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Easy Lentil Salad 

Easy Lentil Salad 

With only 5 minutes of cooking time, this easy lentil salad is a great option when the weather is getting warmer.  The lentils are combined with veggies like green beans, carrots and edamame beans and coated in a sesame, lime and ginger dressing.  It’s the...

Puffed Quinoa Easter Eggs

Puffed Quinoa Easter Eggs

These puffed quinoa easter eggs are such an easy way to make homemade easter treats.   With only 6 ingredients and dairy and gluten free, they are very simple to make too. And if you don’t have the egg shaped silicone tray, you can just freestyle the shape...

Giant Cous Cous salad

Giant Cous Cous salad

Believe it or not, this giant cous cous salad with lime and pistachio is ready in less than 15 minutes. By the time you cook the cous cous then all the other elements are ready and you can just assemble everything in a large serving bowl. The flavours all work...

Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

If you are looking for a fun activity over Easter, that the kids can get involved in, then making these peanut butter Easter Eggs is one to add to the list.  It’s actually quite easy to make. And if you don’t have the egg shaped moulds, you can easily shape...

Wild Rice Salad

Wild Rice Salad

If you want a salad that’s satisfying as well as nutritious, this Wild Rice Salad with a mustard & maple dressing is one to try.  It’s colourful, full of flavour and is really easy to throw together. It combines wild rice with sweet red peppers,...

Carrot Cake Bars

Carrot Cake Bars

If you love carrot cake but want a healthier, fuss-free version, these carrot cake bars are just the thing.  Made with wholefood ingredients and naturally sweetened with dates and raisins, they’re packed with fibre, healthy fats, and gorgeous spices.  The...

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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

Easy Quinoa Salad

Easy Quinoa Salad

This Easy Quinoa Salad is a lovely fresh, simple meal. It’s packed with flavour and contains a powerhouse of nutrients. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a nutritious meal prep option, this quinoa salad ticks all the boxes....

Lemon & Pistachio Orzo Salad

Lemon & Pistachio Orzo Salad

Week 5 of Fifty Fantastic Salads brings you this gorgeous Lemon & Pistachio Orzo Salad. Full of fresh flavour and super easy to make at any time of the year, it’s a great midweek lunch option.  If you are gluten-free it is very customisable too. Just swap the...

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...

Sesame Tofu Noodle bowl

Sesame Tofu Noodle bowl

Ready in about 25 mins, this sesame tofu noodle bowl is a great one to have in your repertoire for easy lunches and dinners.  It has a bit of everything.  The noodles make it filling and fun, the tofu packs a protein punch and the greens add lots of...

Spicy Chickpea Stew

Spicy Chickpea Stew

This spicy chickpea stew is a perfect midweek meal! It's like a big bowl of sunshine. It only takes a few minutes to prep and under 30 minutes to make. It’s filling and full of plant-based protein, but still light enough to eat when the weather is warmer. It contains...

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