Festive Feasting with Mayver’s!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Family, fun, festivities and of course, FOOD. And as the Christmas tree gets put up, the bon-bons get cracked and the Santa hats come on, there is no better way to get into the festive spirit than cooking up a feast with your friends and fam!

 

So, to help you spread the Christmas cheer this year, we’ve come up with the ULTIMATE guide to festive feasting, using your favourite Mayver’s spreads, for the twelve days leading up to Christmas. From chocolate cookies to honey roasted carrots, we’ve covered all bases, including delicious and easy options for vegans and vegos, savoury lovers and sweet tooths.

 

 

12. Choc Ice Cream & Jam Bites

For us Aussies, Christmas doesn’t mean snow fall and fireplaces. It means sunshine, the beach, aaaaaaaand…ICE-CREAM. And these home-made ice-cream bites sure do take the cake, with no gluten, sugar or dairy, and completely vegan-friendly! Dial up the berryliciousness even MORE and try them with our Limited Edition Berry Peanut Butter!

 

11. Crispy Blackened Tofu Tacos

Is there anything more reminiscent of an Australian Christmas than a barbecue? Well, as much as we all love them, they can get old after a while. Why not try these delicious Crispy Blackened Tofu Tacos instead on the next warm night, and say helloooo to your latest and greatest taste of summer! Bring out the fresh flavours with a creamy slaw, using our iconic Mayver’s Hulled Tahini!

 

10. Double Choc Cookies

You can’t go to bed on Christmas Eve without leaving a little treat out for Santa Claus! To make sure you’re on his nice list this year, why not whip up these drooooool-worthy Double Choc Cookies that will simply melt in ol’ Saint Nick’s mouth. Ho, ho, ho!

 

9. Honey Roasted Carrots

Are you on entreè duty for Chrissy lunch? Sick of sad salads, mushy peas, and boring roast potatoes? Shake up your side dish and impress your friends and family with these super-tasty Honey Roasted Carrots, that go perfect alongside a Christmas ham. With a delicious drizzle of tahini, these carrots just taste like Christmas. Mmmmmm…

 

8. Super Easy PB&J Cups

You know what Christmas and summer means? School holidays! And while we all love family time, it can be a challenge to keep the little ones occupied while school’s out! Ain’t no better way to keep them entertained, AND full, than with some quick and easy baking! Try these Super Easy PB&J Cups, that require only three ingredients! No mess, no fuss!

 

7. Thai Beef Skewers

Everyone loves a good chicken skewer in summer, so why not mix it up with these Thai Beef Skewers? Incorporate the colours of the festive season with slices of crispy red capsicum and leaves of fragrant green coriander. Don’t forget the delish peanut dipping sauce with our Mayver’s Crunchy Peanut Butter.

 

6. Choc, Hazelnut & Banana Pancakes

After all the excitement and effort of opening presents on Christmas morning, you need a solid breakfast to keep you going for the rest of the day! Check out this sensational stack of vegan and dairy-free pancakes, topped with maple syrup, banana and, of course, our faaaave Hazelnut, Cashew & Cacao Butter.

 

5. Garlic Tahini Dressing

Need a way to dial up the deliciousness of your Christmas lunch? This Garlic Tahini Dressing is scrumptiously versatile, and tastes great on roast veggies, meats, and even straight off the spoon! It’s perrrrrfect for festive feasting!

 

4. Nutty Banana Boats

With all the outdoor activities that go on in summer, it’s important to have a go-to snack, that’s not only delicious and healthy, but is easy to take on the-go. Your prayers have been answered with this fun snack idea, which requires only three ingredients: bananas, shredded coconut, and of course…your fave Mayver’s spread. We’d recommend trying our Limited Edition Manuka Peanut Butter or our Super Cacao Spread with these, for added sweet goodness.

 

3. Christmas Tree PB Brownies

Festive baking doesn’t have to be difficult! These super cute, and deliciously-tasty Christmas Tree Brownies are as easy to make and just as mouth-watering as regular brownies! Just add a slice of walnut at the base and BOOM, you’ve just created Christmas Tree Brownies that the whole family will love! Yum, yum!

 

2. Gingerbread Christmas Wreath Donuts

For more advance Christmas chefs, why not give these Wreath Donuts a whirl! These might be more challenging, but WOW are they worth it! Made with our much-loved Mayver’s Almond Butter, and the universally-decided taste of Christmas…gingerbread!

 

1. Santa Hat Mini Muffins

Last but not least, our personal favourite…Santa Hat Mini Muffins. Who knew that all it took to turn a regular chocolate muffin into Father Christmas himself was a strawberry and some cream?! These sweet treats are not only super festive, but totally drool-worthy, and made with our ah-Mayver’s-zing Hazelnut, Cashew and Cacao Butter. One won’t be enough!

 

 

So, there you have our ultimate guide to festive feasting this holiday season. Twelve days, and twelve delicious recipes, from sweet treats to savoury sensations, there’s something for the whole family to love! We wish our Mayver’s fam a very Merry Christmas, we can’t WAIT to see you all in the New Year.