Apple Blender Pancakes

Apple Blender Pancakes

We love Saturday pancakes at our house. So much so, I probably said the same thing in the last pancake recipe I posted!  I’m a big fan of using whole grains (usually oats) as the base, and sweetening with fruit for extra fibre and flavour.  This version is on...
Oat and Apple Breakfast Slice

Oat and Apple Breakfast Slice

This one is a great one to prepare before bed, so it has time to cool in the fridge before brekkie.  Takes 5 mins to prep and 20-30 minutes in the oven.   Serve with some extra yoghurt or ricotta to spread or dip. It’s got 3 sources of plants which your gut will...
5 Ways with Half-Eaten Apples

5 Ways with Half-Eaten Apples

Just, on average, how many apples, would you say, that actually get completely eaten in your family?  I think we’re a solid 50%.  It could be worse, I suppose.  So, we’ve had to come up with lots of creative ways to use up the grungy half-eaten apples....
Falafel Cupcakes

Falafel Cupcakes

Fun little savoury ‘muffins’, we’ve turned falafel into cupcakes.  Rich in plant ingredients (they’re vegan), fibre and protein, plus we’ve topped it with hummus ‘icing’ for even more fibre and plant protein, plus some healthy...
Calcium for Healthy Bones in Menopause

Calcium for Healthy Bones in Menopause

During perimenopause, oestrogen levels start to decline. Oestrogen is a hormone that helps maintain bone density. Oestrogen can increase calcium absorption by stimulating certain enzymes in the kidneys.  The reduction in oestrogen leading up to menopause can therefore...