by Siobhan | Feb 1, 2018 | Dinner, Grainfree, Lunch, vegan
This recipe is such a tasty one that when I first made it I had to stop myself from devouring the second portion.
If you’re a nut butter addict like me then nut butter and anything is a winner, but combine it with 2 of my other favourite things i.e. chilli and sweet potato and all of a sudden it’s now spicy, creamy Heaven in a bowl!
A benefit of the addition of the peanut butter is that the fat from it helps you absorb the vitamin A in the sweet potato which is fat soluble (which is an excuse I often use in order to add nut butter to errrrything).
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by Siobhan | Dec 20, 2017 | Dinner, Grainfree, Lunch, snack, vegan
I’ve been loving this recipe on the lead up to the Christmas period. It helps get some fantastic nutritional goodness into your meals, counts as 2/5 a day and in my opinion is one of the nicest ways to eat brussel sprouts.
This is super easy and quick to whip up and pairs well with a lot of spare food you may have lying around, I’ve added things like flaked almonds and vacuum packed chestnuts. There’s the option of adding on a sweet tahini drizzle for more flavour and additional nutritional goodness! It’s also a great way to use up leftover sprouts that didn’t make it into the Christmas dinner so that they aren’t wasted.
Why you should love your sprouts
Sprouts are part of the cruciferous veg family which have so many benefits, firstly they are packed with fibre and many nutrients but they also help your liver to function better and therefore be more efficient at removing harmful substances due to a compound called sulforaphane and let’s face it, if there’s a time when your liver needs some support, it’s definitely Christmas time!
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by Siobhan | Dec 11, 2017 | Desserts, Grainfree, snack, vegan
This kickin’ hot chocolate recipe is just what you need to heat you up before you head out into the cold winter weather.
This recipe may sound strange at first but the combo of chilli and chocolate go so well together and lots of people enjoy it, it’s quite common in Mexico to add dark chocolate to homemade chilli, so give it a go and enjoy the warmth to counteract any dull winter weather.
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by Siobhan | Nov 27, 2017 | Dinner, Grainfree, Lunch, vegan
I found some great pea and lentil based “pasta” in Sainsbury’s and couldn’t wait to try them out, what I love is that an average serving counts as 1/5 day! Combine this with the beans and you’ve got 2 portions of veg in one meal PLUS they’re organic and suitable for anyone who can’t have gluten.
If you can’t find these then feel free to use any pasta of choice, Sainsbury’s also do a great selection of wholegrain *spelt pasta/noodles for only £1.15.
*Note: Spelt contains gluten
Grain free high fibre pea pasta
This is a lovely, simple, nutritious meal that can be whipped up in under 20mins and is packed full of the good stuff including:
-high fibre
-plant protein
-heart loving compounds in the legumes, garlic, olive oil and rocket
Wholemeal spelt pasta
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by Siobhan | Nov 13, 2017 | Desserts, snack, vegan
Get it?
There isn’t temptation in these brownies but “hemp“tation due to the hemp based protein powder and hemp seed topping!
These are now one of my all time favourite brownies. they’re so fudgey, soft, and moist with a rich chocolate flavour but also filled with fibre and good fats PLUS there’s also some sneaky avocado in there too-win!!
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by Siobhan | Nov 6, 2017 | Breakfast, vegan
Super easy, super tasty, healthy raspberry ruffle overnight oats!
I love creating dishes that make me feel like I’m having dessert for breakfast, (if truth be told, it’s how I get myself out of bed some mornings or else I would never leave it).
✔No chopping or blending needed
✔Can be made in a portable plastic container so you can bring it with you on your commute
✔You can also include a tablespoon of protein powder if you’re using it after an early morning workout
There’s not much prep to this brekkie, so it can be made the night before then the next morning just chuck on some raspberries and you’re sorted, this means minimal time required in the morning, even on busy days you’re still set up right with some slow energy release fibre, good fats and berry goodness meaning there’s no excuse not to eat well before a hard day (which is all the more reason to nourish yourself so you don’t crash and burn).
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