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Cacao Oat Cookies

Cacao Oat Cookies

These cookies are really oat bars in disguise and you can have them at any part of the day, including breakfast!   The reason they are an easy breakfast option is that they contain oats, nuts and nut butter to keep you full, as well as cacao which is great...

Cookie Dough Protein Bars

Cookie Dough Protein Bars

With nearly 9g of protein per cup, these little cookie dough treats are a great option if you are looking for homemade protein bars.  They are very simple to make too! You just combine the base ingredients together and top with melted chocolate. Refrigerate to...

Roasted Fennel & Fig Salad

Roasted Fennel & Fig Salad

This may not be the most common pairing, but figs and fennel make an unbelievably tasty combination. And one you should definitely try!  I’ve had both of them in my weekly veg box for the last few weeks and wanted a recipe I could use both of them in. This warm...

No-Bake Mini Twix

No-Bake Mini Twix

You asked for it, so here it is – my mini twix. It’s part of a series of mini treats that have minimal ingredients and are under 150 kcals. This is my 7th one - so check out the others. This was a trickier one to get in under the calorie count (and the ingredient...

Ginger and Apricot Cups

Ginger and Apricot Cups

With a 5-ingredient whole-food base and topped with a layer of dark chocolate, these ginger and apricot cups are a winner! They also have 8g of protein per cup, so are filling as well as wholesome. They are the perfect balance of flavour, texture, and nutrition. With...

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Bowl 

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Bowl 

I’m a firm believer that it’s the dressing that makes or breaks a salad bowl.  This tahini & miso dressing definitely makes this sweet potato and black bean bowl taste amazing and elevates it into something pretty special! It’s a fantastic option in the...

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Breakfast Cookies

Breakfast Cookies

Bored of your normal breakfasts?  Try these nutritious pistachio and cranberry breakfast cookies instead. There are lots of variations of these but mine have minimal added sweeteners. Most of the sweet taste comes from the banana and the cranberries. They...

Chocolate Protein Pudding

Chocolate Protein Pudding

This recipe has been my most popular Instagram post ever!  And for good reason, I think. They are super easy to make and have a whopping 20g of protein and 10g of fibre per small portion. The puddings are a great option for a quick breakfast or dessert. I...

5 Ingredient Breakfast Bars 

5 Ingredient Breakfast Bars 

If you are bored of your regular breakfasts, or just need a new idea for breakfast on-the-go, then these 5-ingredient breakfast bars are a great option to try.  They are gluten-free, refined sugar free and will definitely give you a boost to start your day....

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Hi, I’m Helen,

I’m a nutrition student and passionate home cook and I’m excited to show you how easy it is to eat well on a plant-based diet. My focus is on whole food, easy to follow recipes with minimally processed ingredients.

Whether you are fully plant-based or just looking to eat less meat and dairy, I have the recipes to inspire you. And don’t think you’ll miss out on desserts either, I have sweet treats aplenty!

Seasonal Recipes

Easy Autumn Salad

Easy Autumn Salad

I call this an Autumn salad, but really you can have this whenever you want!  And you’ll want to have this on repeat! It’s not only delicious, it is super easy to make and great for meal prep too. This one has some of my favourite ingredients; sweet...

Roasted Squash & Beetroot Salad 

Roasted Squash & Beetroot Salad 

This has got to be one of the prettiest side salads I’ve ever made.  The colours of the squash and the beetroot look so nice against the green of the leaves, with a pop of extra colour from the pomegranate. It’s also easy to make (as...

Gluten Free Apple Crumble

Gluten Free Apple Crumble

This gluten-free apple crumble is a little different to the more traditional version. But there is no missing out on flavour and texture. The topping is made from a combination of organic gluten-free oats combined with ground almonds and desiccated coconut. I use a...

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