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Nutritious Pesto

Nutritious Pesto

| Prep time: 15 minutes| Cook time: 5 minutes This lovely pesto not only helps to add flavour to meals but also add nutrition. I'm always looking for ways to add more nutrition into my family's diet and this nifty pesto is a great help. The inclusion of sunflower seeds and/or pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds not only make it school-friendly (nut free!), but also contain healthy fats and protein to keep little brains going the distance on long school days as well as B vitamins and

Carrot Cupcakes with Crème Fraîche Icing

Carrot Cupcakes with Crème Fraîche Icing

Servings: 12 | Prep time: 10 minutes| Cook time: 15 minutes My philosophy is less about avoiding foods and more about making delicious food more nutritious. After recently having some cupcakes at a party, my little girl has been asking me non-stop to make some. Cue these carrot cupcakes! In these little treats I've used spelt flour, which is a little gentler on tummies than wheat flour and coconut sugar, which contains the prebiotic inulin helping to slow down glucose absorp

BUCKWHEAT & BANANA BREAD

BUCKWHEAT & BANANA BREAD

I often talk about my love for buckwheat in my nutrition workshops, for many reasons. Buckwheat is gluten free, has a good protein content and is a great source of trace minerals and b vitamins, making it a wholesome food to include in your diet. A little known fact is that it is not a grain but a fruit. It is also associated with a multitude of health benefits... what's not to love? This delicious recipe for banana bread includes the goodness of buckwheat and the sweetness o