Healthy/31 recipes

Five minutes for cake? Yes, please! But, before you bid farewell to your skinny jeans forever, take a moment to appreciate that we have packed this cake with oatmeal (fibre, tick), and peanut butter (healthy fat, tick). Go on, stick a gold star on your forehead Mum, you are about to score big with the kids because they will go nuts for this.

This ultimate spiced vegetable soup is a meal in itself – it’s super filling, delicious and full of goodness. It makes a fantastic lunch or starter (but don’t have too much or you won’t make your main course). It’s packed full of healthy veggies, spices and a secret ingredient (almond butter) to tickle your tastebuds. This delicious vegetarian soup is perfect for those cold winter days, that will soon be approaching us. If you’re looking for a healthy recipe that’s fuss free and so easy it almost cooks itself, then this is definitely for you!

A wholesome, hearty and healthy version of the much loved Italian dish, Gnocchi. In this recipe it has been combined with a mushroom pesto which complements the flavours perfectly. Nutritious can be more delicious.

When you have healthy recipes like this, you look forward to every meal, every bite is a pleasure. You can rest assured that your taste buds will be satisfied and your body will be suitably nourished. The beautifully blended mix of herbs, vegetables and succulent chicken, create a mouth-watering dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner.

Yes, it’s British pie week! The celebration of one of our most traditional foods, so in honour of the humble pie we’ve held on to its style and changed its substance, by adding a healthy twist.

Not that we need an excuse to eat this delicious dish but National Fish and Chip day is as good as any. Another good reason is for the health benefits, people who eat fish regularly have a lower risk of heart disease. Cod or haddock are a good source of protein which delays stomach emptying, this helps to stop sudden increases in sugar levels. These fish contain Omega-3 fatty acids which are good blood thinners and many B vitamins. Who said fish and chips weren’t healthy? We aren’t waiting for the 2nd June!

What a way to start your day, a healthy bowl of nature’s fruit and nut bounty. Bananas aren’t only full of vitamins and minerals but numerous bioactive compounds that have antioxidant qualities. Walnuts contain phytonutrients that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, research has shown that most of the foods we usually eat do not contain some of these phytonutrients. An unusual form of Vitamin E is found in walnuts and studies have found it provides heart protection. Who would have thought that the walnut was so unique!

Miniature Pumpkin Soup in the Shell recipe

This fat-free, cholesterol-free, low calorie soup provides major health benefits from the ginger and sweet potato, a superfood. Sweet potatoes provide a great source of beta-carotine, vitamin A, and healthy carbs. Its a good idea to replace cold smoothies with warm healthy soups, broths, etc in the winter.

This healthy main dish is cooked completely on the grill and is flavored by a simple, four-ingredient marinade!! Excellent with grilled rustic bread served alongside. I like to use my Fig Balsamic Vinegar in place of the regular balsamic vinegar. A Must Try!! Excellent complement to the other flavors of course!! This is one of my favorite Vegan Main Dishes!! 

This Nicoise Salad is a beautiful play off its French counterpart. It keeps the traditional string beans, potatoes, boiled eggs and tuna, but it adds an Asian inspired dressing that elevates this salad to the next level. By changing the usual white potatoes to sweet potatoes, it becomes a healthier version of the recipe. Sweet potatoes provide more vitamins and minerals than regular potatoes and they have fewer calories. Add in the Omega-3 benefits in the tuna, the protein of the eggs, and fibre-packed beans, and you have got a power packed lunch that tastes like a million dollars. This recipe will certainly be singing to your taste buds tuna.

Easy to cook, but also very healthy and tasty with Tofu Spread.

Everyone loves tomatoes! These buns are delicious and healthy. Try my recipe.

Herbed Fresh Tomato Soup recipe

Carrot and Ginger Soup recipe

The mere sight of this cute-looking yummilicious noodle, served on a plate, will make you salivate, and if you eat it, it will make you reinvigorated too. This Italian dish is a brilliant blend of arrabbiata sauce and squash in the form of noodles. The carefully spiralized noodle and diced tomatoes make this dish very appealing to the eyes. But it doesn’t stop there, its appearance is as great as the taste. Oh… The squash noodles are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre which make the body healthy. They also have a minimal amount of fat, are rich in protein and are relatively low in calories and carbs. It is a great source of energy for the body—and a great delight to the mouth! That’s also very important. Now, let us see how we can prepare this tempting dish. Shall we!