Gluten free oat and chocolate cups

Called this because they’re measured in cups and look like little cup cakes! Chewy at the edges, gooey in the middle…they are honestly going to have you baking more and more… in fact I dedicated lunch to 3 of these little beauties today. Seriously try them… 1 cup of gluten free oats 1/4 cup honey…

Blackberry, rosemary and black pepper galette

This is a bit of a trial sensation! So incredibly easy, but makes you feel like a kitchen condessa. Fruit filling: A few large handfuls of blackberries, prob about 2 cups worth. 1 cup, or 2 apples ish, of bramley apple peeled and sliced 2tbsp brown sugar (to taste) A few big sprigs of fresh…

Protein rich apple muffin.

These are incredible. They taste naughty, but are actually healthy and high in protein with approx 7g protein per muffin. 300g pot of high protein cottage cheese, full fat 100g or 1/2 cup soft brown sugar 50g or 1/2 cup ground almonds 150g or 1 1/2 cup jumbo oats 100g or 3/4 cup wholewheat flour…

Pastryless quiche

High in protein, could be made gluten free. Super easy and scummy. Great after workout dinner. 1 flour tortilla wrap. You can use any type, so pick gluten free, or spinach or seeded, whichever you fancy. 3 eggs 1/2 tub cottage cheese (150g) full or half fat. Half fat is more watery so might need…

Maple syrup and lemon courgettes and vegetable rice

4 courgettes, 3 sliced into 2cm thick rounds, 1 chopped into quartered smallish chunks 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 red onion, finely sliced 4 garlic cloves finely chopped 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained Brown rice, 80g per person Olive oil Salt and pepper For the glaze: Zest and juice of 1 lemon 3 tbsp…

Arabic Baked Beans

Serves 4 olive oil for cooking veg one onion finely chopped four garlic cloves, finely chopped one inch fresh ginger, grated 4 mushrooms, sliced one 400g tin chopped plum tomatoes, plus a tin of water. 4 teaspoons cumin 3 teaspoons paprika 4 teaspoons coriander 4 tablespoons tomato paste/puree 1 tablespoon honey 2 x 400 gram…

Chicken schwarma and herby wedges

I did this as a take on gyros for the kids, so put the ingredients into a wrap and they loved it. I had it on a plate with salad and it was equally divine. Really tasty and minimum fuss, but you do need to make the chicken in advance. To make the chicken schwarma…

Super quick and healthy lunches

High in good omegas, protein and vitamins and minerals, these are super easy go to ideas for lunch. Each makes 2 lunch boxes. Soya beans, red pepper, sugar snap peas, celery, carrot, pumpkin seed and feta. Chicken breast, celery, sugar snap peas, red pepper, cucumber, quinoa Couscous, red pepper, sweetcorn, French beans, basil, mackerel Vegetable…

Cottage cheese chocolate mousse

I know, I wasn’t sure either…as a self proclaimed hater of cottage cheese it took me a while to pluck up the courage to try it, but oh boy, it was well worth it. I now make it into 2 jam jars; one for today, one for tomorrow and basically keep this on repeat. It…

Protein pancakes

A lifelong hater of cottage cheese, until now. Try these simple protein pancakes for breakfast. 1 tub 300g cottage cheese – check the ingredients all it should contain is milk and maybe a bit of salt. Also not all cottage cheese is the same. Some of the value brands have better protein and fat grammes…

Crunchy beef burrito

Dish delish and super speedy. What more could you want for a tasty dinner? The kids declared them “favourites”. Ingredients 1 pack (6 minimum) large flour wraps 500g 5% fat minced beef Strong grated mature cheddar cheese, about a handful per burrito. 2 tsp Chipotle paste 2 tbsp tomato puree 2 regular carrots, finely chopped…

Air fryer, gluten free, banana bread

A Deliciously Ella inspired creation. 3 bananas, skinned (about 300g) 230g gluten free flour such as buckwheat. You could use plain flour too, if you’re not worried about gluten. 40g caster sugar, or 50g coconut sugar. It’s not very sweet, so if you want it sweeter, add more sugar, taste test before baking. 1tsp bicarbonate…