Tag: coconut
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Gut-Friendly Carrot Cake Energy Balls
At the beginning of March, we hosted the Women’s Spring Yoga & Wellness Retreat in Sussex, and these gut-friendly carrot cake energy balls certainly went down well! It was such a treat to spend the weekend teaching and sharing space with a wonderful group of women, and enjoying delicious, healthy food together. (Find out about…
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Pumpkin, Cauliflower & Coconut Stew
Whether you’re wondering what to do with leftover Halloween pumpkins, or you fancy eating more seasonally, this simple, hearty and warming stew is full of important nutrients that nourish immune health, the eyes, liver, heart and nervous system. The addition of chickpeas adds plenty of plant based protein and folate too. Including healthy fats from…
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No-Bake Plant Protein Power Brownies
Full of nutrients to help maintain healthy muscles and bones, as well as boost mood and energy levels, these brownies are my new favourite and something most people will easily be able to fit into their dietary needs. Simple to make, these will keep well in the fridge for a week or two, and are…
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Early Autumn Upside-Down Cake
With sweetness purely from seasonal fruit, minimally processed ingredients and a soft, satisfying texture, this comforting cake is perfect for that in-between time, when the afternoon sun is still warm, but there’s definitely a hint of Autumn in the air. September is a wonderful time for cooking seasonally – we’re approaching the harvest season, and…
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Superfood Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (VE)
For all mood boosting, hormone balancing, crave – curbing, satisfying, brain enhancing needs, this super healthy superfood treat ticks all the boxes. Packed with healthy fats, plant based protein and tonnes of minerals like magnesium, zinc, and antioxidants, this recipe contains a lot of the nutrients many of us are chronically deficient in. If you…
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Summer Berry & Coconut Ice Cream (V)
A naturally sweet, healthy and refreshing dessert (or breakfast, or snack), this little ice-cream-like recipe is incredibly easy, and can be made right before serving. With no refined sugar and healthy ingredients, it’s a dessert that won’t spike your blood sugar, but will satisfy post-dinner cravings. Experiment with different toppings like shaved chocolate, nuts, or…
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Everyday Granola (Vegan)
The crunchy, sweet and sometimes salty qualities of granola make it something so satisfying, it’s easy to consume mountains at a time (or is that just me?). Whilst supermarket granolas are usually placed with the ‘healthy’ cereals, they still contain huge amounts of sugar, meaning they’re not actually much healthier than those highly coloured and…
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Vanilla & Cardamom Quinoa Pudding
If the snow and freezing temperatures has you craving warm and sweet comfort foods, rice pudding may be one of the nostalgic things on your mind. If however, the thought of a big bowl of white rice is enough to give you symptoms of bloating and heaviness, this quinoa alternative packs a punch of plant…
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Dark Chocolate & Berry Muffins (Gluten + Dairy Free)
If you’ve made it to February with your new years resolutions fully intact and your healthy eating plan still on track, then well done! If you’ve slipped up a couple of times and splurged on chocolate or wine in a moment of craving, then equally well done for being human and honest. Life is about…