Vegan ‘Carrot Cake’ Porridge

Quite frankly, are you even really British if you don’t love a good slice of carrot cake? I’ve infused one of my favourite breakfast dishes, the hugely underappreciated bowl of porridge, with all the flavours of this classic afternoon-tea delight. It’s rich, warming and naturally sweet with cinnamon, ginger, raisins, banana, and, of course, carrot. …

Peanut Butter Protein Brownies

Who doesn’t love a good brownie, eh? They really are comfort food at its best. I’ve re-worked this classic indulgent snack to be 100% vegan, gluten-free, with no added refined sugar and with a solid punch of protein, so they make a fab post-workout treat. I promise you there’s no compromise on taste, though. Rich, …

Spicy Tomato & Vegetable Pasta Sauce

When I started learning to cook at uni, the first thing I mastered was a solid tomato pasta sauce. It forms the basis of so many meals and can absolutely make or break a dish! This version is a bit of a super sauce: it’s packed with extra veggies (hello vitamins B and C), is …

Avocado Rye Bread – Two Ways

I rue the day I discovered avocados because my love for them – apart from being hideously cliché for a woman of my age – is obviously the reason I don’t have a mortgage. They are an absolute wonder food in my opinion. They taste amazing and are full of good fats that are crucial …

Chai Tea Chia Biscuits

Is there a finer pleasure in life than putting your feet up with cup of tea and a biscuit? Categorically, I think not. The birth of this recipe owes itself solely to another’s failure (every cloud…). I was playing around - rather unsuccessfully - with cacao cookie recipes when I suddenly had an overwhelming craving …

Maca & Banana Protein Pancakes

When I was in Bali I ate banana pancakes every day for breakfast. Every. Single. Day. They are undeniably the ultimate happy food and quite frankly I would eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if I could. My version is not only lighter and less stodgy than your average American-style banana pancake but it …

Curried Cauliflower & Butter Bean Soup

This has been, by far, the most requested of my recipes to publish on here. I make it for my in-laws a lot and they absolutely love it. At Christmas, we were battling for seconds! It might look simple but it is an absolute showstopper. It’s completely vegan and packed with protein, iron, fibre, and …

Clean Green Smoothie – Two Ways

 Smoothies are such a quick and easy way to get a good hit of your daily fruit & veg intake, especially when you’re in a bad place and have little energy. They take 2 minutes to make and require minimal prep and washing up. Both versions of my Clean Green Smoothie contain 4 portions of …

Za’atar Hummus

This Middle Eastern take of the classic hummus is a total crowd pleaser. Sharp and zingy, it’s a perfect snack to be enjoyed as part of a Moroccan-inspired feast with friends. I use butter beans for a creamier texture and lower fat content but they are also a good source of magnesium and fibre. Chickpeas …

Mango & Papaya Sunshine Smoothie

Just one sip of this gloriously orange smoothie brings me right back to my honeymoon in Bali. It has all the flavours of my favourite mango cocktail but, instead of alcohol, is loaded in beta-carotene and vitamin C. I love this as a quick grab and go breakfast or as a post-workout refreshment to replace …