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Strawberry Smoothie

Strawberry Smoothie

It’s all about the berries this morning! I’m currently battling the sugar cravings again, and it’s a real struggle. We need to listen to our bodies, but also be able to recognise when our bodies are taking through an addiction, and make wise choices instead. Banana, strawberries, blueberries and coconut milk. Lots of goodness in … Continue reading

Red Refresh Smoothie 

Red Refresh Smoothie 

I have been trying to stick to mainly vegetables in juices and smoothies, with an 80/20 ratio of veg to fruit. Some days though, you just need a little extra sweetness to get you going in the morning. I started some power plate sessions in November, and today was my first session of the new … Continue reading

Sticky Ginger Cake

Sticky Ginger Cake

I have an amazing, foolproof recipe for ginger cake that has always been my go-to recipe…until cutting out gluten and refined sugar. It was full of sugar, treacle and syrup, and coated in more syrup. I have really missed it, so I had a go at making a ginger cake today that contained less refined … Continue reading

Tropical Smoothie Bowl

Tropical Smoothie Bowl

          I found this funky looking fruit in the shops this week. I had no idea what it was, so I bought it. The label said it was a Yellow Pitaya. This is the inside, and as you can see it looks a lot like a dragon fruit.       … Continue reading

Fruit and Veg Smoothie

Fruit and Veg Smoothie

          For this smoothie I was just using up some things from the fridge so it is a bit of a strange mix. Banana, strawberry, raspberry, carrot and lemon! I added a bit much water so it was more like a juice than a smoothie in consistency, but it was still nice.

Soft Baked Chocolate Cookies

Soft Baked Chocolate Cookies

          These are my most baked item at the moment. My husband loves them for work as they are very filling due to their high protein content. They are usually gone within a couple of days. These cookies are great as they are so quick and easy to make. Ingredients: 1 … Continue reading

Banana Oat Muffins

Banana Oat Muffins

                These muffins are easy enough to make in the morning for breakfast. They are lovely eaten warm, and you could even spread some butter on them too! They are also great for packed lunches and after school snacks.   Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups oats 1 cup plain … Continue reading

Beautiful Berry Smoothie Bowl

Beautiful Berry Smoothie Bowl

Another smoothie bowl. I absolutely love the colour of this one. These really do take as long to make and photograph as they do to eat, but it’s good fun. This smoothie was banana, strawberry, raspberry, celery and cucumber. On top there are chia seeds, freeze dried apple, blueberries and a few baby salad leaves … Continue reading

Smoothie Bowl

Smoothie Bowl

So, smoothie bowls are a thing, a very beautiful and creative thing, and I just had to join in with the fun! A smoothie bowl is quite simply, a smoothie in a bowl. The bonus is that you have a large surface area on which to sprinkle and arrange a whole host of delicious goodies. … Continue reading

Breakfast Berry Smoothie

Breakfast Berry Smoothie

For today’s breakfast I needed something sweet and filling – fruit and oats seemed like a good option. Soak the oats in water before adding to the smoothie or it can be rather bitty. Ingredients: – 2 bananas – 1/2 cup raspberries – 1/2 cup strawberries – 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt – 1/2 cup soaked … Continue reading

Spring Kickstart

Spring Kickstart

Yes it’s been another two months since my last post. I’m still pretty tired out with looking after children and being pregnant, so some things get left behind. My eating still hasn’t been the best over the last two months, and I have given in to sugar again 😦 With the weather being a bit … Continue reading

Amazeballs!

Amazeballs!

I am taking part in Foo Foo fun club classes, and part of it involves looking at what we eat. Amazeballs are recommended as a healthy snack alternative. I had a go at making two sorts this week. I just used what I had in the cupboard. Now they are in the fridge ready for … Continue reading

Passionfruit Cheesecake

Passionfruit Cheesecake

              This is the second pudding I made for this weekend. (I forgot to take a photo before we started eating it!) This is one of the nicest cheesecakes I have had, and the first dairy free one! I topped it with some passionfruit, which really complimented the flavour … Continue reading

Paleo banana pankcakes

Paleo banana pankcakes

              There is nothing better than a plate of fresh, warm pancakes. I have finally found a recipe for healthy, gluten free pancakes that works, and it really couldn’t be easier! Just use one banana and one egg per person (unless you are very hungry!) Mash the banana and … Continue reading