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Best Healthy Restaurants In Sydney

We are so lucky to have so many amazing healthy restaurants in Sydney. Below is a list of some of our favourites! From those that offer gluten free, to paleo, to vegan to just fresh good whole food meals. We would also love to know what your Sydney local top choices are too 🙂

Bodhi Restaurant

Located just in the heart of the city, under St Mary’s Cathedral. This vegan restaurant is known for its’ seasonal dishes which are locally sourced & organic. The dumplings are AMAZING! Check out their menu!

Lox Stock & Barnel

Lox Stock & Barrel offers healthy and local food, dishes inspired by pre-war Europe and Jewish origin! They can be found in Bondi Beach. Check out their menu!

Saké

Saké Restaurant is a traditional Japanese cuisine located in Double Bay and The Rocks in Sydney. The mouth-watering menu offers vegetarian, gluten-free and ‘no raw’ Japanese food options. Check out their menu!

Zushi

Another great Japanese style restaurant located in Barangaroo and Surry Hills! Focusing on high-quality food from local farmers. Vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free options available. Check out their menu!

Acre Eatery

This restaurant located in Camperdown making sure that the ingredients are not delivered from far. They prepare delicious dishes from sustainable food, offering vegetarian & vegan options for eaters! Check out their menu!

Grounds Of Alexandria

Grounds Of Alexandria is an urban style restaurant right in the city of Sydney. They make fresh, wholesome food for people to enjoy while spending time together! Check out their menu!

Grilled Healthy Burgers

A restaurant that is all about healthy burgers. YES, it’s possible to feed our burger cravings without having any quilt! No preservatives, hormones or refined sugars used in their recipes. They are located in 21 different places in Sydney including Neutral Bay, Bondi Junction, World Square + more. Check out their menu!

Porch & Parlour

Enjoy fresh and wholesome food while surrounded by art & music located Bondi beach. Choose delicious healthy meals, produced by local ingredients. Check out their menu!

Chiswick

A wonderful restaurant with many ingredients grown in its’ own kitchen garden! They use lots of fresh vegetables to create healthy & tasty dishes. Located in Wollaahra. Check out their menu!

Many of these restaurants have plant-based meal options in their menus. Reasons why a high plant-based diet is good for your health coming soon!

The best healthy restaurants in Sydney

24/04/2019
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Desserts,Recipes,Snack's

Healthy Raw Caramel Slice

This Healthy Raw Caramel Slice is an indulgence and a half with the benefit of being gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free and vegan. They are healthy and full of fibre from the dates and nuts and a contain a wholesome boost of healthy fats from the coconut oil and almond butter.

These disappear way too quickly in our house!!

Healthy Raw Caramel Slice Recipe:

Base;

1 cup dates, pitted

1/2 cup of raw almonds or pecans

3 tbs almond butter

2 tbs coconut oil, melted

Caramel;

1 cup dates, pitted

5 tbs coconut oil, melted

1/4 cup coconut sugar

2 tbs almond butter

1/4 cup coconut milk

On Top:

Optional choc chips. Choosing vegan choc chips if your vegan or daily free.

Sprinkle of high quality salt

Pre soak both cups of dates in hot water for 5 or so minutes. Enough to rinse and soften the dates. Then drain the water and put aside.

Line a slice tin with baking paper.

To make the base:

Combine the dates, almond butter and coconut oil in a high speed blender until smooth. Then roughly blend through the raw nuts. Place the base mixture into the bottom of the slice tin and push down + up 1 cm around the edges. Place in the freezer to set.

To make the caramel:

Combine all the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth, creamy and thick. Layer evenly on top of the base.

Now sprinkle the salt over the caramel and add the choc chips, if you choose.

Place back into the freezer and allow to set for at least 20 minutes.

Slice on a hard, flat surface while frozen and then store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Enjoy!

You may also like my Salted Caramel Raw Nut Slice!

26/09/2018
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Snack's

Non-Bake Cookies – Hemp & Macadamia!

I have such a sweet tooth! So having healthy snacks and treats available is important if I want to avoid consuming refined sugars and low quality grains that leave me feeling not so great. I therefore make up a batch of healthy bliss balls or cookies at the beginning of the week to enjoy guilt free, save money and experiment with different ingredients and superfoods. Recently I have been enjoying adding hemp seeds to my snacks, treats, porridge and salads for extra nutrition. Including my last 3 batches of non-bake cookies!

These non-bake cookie were last weeks batch. I love non- bake cookie for the benefit of time or when I am away and don’t have access to an oven. Plus there is also all the added raw goodness that comes with non-bake.

This batch of Non- Bake Cookies is one of my favourite being gluten free, dairy free, vegan and containing no refined sugars.

Non-Bake Cookies – Hemp & Macadamia Recipe:

1 1/3 cups almond meal

1/2 cup hemp seeds ( I used Hemple)

2 tbs almond butter

2 tbs honey

2 tbs coconut oil, melted

1 tsp vanilla paste or extract

3 tbs natural protein powder or extra almond meal or LSA ( I used Promise Nutrition Vegan Maca & Ginger Protein Powder)

Pinch hymalayan salt

1/3 cup roasted macadamias, halved

Combine the almond butter, honey, coconut oil and vanilla together to create a smooth paste.

In a separate large bowl mix the almond meal, hemp seeds, protein powder (or alternative) and salt. Pour in the paste and stir to combine all the ingredients.

Mix through the roasted macadamias.

Roll the cookie mixture into small balls and place on a hard surface. Then flatten the tops of each ball with either the palm of your hand or the back of a spoon.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set the cookies before eating!

Store in the refrigerator for up to a week in a sealed container.

Enjoy!

Check out another of our healthy and delicious cookie recipe here!

Lunch & Dinner's

Easy Vegan Pizza!

I LOVE PIZZA!! Who’s with me? Living a healthy lifestyle means enjoying the foods you love by switching ingredients around to create healthier alternatives! Create this gourmet easy vegan pizza at home in as little as 20 minutes.

Good, healthy food fast ticks all the boxes for me!!

For the non vegans, a sprinkle of goats cheese on top is also divine!!

The wraps can be found in health food stores or in the wrap section or health food section of most supermarkets. I used a spelt vegan wrap.

Easy Vegan Pizza Recipe:

Serves 2:

2 Vegan Gluten Free (preferably) Wraps

2 tbs Tomato Paste

2 cups of Mushrooms, Sliced

1 Red Capsicum

1-2 handfuls of Rocket Leaves

1/2 Red Onion, Finely Slices

Fresh Basil

Nutritional Yeast

Olive Oil

S & P

Pre heat the oven on a medium heat.

In a small saucepan heat a couple tablespoons of olive oil. Add the red onions and sauté. Then mix through the sliced mushrooms, adding extra olive oil if needed and then place a lid over the fry pan to create moisture for the mushrooms for 1-2 minutes.

Take the lid off and turn up the heat for a final brown.

Cover the wrap bases with a tablespoon of the paste each. Sprinkle with the rocket leaves and capsicum. Next distribute the saucepan mushroom ingredients over the two bases.

Last of all top with the fresh basil leaves, S & P to taste and the nutritional yeast for a cheesy effect!

Place straight on the wires in the over and allow to cook through for 5-8 minutes.

For the final step, ramp up the heat for 2-3 minutes to crisp the edges 🙂

Remove from the oven and slice!

Enjoy while its hot!!

Smoothies

Antioxidant Packed Smoothie Bowl!

Boost yourself naturally for a glowing exterior and interior with this antioxidant Packed Smoothie Bowl!

Antioxidant Packed Smoothie Bowl:

1 cup of frozen berries of choice

1.5 cups of almond milk

2 tbs chia seeds

1 tsp Acai powder

1 large handful of baby spinach leaves

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup cocao nibs

2 medjool dates (optional for extra sweetness)

Toppings of choice!!!

Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until thick and creamy! It the smoothie is not thick enough, blend through ice cubes.

Pour contents into a bowl! Sprinkle and drizzle with your favourite toppings. I used raw cashews, granola and cashew butter!

Enjoy!!

Breakfast's

Immune Boosting Turmeric & Ginger Porridge!

So you may have heard about the trending super spice turmeric and all it’s health benefits, but have you tried Turmeric & Ginger Porridge before? Well winter is the time to really be upping your intake of these medicinal spices to boost your immunity, metabolism and improve your circulation.

This warming immune boosting turmeric & ginger porridge recipe is a favourite in winter. I find it so incredibly filling for long mornings in The BareVitality Studio and effective in keeping my system strong against winter bugs. The ginger, honey and cinnamon work with the turmeric to really boost your immune system.

I have created this recipe for myself to really enhance my nutritional profile, however feel free to use quantities suited to your taste preference for less of a kick!

Dairy free, refined sugar free, vegan, nut free with the option of Gluten Free!

Immune Boosting Turmeric & Ginger Porridge Recipe:

Serves one:

2/3 cup of Wholegrain Oats or GF Oats

1 Tbs Chia Seeds + a little extra for topping

1 Tsp Turmeric Powder

1/2 Tsp Cinnamon

1 Tsp Grated Fresh Ginger

1 Cup Almond milk or Dairy Free Milk of choice

1 tsp High Quality Raw Honey (I used a raw tea tree honey)

1/4 cup Filtered Water

1/2 tsp lemon rind (optional)

Shredded Coconut for Topping

In a small pause pan on a medium heat combine the almond milk, water, oats and chia seeds + lemon rind if you choose. Stir continuously on a light bubble until the liquid absorbs and the oats are soft and creamy!

Take off the heat and stir through the turmeric powder, fresh ginger and cinnamon powder. Scoop into a bowl and top with the coconut, honey and extra chia seeds.

Enjoy while its hot!

Cant get enough of the turmeric, ginger combo?

You may also enjoy this Healing Carrot, Turmeric and Ginger Soup Recipe.

10/07/2017
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Desserts,Snack's

Healthy Snickers Balls!!

So this healthy snickers balls recipe all began because I saw a chocolate bar advertisment on the television and because I suppose thats the job of the add, I started to seriously crave snicker’s chocolate bars!! Tell me I’m not the only one?

I am a big believer in not depriving yourself of foods you love. Rather switch them to healthy alternatives and enjoy mindfully in moderation.

So I have created for you (and me) a healthy gluten free, vegan, dairy free and refined sugar free snickers balls recipe. It was going to be a bar however I am also all for quick and simple recipes that are achievable for anyones lifestyle……. and well a bar added at least an extra 20 minutes on preparation time.

Now before we get to the recipe, I can honestly say this is one of my BEST treat recipes in years!! The few people who did try one of my trial batches were amazed that number 1 they were actually healthy and number 2 how much they really tasted like the real thing, yet even more indulgent!

Give this healthy snickers balls recipe a go and let me know what you think?

Healthy Snickers Balls Recipe!

Makes around 12 Balls:

1 cup raw cashews

1 cup mixed raw seeds (I used pepita & sunflower seeds)

2 tbs coconut oil

1 cup dates, pitted and pre soaked

1 tsp vanilla extract or paste

1 tbs cocao powder

1/2 cup desiccated coconut

1/2 cup crunchy natural peanut butter (I used Pics Peanut Butter)

2 tbs maple syrup

Himalayan salt to taste

In a fry pan on a medium to high heat, melt 1 tbs of the coconut oil. Then lightly roast the cashews and seeds in the coconut oil. Turing over regularly. Take out of the fry pan and allow to cool.
Combine in a food processor or high speed blender the dates, vanilla, cocao powder and desiccated coconut to create the base.
In the same fry pan combine the remaining coconut oil, peanut butter, maple syrup and salt to create a peanut buttery caramel like sauce.
Stir through the base the roasted nuts/ seeds and the sauce.
Roll into generous sized balls and set in the fridge.

Enjoy!

Breakfast's

Raw Vegan Plum & Banana Pie

Whether your vegan or not, raw vegan treats are the absolute best thing ever!! Decadently rich and delicious with the added bonus of being only full of whole food goodness. This Raw Vegan Plum & Banana Pie recipe came about when I had a bag full of candy plums from the organic markets sitting in my fridge….. and well not sure what to do with them!

While I love cooking I also don’t have a huge amount of patience for recipes that take ages or have too many processes. I like good, clean and tasty food fast. While this one does have a few more steps than most of my recipes, it is still simple and worth the effort I promise!!

Raw Vegan Plum & Banana Pie

Raw Vegan Plum & Banana Pie Recipe:

Base:

1 cup medjool dates, pitted and pre soaked

1 cup shredded coconut

1 cup almond meal

1 tsp vanilla paste

1 tbs coconut oil

1/3 tsp all spice

2 generous pinches of a high quality salt

Filling:

2 cups cashews

1 tbs coconut oil

1 tsp vanilla paste

3/4 cup coconut cream

1 tbs maple syrup

1 ripe banana

Plum Sauce:

6x fresh plums, stones removed & fruit halved

1 tsp rose water

A little extra coconut cream

Line the base of a pie dish with baking paper and grease the sides with coconut oil.

Combine all the base ingredients into a food processor to create a smooth, thick crust. Evenly distribute the mixture over the base of the pie dish, press firmly and continuing 1 cm up the sides. Cover the dish and place in the freezer to set while preparing the filling (min 20 min).

Combine all the filling ingredients in a food processor until smooth and thick. Pour the filling evenly on-top of the crust and return to the freezer to further set.

For the plum sauce, place 5 of the plums and the rose water into a small saucepan. Add a few tbs of filtered water and on the stove top, allow to simmer with the lid on, on a low heat. Take off the heat once the plums have softened and the juice has reduced to a thicker consistency. Blend the contents of the saucepan in a food processor to create a smooth sauce. Allow to cool.

Pour the sauce evenly over the pie and return to the freezer to set.

When your ready to serve. Top with a sliced plum and drizzle with the extra coconut cream.

Enjoy!!

Store in the fridge. Or freezer for a ice-cream style cake.

19/05/2017
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Breakfast's,Smoothies

Ultimate Rise & Shine Winter Green Smoothie

Winter time for me calls for porridge and warm chia puddings. The problem with this is my body is really missing my nourishing summer green smoothies. I created this winter green smoothie perfect for those cold winter mornings, when you want to get in your green goodness but instead crave body warming ingredients.

The superfood spices, nourishing fats, warming and cleansing ginger, along with all the other powerful whole foods form the perfect winter superfood concoction.

The nutrient dense whole food ingredients in this winter green smoothie will keep your energy sustained, skin glowing and immune system strong.

This smoothie is vegan, gluten free, dairy free, soy free and “Your Holistic Metabolism” friendly!

Ultimate Rise & Shine Winter Green Smoothie Recipe:

1 1/2 cups coconut water

1/3 – 1/2 of an avocado

1/2 large banana

1 handful of baby spinach leaves

1/2 cup pre soaked raw cashew nuts

1 tsp grated fresh ginger

1 tbs raw honey or more to taste

Pinch of celtic salt/ Hymalayan

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp turmeric

Blend all the ingredients together in a high speed blender until you have a thick, smooth consistency.

Pour into a glass or jar and drink while the ingredients are still fresh.

Enjoy! Winter Green Smoothie

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29/07/2016
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Breakfast's,Desserts

Healthy Black Rice Pudding

As it is starting to get a lot colder in Sydney, warm creamy healthy black rice pudding is the perfect comfort food.

The other week I got back from a morning of very cold, very windy outdoor personal training sessions and needing something warm, soothing and nourishing. I was a bit over my normal oat porridge so started to search the cupboards for inspiration. I had a jar of black rice in the back of the cupboard and it started to occur to me that I could create a healthy rice breakfast pudding!

Black rice is a beautiful grounding, nutrient dense whole food.

According to Forbidden Foods it has been said that in ancient China, Black Rice was amongst a number of foods that were set aside only for the Emperor and the Royal Family due to their quality or health benefits. No one else was allowed to eat these foods without approval from the Emperor. Life threatening consequences occurred to those caught eating these foods without permission.

This recipe can be made as a dessert or breakfast.

It is Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Nut free, Vegan.

Healthy Black Rice Pudding

1 cup black rice (pre-soaked in filtered water for a minimum of 1 hour or overnight)

1 can coconut milk

1 1/2 cups of filtered water

2x pinches of a high quality salt

1/3 cup coconut sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

Drain and rinse the rice.

In a medium saucepan combine the rice, water, salt and coconut milk. Place a lid on top and bring to a boil.

Reduce to a simmer and leave for 40 minutes while stirring regularly.

The rice should be soft and creamy. If the healthy black rice pudding has absorbed all the liquid, sir in some extra coconut milk or filtered water to create a creamy and moist pudding.

Add the coconut sugar and vanilla and continue stirring on the stove on a low heat until the sugar has dissolved.

Serve the healthy black rice pudding while it is still warm and top with your favourite extras before serving.

For breakfast I had mine topped with coconut yogurt, mango and coconut flakes.

Enjoy xx

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30/05/2016
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