Chocolate Avocado Mousse
I’m a big fan of a chocolatey treat, and an even bigger fan when it’s mixed with fruit, and I know it’s in a form that’s nourishing my body. This recipe is super decadent and you really don’t need a lot to feel satisfied.
Caramalised Cauliflower Soup
A few years ago I went to a fancy restaurant with work. We were ordered the chefs choice menu, and the started was a caramelised cauliflower soup, not something I would normally order. I tried it, and decided straight away that I had to find a similar recipe and try it for myself. There is no way you would guess that it’s dairy free and totally healthy, it is so creamy and delicious. It is a regular now, so tasty! Bonus if it matters to you, it is low carb, and the addition of the vinegar, as well as making it delicious, helps with your blood sugar response.
Roast Broccoli
Broccoli, a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, is a nutrient-dense powerhouse that offers numerous health benefits. This recipe is a delicious way to include it in your diet
Chicken, leek and corn pot pie
This pie is a great way to get some comfort food, cozy winter vibes while totally nourishing your body. Yum!
Pumpkin, kumara and red lentil soup
I love a good pumpkin soup to warm you on a cold winters day!
Almond and Apricot Muesli
If you look over the recipes on my website it’s pretty clear I love oats for breakfast. They’re an affordable way of filling yourself up and getting some nutrients in for the day ahead. I love a seedy nutty fruity muesli and this definitely fits the bill! An optional extra is to add some cocoa or cacao before toasting to make it chocolatey goodness. So yum!
Banana Blueberry bread
I don’t know about you but I love a good banana bread! Toasted with lathers of butter or a dairy free alternative it’s definitely soul food! This one only contains the sugar from the fruit without loads of added sugars, plus with the addition of the chia seeds we’re increasing the fibre to help us feel full faster and help feed the good gut bugs. So good!
5 seed crackers
I love these crackers! So simple to make and once you have the ingredients it’s actually super affordable, but full of nutrients. These seeds are also a great source of fibre, protein, healthy fats, folate, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc, all things essential for a healthy running body. Top with some hummus, your favourite cheese, some avocado and tomato, or your favourite topping for a great snack or even a light meal.
Baked salmon with quinoa
This baked salmon and quinoa dish is simple and delicious, what more could you want from a meal!
Summer rolls
Summer rolls or fresh spring rolls as they’re also known have become a real favourite in our house. Easy to make, delicious and so good for you, what more could you want!
Quinoa chocolate bliss balls
How good are bliss balls when you’re needing a pick me up on the run. These are super delicious with the addition of real chocolate!
Sundried Tomato Hummus
I love a good hummus! And I have recently been reminded how easy it is to make. And you get to make it exactly how you want it. Bonus! It’s great on crackers, in sandwiches or wraps, and even on a salad.
Chickpeas are awesome as a plant based source of protein, as well as fibre, iron, vitamin B6 and magnesium. Plain hummus is great but how good are sun-dried tomatoes!! Definitely takes the flavour to the next level.
Warm Vietnamese Chicken Salad
I love travelling, and especially in South East Asia. Vietnam is one of my favourites for fresh flavours that leave you feeling great after you eat them! Amazing warm the day you make it, but just as tasty cold the following day if you have any leftovers. Vegan/vegetarian options swapping out the chicken with tofu and the fish sauce with soy sauce or tamari is just as good!
Black bean brownie
This black bean brownie is a definite goodie. I had a friend over for a visit today and she had to leave with the recipe, so I decided you also need to know it too! You can also top it with all sorts of goodies. Frozen berries (or fresh if they’re in season) are amazing! Nuts are delicious. Adding some extra chocolate is pretty great. For the chocolate I like using Whittakers chocolate and chopping it up so you get a great mix of bigger chinks and tiny bits. Delicious. I like to make double and freeze some of it once cooked.
Vegan chilli
This chilli is an absolute favourite in my house. I double the recipe and make a massive slow cooker full and freeze it in meal sized portions for another day. If you want to add some meat to it, fry up some mince to mix through it before serving. If you don’t have or don’t like some of the ingredients, feel free to remove them and replace with something else. I just work to fill my slow cooker using whatever is in season and affordable.
Oaty pancakes
How good are pancakes for breakfast?!?! They’re definitely a special treat in our family. The sort of things we have for brunch on Christmas day or birthday weekends. This recipe has less highly processed ingredients and more unrefined foods within it, so you know you’re nourishing your body while you’re nourishing your soul, and feeding your relationships (if you’re willing to share!).
hearty chicken, vegetable & quinoa soup
This hearty soup is perfect on a cold day, and freezes easily, so if you have freezer space make a big batch and save some for another day. If you’re prepared ahead of time you can also put it in a slow cooker so it’s ready when you are. It’s also amazing as a vegan or vegetarian soup by omitting the chicken and swapping the stock to vegetable stock.
Raspberry and coconut nice cream
Personally I think nothing beats raspberries for the taste of summer. Maybe it takes me back to the days when my parents owned a raspberry farm. Bowls and bowls of fresh raspberries for a good part of the summer. Bliss! Even with 20 acres of raspberries we found you couldn’t get sick of the taste of them, but you could get sick of the sight!
Beetroot salad
This beetroot salad is amazing any time of year, but especially in the warmer weather. It’s great with BBQ’d or grilled meats and some bread or potatoes, or even by itself.