20 Jun 2015

Fruity Fridge Porridge (aka Overnight Oats) with Chia seeds

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This is our current favourite breakfast – it’s quick, delicious, and nutritious, and if you make it in a secure container (a Kilner jar or a Lock&Lock style plastic tub) its a great one for camping or for eating out … Continued

7 Mar 2015

Pasta, Pesto & Peas

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Although pesto traditionally contains Parmesan cheese, there are several vegan-friendly pestos on the market – Zest, Suma and Meridian all make vegan-friendly versions, and even the UK market leader Sacla do a “free from” Basil Pesto that is suitable for … Continued

2 Mar 2015

Old-fashioned Flapjacks (with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, apricots and cranberries)

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I’ve called these flapjacks ‘old-fashioned’ because they’re the closest thing I’ve found to a conventional butter-based flapjack – i.e. these are the ones to make when you don’t want people to be able to tell that they’re vegan. The recipe … Continued

9 Jul 2014

Coconut-Coated No-Cook Protein Brownies

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These no-cook brownies are the perfect recovery treat after a run or a vigorous work-out. They’re really easy to make – but you will need a food processor that can handle the nuts and access to a freezer or fridge.   … Continued

7 Jun 2014

Beetroot-Berry Pink Protein Shake

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“But where do you get your protein?” is often the first thing non-vegans want to know. It’s a concern that is generally misplaced, that stems from the misguided but widely held belief, deeply entrenched in mainstream Western cultures, that protein = … Continued