plant-based recipes and mindful living

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Carrot Cake [low fodmap – vegan – gluten-free]

Carrot Cake [low fodmap – vegan – gluten-free]

I always thought I hated carrot cake, that was until I actually tried it a couple of weeks ago! Turns out, as with most things you dislike as a child, your tastes change, and now I’ve got some serious carrot cake eating to make up […]

Miso Roasted Sushi [Low FODMAP, vegan, gluten-free]

Miso Roasted Sushi [Low FODMAP, vegan, gluten-free]

Sushi is one of those dishes that seems easier to buy than make from scratch, and I mean who has time to be making sushi?! But, if you find yourself at a loose end and want to make something that looks impressive and tastes delicious […]

Meatless Moussaka + cookbook giveaway [low FODMAP – vegan -gluten-free]

Meatless Moussaka + cookbook giveaway [low FODMAP – vegan -gluten-free]

I’m really excited to share this delicious moussaka recipe, from the lovely Sarah Philpott’s new cookbook, The Occasional Vegan – plus you have the opportunity to win a copy of the book for yourself in my first ever giveaway!  I’ve followed Sarah for awhile on […]

Mint basil pesto pasta [Low FODMAP – vegan – gluten-free]

Mint basil pesto pasta [Low FODMAP – vegan – gluten-free]

  I’m sharing this delicious mint basil pesto pasta that I’ve created, it’s full of flavour and is a perfect weekday meal, that is super quick and simple to prepare. I’ve been following the Low FODMAP diet for a couple of months now and it’s […]

Lemon and blueberry pancakes [Low FODMAP – vegan – gluten-free]

Lemon and blueberry pancakes [Low FODMAP – vegan – gluten-free]

Looking for a delicious pancake recipe for pancake day? I’ve got just the thing. These are a bit of a cross between a traditional crépe and an american style pancake. The lemon adds a zing along with the blueberries, make sure you’ve got them drowning […]

Raspberry Vegan Victoria Sponge

Raspberry Vegan Victoria Sponge

I turned vegan nearly four years ago. Around that time I made my sister a vegan victoria sponge not to dissimilar to the one below. I was determined to not miss out on the food I was used to. To be honest, when I made […]

Cashew and Sesame Purple Sprouting Broccoli [vegan]

Cashew and Sesame Purple Sprouting Broccoli [vegan]

There is more to vegetables than simply boiling them! Don’t get me wrong, boiled veg has it’s place on a plate sometimes, but this Cashew and Sesame Purple Sprouting Broccoli is one of those dishes that showcases just how an ordinary vegetable can become the […]

Vegan Lentil Lasagna

Vegan Lentil Lasagna

For as long as I can remember Lasagna has been my favourite dish. I love a good vegetable lasagna packed full of whatever the season has to offer, but lentils provide this beaut more of a meaty texture. This dish is packed full of flavour, and […]

Vegan pancakes with lemon and sugar

Vegan pancakes with lemon and sugar

I love pancakes, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE pancake day. These vegan pancakes are so easy to make and you definitely don’t need any eggs to make them! Just make sure you’ve got your favourite plantbased milk and flour in the cupboard and you’re all set […]

Banana and Chocolate Bread [vegan]

Banana and Chocolate Bread [vegan]

Pretty much everyday I get hungry around 11am, depending on what I’ve had for breakfast. I always need some kind of mid-morning snack that’s going to keep me going until lunchtime and this banana and chocolate bread has currently won me over in the snackosphere. […]