Protein recipes

Chickpea Avocado Sandwich

Chickpea Avocado Sandwich A delicious and satisfying sandwich that's a perfect speedy lunch idea for Veganuary. I seem to see a lot of controversy concerning Veganuary this year, but I honestly don't see why some aren't happy that people are trying it out, even if it is only one month of the year. If you haven't heard of Veganuray, it's quite a newish 'trend' that's going around on social media. Not sure who started it and when, but it's my understanding that the idea behind it was to encourage people who aren't vegan to try eating a vegan diet for a month, whether they believe in the ethics behind veganism or not.  This year in particular, it seems that more and more [...]

Blueberry Protein Buckwheat Pudding

Blueberry Protein Buckwheat Pudding I keep going through phases when it comes to what breakfast I crave in the morning. Sometimes I'll have smoothies every single day for two weeks straight, other times you'll find me warming myself up with cosy bowls of porridge, but right now it's all about the buckwheat pudding!  I have shared a buckwheat 'porridge' recipe a couple of years ago (find recipe here), but then all of a sudden I stopped making it. I haven't added buckwheat groats to my shopping list in like forever and I think that's why I fell out of making them, but now buckwheat puddings are back baby and they're here to stay!  If you like thick smoothies, you'll love buckwheat puddings! It's [...]

Vegan & Gluten-free Trifle

Vegan & Gluten-free Trifle If you're new to the word trifle - it's basically a dessert, or type of pudding, where sponge cake and fruit are layered in a special wide trifle serving dish with custard and jelly. It's usually topped with lots and lots of whipped cream. I know it doesn't sound super healthy, but you can imagine how delicious that combination is, can't you?  A spoonful of cake, fruit, custard, jelly and cream all in one mouthful? Genius!  Before we move on any further, I have a confession to make. I don't think I've actually ever tried a trifle before. It's such a quintessential British dessert, so I feel it's a big deal that I've never tired it!  [...]

Salted Caramel Protein Ice Cream Doughnuts

Salted Caramel Protein Ice Cream Doughnuts These salted caramel protein ice cream doughnuts are made up of a cookie/biscuit base, a protein salted maca caramel centre, a layer of gooey caramel all dipped in chocolate to make them extra decadent and lush! You really NEED to try this recipe!  Prior to starting my blog and Instagram page, I never thought I could ever be creative. I grew up in Iraq, a country and environment that didn't encourage creativity. Not because its people chose not to be creative, but because they had been through so much hardship over the decades. We had to endure war after war, economic decline and never ending financial struggles. So over time things like creativity were seen as a luxury. Our [...]

American Style Vegan Burgers

American Style Vegan Burgers Who doesn't love a delicious juicy burger? I certainly do! It's such a classic example of a comfort meal. One that's easy and quick to make and is very satisfying. Nothing beats a burger and fries when you're having a bad day and need a good 'stomach hug’, for a cosy sofa-supper or to bring friends or family gatherings to life. What if I told you, you can create fully plant-based burgers at home that taste absolutely scrumptious, are super-good for you and come in a beautiful rainbow of colours? Well you can, and I’ve teamed up with plant-based food brand Reroot Foods to create some delicious recipes using their new range GOODMINZ – fresh mince, [...]

Black Bean Avocado & Mango Tacos

Black Bean Avocado & Mango Tacos I've always found avocado and mango to be such an excellent combination. The rich texture and buttery taste of the avocado complements the complex sweetness of the mango so well! I usually combine them in salads like I did in my kale, mango and avocado salad.  Another thing that goes well with avocados is beans! I find beans so comforting. There's something about their texture that when you bite into them you know you're giving your body something nourishing without feeling like you're actually eating 'healthy'. Unlike the feeling you get from eating a boring salad. You know it's good for you so you eat it, but it doesn't offer much in terms of the feeling [...]

Organic Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl

Organic Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl More and more people are choosing to buy organic produce. Whether that be to avoid pesticides, for environmental reasons or for health reasons, there is no doubt that the UK’s appetite for organic food is growing. You can see it in the ever growing organic section in supermarkets and organic drinks and breakfasts/snacks offered in some cafes. Organic food is best, no doubt about it. Here are a few reasons why: Organic food is good for you and in a lot of cases tastier and more delicious too! They have fewer pesticides and in some cases more nutrients. Choosing organic is better for the animals. Happy animals with high standards of animal welfare and no routine use of antibiotics. [...]

Vegan Lentil Tacos

Vegan Lentil Tacos Lentils are something I could never imagine living without! They're such a nutritionally dense food and especially important to include in a diet that don't include many animal products like mine.  High in folate, iron, potassium, zinc, manganese, B1, B5 as well as protein, you can see why I would recommend including in anyone's diet. They're also super high in fibre aiding digestion and helping nourish the friendly bacteria in the gut.  Lentils and beans have an exceptionally low glycemic index meaning eating them won't give you a huge blood sugar spike compared to when consuming other foods containing the same amount of carbs such as bread, pasta and rice. Consuming beans and pulses like lentils is associated with a lower [...]

Vegan Protein Snickers – Video

Vegan Protein Snickers A treat to satisfy both you peanut butter AND chocolate cravings!  It's national peanut butter day! Although I'm pretty sure that most of us don't need an excuse to eat it on the daily :P It's such a versatile ingredient that can be used in so many recipes, form breakfasts, snacks, curries and of course lost and lots of desserts. Another thing that everyone loves are Snickers! So to celebrate national peanut butter day, I made these delicious vegan protein snickers. To keep them as healthy as possible, I  used a mixture of oat flour and vegan protein powder to create the base, topped with a layer of natural peanut butter and some peanuts to give it a more [...]

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