It is nearly Valentine's Day and Pancake Day is fast approacing so I thought it would be the perfect time to share this recipe. This recipe is inspired by a recipe from Tasty. This recipe is plant based, suitable for vegans and those who suffer my milk or egg allergy. They are simple to make and delicious. To make your pancakes heart shaped you need a mould which is available from Amazon. Servings: 4 Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 5 mins INGREDIENTS - 1 cup of non-dairy milk -

It is officially spring time in London but the weather is yet to catch up. I made this stew recently for a client of mine who is trying to transit onto a plant-based diet and needs some healthy, simple comfort food. It went down a treat with my client and even my fussy 9-year-old daughter so I thought I would share it. It is low in saturated fat and calories but high in protein and fibre. I make up a big batch so I can freeze half. It goes great with both rice and buttered to

This recipe started out as a breakfast dish but would also make a healthy and delicious dessert. Dark chocolate and sweet cherries go so well together, I wanted to created a recipe where I could enjoy those flavours without the high sugar and saturated fat content of a black forest gateau. I also wanted it to be suitable on a vegan/plant based diet. I used both porridge oats and teff grain in this recipe. Teff is a grain that is growing in popularity due to its impressive nut

I'm always looking for creative recipes that are suitable for a plant based diet. I first spotted pumpkin gnocchi in whole foods and thought it sounded like a great combination, as I love both pumpkin and gnocchi. I tried and tested a few combinations but found this one turned out the best. Pumpkin is a super nutritious squash worth including in your diet at anytime, not only for Halloween! Did you know? Pumpkins are actually scientifically fruit because they contain seeds, h

Satay sweet potato curry, this is one of my absolute favourite dishes, can you guess the secret ingredient? Peanut butter! Nut butters tend to be a stable in many plant based diets and they are also great to cook and bake with. Nut butters are a great source of healthy fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Be aware that nut butters are high in calories but evidence suggests as part of a balanced diet they can help improve cholesterol levels. Opt of nut butter

A super tasty and simple recipe that is high in protein and fibre. A good friend taught me this recipe on my first plant based Christmas and I'm forever grateful. I tend to make up a batch of 4-6 servings and freeze half so I always have a quick, healthy meal available. Servings: 3-4 Prep: 5 mins Cook: 25-30 mins INGREDIENTS - 2 cloves of garlic (chopped) - 1 heaped teaspoon of ginger puree or grated - 1 teaspoon of rapeseed or olive oil - 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds - 1/2 te

It is estimated that 95% of adults in the UK don't consume enough fibre and according to the NHS only one in 4 of us are getting our recommended 5 a day for fruits and vegetables. Salads are a great way of helping you reach your 5 a day, as well as increasing your fibre intake. They are quick to make and suitable for any budget. They are most appetising during the summer months when you are craving something cool, crisp and refreshing. This crunchy peanut salad is a tasty Asi

Avocado smoothie with honey and soya milk By using milk fortified with vitamin D will help increase your intake. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, therefore consuming it with a source of good fats like avocado will help to enhance your absorption. Ingredients (1 serving) - ½ an avocado - 1 cup of soy milk or coconut milk (check the label for a unsweetened version, fortified with vitamin D) - 1 tsp of good quality honey - dash of vanilla essence (optional) - 1 scoop protein

Who doesn't love biscuits for breakfast? Unfortunately, the majority of the pre-made breakfast biscuits available are very high in sugar. Our breakfast biscuits contain less than half the amount of sugar and salt but are also a great a source of fibre, good fats and fibre. They are gluten-free and to make a dairy free version just remove the protein powder. Happy baking :) Prep time: 15 mins Baking time: 15-20mins They will store nicely for a week in an airtight container. In

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