I love coming across new brands on social media and when Yum & Yay popped up on Instagram their colourful branding caught my eye. Showcasing a selection of milled seeds available in four varieties to help top up your daily intake of essential nutrients, I loved the sound of them and was excited to receive […]
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Autumn Chocolate Porridge Bowl
Who doesn’t love porridge? I mean, whatever age you are or flavours you like best, let’s be honest, you can’t beat a bowl of warming oats. Whether sweet or savoury, hot or cold, thick or runny, there are countless ways to serve the humble dish. Now we’re officially in October, I’m preparing for the autumnal […]
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Brunching at 19 Cafe Bar
I’ve not been out for brunch in what seems like forever, so I was excited to be invited down to independent coffee shop and bar, 19 Cafe Bar, to review the menu. Bringing Brooklyn cafe culture to Manchester’s Northern Quarter, their philosophy is simple: “great food, a cool vibe, and interesting drinks, at great prices”. […]
Chocolate Protein Breakfast Muffins
When time is short, you want something nutritious and high in protein (and also tasty!) in the morning, it’s easy to grab something unhealthy or full of sugar. So why not make your own super easy, energy and protein packed treats that taste like having a dessert for breakfast? Simply throw the muffin ingredients into […]
Making Healthy Breakfast Recipes with Nadiya Hussain
As you’ll probably see from the title, I was incredibly lucky to get to work with Great British Bake Off’s Nadiya in my very own kitchen, filmed for her latest series on BBC2, Nadiya’s Family Favourites. I still can’t quite get my head around how this all happened but what an amazing opportunity it’s been! […]
Oppo Chia Pudding Smoothie Bowls 2 Ways
So the heatwave in the UK is STILL going strong (isn’t this what this season should be like anyway?) which means for many of us, we’re craving chilled or frozen foods to help keep us cool. Plus the thought of cooking or baking just goes straight out the window when it’s already like 30 degrees […]
Blueberry, Turmeric & Coconut Granola
You may have heard of The Groovy Food Company, offering coconut based products including their 100% unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil. Now they have just launched a new exciting product to the range: Virgin Coconut Oil infused with Turmeric! This colourful spice has definitely seen a rise in popularity amongst the health food world thanks to […]
Turmeric, Coconut & Goldenberry Overnight Oats
So guys, it’s time for another collaboration – this time with the fantastic Nature’s Heart Superfoods! Offering everything from healthy snacks to coconut products, superfood powders to seeds and nibs, there is something to keep everyone in the family living their best life. I came across the brand properly when I worked together with the […]
Sambazon Acai Immunity Boosting Bowl
As a health foodie, smoothie bowls are one of my favourite things to make – to look pretty for Instagram and a delicious way to enjoy the nutritional benefits of whizzing up whatever fruits, veggies and superfood powders I have in, topped with a variety of nuts, seeds, dried fruits or whatever else takes my […]
Clean Supper Club Collab: Smoothie Bowls 3 Ways
You may have seen that recently I collaborated with the super talented, lovely Clean Supper Club ladies to come up with some nutritious, delicious and easy breakfast recipes. Last time we went for warming, satisfying bowls of porridge; now we’re focusing on colourful, vibrant smoothie bowls with allll the toppings! Notes Each recipe serves 1. […]
Apple, Raisin & Cinnamon Baked Oats
If I had to pick a favourite fruit, apples would definitely be up there. They have to be crisp, juicy, not too sweet or too tart, and mostly red with a green twinge. I eat at least one a day; as it is, chopped up and added to a big bowl of yogurt and berries, […]
Berry Coconut Pancakes
So guys IT’S PANCAKE DAY! In case you didn’t know 😉 I’m really excited to share this recipe for some simple gluten-free, dairy-free pancakes, jazzed up with a fruity berry compote and served with coconut chips for extra crunch. I like my pancakes quite chunky and mini-sized, stacked-up, with toppings spilling down; rather than thin […]
Clean Supper Club Collab: Porridge 3 Ways
If you don’t already, you MUST follow the Clean Supper Club girls on Instagram – especially their Instagram Stories. Beautiful shots and wicked typefaces, I’m a huge fan of how they creatively use the app to showcase their delicious, healthy creations. We’d met briefly at the Northern Blog Awards back in September so it was […]
Fruity Vanilla Overnight Oats
Another post in collaboration with Alpro and their plant-based yogurts and drinks, this time it’s all about the most important meal of the day: BREAKFAST. Overnight oats has to be one of the most simple things to make and enjoy – all you need to do is mix the ingredients together the night before then […]
#WellnessCracked Mango, Walnut & Coconut Granola
Working with California Walnuts, their ‘Wellness Cracked’ campaign aims to champion the many health benefits of this so-called ‘super nut’ as well as its versatility as a healthy snack and cooking ingredient. Being a huge lover of all kinds of nuts – walnuts in particular – of course I was keen to get on board […]