If you like chocolate, coconut and a healthy snack, this is the treat for you! It really is delicious, simple to make and a lovely, nutritious snack. Time: 10 minutes + 1h to refrigerate Type: sweet snack Difficulty: 1 pan Makes: about 16 balls What you need: 3/4 cup almond flour about 10 medjool pitted… Continue reading Chococo dreams
Category: Healthy bits
Creamy valfredo pasta
Most non-vegan recipes of alfredo sauce include butter (a lot of it) and cheese. What about a vegan version, full of nutrients and without oil? This recipe is easy to make and a safe bet as a quick dinner. In addition, my little toddler loves it and is a nice way to get him to… Continue reading Creamy valfredo pasta
Easy black bean patties
I love a good bean burger! There are lovely ones in many supermarkets but I always feel guilty when I buy them because it is really easy to make them at home. This recipe is super simple and makes amazing patties. You could mix, instead of using 2 cans of black beans, use different types,… Continue reading Easy black bean patties
Chocolate brownies
A gluten-free brownie, without processed sugar and oil? Oh, and full of goof proteins and other essential nutrients and minerals such as fibre, folate, iron, copper and manganese, from oats and black beans. Yes, black beans! Is so gooey that is difficult to believe is actually quite healthy! Time: 30 minutes Type: cake Difficulty: 1… Continue reading Chocolate brownies
Chocolate ‘oaty’ cake
This is a nice little treat, without refined sugar or flour- yes, vegan and gluten free! Oh and nice vitamins and minerals from the sweet potato too. You might want to adjust the amount of dark chocolate chunks and walnuts to your personal liking, or even use other nuts. Enjoy! Time: 40 minutes Type: cake… Continue reading Chocolate ‘oaty’ cake
Pizza with quinoa base
Pizzaaaaa.... when I realised that it was possible to make pizza base with quinoa, I though...what? Raw quinoa, nonetheless! But is true, is possible and is delicious! And double bonus, gluten free and full of protein- quinoa is one of the plant foods that has a complete array of essential amino acids. Simple steps to… Continue reading Pizza with quinoa base
Energy Balls
Energy balls are a must in my cupboard. They're so yummy and packed with good nutrients, a bit of sugar, but only from dates. This recipe is versatile, you could add shredded coconut or chocolate chips for example. Delicious anyway! Difficulty: 1 pan Type: snack Serves: about 20 balls What you need: 250g pitted dates… Continue reading Energy Balls
Nutella flavour chocolate mousse
This dessert is delicious, super easy to make and free from refined sugars! You can adjust the amount of dates/ maple syrup according to your sweetness thermometer too. Time: 5 min preparation + hazelnut soak time (1-3h) and setting time in the fridge (a few hours) Difficulty: 1 pan Type: dessert Serves: about 5 What… Continue reading Nutella flavour chocolate mousse
Seitan
I'm yet to find a good shop-bought seitan, in Portugal or in the UK. It's always a bit dry and a bit rubbery. I have done it myself a few times at home and the results are much much better. This recipe is easy and presents good results, and I will use this seitan to… Continue reading Seitan