I’ve worked with protein brand Barebells for a while now and this month I had to share this special recipe – layered chocolate and almond cups topped with raspberry chocolate balls for an Easter touch – because is there such a thing as too much chocolate?! Using their delicious White Chocolate & Almond no added […]
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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Squidgy Avocado & Walnut Protein Brownies
You may have seen my post mentioning Strong Roots, whose mission is to ‘revolutionise frozen food’. The award-winning brand has just launched in the UK in Waitrose and Whole Foods Market with its innovative, delicious and nutritious range of vegetables and veggie meals, aimed at those wanting to eat healthily but are short of time. […]
Double Chocolate Protein Brownies
A picnic or al fresco dining wouldn’t be right without brownies, would it? Especially double chocolate, high protein ones! In collaboration with Alpro using their plant-based range of yogurts and drinks, I’ve created these divine vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free treats using their delicious cashew milk and Hazelnut Chocolate Dessert Moments yogurts. Make them ahead then […]
Veggie Chilli-Loaded Sweet Potato Fries
I’m sure many of us are keen to hunt down quick, convenient and healthy foods when time is short but we still want to eat well. Although I’m not usually one for ‘convenience foods, when award-winning brand Strong Roots got in touch with their mission to ‘revolutionise frozen food’, I was intrigued. Having just launched […]
Classic Shepherd’s Pie
It’s great to support local businesses and produce, so when Creamline Dairies got in touch about working together I was keen to get on board. A family-run business going for over 70 years and with a foundation built on local products and community in the North West, Creamline have recently launched #bestoflocal which allows you […]
a2 Milk™: Putting Dairy Back On The Menu
With so much coverage in the media about food intolerances, it seems that dairy – especially cows’ milk – is one of the main things to blame for digestive issues and the uncomfortable symptoms of IBS. Along with wheat and gluten, some of us may be seriously affected by these foods, while for others it’s […]
Mozzarella Chicken with Pesto Courgetti & Roast Tomatoes
As we all know, January is the time for people jumping on the health bandwagon. Whether you’re a health and fitness addict or you’re new to the scene and want to make positive eating and lifestyle changes, I’ve teamed up AO.com to show how the new Kenwood Spiraliser can be used to help make this […]
No refined sugar Carob-Coated Banana Donuts
I’m always on the lookout for quirky, cool and unusual products on the ever-growing health food market, especially if they are natural and contain limited / no added sugars. That’s why Supertreats carob bars caught my eye on Instagram, despite being primarily aimed at kids. A healthier chocolate bar alternative? Erm, although I’m an adult […]
Eat Lean Cheese Verdict + Healthy Gluten-free Pizza recipe!
Spotting Eat Lean Cheese on Instagram, I had to look again. High in protein (we all know this about cheese, but this contains 40% more than regular full-fat Cheddar), no carbs or sugar, lactose and gluten-free, and only 3% fat. This Protein Cheese is ‘made using natural ingredients by real cheesemakers on a real dairy […]
Lemon & Poppy Seed Protein Loaf
So I fancied having a go at making a low carb, high protein, no refined sugar Lemon & Poppy Seed Loaf after seeing this combo pop up more and more on Instagram and various food blogs. This one contains apple puree to add moisture without bumping the fat content up, while the inclusion of turmeric […]
Frill Double Chocolate Not-So-Naughty Cheesecake
It was wonderful to meet the lovely Frill crew at Be:Fit, generously giving out tasters of their healthy, frozen fruit and veggie frozen smoothie pots. Offering the texture and appeal of ice cream but without the dairy (great for vegans or dairy intolerances), “It has tastes as rich as the best premium ice cream and […]
Banana, Caramel & Tiger Nut Bars
Ever heard of tiger nuts? Believe it or not, they aren’t ACTUALLY a nut (crazy, right?). They are a small root vegetable, grown in a field and harvested in a similar way to a potato. Tiger nuts have a chewy texture and a sweet, nutty flavour reminiscent of coconut and packed full of super healthy […]