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Middle Eastern Tofu Kebabs (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Middle Eastern Tofu Kebabs (Vegan & Gluten-free)

These Middle Eastern tofu kebabs are my new favourite quick and easy week day dinner. They're ready in no time and you can enjoy leftovers as a nutritious and protein packed snack! Tofu, made from soybeans, is a popular plant-based protein source and has several health benefits. It’s my favourite source of plant-protein. Half a regular block (around 140g) offers over 22g protein! Which is an easy way to bump up the protein content in a meal without having to try hard. It contains all essential amino acids needed by the body. Tofu is also nutrient-rich – it’s a great source for things like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamins like vitamin K and folate. It is also low [...]

Nadia2023-07-20T12:57:54+01:00July 19, 2023|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Sandwiches, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|43 Comments

Protein Peanut Butter (3-Ingredients)

Protein Peanut Butter (3-Ingredients)

You only need 3 ingredients to make this super speedy protein peanut butter recipe. All you need to do is blend everything together and enjoy! Spread on a slice of bread for a high protein breakfast or a post workout snack. I always start my day with a high protein breakfast containing at least 20g of protein. I find it keeps me fuller for longer, stops me from feeling jittery after a couple of hours and gives me more energy. I also find when I eat a higher protein breakfast I don't get cravings later on in the day. Something that I've noticed over the years is that having a carby breakfast with little protein and fat is a big [...]

Nadia2024-06-20T15:56:43+01:00July 18, 2023|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|11 Comments

5-Ingredient Crunchy Pistachio Bars

5-Ingredient Crunchy Pistachio Bars

These 5-ingredient crunchy pistachio bars are so easy to make and taste amazing. They remind me of baklava, minus all the pastry and sugar! They also happen to be vegan, gluten-free and made with wholesome ingredients. These bars combine all my favourite elements in a dessert - sweet, salty and crunchy! There's something about a crunchy treat that you just can't get form a soft dessert. As well as being tasty, these 5-ingredient crunchy pistachio bars are fairly healthy with nuts being the main ingredients. I only used 2 tbsp of sweetener in the whole recipe - that's only 1/2 tsp per bar. You can leave out the dark chocolate for a lower calorie option, although now we know that [...]

Nadia2023-09-26T17:25:00+01:00July 8, 2023|Bars, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|18 Comments

Easy Tofu Aubergine Stir Fry

Easy Tofu Aubergine Stir Fry

Are you in need of a delicious and nutritious dinner option that can be whipped up in no time? Look no further than this easy tofu aubergine stir fry. Packed with flavour, versatility, and health benefits, this dish is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. If you're looking for a versatile and healthy dinner option that can be whipped up in 30 minutes, then this easy tofu aubergine stir fry is exactly what you need. Not only is it packed with flavour, but it's also packed with protein and fibre. Each serving offers 26g protein and 10g fibre, both of which help leave you feeling full, satisfied and nourished. So, let's get ready to explore the world of [...]

Nadia2024-07-23T20:51:23+01:00July 4, 2023|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Nut Free, Protein recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian|5 Comments

3-Ingredient Healthier Hazelnut Fudge

3-Ingredient Healthier Hazelnut Fudge

If you're looking for a speedy dessert, you need to give these 3-ingredient healthier hazelnut fudge a try. Made with wholesome, better-for-you ingredients and taste so decadent! Easy, few ingredient recipes have always been my favourite, especially when it comes to desserts. The fewer the ingredients and steps the better. At the same time I make sure I never compromise on taste. At the end of the day you do want to enjoy what you made, right? If you've been following me for a while you'll know how much I love tahini. I use it in so many of my recipes, especially desserts. Tahini is more commonly known as an ingredient in savoury dishes like sauces and dips (E.g. Tahini [...]

Nadia2023-06-23T14:02:56+01:00June 23, 2023|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|11 Comments

Mango Yoghurt Protein Frozen Bites

Mango Yoghurt Protein Frozen Bites

These mango yoghurt protein frozen bites are a healthy and nutritious way to keep cool on a scorching hot summer day. They're made with only 3 main ingredients and are so easy to put together. I have to admit that when the weather is hot, there are very few things I actually crave eating. I hate the idea of cooking hot meals when the house already feels like an oven and I'm sweating even in my short shorts, vest and multiple fans on around the house. All I want is something cool, chilled and refreshing. I could probably eat ice cream and iced lollies all day every day during hot summer days. Although I almost never buy them from shops [...]

Nadia2024-06-20T15:57:08+01:00June 21, 2023|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Ice Cream, Protein recipes, snack, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Spicy Roasted Butter Beans (Healthy)

Spicy Roasted Butter Beans (Healthy)

These spicy roasted butter beans are the perfect healthy snack when you're craving something crunchy and salty. You only need a handful of ingredients to make them and you can easily adjust the flavour to your liking. I'm obsessed with anything butter beans at the moment. A few weeks ago I shared this Middle Eastern butter bean recipe inspired by my Iraqi upbringing as well as this creamy butter bean & tofu stew. Both of which are now staples in my household as they're both nourishing, easy and so quick to put together. There's something so comforting and satisfying about butter beans. Their creamy texture and mild flavour works so well in so many recipes. I've recently discovered they work [...]

Nadia2023-06-19T17:32:19+01:00June 19, 2023|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Protein recipes, snack, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Custard Jam Coconut Tart (Vegan)

Custard Jam Coconut Tart (Vegan)

This custard jam coconut tart is made up of a crumbly oaty base, a creamy custard filling, a fruity jam topping all topped off with a sprinkle of desiccated coconut and fresh raspberries. The perfect chilled dessert to enjoy this summer. This recipe is inspired by the Manchester Tart - traditionally made up of a shortcrust pastry base, custard filling, jam and desiccated coconut. I didn't want to call it a Manchester tart as I don't think many have heard of it. I lived in Manchester for 15 years and hadn't heard of it until recently! I have to give you a disclaimer and admit that I've never actually tried a Manchester tart before. As I mentioned before, I only [...]

Nadia2023-06-21T21:55:04+01:00June 9, 2023|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian|6 Comments

Speedy Healthy Black Eyed Beans Curry

Speedy Healthy Black Eyed Beans Curry

A simple speedy healthy black eyed beans curry recipe that comes together in just 20 minutes! Made with wholesome ingredients and tastes absolutely delicious. I can never get bored of bean based dishes. They're such a wholesome and versatile ingredient that also happen to be affordable too! For some reason unbeknown to me, black eyed beans don't seem to enjoy the same popularity as their bean and legume counterparts like chickpeas, white beans and lentils. If you've tried black eyed beans before, you'll know they have a unique taste. As I do with most of my recipes, I like to give you options to change around the recipe depending on what you like or what you have available in your [...]

Nadia2023-06-08T17:15:56+01:00June 8, 2023|Curry, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

3-Ingredient Healthier Banana Chocolate Fudge

3-Ingredient Healthier Banana Chocolate Fudge

This 3-ingredient healthier banana chocolate fudge recipe is the perfect example of an easy dessert that takes no time to prepare and is actually good for you! As the title of this post suggests, you only need 3 ingredients - banana, dark chocolate and nut-butter (or seed butter for a nut-free version), that's it! This is my new favourite obsession. I don't know why I didn't think of combining melted chocolate and banana before. I had tried making fudge using things like mashed sweet potato and pumpkin puree, which essentially has a very similar texture to mashed banana. So there was no reason for it not to work just as well. If you use ripe bananas, you also get a [...]