The trend towards health and wellness has been growing for the past few years - and it's been quite interesting to see the nutrition side of things evolve. From fads to 'quick fixes' it's been a bit of a rollercoaster of various diets promoted within social and broader media - 'Paleo', 'Low-Carb', 'Keto' - and … Continue reading Let’s Focus on Fibre – With Delicious Recipes To Get You Started
This recipe has come to you as part of a great little Friday Focus on my blog - a post to help you 'plant-focus' your diet! I would call myself a 'plant-based ' eater, if I was pushed to label the way I structure my meals, but to me that DOESN'T mean I'm full vegetarian … Continue reading Spicy Turmeric Tofu Scramble
Okay. I've outdone myself. I think I've said that before, but you know what? It's 100% true this time. Well, it was true every other time I said it as well, but this granola literally wins all round. In a burst of recipe inspiration recently, I was having a bit of a bake off with … Continue reading Ciara’s Cashew Date Granola
The back story to this recipe is both hilarious and kinda crazy. Any of you who live in Dublin will remember the recent Storm Emma and 'Beast From The East' weather emergency - 4 days of snow across the country with galeforce winds, blizzards and essentially country-wide shut down for 48 hours. While that was … Continue reading Chickpea Chai Loaf
I get asked a LOT about my favourite protein powders - in particular, the vegan ones I like the most. I've posted about it and messaged people replies, but generally speaking, my favourite vegan blends so far (for shakes/smoothies/oats) are Form, Nutristrength (used in this recipe), Pulsin, and Nuzest. I really like using That Protein … Continue reading Chia Protein Pudding
This is a very simple recipe, but also a little bit out there as a breakfast option! I recently found myself with a butternut squash in the fridge that I needed to do something with before it went to waste - so I just roasted it in halves and then figured it out as I … Continue reading Sweet Stuffed Squash
Cookies for breakfast? Yes please! This latest recipe on my blog is one of my favourite types of creations - delicious, quick to make, suitable to batch bake, and really easy to grab on the go for busy weekday mornings - a formula I love! Recently, I had a bit of a Baked Oats obsession, which … Continue reading Banana Berry Breakfast Cookies
NOM ALERT. Recently, I was lucky enough to get to go to the Health Blogger's Community Summit event, and I got to try a gorgeous new chocolate by a brand called Nu Cao, and I had been really keen to try a new recipe with it! So, we all know Ciara LOVES dark chocolate, and coffee. Two absolute … Continue reading Cheeky Chocolate Coffee Loaf
Banana Bread. Don't those two words just make you smile? Banana bread is such a classic recipe, and although it has been tried, tested, and shared by many, I don't think it ever gets old. Although I do already have a Turmeric & Cacao Banana Bread recipe on my blog already, I recently just felt like going … Continue reading Ciara’s Classic Banana Bread
You guys will know that I recently took on a one week cookery course in Cafe Cooking at the Dublin Cookery School - and I loved every minute. I left with inspiration, new creativity, and fresh excitement to try the recipes we had tested, and of course get inventive with my own twist on them too! So … Continue reading Oat & Seed Scones
The Irish Balance 