Beetroot & goats cheese bread

This recipe is based on an Ottolenghi bread which I have amended to make it dairy free (apart from the eggs),gluten free and yeast free. It’s particularly good with home made soup. I tend to make two at a time and slice up the second loaf to put in freezer so I can defrost one … Read More

Healthy Mince Pie Recipe

  When the festive season is upon us, who can resist sweet treats? It’s the season of indulgence, after all – but for those of us trying to stay healthy, it can be hard to make the right choices. This healthy mince pie recipe puts a more favourable spin on the moreish mince pies of … Read More

Healthy chia seed pudding recipe

A healthy chia seed pudding recipe rich in taste and nutrition This chia seed pudding recipe is packed with healthy nutrients such as Omegas. Chia seeds are naturally rich in protein too, so it’ll leave you feeling fuller for longer. This recipe also includes cacao as an optional extra for adding a chocolate flavour to … Read More

Borlotti Bolognese with Courgetti

Ingredients(SERVES 2)1 tbsp coconut oil1 onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 tsp mixed dried herbs115g button mushrooms, sliced1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder1 tbsp tomato purée140g canned tomatoes400g can borlotti beans, drained and rinsedsalt and pepperMethodPut the oil in a pan and sauté the onion, garlic and herbs for 2 minsAdd the mushrooms and cook until softAdd … Read More

Banana Nut Bread Recipe

This high-protein, grain-free banana pecan bread makes a delicious breakfast option. You’ll need a food processor or blender to grind the pecan nuts to form a flour-like consistency. The banana nut bread recipe is best served warm or toasted, spread with a little coconut oil or nut butter. Banana and pecan bread ingredients (MAKES A … Read More

Dark cherry chia seed mousse

             This sumptuous and naughty tasting recipe is the nearest you’re going to get to an instant pudding and it has the added advantage of being sugar free and full of goodness. Its also completely gluten and dairy free and would be suitable for a detox diet. If you’re  wanting to finish off a meal with a little sweet … Read More

Cashew nut cream

Cashew nut cream is a great clean and dairy free alternative to yogurt and cream. Is very rich so use sparingly on top of berries or as a dip. You can play around with the consistency making it as thick or as runny as you like depending on how you want to use it. If you … Read More

Chocolate Cherry and Nut Clusters

These are a delicious and Low GL sweet treat to have with a tea or a coffee or after a meal and ideal for Christmas. They are easy to make and a great one to get children involved with. 2.5 GLs per serving. Ingredients100g dark chocolate (green and blacks or any other good quality chocolate)40g of … Read More

Chocolate Mousse

  IngredientsServes 6 100g/4oz Dark chocolate 4 eggs 3 tablespoons water Vanilla essenceMethod1.Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Beat the egg yolks with 1tbs water.2. Melt the chocolate in a glass bowl over a pan of hot water taking care not to overheat and mix in the two remaining tsps water3. Beat the egg … Read More

Creamy Coconut & Kiwi Dessert

This is a zest4life recipe and it is the easiest pudding ever yet special enough for entertaining. It is also good at breakfast or as a morning or afternoon snack. Ingredients Serves 2 2 ripe kiwi fruit 4 tbsp Rachel’s Organ Coconut Greek Style Live Yoghurt Optional: a few raspberries, almonds or grated dark chocolate … Read More

Chocolate Cake

This recipe is gluten free containing ground almonds instead of flour which will increasing levels of fibre,protein, magnesium, manganese, tryptophan, copper, vitamin B2 and phosphorus. If you replace the sugar with xylitol this recipe would be very suitable for a low GL eating plan. It does however contain butter which is high in saturated fat … Read More

Fruit Crumble

Crumble is a particularly good autumn or winter dessert and an excellent comfort food. A basic crumble recipe can easily be turned into a healthy option by making a few changes to increase nutritional value, reduce its G L (Glycaemic load) as well as adding interest and flavour. Agave syrup and Xylitol are natural low … Read More