CASHEW SPREAD “CHEESE” Last summer I started to delve into vegan cheeses options. I tend to avoid dairy products, so I am often looking for plant-based alternatives. Nut cheese can be a great option, because has a good protein profile, healthy fats and fibre. Unfortunately, what is in the supermarkets right now can be…
MINESTRONE What is more comforting than a bowl of minestrone, on a grey day like today? This has been a staple of my childhood winters, my mum used to cook it for dinner and put all the leftover vegetables that she had at home. As I was a very picky child, this was one…
PUMPKIN AND CHICKPEAS SOUP This is a warming soup, perfect for that cold weather that makes you stay indoors all day. This soup is made with ingredients that can be harvested in winter time, so you can find them cheaply in the supermarket. I want to post a recipe that is fool proof, but…
MATCHA CHIA PUDDING I really like chia pudding, pretty much with any combination, particularly because satisfy my sweet cravings and can still be a healthy breakfast or snack option. You can use any type of milk/plant-based milk that you like, however I think that coconut milk works best in this case. This recipe has…
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE Smoothies can be a great addition to our diet, they are very nutrient dense because you can pack a lot of fruit and vegetables in a single glass, and you can also add extra powders. Smoothies can be a substitute for a traditional meal during the hot months, by adding a protein…
SUMMER QUINOA SALAD Although I don’t often eat grains, sometimes I like to have quinoa or amaranth to increase variety in my diet. Quinoa has become a very popular alternative to rice and other cereals because is very versatile, gluten free and very nutritious. Technically it is a seed that has been used in…