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Herby Potato Salad (no mayo)

Herby Potato Salad (no mayo)

This herby potato salad, with peas and asparagus, is the perfect side dish for Spring and Summer. And there is no mayo in sight! My version of potato salad contains extra virgin olive oil with lemon, garlic and lots of herbs, for a fresher take on a potato salad....

Sesame Crunch Bars  

Sesame Crunch Bars  

There is no fancy equipment needed to make these sesame crunch bars. They are gluten free, dairy free and nut free. Using both tahini and sesame seeds makes sure these bars are packed with nutrition. The puffed quinoa not only adds a great crunch but is great for...

Curried Chickpea Salad

Curried Chickpea Salad

If you're looking for a quick, healthy and delicious vegan lunch, this Curried Chickpea Salad ticks all the boxes. It’s bursting with flavour and is packed with plant-based goodness. And what’s even better is that it requires minimal effort to prepare. ...

Tofu Salad

Tofu Salad

This tofu salad really shows you how easy it is to make tofu taste delicious. The salad itself is so easy to make and because of the tofu, it’s packed with plant-based protein.  It’s drizzled with a creamy sunflower seed dressing that takes the whole dish to the...

Lemon Puddings

Lemon Puddings

The Easiest 5-Ingredient Vegan Lemon Puddings If you're looking for a simple, creamy and delicious dessert that’s also packed with goodness, these 5-ingredient vegan lemon puddings are exactly what you need.  Not only are they incredibly easy to make, but are...

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Ready in about 30 minutes, this vibrant roasted cauliflower salad is a must-add to your list of easy, nutritious lunches. The cauliflower is roasted in turmeric and cumin and served with chickpeas, pomegranate and toasted almonds. Packed with flavour and nutrients,...

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Breakfast Cookies

Breakfast Cookies

Bored of your normal breakfasts?  Try these nutritious pistachio and cranberry breakfast cookies instead. They're vegan as well as gluten and dairy-free. There are lots of variations of these but mine have minimal added sweeteners. Most of the sweet taste comes from...

Beetroot, Squash & Chickpea Salad

Beetroot, Squash & Chickpea Salad

This beetroot, squash & chickpea salad is the easiest autumn/winter meal to throw together. Great as a nutrient dense lunch that stores well in the fridge for leftovers. It only takes minutes to prep, 25 mins to roast the veg and you have yourself a lovely...

Pistachio & Cranberry Oat Bars

Pistachio & Cranberry Oat Bars

I don’t know about you, but I love making snacks where I don’t even have to turn on the oven!  And these pistachio and cranberry oat bars are one of my favourites! The recipe has minimal steps to make - you just need a food processor and 10 spare minutes to...

Chocolate Protein Pudding

Chocolate Protein Pudding

This recipe has been my most popular Instagram post ever!  And for good reason, I think. These chocolate protein puddings 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...

5 Ingredient Breakfast Bars 

5 Ingredient Breakfast Bars 

If you are bored of your regular breakfasts, or just need a new snack idea, 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. They only take 5 mins...

Butternut Squash and Sage Soup

Butternut Squash and Sage Soup

I think this butternut squash and sage soup is the best and easiest soup to make. It has all the autumn/winter flavours and is an absolutely beautiful colour. Using butternut squash and carrots means that it is being packed full of vitamin A. And by cooking with red...

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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

Orange & Ginger Tofu Noodles

Orange & Ginger Tofu Noodles

I’m a big fan of recipes that can be on the table quickly, and these orange & ginger tofu noodles fit into that category perfectly. They only take about 25 minutes from start to finish and are a great option for quick and easy meal prep. The recipe is very...

High Protein Green Smoothie

High Protein Green Smoothie

With 26g of protein, 12g of fibre and no protein powder this high protein green smoothie is a powerhouse of a drink. The protein comes from the organic soya milk, chia and shelled hemp seeds. Great for breakfast on the go or for post workout.  This is my usual...

Immune Boosting Super Greens Soup

Immune Boosting Super Greens Soup

This gorgeous immune- boosting, super greens soup is perfect for when you are feeling under the weather and you want food that nourishes your body. It is full of immune-boosting ingredients. And the best thing about it is - it doesn’t take ages to make.   The...

Cavolo Nero & Squash Salad

Cavolo Nero & Squash Salad

Side salads don’t just have to be lettuce and tomatoes, they can be much more interesting and colourful! This cavolo nero & squash salad is a wonderful mix of colours and textures and will hopefully become one of your staples. Rather than lettuce, I've used cavolo...

Red lentil and Black bean chilli

Red lentil and Black bean chilli

This red lentil and black bean chilli is the perfect bowl of goodness. It's very straightforward to make. No fancy ingredients, just lots of spices, 2 types of beans and some red lentils, for extra protein and iron. I like to use black beans and red kidney beans for...

Roasted squash & carrot soup

Roasted squash & carrot soup

This roasted squash & carrot soup is one of my all time favourites. It's one that I make quite often and is always on the menu in autumn and winter. It’s a great one to freeze for easy lunches. The vegetables add such an amazing colour, the spices give a lovely...

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