Recently, I've swapped my pea protein powder that I used to add to my Overnight Oats to greek yoghurt, and the result has been a seriously delicious and creamy breakfast! I've been asked to share the recipe with you guys, so here you go! Recipe (Serves 1) Ingredients 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon 1 handful … Continue reading Creamy Yoghurt Overnight Oats
Shepherd's Pie. What a comforting dish! It is definitely one of those classic, family-friendly dishes, and it's been a staple in our house for a long time. Recently, I wanted to create something a little bit more hands-on than my usual one-pot wonders for meal prep, and I also had the task this week of … Continue reading Sweet Shepherd’s Pie
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
I am absolutely delighted to bring you guys an article today in honour of World Microbiome Day (June 27th!), written by Irish registered dietitian Sarah Killeen, who is currently immersed in gut health research. Here is a little foreword from Sarah and about her research before you read into the article. From Sarah: I am … Continue reading The Good, The Bad and The Microbiome
This recipe probably needs no introduction. I have yet to find a person who doesn't love guacamole! I adore it - maybe not quite as much as I love hummus, but nearly. In fact, I can't believe it's taken me this long to get a recipe together for you guys! But hey, summer season has … Continue reading Gimme That Guacamole
This post has been one I've been excited to write for quite a while, and now that the festive season is behind us and my brain has had a little bit of post-exams chill time, I was finally able to sit down and write it. The end of the year always makes me quite reflective, … Continue reading My Masters in Public Health & Nutrition – Lessons Learnt From Semester 1
Hands up who else is a major Sadie's Kitchen fan? You guys may have seen my first recipe with Sadie's Kitchen Bone Broth, my Five A Day Stew - if not, there's the link right there for ya! Ever since meeting Sarah, Heather and the rest of the lovely crew behind Sadie's, I've been inspired and excited by both … Continue reading Super Summer Salad with Sadie’s Kitchen
It was high time for a new 'meal prep' recipe guys, so recently I decided with the change in weather from a humid summer to early darkness and chills (ah, Autumn!) to create a new warming recipe with two ingredients I've been loving recently - aubergine and dates! I was inspired by a gorgeous delivery … Continue reading Aubergine & Date Tagine With Alpro
Ah, peanut butter. A very simple foodie pleasure in life. Although, that's true for ALL nut butters really. I'm a self-confessed nuts, seeds and all related butters addict - so delicious, to easy to make and so many recipe ideas stem from using them as key ingredients! Not to mention nuts are nutritional powerhouses, packed … Continue reading Peanut Butter Chicken & Broccoli Curry
There is something so homely for me about the flavour and smell of ginger, and also - ginger nut! I used to be a total fiend for Ginger Nut biscuits as a kid. That epic crunchy ginger vibe with a little honey kick - ooh! Recently, I was planning to make my Classic Banana Bread, but … Continue reading Banana, Walnut & Ginger Breakfast Muffins
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