Celebrate Zero Waste Day at Manly Food Co-op

Celebrate Zero Waste Day at Manly Food Co-op

On 30 March, the world marks the International Day of Zero Waste, a day dedicated to reducing waste, rethinking how we use resources, and celebrating practical solutions that keep good food out of landfill. At Manly Food Co-op, we’re marking the day with a casual...
Product of the Week: Happy Hippie Smoothies

Product of the Week: Happy Hippie Smoothies

25% off Happy Hippie Smoothies ! Using all-natural ingredients and high-quality fruits to create delicious, sugar-free superfood drinks. They care deeply about their footprint and we love that they power their facility by renewables. The Co-op stocks all five of their...
Product of the Week: Organic Coconut Milk Powder

Product of the Week: Organic Coconut Milk Powder

25% off coconut milk powder ! Coconut milk powder is a simple, dairy-free choice full of MCTs for quick energy and metabolism boost. It’s great for heart, immune, and gut health, plus it’s packed with minerals like iron, potassium, and magnesium. Just mix...
Product of the  Week: Organic Coconut Flour

Product of the Week: Organic Coconut Flour

25% off organic coconut flour! If you’re looking for a wholesome, versatile ingredient to elevate your baking or cooking, organic coconut flour is a pantry essential worth exploring. Naturally gluten free, low in carbohydrates, and rich in dietary fibre, coconut flour...
Product of the Week: Organic Linseed

Product of the Week: Organic Linseed

25% off organic linseed! Linseed (or flaxseed) is a nutrient rich food packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, and lignans, offering significant heart, digestive, and hormonal health benefits. Daily consumption may help reduce blood pressure, cholesterol, certain...

GOT E-WASTE? URBAN SCAVENGER & LOCALKIND

Urban Salvager has partnered with LocalKind to support vulnerable people in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Donate any old device, working or not, and help fund essential services like food, aid, and advocacy for those facing tough times. Your unwanted electronics...
Product of the Week: Lemon Myrtle Cleaning Liquids

Product of the Week: Lemon Myrtle Cleaning Liquids

For a limited time, we’re offering 25% off our Simply Clean Lemon Myrtle range – the perfect opportunity to refresh your home with products that are as gentle on the planet as they are effective. Infused with the uplifting, naturally antibacterial scent of Australian...
Co-mmunity Event – Clothes Swap

Co-mmunity Event – Clothes Swap

On Saturday 28 February, we’re joining forces with Op for Change to host a clothes swap in Manly. Bring along your quality used items and pick out something you’d like to take home instead. Refresh your wardrobe without the expense to yourself or the...
Product of the Week: Dried Chickpeas

Product of the Week: Dried Chickpeas

Get 25% off our Australian-grown organic dried chickpeas this week! They’re a great alternative to canned ones and reduce waste, no cans! To cut down the cooking time, soak them overnight in cold water or, if you’re pressed for time, in boiled water for an...
Product of the Week – About a Dog

Product of the Week – About a Dog

Great news! We’ve got not one but two amazing Products of the Week for you—and a tasty recipe to enjoy as well! Turmeric, a wonderful spice from India and Southeast Asia, adds a warm, earthy flavour to your dishes. It’s great for curries and even dyes cloth!...
Risotto with French Green Beans & Dill

Risotto with French Green Beans & Dill

A fresh spring-inspired risotto made with organic arborio rice, lemon, dill or parsley and French green beans. You could easily substitue the green beans with asparagus, or use a combination of both.  Risotto is a nourishing dish, gentle on digestion. The addition of...
Bondi Yoghurt now in store!

Bondi Yoghurt now in store!

Sad but true: Gaga’s yoghurt is no more. Both the coconut and the dairy—gone. We’re not crying, you’re crying. But don’t stress too much because there’s a new jar in town, and it’s a good one: say hello to Bondi Yoghurt. Bondi Yoghurt literally started in someone’s...

Winter Vegetable Freekeh with Allspice, Lemon & Herbs

Serves 4 as main or 6 as side Enjoy this nourishing, flavour-packed winter Freekeh dish that uses vegetable broth to infuse depth and warmth into the grain. It’s perfect as a main or robust side and works well warm or at room temperature. Freekeh is a roasted...
Wholesome bean and lentil soup

Wholesome bean and lentil soup

This winter-warming delicious soup is made from the Manly Food Co-op Soup Mix containing green split peas, red split lentils, green lentils, borlotti beans and navy beans. The soup is high in fibre, rich in plant-based protein and packed with vitamins and minerals...
Hot Honey Citrus Elixir (Non-Alcoholic)

Hot Honey Citrus Elixir (Non-Alcoholic)

This comforting winter drink is very delicious as well as having real nutritional and therapeutic value. It is packed with immune-supportive ingredients, eases sore throats and aids digestion.  Honey is a natural sweetner with antibacterial qualities whilst the lemon...
Honey, Orange and Almond Cake

Honey, Orange and Almond Cake

This is a delicious gluten-free cake which keeps very well. In fact, the flavours develop even more, a day or two later! It is naturally sweetened with honey which has a lower glycaemic index than refined sugar, it contains antioxidants, is antibacterial and...

Labneh

Labneh is a strained yogurt cheese that originates in the Levantine and Middle Eastern region. It’s made by draining yogurt until much of its whey is removed, resulting in a thick, creamy, tangy spread – similar in texture to cream cheese but healthier and...
Healthy Seeded Wholewheat Crackers

Healthy Seeded Wholewheat Crackers

These delicious and easy crackers are bursting with goodness – packed with fibre, healthy fats and minerals from a variety of seeds. Use a blend of wholewheat flour for extra nutrition, or if you prefer, stick to plain flour only.  Olive oil keeps them crisp and...
Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers & Herby Pangrattato

Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers & Herby Pangrattato

This is a delicious autumnal dish, when fresh cherry tomatoes are not so readily available. It is virtually made from store-cupboard ingredients, apart from the fresh herbs and garlic. The canned cherry tomatoes capture the sun-ripened sweetness of summer, creating a...
‘Meaty’ Vegan Meatballs

‘Meaty’ Vegan Meatballs

If you’re looking to remove or cut down on the meat in your diet, try using Textured Vegetable Protein and a special blend of flavours to create a fantastic beefy alternative that won’t disappoint.  Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) is made from soybeans...
Cracked Freekeh & Roasted Vege Salad with Feta

Cracked Freekeh & Roasted Vege Salad with Feta

This is a delicious and filling salad using Freekeh, which is high in fibre, protein and essential minerals, supports digestion, heart health, and blood sugar control, and is a nutrient-dense whole grain for sustained energy. Swap out the vegetables listed below for...
Savoury Popcorn Snack

Savoury Popcorn Snack

This savoury umami popcorn snack is quick and very easy to make. Be sure to double the quantity required as once you start eating them, it’s very hard to stop! The umami flavour comes from nutritional yeast – a nutrient-rich food packed with B vitamins,...
Crunchy Chocolate Bliss Balls

Crunchy Chocolate Bliss Balls

These delicious Crunchy Chocolate Bliss Balls are a perfect mix of nutty, chocolatey and chewy textures with a hint of crunch from the buckwheat and popcorn. They are also a super healthy snack, the ingredients offering sustained energy, fibre and essential nutrients...
Tricolour Quinoa Tabbouleh

Tricolour Quinoa Tabbouleh

Tricolour quinoa tabbouleh is a great Christmas dish as the predominant colours are green and red. Plus in summer, parsley and mint are in abundance. Traditional tabbouleh is usually made with bulgar wheat but quinoa provides more protein, amino acids and minerals. It...
Spring Freekeh Salad with Asparagus, Zucchini, Peas and Dill

Spring Freekeh Salad with Asparagus, Zucchini, Peas and Dill

I love this fresh, zingy and wholesome salad – and it’s easy to swap out the vegetables and herbs. Fantastic by itself for lunch or served with fish or meat for dinner. Low in fat while high in protein and fibre, freekeh (pronounced free-keh) does a whole lot of...

Coconut Spelt Biscuits

These delicious, chewy, spelt, coconut and sultana cookies are very quick and easy to whip up without the need for fancy equipment.  They are low on sugar levels, so are a relatively healthy snack and you could swap the raw sugar for coconut sugar for an even...