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Category: Healthy Snacks

Hazelnut Tahini Cookies

August 9, 2019Leave a comment

These cookies are a super quick and super tasty snack to make on a weekday or weekend - I am somewhat obsessed with tahini in case you haven't guessed, and these cookies feature tahini as a key ingredient! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did - let's bake! Recipe (Makes 10 Cookies) … Continue reading Hazelnut Tahini Cookies

Vegan Green Basil Almond Pesto

August 3, 2019Leave a comment

Pesto. Yum. There are MANY different variations on the classic 'pine nuts and parmesan cheese' pesto recipe, but when given a jar of nutritional yeast flakes recently, I wanted to get creative with recipes using it! As you guys know, I consider myself 'plant-focused' in terms of how I eat, and I love trying vegetarian … Continue reading Vegan Green Basil Almond Pesto

Berry & Chia Pudding

August 3, 2019Leave a comment

While in London this year, I had an absolutely gorgeous Peruvian style dinner at a spot called Ceviche in Shoreditch. I'm not a dessert girl really - I much prefer starters and main courses when eating out, but every part of the menu in this place caught my eye and made my mouth water. I … Continue reading Berry & Chia Pudding

Sweet Chickpea Paprika Smash

July 24, 2019Leave a comment

A very simple chickpea smash, ideal for popping onto toast or adding to salads for extra plant protein goodness! Recipe (Serves 3) Ingredients 1 tsp paprika 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp natural or greek yoghurt 1 x 400g tin of chickpeas, drained and rinsed Method This a VERY simple recipe. Pop the chickpeas into a … Continue reading Sweet Chickpea Paprika Smash

Dark Chocolate Oat Energy Balls

July 7, 2019July 13, 20191 Comment

We've seen a LOT of different recipes out there for energy balls - and while I enjoy those that are date-based occasionally, I find them pretty faffy to make and sometimes just a bit too sweet for my tastebuds. So, this latest recipe is energy balls yes, but with a twist - based on oats, … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Oat Energy Balls

Strawberry Banana Bites

June 14, 2019Leave a comment

This recipe is already one of my favourites for a snack solution, and it actually came from my needing to bake to distract myself from discomfort after having one of my wisdom teeth out last week. Inspired by my previous recipes using bananas in baking (plus they're amazing on their own of course!) I decided … Continue reading Strawberry Banana Bites

Beetroot Chickpea Burgers

June 8, 2019Leave a comment

The veggie burger mission continues! This time round, we're using two of my favourite ingredients for any meal - chickpeas and beetroot! These burgers are super simple to make, delicious, and can be batch made and stored for a few lunches in a busy week! I love adding them to salads to add an extra … Continue reading Beetroot Chickpea Burgers

No Bake Chocolate Oat Protein Bars

June 1, 2019June 2, 2019Leave a comment

It's no secret that I'm definitely more of a cook than a baker, and although I do actually really enjoy baking, sometimes I don't feel like having the oven on, especially when it's warmer during these summer months! Recently, I was inspired by Performance Nutritionist Daniel Davy (he runs @foodflicker_official on Instagram) to try my hand at … Continue reading No Bake Chocolate Oat Protein Bars

No Bake Chocolate Chickpea Energy Balls

May 4, 2019Leave a comment

Is there any recipe we CAN'T make delicious with chickpeas?! Today's recipe proves that the answer to that question is NOPE - they are the ingredient that keeps on giving! I'm bringing you guys a creation I've wanted to try my hand at for a while - 'no bake' energy balls without dates. I do … Continue reading No Bake Chocolate Chickpea Energy Balls

Dark Chocolate Blueberry and Almond Brownies

April 27, 20191 Comment

Well gang, I hope you all had an absolutely LOVELY Easter, and if you've got more chocolate leftover than you know what to do with, I've got you covered. Today's recipe, BROWNIES, is ideal for using up the leftover eggs and bars that you've got lying around the house! I use a creamy ripe avocado and … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Blueberry and Almond Brownies

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