Quick Meal / Snack Recipes

‘No chickpea’ courgette hummus

‘No chickpea’ courgette hummus

This dip is famously popular at dinner parties and people just can't get over how quick and easy it is to make. For those who struggle with digesting too many legumes, it is much lighter on the digestive system! Ingredients: Serves enough for a small party. 1 jar of...

Cacao & brazil nut energy balls

Cacao & brazil nut energy balls

A great, filling energy ball which will last you for a few days in the fridge.  Oats are great source of slow release energy and the combination of protein from the nuts and fat from the coconut oil will help to slow your digestion down further keeping you feeling...

Summer rolls

Summer rolls

Refreshing, satisfying and light. These rolls are a savoury treat for the taste buds that will be a welcomed healthy addition to any occasion, or great as a packed lunch.  Packed full of vibrant phytonutrients and fibre - you won’t get that sluggish feeling eating one...

Tzatziki

Tzatziki

Another great, refreshing yogurt dip that goes well alongside a yummy dish of chili! Ingredients: 250g Greek yoghurt 2 cloves garlic 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 large cucumber (peeled and de-seeded) Then grate and squeeze out to get rid of excess water. 1/4...

Avocado & broad bean dip

Avocado & broad bean dip

A lovely vibrant green dip, great for a summer lunch or picnic.  Avocados are a highly nutrient dense fruit and are full of healthy fats, this is a great alternative to the usual guacamole, incorporating some lovely seasonal, fresh broad beans. Ingredients: 200g broad...

Beetroot dip

Beetroot dip

For all of those beetroot fans out there - this recipe is a must try! A great,  scrumptious addition to any BBQ! Ingredients: Serves enough for a small party Olive oil 1kg beetroot, peeled & chopped Apple cider vinegar 1 tbs maple syrup 1-2 tsp ground cumin 2 tbsp...

Brushetta with broad beans

Brushetta with broad beans

This Italian style dip with bread is exquisite. Great as simply a snack or served alongside a hearty minestrone soup. Ingredients: 2 Slices of wholemeal sourdour bread 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Sea salt / black pepper 1 Clove garlic cut open Approx 250g broad...

Brushetta with cannellini beans & cherry tomatoes

Brushetta with cannellini beans & cherry tomatoes

Beans are packed full of fibre that helps keep you full for ages. Don't be fooled if it doesn't look like much on your plate. Paired with a tasty salad this meal is sure to keep you nourished and satisfied. Ingredients: 2 Slices of wholemeal sourdour bread 2 tbsp...

Baba ganoush aubergine (or courgette alternative)

Baba ganoush aubergine (or courgette alternative)

This hearty dip is great either paired with a salad or combined with some chicken, yogurt based dip or guacamole in a wrap. Yum! Ingredients: 1 aubergine (or try using two courgettes - grilled unti soft and very slightly blackened) But not burnt! 1/2 lemon 1 tbsp...

Sweet potato crisps

Sweet potato crisps

Sweet potatoes are a complex carbohydrate made up of different sugar molecules which makes it longer to break down than simple carbs. It contains tryptophan which is used by the body to make the brain chemical serotonin, which is known to induce sleep. It also...

Granola bars

Granola bars

These granola bars are great as the oats, nuts and seeds are full of minerals, fibre and protein.  The natural sugars used only raise your blood sugar levels slightly compared to most shop bought varieties.  If cherries aren’t your thing then swap them for dried...

Quinoa crackers

Quinoa crackers

Quinoa is a complex carbohydrate, high in magnesium which will help relax your body and high in protein. Quinoa contains tryptophan to make serotonin to help you sleep. Eaten with humus, these crackers will increase your tryptophan levels and help you to sleep better....

Devilled eggs

Devilled eggs

Ingredients: Makes 6 3 eggs, hard boiled and peeled ½ cup Greek yoghurt ¼ - ½ tsp smoked paprika Small pinch sea salt 4 fresh chives, chopped. Nutritional note: Eggs contain tryptophan and also vitamin B6, which helps the body produce serotonin & calcium which...

Edamame beans

Edamame beans

Steamed edamame beans are a small obsession of mine. Edamame, have been popular in China and Japan for thousands of years and are now available in most supermarkets. They’re low in fat and calories and high in protein, fibre and almost every other essential vitamin...

Cashew & dried sour cherry energy balls

Cashew & dried sour cherry energy balls

Another great energy ball recipe to add to your repertoire! This one contains nuts, oats and dried sour cherries, all great for promoting a natural induced sleep. Ingredients: Makes about 15-20 balls 400g Medjool dates, pitted 100g oats ( or quinoa flakes) 100g...

Green pesto

Green pesto

My girls both love pesto, or green sauce as it is known as in our house, and who could blame them, it’s fragrant, tasty and very, very versatile. Shop bought versions are often pretty salty so I prefer to make ours myself and control the ingredients. This pesto recipe...

Traditional sauerkraut

Traditional sauerkraut

Sauerkraut is an amazing probiotic food made by lactic fermentation of cabbage. Raw, unpasteurised sauerkraut is teeming with beneficial lactobacillus bacteria which increase the healthy flora in the intestinal tract. This helps the immune system fight infection, and...

Maple almond butter

Maple almond butter

Firstly I have a confession to make, I haven’t been making my own almond butter for a while. Whilst home-made maple almond butter is ridiculously delicious and packed with health and beauty promoting nutrients, making it requires more time and patience than I have had...

Guacamole

Guacamole

Guacamole is one of my all time favourite dips and I make it at least a couple of times a week so I figured it’s about time I share my recipe with you all. This guacamole is really quick and easy to make and is amazingly satisfying. Avocados are packed with potassium,...

Cranberry, almond and oat energy balls

Cranberry, almond and oat energy balls

These delicious cranberry almond and oat energy balls are the perfect pre-workout snack. Eating a small low GI snack 30-60 minutes before exercising can increase your endurance and encourages your body to burn more fat and less glycogen during exercise. What’s more...

Roasted spicy almonds

Roasted spicy almonds

Almonds are a great addition to your  diet as they contain many essential nutrients which are vital for balancing hormones and keeping your skin flexible.  These spicy, roasted almonds are a real treat for gloomy days! Ingredients: Serves 2 65g grams raw almonds 1 tsp...