Vegetarian Whole Foods Made Simple
This Pumpkin Chia Coconut Parfait is a delicious solution to busy mornings! Mornings. They’re not what they used to be. Actually, they are. Mornings have always been rushed for me, pre-children I would stay in bed until the last second and guzzle black coffee from …
These banoffee overnight oats are inspired by the retro british dessert, and will save you time and stress in the morning! To be honest, It took me a while to warm up to the idea of overnight oats, It always felt more satisfying to tuck …
This lemon pistachio granola is bright, summery, and packed with zingy citrus flavour!
Friends, before we get to this bright, summery lemon pistachio granola, may I tell you about my weekend?!
So, since James was about 5 months old, I made the decision to stay at home with him for a while. It was an agonizing decision at the time, never in my wildest dreams did I think the “SAHM” life was for me, but I’ve loved (*almost!*) every minute of it. I knew I wanted to return to the workplace one day, but not for a while, and not tied to a desk 9-5 (or more like, 7-5…!) anymore. Especially as we now live 1000s of miles away from our families. SO mulling this over I decided I would retrain as a Pilates Teacher. I can keep flexible hours, I can grow back into a full time position eventually, and I can do something I truly love. This weekend I took my first step on my knew adventure learning about the body, doing some super-intense pilates moves, and meeting some truly inspiring and like-minded ladies.
And what have I been doing the rest of the time? Why, munching on this granola of course!
There are so many things to love about this, the zingy citrusy flavour, the flecks of bright green from the pistachios, the fact that this was MADE for blueberries and yoghurt (two of my personal favourite things!), plus its vegan, refined sugar free, and all the rest of it. Believe it or not, this granola also got the toddlers stamp of approval…!
Enjoy!
These lemon chia energy bites provide a delicious boost any time of day! If you have been reading this blog for a while, or you follow me on instagram, you probably know that running is a passion, or maybe even a compulsion of mine. If you …
A secretly healthy breakfast carrot cake topped with whipped coconut yogurt. Breakfast just got more delicious! Cake for breakfast. Friends, I have good news, it’s totally a thing these days. This is a secretly healthy cake (Ssssshhhh! No one needs to know!), packed full of oats, …
These vegan Coconut Cashew Granola Bars are sweet, satisfying, and wholesome!
I was watching a clip of my favourite lady Nigella making Granola Bars the other day, and she described medjool dates as “the most delicious edible glue”. Isn’t that perfect? She’s right (obviously…!), medjool dates add the most wonderful sticky, caramely, natural sweetness to any recipe, and thus, they make the perfect no-bake granola bar ingredient.
When time permits, I always prefer homemade granola bars to shop bought ones. Healthier, whole ingredients, and they just taste better to me. This is my current favourite bar- a toasted oat and coconut base, with crunchy cashews, and a drizzling of dark chocolate for a little indulgence. So delicious!
Whats your favourite go-to snack?!
For best results, store in the fridge.
These fruit & nut breakfast cookies are healthy, tasty, and easy to make for a convenient breakfast or snack! You know when your little, and you don’t understand why adults, who can do ANYTHING THEY WANT, opt for sensible high fibre breakfasts instead of, say, …
This easy vegan haggis is chock full of spiced vegetables, lentils and wholegrains. Perfect for your Burns Night Supper! Vegan haggis: why? Honestly, I’m not sure. One minute I was jotting down ideas for recipes to make in January, the next minute I was down …
This Chocolate Orange Granola Bark makes the most delicious and easy holiday gift for your loved ones!
If you grew up in the UK, you may also have found a Terry’s Chocolate Orange occupying your stocking on Christmas morning (Its not Terry’s, its mine!). And after I had bashed it on the corner of my bed for long enough to break it into segments, I would wolf it down for a pre-breakfast snack. Hey, Santa only comes once a year!
For this reason, any kind of chocolate orange treat just tastes like Christmas to me, including this uber-delicious chocolate orange granola bark. Warning, the rich dark chocolate, toasty granola crunch and warm citrus vibes make this bark highly addictive. Honestly, once I nibble on a little bit I CAN.NOT.STOP! So please proceed with caution friends.
This will make a fabulous homemade gift for loved ones, or a fun addition to any holiday spread. It comes together incredibly quickly (just allow enough time for it to cool and set!), and people will admire your Martha Stewart-esq brilliance all December long. Just make sure you make enough for yourself too!
Enjoy!
*Use a relatively plain granola (this is a good option). If your granola contains fruit you may want to skip or reduce the dried apricots.
Dried apricots can be substituted for dried cranberries or dried cherries.
This Coconut Maple Almond Granola is sweet, simple and delicately flavoured. I am a huge, HUGE fan of granola in the morning. I love the contrast between creamy tart yoghurt and the sweet crunch of toasty oats and nuts. I adore the wholesome boost of energy …
