Super easy to make, they’re a weekly fixture in our household - they contain no refined sugar, dairy or gluten but still heavy on the sweet stuff from the dates. They’re jam packed with plant proteins to keep you energised, essential nutrients, good fats and antioxidants to keep the rest of your body systems humming. These are way better for you than a chocolate bar or biscuit as an afternoon pick me up. All that and they take literally minutes to make...what are you waiting for?!
Read moreHealthier Anzac Biscuits
Today marks Anzac Day which if you don’t know is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. Although my kids have been born & bred in London, it’s important to me that they’re aware of Australian history and we always pay our respects to our fallen soldiers. And what better way that through food right? Anzac biscuits, it has been claimed, were sent by wives to soldiers abroad because the ingredients do not spoil easily and the biscuits kept well during naval transportation. Traditionally they were made with golden syrup, sugar and butter, but I’ve adapted this to using healthier more nutritious ingredients and these beauties are dairy and gluten free.
Read moreMinty Green Feta Fritters (try saying that 3 times fast...)
I love any way of sneaking more greens into my day and these just happen to be the tastiest way of doing just that. It also feels like you’re having something with that carby-comfort food vibe - seriously these are so good, you just want to keep eating them, and the good news if you can. Since they are gluten free and made with a truckload of veggies and herbs with a little cheese, eggs and buckwheat flour, they are pretty guilt free.
Read more