Bakeworks:
Gluten-Free Appetizers and Snacks:
Main Course Extravaganza:
Sweet Treats and Desserts:
Gluten-Free Beverages:
Festive Table Decor:
Spread Awareness and Consideration:
With careful planning and the right products, celebrating a gluten-free Christmas can be a joyous and delicious experience. Explore the gluten-free offerings from Bakeworks to enhance your festive celebrations and create lasting memories with friends and family. Cheers to a happy and gluten-free holiday season!
]]>We’ve curated a list of our go to lunch recipes using only our pizza bases.
You can customise each meal to cater to your taste buds, diet and budget. With a versatile base (literally) you can add flexibility to your lunch meal. Change up the flavours based on what’s available to you at the time, in season, on special, or fresh in the fridge and garden.
Each meal is packed with nutritional elements to power you through the afternoon. Did you know our pizza bases are available in keto and are all GLUTEN, DAIRY, SOY & EGG FREE?
Explore our recipes below and inspire the creative chef within. . .
Pita Pockets
The options are endless with pitas. Simply cut the base in half and stuff away! You could have one every day of the week and still not get bored!
Easy and convenient when on the go, these make great workplace or school meal options.
Top tip – if you are making these ahead of lunch, leave out sauces or juicy fillings to keep the base fresh and dry.
They are easy to slice and firm for stuffing.
Let’s get filling:
Wholesome Nibbles
Looking for light lunch options? Or entertaining a crowd?
Toast up the pizza bases and then cut into small pieces for the ultimate side element.
We enjoy:
Flat Bread
Eat alfresco with light and refreshing flatbread recipes!
We suggest crisping up the base and then adding the toppings cold (meaning you can utilise fresh fruits and leafy greens). Brush the base with olive oil and toast the base either in the oven, sandwich press, toaster or fry pan.
We’re loving toppings like:
What else?
Like we said, there are many creative uses for our pizza bases like low carb garlic pizzas, salad croutons, calzone, toasted crackers, bruschetta, quesadillas, pita chips, and soup dippers.
And of course – there are plentiful pizza topping recipes. I think we’ll need another blog for that one.
Snap and share your next ‘pizza based’ meal – we'd love to see how you customise yours!
Interested in our base range?
We offer three 10-inch tasty pizza bread options, each available in a two pack. We stock in supermarkets around the country and are available online.
Make sure you stock up – they freeze great too!
]]>While the coeliac world can seem restrictive and daunting at first – we promise there are plenty of gluten-free gems awaiting; and not to mention the benefits you will reap.
These gluten-free products instead of their stock standards can do wonders to your wellness. Following a gluten free diet can support a reduction in symptoms of the coeliac condition; all while improving your mind, energy, nutrition, immunity, body, and overall health.
So, whether you are seeking ways to make the transition to a gluten-free diet easier, or ready to explore new foods to excite the palate, there is something scrumptious for you.
And the list goes on . . .
The majority on this list is kiwi owned or crafted products in line with keeping it local.
Over two decades ago when we start production of our first bread ranges, gluten-free products were limited and expensive.
We are feeling incredibly blessed to have more choices available. Especially for those who rely on gluten-free foods to lead their best life. In line with this years theme for Coeliac Awareness Week - “Thriving: Living Your Best Coeliac Life.”
Beyond finding delicious treats, we encourage our community of gluten-free kiwis to continue to demand the alternatives they need and support the organisations delivering it.
Know someone challenged as a coeliac? Source a few items from the list above or find a gluten-free hamper to spoil them with all the little things they most likely have had to turn away from.
And for our final coeliac friendly find we have the Gluten Free Goodness Basket by Gift Box Boutique. Quality free of gluten products, beautifully presented.
So go on, treat yourself (or someone else)!
*We encourage you to check ingredients to ensure these items are within your own personal requirements. Did you know there are some great Gluten-Free Apps to help you easily scan labels?
]]>Plan your menu carefully: When planning your menu, keep in mind that many common foods contain gluten. Foods like bread, pasta, and beer are obvious culprits, but gluten can also be found in less obvious places like soy sauce, marinades, and even some types of seasoning. Stick to naturally gluten-free foods like fruits, vegetables, meats, and cheeses, and make sure to read labels carefully when shopping for ingredients.
Offer a variety of options: Just because you're hosting a gluten-free gathering doesn't mean you have to limit your menu to only gluten-free foods. Offer a variety of options, including gluten-free and non-gluten-free items. This will ensure that all of your guests feel welcome and have something to enjoy.
Use gluten-free substitutes: There are many gluten-free substitutes available that can be used in place of traditional ingredients. For example, you can use gluten-free flour to make baked goods, gluten-free bread crumbs for coating meat or vegetables, and gluten-free pasta for pasta dishes. Just make sure to read the labels and choose products that are certified gluten-free.
Communicate with your guests: Make sure to communicate with your guests ahead of time about your gluten-free menu. Ask if anyone has any specific dietary restrictions or allergies, and make sure to accommodate them as best you can. This will ensure that everyone feels comfortable and included.
Have fun with it: Gluten-free entertaining doesn't have to be boring or tasteless. Get creative with your menu and experiment with new recipes. You might be surprised at how delicious gluten-free foods can be!
By following these tips, you can host a successful and delicious gluten-free gathering that everyone will enjoy. Happy entertaining!
]]>We pride ourselves in making healthy tasty bread products that are accessible and authentic!
Health
Everything baked by the team at Bakeworks is made from scratch, the old fashion way, using only the very best gluten-free ingredients.
We heard you loud and clear in the early 00’s – calling for something different in the bread market that is good for you.
Our Bakeworks products support a more receptive digestive system, stronger brain activity, higher energy, a decrease in cholesterol levels and weight loss; which are just some of the benefits people discover when decreasing their gluten consumption.
Our ancestors figured out that by soaking and sprouting seeds, nuts and grains they became more digestible and provided higher nutrient values.
Did you know just 2 slices of Home St. bread gives you all this goodness?
If you need to make the switch to a Gluten-Free diet or keto diet our vast array of products are here to make the transition as smooth as possible, which leads us to taste. . .
Taste
Our passion for good food has led us to develop an innovative and creative range of gluten-free breads, buns, pizza bases & cookies that taste unbelievably good!
But don’t just take our word for it…
"Bakeworks" Sprouted Bread Range is SO good - Also online delivery service 10/10 - Which I will use more often due my local supermarket always running out .. Thank you "Home St" Bakeworks your bread range is superior to what else is available on the market A+
Kerry Trendall
Wonderful gluten free items, an absolute must
GrantAudrey Harron
I am celiac and love the GF torpedo rolls really fast overnight delivery, so fresh and delicious. really competitive prices fantastic service thank you so much Bakeworks also love your GF hot cross buns
TeAo Raychell Burton
Absolutely wonderful service so fast. Thank you Bakeworks. Looking forward to eating the different varieties of loaves
Pauline Oliver
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Accessible
We get great satisfaction from being able to offer all customers a healthy and tasty alternative, especially those with gluten and other food allergies such as coeliac disease.
It’s always been important to us to make sure that what we create is accessible to those who desire choices in bread products.
We’re working super hard behind the scenes to get our products in stores across the country (you can find us in most supermarkets now) and deliver top-notch online customer experiences. Being truly accessible goes far beyond these allowances, but it’s a work in progress across our whole practice.
Authentic
As a small Kiwi business we hold high values across everything we do. We source the best ingredients and remain transparent for those who need to understand what is in their Kai.
In the spirit of authenticity – we’re also interested in what you think about Bakeworks and Home St. products.
We hope you find our brands as special as we do!
]]>Our top ten list is anything but boring, and the best thing about toasties is there are NO RULES!
Just grab two slices of your favourite bread (hopefully a Home St. or Bakeworks product) and fill it with whatever takes your fancy! Before you pop it in to get toasted, spread a generous amount of butter on; it’ll crisp up perfectly and support your body in the state of ketosis, (if that’s your thing).
Just 2 slices of Home St. bread gives you oodles of nutritional goodness including 20% of your daily fibre needs, 16% of your daily Vitamin B6 needs, 9% of your daily Vitamin B1 needs, 8% of your daily iron needs, 11% of your daily Magnesium needs, 10% of your daily Manganese needs, 6% of your daily potassium needs, 5.5% of your daily sodium needs.
With this in mind, your toastie fillings can be oozing guilt-free.
Now let’s get toasting. . .
1 A quick and easy way to use up last night’s roast dinner leftovers! We used roasted capsicum, eggplant and chicken breast with feta and pesto.
2 Breakfast or dessert!? sweet toasties are here to stay. Dark chocolate and sliced banana. Optional to include your favourite nut butter or a side of cream.
3 Who said toasties can’t be fancy? Smoked salmon, cream cheese, pine nuts and dill. Want a loaded toastie? Add asparagus, red onion, spinach or capers too.
4 The classic champagne ham, wholegrain mustard, sprouts and swiss cheese is perfectly paired with our Home St Good Gut Sourdough.
5 Now this one could be paired with mulled wine as a perfect winter warmer.
Softened apple, cinnamon and your favourite nut butter!
6 Simplicity at its best – fresh tomato, basil, caramelised onion and goat cheese.
7 Roast beef, pickles, thousand island dressing and cheese.
8 Cut the cravings with this sweet treat. Sliced strawberries and cream cheese (keto friendly).
9 Mushrooms, bacon, blue cheese, red onions and any sweet chutney you have on hand. Top with mozzarella if you’re a cheese lover like me, and exclude the bacon for a veggie version.
10 Smoked chicken, camembert, fresh rocket & cranberry sauce.
If you have a family favourite in your whare be sure to share the delicious details with us.
** Recipes are best with Home St. or Bakeworks products. Yes, we may be biased. . .
]]>In sweatpants weather, nothing is better than curling up with pizza - and Home St brings you that opportunity with keto friendly pizza bases, that let you build a pizza with all of your favourite toppings. A key to a keto diet, is to make comfort out of your food - to come to associate your diet with the best things you can eat, not all the things you can’t.
And how comforting is the smell of delicious bread in the morning? The Home St Keto Friendly range of bread, is perfect for your breakfast, carrying comfort through to its very essence. Have it with eggs for an easy and energizing start to your day.
The Home St keto breads, like the sprouted sunflower loaf, are also perfect as a sandwich - easy to comfortably whip up for work or home, and enjoy the comfort of good health wherever you may be.
]]>The first step is to familiarize yourself with the foods you can and can’t eat. In a nutshell, you’ll want to:
Avoid - grains (rice, wheat, corn, cereal etc), sugar (honey, maple syrup etc) fruit (apples, oranges, bananas etc) and tubers (potatoes, yams etc)
Eat - meats (fish, eggs, poultry, beef etc), low-carb veggies (spinach, kale, broccoli etc), high-fat dairy (cheeses, high fat cream, butter etc), nuts and seeds (walnuts, sunflower seeds etc), berries (raspberries, blackberries etc), sweeteners (stevia, monk fruit etc), and other fats (coconut oil, saturated fats etc). There are plenty of more comprehensive lists out there for your convenience too.
Keeping in mind these requirements of your diet, the next step is to plan! Making a meal plan is the most effective way to stay on track with your diet, particularly in its early stages. It makes it less stressful and keeps you certain that you’re only eating what you need to. It will also keep the price down, so you’ve got more to save and spend elsewhere. Remember to factor in a few treats to your meal plan too and give yourself things to look forward to. Keep reading labels and getting yourself familiar with what you can substitute - there will be many keto-friendly options for most of your favourite foods.
Particularly at the early stages of your diet, it is important to take note of how you’re feeling. Perhaps, make a food journal, starting from before you start your diet and take time to really notice how your diet is affecting you. This will help you manage the right portion sizes too. Remember to keep listening to your body and during this time, to drink extra water and even supplement your potassium, magnesium and sodium intake.
The third step is to find additional support. Even if there isn’t anyone in your immediate surroundings who is embarking on a similar journey, the internet can be a great place to find support from other people just starting out, as well as ‘pros’ of the keto diet.
]]>There are always some hurdles that will still catch you off guard. Instead of over-complicating your keto lifestyle, keep it simple! Here we’ve compiled some of the best tips we’ve received, all about how to keep Keto living simple.
1) Know Your Restrictions
This first one may seem a little obvious, but it is the key part of staying on track. Remember low-carbs & high fat like it is a mantra, and work that into your day. The more you get used to what you can & can’t eat, the easier it will become over all.
2) Plan
Give yourself a little bit of time at the start of the week to write down some meal ideas with your shopping list. Preparing yourself for your week ahead will help the rest of it run smoothly. Give yourself some treats and excitement to look forward to in your plan as well.
3) Have a reason beyond weight loss
There are plenty of reasons beyond weight loss that the keto lifestyle can work for you. Do some research into its other health benefits, and zone into what is most important for you. Giving yourself a more well-rounded reason for keeping a strict diet will keep you more free from self-blame/guilt, and keep you on track to a healthier future. It also helps to know you are helping yourself in ways that you can’t see or as easily measure.
4) Make friends
Try to find a support group of other people, who are either on their keto journey OR focussing on another lifestyle change. Having people to support you and keep you accountable will help you in so many ways!
5) Fall in love
Fall in love with a specific Keto meal to cook and keep trying your best to perfect it! Or find a place with a delicious keto dish that you can have an exciting kind of safety to return to. Whatever it is, keep finding new passions within your new journey, that will continue to nurture the flame within you.
]]>Green Beans - a versatile quick snack or small side dish
Almonds - a handy source of energy
Tuna - a great food to centre a salad around!
Eggs - the easy go-to breakfast of champions
Cheese! - of course cheese is an integral element to cooking keto
Ginger - don’t forget your herbs which will keep you healthy in so many ways
Spinach - great for building your favourite salad
Turmeric - incredibly well-rounded & full-bodied tast
Chicken Breast - an easy meat that can be prepared in so many different ways
Zucchini - a super easy, filling vegetable!
Ground Beef - try as a bunless burger or lo-carb tacos!
Avocado - a superfood that is so healthy and delicious
Bok Choy - an incredible, sometimes over-looked vegetable
Cottage Cheese - perhaps a slight departure from your usual cheese dishes
Watercress - delicious & nostalgic
Mushrooms - a staple food in every household
Broccoli - the humble broccoli can truly make a meal
Bacon - an awesome way to forget you’re dieting
Kale - spruces up any salad or smoothie
Greek Yoghurt - take care to find a decent low-carb brand
Cabbage - a powerful protector against oxidative stress
Sprouts - full of incredible superpowers
Sweet Basil - the perfect addition to a keto-friendly pizza
Cauliflower - a criminally under-utilized vegetable
Steak - a hearty meal for when you really need it
Macadamia Nuts - another tasty nut to fuel your energy
Pumpkin Seeds - full of healthy fats and antioxidants
Berries - perfect snacks or staple addition to a tasty smoothie
Salmon - a delicious and powerful snack or meal staple
Scallops - another favourite seafood dish
Pork - a versatile meat that you can really work with
Mayonaise - a way to fill out a keto-friendly sandwich
Tomatoes - the humble vegetable that we all know and love
Onions - another important vege integral to so many dishes
Unsweetened Coffee - for that extra perk-up to tackle the day
Mussels - that uncontested taste of the ocean
Lobster - on the days you want to embrace a little luxury
Lamb - especially here in NZ, renowned for tasty meat
Eggplant - easy, versatile and integral to a keto diet
Olive Oil - a great way to fancy up a salad
Butter - to cook with or add to fatten up your dish
Heavy Cream - fancy a dessert?
Spices! - don’t forget the spice, to really complete your meal
Snapper - for that nostalgic NZ fish n chip shop taste
Ham - particularly good when shared!
Sour Cream - the perfect addition to your snack when paired well
Lettuce - also convenient to grow yourself
Cucumber - perfect as its own snack, or in addition to a salad
Nut Butters - keep an eye out for unsweetened natural varieties
Asparagus - cook with butter and savour the taste
Shop our Keto products today!
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Cookie Dough Bites :
1 cup of nut butter
½ cup of chopped macadamia nuts
¼ cup of coconut flour
2 tablespoons of xylitol
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
½ teaspoon of cinnamon
1 pinch of salt
This recipe is so easy and so rewarding. Just put all of the above ingredients into a bowl and mix it really well. Roll the mixture into teaspoon sized balls and place in the fridge for at least 30mins. And that’s it - just like that they’re ready to enjoy. Feel free to get a little experimental with your ingredients too - try adding your favourite keto friendly chocolate recipe in for chocolate chip cookie dough bites.
Quick Keto Mug Brownies :
This recipe can be whipped up in as little as 2 minutes!
¼ cup of almond flour
¼ teaspoon of baking powder
1 tablespoon of cacao powder
2 tablespoons of coconut oil
½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons of your favourite low-carb granulated sweetener (e.g. Stevia)
Strawberries or your favourite toppings
Put the vanilla extract, egg yolk, sweetener & coconut oil into a microwave-safe mug & whisk it together. Then add into the mixture the almond flour, cacao powder & baking powder & whisk until it is smooth. Microwave on high for 80 - 90 seconds (or until it’s firm to touch). Now, just top with strawberries or your favourite toppings and serve.
Keto Chocolate
¾ cup of coconut oil
½ cup of raw cacao powder
½ cup of nut butter
2 tablespoons of xylitol
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Place all of the ingredients into a food processor or blender and whizz it up until it is nice and smooth (about 3 - 5 minutes). Pour the chocolate mixture into silicone moulds & place in the freezer until they set (about 15mins).
Blueberry Yogurt Ice Blocks
85g of fresh or defrosted blueberries
¾ cups of full-fat Greek yogurt
½ cup of coconut milk
30 drops of vanilla stevia
Blend all the ingredients until they’re smooth. Pour the mixture into ice-pop molds with an ice-block stick in each. Freeze them until they’re completely frozen. Remove them from their molds when you’re ready to eat them. Yum!!
Peanut Butter Mousse
Whipping cream
Cream cheese
Peanut Butter
Sweetener
Vanilla Extract
Whip the cream until it holds stiff peaks. Beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, sweetener & vanilla extract until smooth. Fold the whipped cream in until no streaks remain.Pipe into dessert cups & serve.
Paleo Pikelets
4 eggs
⅓ cup of coconut milk
3 tablespoons of coconut flour
2 tablespoons of coconut oil/butter melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
In a blender or food processor, whizz all the ingredients until super smooth.
In a large frypan, melt a little coconut oil. Place the mixture into the pan with teaspoons and cook them for about 3 minutes or until bubbles start to form. Carefully flip the pikelet and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Continue until all the mixture has been used.
No Bake Cookies
2 tablespoons real butter
⅔ cup all natural nut butter
1 cup unsweetened all natural shredded coconut
4 drops of vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
Melt the butter in a microwave safe dish. Stir in peanut butter until smooth. Add cocoa powder. Add coconut and add well. Scoop spoonfuls onto a sheet pan & freeze for 5-10 minutes.
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Within a seed is a whole treasure trove of nutrition & health benefits, but there are also some anti-nutrients that keep them inaccessible without the sprouting process. This includes phytic acid, which binds with calcium, iron, magnesium, copper & zinc, making it really difficult (& in many cases, impossible) for our bodies to absorb these nutrients. But, through the dormant seed’s germination process, as it starts to become a live plant, the anti-nutrients fall away to make room for all the nutritional goodness to emerge. Within the seed is the virtue of the entire plant. The phytic acid is neutralised effectively, bringing out more good nutrients & making it much easier to digest. It can also neutralize enzyme inhibitors which can negatively affect your body’s own precious enzymes.
The digestion benefits are also particularly huge - helping to break down more complex carbs and diminish some of the fat content, to make it much easier for your body to process and digest. Sprouting also helps break down the sugars responsible for intestinal gas, further assisting with digestion.
Beyond all this, there are certain vitamins that are activated in the sprouting process. These vary based on the seed, but the common vitamin additions are Vitamin C & Vitamin B.
These are only the more *digestible* of the benefits of sprouting seeds - there are so many more to learn about too. These nutritional impacts of sprouting are why we love integrating the seed germination process into some of our products - and you can even give it a go from your own kitchen bench.
]]>Revive Cafe - Situated on Lorne Street in Auckland’s CBD, Revive is a local favourite with some great Vegan and Gluten Free options. WIth an affordable, rotating menu, there is always something new to try. Their food is wholesome and warms you to the soul. With friendly staff and a home-made feel, this is a great place for a quick and easy lunch.
Amano - If you’re feeling a little fancy, Amano is a great place to mark a special occasion or to soak in a wonderful atmosphere. Their gluten-free options are vast and their staff are lovely. It is a favourite for regulars in downtown Britomart
Bracu Restaurant - This fabulous restaurant is a delight amidst the wonderful scenery of Bombay. The ambience is beautiful and there are many little surprises to be discovered both when walking the grounds and in the food service itself. They have a great understanding of gluten free food - so there are many well considered options for a gluten free diet.
Mekong Baby - One of Ponsonby’s favourite restaurants, Mekong Baby is a must visit for fans of Asian Fusion. There’s a reason it is often full. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the general atmosphere has a lovely modern flair. The food itself is amazing - with plenty of delicious gluten free options clearly marked for your dining pleasure.
Odettes Eatery - Odettes is a great place to visit, with plenty of awesome gluten-free options and great sharing platters. It’s a beautiful place to visit with a group and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. Open for all meals, Odettes is a place that will keep calling you back.
Scarecrow - Scarecrow is a favourite for those who know about it - it has a wonderful menu and beautiful cabinet options. A particularly great place for brunch, Scarecrow offers great gluten-free options for all meals of the day. There’s also a market area that sells local produce, pottery and other curiosities.
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Nutrita - One of the smoothest and best known dietary apps, Nutrita is goal-oriented to help you reach your own personal nutrition goals - whether that be grounded in losing fat, gaining muscle, controlling your blood sugar, or just eating a more balanced diet. It’s friendly interface, beautiful recipes and the various ways of personalisation make this one of the best dietary apps available today.
Total Keto Diet - Unlike other apps, Total Keto Diet is specially focussed on the keto diet and so it is able to really hone in on some more specific lifestyle elements. It provides shopping lists, customised meal plans, vast recipe ideas, diet trackers and an awesome, easy to use Keto Calculator. Plus it’s entirely free!
Carb Manager - Carb manager is a keto focussed up, with a very beautiful and easy to use interface, that uses simple charts to help you reach your goals. It also syncs with your fitbit and other apps to give you a more well-rounded approach to understanding your health. It is a little pricey, but if you are willing to deeply commit to your keto lifestyle, then it is definitely worth it.
My Fitness Pal - My Fitness Pal is a veteran in the world of health and fitness apps, having amassed a keen following for a number of years. Over that time the app has streamlined and widened its functionalities, making it one of the most popular nutrition trackers out there. It isn’t specific to a keto diet, but it's super compatible with all things keto - while also allowing you to track your workout goals in the same place. There’s a free and premium version for you to try out.]]>
Veges & Dip
Simple, easy and ready in seconds! Just cut up your favourite low carb veggies (above ground grown are usually lower in carbs) and pair with cream cheese, sour cream or your favourite high carb dip. This is a great snacking alternative when you’re relaxing or just need a little pick me up. It’s easy to cut them up early so you’re ready to just grab them when you need to.
Avocado Chips
Mash an avocado into a bowl until smooth, then stir in lemon juice, parmesan, garlic powder, italian seasoning and some salt & pepper. Scoop in teaspoon sized portions onto a baking sheet and then flatten them. Cook in the oven until crisp & golden (about 30mins). Now just let them cool and then they’re all good to go!
Pizza!
A firm family favourite, pizza is an easy snack or full meal. With our Keto friendly pizza bases, all you need is your favourite kept-friendly toppings and a hungry belly. Using a sun-dried tomato pesto as your base is a nice way to change up the flavour - just make sure there is no added sugar.
Keto Home-made Ice Cream
Who says you can’t have nice things on a Keto diet? This one takes a little more prep, but then you can just keep it in your freezer for you’re most ready. Chill 2 cans of coconut milk in the fridge overnight. Then spoon coconut cream into a bowl, leaving the liquid in the can. Beat the coconut cream until it’s super creamy with a hand mixer. In another large bowl, make whipped cream by beating 2 cans of heavy cream until it softens. Beat into it 1/4 cup of sweeter and a tsp of pure vanilla extract. Fold the whipped coconut into the whipped cream and then transfer your mixture into a pan. Freeze for about 5 hours (or until solid).
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Mini Sandwiches are so simple that they can be whipped up as you feel or prepared in advance. Especially delicious with any of our delicious Bakeworks breads, fill up with some of your favourite fillings. Keep some pre-made gluten-free hummus in your fridge to use as a base with cucumbers, or tomatoes for an easy lunchbox filler. Hummus will alway come in handy for a gluten-free snack.
2) Not your usual Pizza
Of course, our pizza bases are a great and easy way to make a quick snack - but if you’re feeling like something a little more bite-sized and different or something to pair alongside your usual, try using veggies in place of a crust! An easy way to start is a courgette based tiny pizza. Cut your courgette into thick round slices and brush each side with olive oil. Place them in the oven on a lined baking sheet and cook each side until they start to brown (usually just about 2 minutes). Next spread your favourite pasta sauce on top and add some shredded cheese & cook again till it melts.
3) Fruit Bites
Finely chop dried apricots (50g), soft dried dates (100g) and dried cherries (50g) or put them through a food processor. Tip them in a bowl and with your hands, work a couple of tsp coconut oil into them. Shape into small balls and then roll them in sesame seeds. It’s as easy as that! Store them until you need a snack & experiment with alternative fruits to find some new magic combinations.
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Gluten free baking often loses a fair bit of it’s stick, sometimes making it quite crumbly and prone to falling apart. A good remedy is making smaller portions. Treats like friands and cookies are easy to make in sizes that are not only functional, but super cute!
With the rising popularity of gluten free diets, there are many companies out there who are dedicated to making good products to help out in the kitchen. There are lots of new gluten free flours out there for you to get familiar with e.g. Almond flour, buckwheat flour, sorghum flour, amaranth flour and more.
Don’t be too hard on yourself - especially while you’re learning. Going gluten free is a big journey and you’ll get more comfortable with it the longer you do it. Have fun experimenting and of course, munching away at your treats!
Instead of starting with old recipes and trying to replace ingredients with gluten free alternatives, try working on recipes that are already specifically gluten-free. This will help you get to know the ingredients you’ll be working with in the times to come. There is a huge collection of recipes and ideas for you to try out there - so get searching and get baking. Here’s an example of a no-flour chocolate cake - a personal favourite of ours:
https://www.bakeworks.co.nz/blogs/news/top-trending-gluten-free-recipes
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You will have to learn what you can and can’t eat in a gluten free diet if you are going to begin one. Get familiar with the most common foods that contain gluten and avoid them in supermarket isles and at restaurants. Instead of grieving those foods though, try and find new favourites! Find a few dietary staples that you love and let yourself enjoy them.
Some information is pushed to the back corners of labels and/or may not be on the menu. Get comfortable with asking food places whether certain things contain gluten. Getting familiar with what to look out for will make your transition into a gluten free lifestyle easy as.
One of the things people who are going gluten free often struggle with most is going out for food. Take the time to search and seek out some new favourite places and products that warm your heart. Enjoy the adventure of discovering new places/products to eat and share them with your family and friends. Having them alongside you on your journey can really help consolidate the transition. Also, try and meet a ‘veteran’ in the gluten free sphere for some tips of where to go and what to cook.
Find the love in cooking new foods and give yourself the time to fully prepare something nourishing and loving for yourself. What we eat is what fuels us, so try not to be stressed around the changes to your diet. If you slip up every now and again, it’s not the end of the world, especially if you aren’t celiac. Have patience with yourself and remember why you decided to make the change.
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In 2001 we noticed the need for tasty and heartfelt allergy friendly food - bread that could stand as its own and not only as a replacement for more popular breads. We dived into the idea and after years and years of sticking at perfecting our recipes, we created something special that we were proud to share with hungry bellies all around Aotearoa.
Since then our passionate team has grown in size and knowledge and we’re able to keep spreading delicious allergy friendly breads to a wider population. All of our products are still lovingly handcrafted and we are always excited to make new products to excite and fuel our customers.
As our journey continues, we are still learning and growing to ensure we can keep providing the kitchens of New Zealand with healthy food that is made from a genuine passion to nourish. We are extremely proud of each element of our products and are excited to keep sharing them with you for many years to come.
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Cookies are a firm family favourite and a staple of a kind home. Perfect for parties, play dates, lunch boxes or just a standard snack, there is something so comforting about a cookie! Bakeworks gluten free cookies are handcrafted with only natural products so you know that what fuels your children’s bodies are filled with love. A favourite is the classic chocolate chip, which is loved by adults and children alike.
Our Pizza bases are another family favourite - delicious and versatile. You can whip up a pizza with all your favourite toppings for a whole meal or just a snack with some saved for later. Pizza is always an entertainers choice as it’s easily shared and loved. You can also try being a little more experimental with your toppings - even making a garlic or herb based bread to be dipped. Let your kids design their own pizza for a fun and edible artistic experience.
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While a gluten free diet is essential for those living with celiac disease, many other people find removing gluten from there diet to be a sort of cleansing - freeing their mind and body with a reinvigorated energy. The trick is to fill your plate up with vegetables, beans, fruits, nuts, seeds, fish, lean meat and other naturally gluten free foods, and make from your new dietary habits tastes that you love. Going gluten free doesn’t mean you should miss out - it means you should be creative with what you can eat! Don’t shrink into your diet - by keeping the food types that you eat as vast as possible in the Gluten Free framework, you will be rewarded with high nutrition levels.
Other than the key ingredients, try to keep away from gluten-free packaged foods - often these are more ‘snacky’ and can affect the way you react too the diet. By planning what you want to buy (particularly at the early stages of your gluten-free journey), you can be most cost-effective and health-conscious. There are many meal planners online that may help you. Planning will also be important when eating out at a restaurant or cafe.
Get to know what foods you can and can’t eat and consult a diet specialist if you can. But most of all listen to your body! Work with the flavours you most enjoy - if you tend to your body it will tend to you. And if a gluten-free diet isn’t completely essential, don’t worry if you fall out every now and again. It’s okay to sway, especially while starting out.
There are lots of companies who are dedicated to making gluten-free alternative foods with love and expertise. Get to know which brands you can trust. Our gluten free products are made especially for you to continue to enjoy the wonderful flavours, textures and histories of bread.
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Keto Veggie Burger
(Serves 3, total prep/cook time 50 mins)
Ingredients
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely diced onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 clove minced garlic
4 oz. (1/2 cup) finely chopped mushrooms
5 oz. cauliflower
1/2 teaspoon tamari
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 pack of Home St Keto Buns
Your favourite burger ingredients
1) In a large non-stick frying pan, warm your olive oil over a medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and celery. Saute for 2 minutes, or until onions have softened. Add the mushrooms and riced cauliflower. Stirring as required, cook for an additional 10-12 minutes to remove the unwanted moisture from the veggies or until veggies begin to brown. Remove the pan from heat.
2) Preheat oven to 200 degrees c.
3) Add to your warm veggie mixture, tamari, salt, parsley, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir and combine. Add the cheese, mixing until the cheese is fully incorporated and melted. Now add the flax meal and chia seeds. Stir thoroughly. Set aside to cool and thicken.
4) Prepare a baking sheet by greasing it well. Once the mixture has cooled enough to easily touch (about 5-10 minutes) make 3 patties from the dough. The mixture will be sticky and should come together easily. You may need to add another tablespoon (or more) of flax meal and leave it to thicken a bit longer before forming patties.
5) Bake your veggie burgers for 30 minutes or until ready. Patties are done when they are nicely browned with a crispy exterior. Allow to cool for a minimum of 5 minutes before serving. Patties will harden/thicken as they cool.
6) Serve on your Home St Keto buns with your favourite additional ingredients - we recommend spinach, avocado and egg - and enjoy!
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Our Home St. Keto Pizza Bases are a beautiful and easy way to get lots of goodness onto your plate and a household staple item for many. Great to quickly whip up in your oven and a family favourite, keto-friendly pizza is an amazing way to get lots of vegetables and meat into your body. We especially love the versatility of pizza - the options are endless!
Bread can be sorely missed when you move into low-carb diets, so finding a delicious keto loaf can be a saving grace. The Home St. Sunflower Keto Bread is one of our favourites, perfect with a healthy dose of Avocado for a tasty breakfast or snack. Made locally with love, this is a must-have for anybody embarking on the keto journey. Or, for something a little more stripped back, our low net carb Home St Keto Bread is a simple nutritious delight.
Our Keto buns are another favourite and a must have for your kitchen. Fluffy and delicious, they are perfect for your homemade burgers, an eggs bene or even something a little more experimental.
With our Home St. Keto products, as well as other wonderful local brands out there, you can have the best of both worlds - a healthy kept diet AND delicious food. Try our Keto Bread bundle for all of the above products at a discounted price.
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A keto (or ketogenic diet) is a low carbohydrate, medium protein & high fat diet, that can lead to a healthier body and lifestyle. Many doctors recommend it for people who want to lose excess body fat and for improving type 2 diabetes. Some studies even show that it has benefits against epilepsy, cancer, acne, heart disease, alzheimers and more.
By reducing your carb intake, your body is placed in a state of ‘ketosis’, where instead of using carbs and glucose, your body burns fat as a source of energy. In this process, it lowers blood sugar and insulin levels, shifting the body’s metabolism to focus on fat and ketones for fuel.
As with any shift in diet, you should be careful to track and recognise how your body and mind feel in your new dietary situation. There are a number of different forms of keto, so try them out to find which one works best for you. The best studied and ideal ones for people just beginning the kept lifestyle, is a standard keto diet and a cyclical keto diet, which are as follows:
Standard keto diet (SKD): low carb, moderate-protein and high-fat diet, typically containing about 75% fat, 20% protein & 5% carbs.
Cyclical keto diet (CKD): periodic high-carb re-feeds i.e. 5 ketogenic days followed by 2 high-carb days.
The key to the diet is to base the majority of your diet around meat, fish, butter, nuts, eggs, avocados, healthy oils and lots of low carb vegetables, and to avoid food with high carbs - like grains, sugars, rice, potatoes, candy and most fruits.
This can seem pretty daunting at first, but Bakeworks is here to help, with delicious Home St products and meal ideas to keep your tastebuds satisfied and your body healthy! Look through our site to see just how easy it could be to make the change you’ve been wanting to make toward a healthier and happier life.
]]>Our Home St Keto protein buns are among our favourites, packed with protein and fibre so you can keep making your favourite burgers and breakfasts without the added fat or sugar present in other options. With only 1.0g net carbs, our Keto buns are perfect for anyone interested in nurturing their sustainable lifestyle.
Also in our range, are our Keto Pizza bases, made with coconut flour and ground almonds for delicious home made pizzas! With great flavour and the health benefits to match, these will fit so comfortably into your next shopping list and dining table - perfect for whipping up a family favourite meal with all of your preferred variations and toppings.
Bakeworks, of course, is best known for creating some of the country’s most delicious breads and now we have a Keto bread to introduce to you too! Start your morning with the smell of hot toast, make your favourite sandwich, or get creative with our flavourful Keto loaf. The nutritious blend of Keto friendly ingredients don’t just taste great - they will make you feel great too!
]]>The first step to going gluten free is to clean out your kitchen - if possible, take everything you can no longer eat to a local food pantry. Things like breads, cookies, pastas, canned soups will all have to go. This cleanse is especially important if you are coeliac or severely affected by glulten. Such a transition may be difficult, especially is food is a big part of your life. Don’t think it odd to seek support and assistance from somebody who cares about you.
The next is to purchase some new delicious newness for your kitchen. Fresh meat (unseasoned) and vegetables, fruit, eggs and anything that says GLUTEN FREE in big letters will be perfect. Keep an eye out for our Bakeworks products too! Here’s where you’ll have to start keeping a keen eye on food labels.
You may also wish to remove gluten from other areas of your home - particularly your bathroom. If you feel the need to remove gluten not only from your diet, but from your whole lifestyle, check your toothpastes, shampoos, make up and medications - even your art supplies!
Congratulations! Your Gluten free journey is beginning! Of course there will be challenges and mistakes, but with rest, patience and smart planning, you’ll be feeling healthy and rejuvenated by your new lifestyle!
]]>These benefits includes: improved cholesterol level, digestive health, energy levels and weight loss. It may also help in reducing the risk of diabetes and/or obesity. Removing gluten from your diet removes many of the unhealthy processed foods that you may be used to consuming. A gluten-free lifestyle can help establish a health-orientated regime that will continue to benefit your life.
An entirely gluten-free diet means used to mean you missed out on the luxury of great bread, cookies and other such products, but with the dedication and innovation of some really great food providers (like us here at Bakeworks!), you are still able to access some of the best on offer. Of course, there will be some lifestyle changes, but many, perhaps, may be for the better!
If you are considering going gluten free, we recommend starting of simply with a few substitutions before going all out. As with any significant diet change, it may be best to check in with a doctor or health professional before making any drastic changes to your lifestyle. Also consider your intentions to get the most out of it.
]]>Ketones are produced from fat by the liver. Going Keto, means that your entire body begins to run mostly on fat, burning it pretty much all time. So if you’re looking for a new weight loss diet, this may be it! It’s also likely you’ll find yourself with more brain power and less general hunger.
On a Keto diet, you’ll need to avoid sugary, starchy and processed food. (Meaning much of our Bakeworks selection is ideal!) What you eat should be high in fat and only moderately high in protein. So if you feel up for this dietary challenge, there are many food and recipe lists only to get you started.
However, a ketogenic diet isn’t for everyone. It is best that you seek the advice of a medical professional before such a dietary lifestyle change as this, especially if you are diabetic, have high blood sugar or are breastfeeding.
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Gluten Free French Toast
Prep Time: 15 mins
Serving Size: 4
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How to do it:
Gluten Free Pizza
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Serving Size: 2 Pizzas
What you’ll need:
Base: Home St. Sprouted Pizza GF Base
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Toppings:
How to do it:
Gluten Free Bread Pudding
This is a great way to use bread that’s starting to go a bit stale and make the most out of your Bakeworks Products.
What you’ll Need
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Removing Gluten from your diet is essential if you are diagnosed with coeliac or non-coeliac gluten sensitivity. In such cases, the change of diet can have very positive effects on your lifestyle. You can likely feel happier, healthier and more energetic.
Going gluten free removes many unhealthy processed foods from your diet. Many of such foods can cause bloating, indigestion, fatigue, cramping and more. Eliminating glutens removes such symptoms, bringing a whole new positivity with it.
You will become more aware of what you are putting into your body and how it helps or harms you. With such an awareness, you can further maintain a nutritional mindset to ensure you are getting the most out of your food.
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There are nutrients and vitamins from wheats, rye and barley, that can be very beneficial, including fibre, iron and zinc. If it unnecessary to do so, removing these products completely can have some negative effects on your health and body.
While we do our best to keep our products as affordable as possible, a gluten-free lifestyle can be more pricey than alternatives - especially if you are used to eating particularly cheap (and often unhealthy) foods.
Although most restaurants and food-stores have gluten free options available, the dietary requirement definitely mean more planning, especially when going out. Sometimes that can mean a little less spontaneity.
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