by Siobhan | May 25, 2017 | Breakfast, Desserts, Grainfree, snack, vegan
My previous sinless sundae was a big hit with lots of people, it’s still one of the most popular posts on the blog so I’m hoping you guys like this one just as much!
It’s easy to make, only requiring 4 ingredients and a small food processor plus tastes just as good as any premade/processed dessert. If you don’t already have pre-frozen bananas then make them up first/a few hours before.
A guilt free delicious sundae
This sundae has a chia/flax seed base and the simplest, warm, juicy blueberry sauce to top it off which contrasts beautifully with the cold banana soft serve nicecream, it’s a seriously good combo, super healthy and actually quite low in calories and fat, bonus! (more…)
by Siobhan | May 22, 2017 | Dinner, Grainfree, Lunch, vegan
Super nourishing, super simple and with easily sourced ingredients, how can you not love this one?!
This dip is simple but really quite tasty, it’s now in my top 3 favourite homemade dips and will definitely be a regular staple of mine and hopefully for you too. I used it as a dip for the “chips” but it would also work well as a spread for some crackers/oatcakes.
Healthier carrot chips & creamy pea puree
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by Siobhan | May 9, 2017 | Breakfast, Lunch, vegan
This gluten and dairy free hemp quinoa bowl is a great plant based way to start the day off right and makes a nice change from smoothies. It’s a refreshing dish with lots of benefits, you get a great dose of antioxidants from the pomegranate seeds and juice, slow release energy and fibre from the quinoa and beneficial (and for some people, hard to get) anti-inflammatory omega 3 fats which are perfectly balanced against the omega 6 fats, one of which is GLA which can benefit hormone balance as well as skin health.
Another of the benefits of hemp is that it is a plant based complete protein source, meaning that it contains all of the essential amino acids that our bodies cannot make and that we therefore need to get from food.
Considering the combination of plant protein, fibre, beneficial unsaturated fats and low sugar content of hemp foods this makes them fantastic for your heart, so I really do encourage you to add more of it into your diet if you don’t already.
For this recipe I used 2 different products from the Good Hemp food company, their hemp milk and hemp seeds.
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by Siobhan | May 3, 2017 | Breakfast, Grainfree, snack, vegan
So just for funsies try saying the name of this dish 3 times fast! =)
This energising chia pud is easy to throw together the night before, so that you have a quick breakfast the next day and one that will keep you focused for the day ahead. Matcha (green tea powder) is great for energy as it has some caffeine but not loads so won’t leave you feeling jittery, it is also full of antioxidants, ready to help you with any stressful situations that may come your way. The maca powder is optional but I personally love the taste of it with the banana plus it contains some B vitamins and iron which also help with energy.
*As maca may balance out hormones, if you’re on HRT then speak to your doctor before you start long term use, also, as matcha can speed metabolism, those with thyroid issues should talk to their doctor before regular use. I also encourage using gelatinised maca which has less starch and has been cooked making it easier to digest.
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by Siobhan | Apr 24, 2017 | Breakfast, Grainfree, snack, vegan
A simple yet yummy smoothie to keep you going for a few hours in the morning. This smoothie has a good balance of fruit, fats and fibre and the ingredients are easy to get hold of, most of which you’ll probably already have in your kitchen making it a great speedy breakfast.
If you make this for later in the day be aware that it will thicken over time as the flaxseed absorbs some of the moisture, this is perfectly fine, I’m just letting y’all know incase you’re wondering why the consistency suddenly changed!
I love using flaxseed in my breakfast, it goes so well with some yogurt, berries and nut butter and also great for bulking out smoothies plus you get a good omega 3 fat hit from it, which is a type of beneficial anti-inflammatory fat that most of us tend not to get enough of, but if you don’t have this then just sub it with any seeds you have in your cupboards. (more…)
by Siobhan | Apr 19, 2017 | Dinner, Grainfree, Lunch, vegan
This recipe is simple, tasty and quick. Let the tomatoes roast & pasta cook while you grab the other ingredients and then all you need to do is blend and serve up. Delicious, homemade, full of goodness pasta sauce with pizza flavours thanks to the cheese, basil & tomato combo.
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| Healthy homemade pizza flavoured spaghetti sauce |
Nutritious pizza flavoured sauce
You also get lovely lycopene (powerful antioxidant) nutrition from the cooked tomatoes here (better absorbed from cooked instead of raw toms) and at least 1/5 day, if not more, depending on what kind of pasta/spaghetti noodles you use. I’ve used carrot and courgette noodles in the past and also regular spelt pasta, they all taste great!
Wholegrain spelt pasta, great partner for this pizza-esque sauce
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