If you are a fan of peanut butter you need to try this,it’s full of that delicious creamy peanut butter taste. Peanuts are high in protein, as is tofu so this meal will keep you fuller for longer. Feel free to use whichever veges you like and what’s in season. The broccoli works well as...

When I was a kid my mum used to make peanut butter cookies and they were so good! Sometimes she would put chocolate chips in too! In my adult years I have made full sugar and animal product versions complete with choccie chips and I’ve also made a vegan, gluten free version, still full of...

Flaxseed or linseed, they’re the same thing just called different things depending on where you live, are high in fiber, protein and good fats. Which also makes them keto friendly! If you’re like me and seem to always have them on hand they make a great, easy and affordable vegan egg replacement. It’s super easy...

When I first started taking more notice of what I’m actually eating and in particular ingredients and nutritional information of pre-packaged foods, pasta sauce was one of the worst. If you have some in your pantry go and look at the ingredients, why is there so much sugar and what are half of these things?...

This vegetable quinoa risotto is a really nutritious, delicious and relatively easy dinner to make. There are so many vitamins in the veges including vitamin C, E, and K, as well as iron, folate and magnesium. Plus of course lots of protein in the quinoa. This meal is also gluten free! It makes a lot,...

Who doesn’t love a chocolate tart? This one is sort of a hazelnut chocolate tart, reminiscent of Nutella, but without the dairy or sugar. I had originally wanted to do this with sugar free, dairy free melted chocolate instead of the cacao but I just couldn’t find the chocolate. If you aren’t too concerned about...

Ok so this doesn’t really taste that much like cream cheese. But it’s really tasty and has a similar consistency. I actually prefer the taste to cream cheese, plus no cows harmed in the making! Win win! It’s incredibly easy to whip up and it can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days which...

I love a good hearty salad and this broccoli tempeh salad is just that. A basic green salad won’t do and to be honest as a vegan or vegetarian it’s extremely frustrating when you show up at a pot luck BBQ or go to a restaurant and a green salad is the only option. As...

Crackers are a great snack. Easy to eat on the go and easy to mix up with lots of different dips and toppings. The problem is though a lot of crackers (not all) you find in your local supermarket are loaded with carbs, often sugar, and milk products. I honestly spend far too much of...

What exactly is a “wellness bowl”, well I guess it’s just exactly that. A bowl of tasty, nutritious food which makes you feel well. They usually consist of some sort of grain for the base – quinoa, rice, freekah – something like that, then a few cooked veges and some fresh garnishes. They are intended...

With Easter just around the corner I thought it would be nice to provide a chocolatey recipe which diabetics and vegans can enjoy! So many Easter treats are loaded with sugar and dairy, but my chocolate truffles are both vegan and sugar while still being delicious! You wouldn’t guess they don’t include sugar or animal...

There’s never a bad time to boost your immunity, but with the COVID-19 pandemic and winter on its way now seems like a better time than ever. A smoothie is a really good way to do it too because it’s full of real food and ingredients and you can fit so much in. Plus those...

This lemon poppy seed loaf is not only vegan and sugar-free but it’s also gluten-free! I usually don’t do gluten free baking, in fact I tend to stay clear of it. It’s so different from normal baking and even more difficult when I’m trying to also make something vegan and sugar free. I always just...

The temperature is starting to get cooler and some nights it’s really feeling like winter. And what better meal is there for a cold evening than soup? If you are a fan of capsicum or tomato you will love this one. Capsicum, tomato and garlic are all roasted together for a long time to bring...

I first made my own sugar-free breakfast cereal a few years ago when I started paying more attention to sugar content. I noticed that pretty much all breakfast cereals in the supermarket are loaded with sugar. I hated this as cereal tends to be marketed as healthy and a great way to start your day...

Cauliflower and Broccoli Cheese is the ultimate comforting and warming meal. I’ve always loved it even when I used a sauce made from real cheese. So I thought I would have a go at a vegan version. You could also swap the cauliflower and broccoli for macaroni pasta too. I have done this before and...

If you are a fan of apple pie you need to try these Apple Pie Overnight Oats! Even if you’re not a huge apple pie fan, I bet you will still like these! I’ve used spices which are commonly used in an apple pie including cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice as well as vanilla. I chose...

These individual lemon and blueberry cheesecakes are vegan, refined sugar free and gluten free! And the best bit is you can’t tell!  I don’t normally use store bought vegan cream cheese but I wanted to give it a try and make things a little easier on myself, so I gave Angel Food Dairy Free Cream Cheese...

If you don’t know by now capsicums are one of my favourite vegetables, specifically roasted, and these mexican stuffed capsicums are the perfect way to get my fix. These are roasted to bring out all that delicious sweet capsicum flavour and filled with a Mexican inspired filling consisting of black beans, corn and a bunch...

These double chocolate bliss balls are perfect for a quick snack or afternoon pick me up. So, what is a bliss ball? I switch between calling them a bliss ball, an energy ball and a snack ball. They’re all of those really. A little blissful mouthful of energy, great for a snack. They’re a really...

This week I thought I’d try making a neapolitan chia seed pudding. Yup you read that right. Like the ice-cream flavour but in healthy, chia seed form.  Chia seed puddings are pretty weird, you can make them just with chia seeds and milk, the chia seeds expand and go kind of jelly like and with...

I love a good turmeric latte. They’re warm and comforting and perfect for a cold morning or evening and they look pretty awesome too. If you’re avoiding caffeine, a turmeric latte makes a great substitute, although you could also add coffee to this if you like. Just add a couple of teaspoons of instant coffee....

I’ve always looooved peanut butter cups. Before I was vegan or diabetic I was obsessed with Reeses. Chocolate and peanut butter is just the perfect combo, that semi sweet, thick creamy peanut butter centre covered in a coating of delicious chocolate. What’s not to like?  Well unfortunately, Reeses are made with dairy and a lot...

These low carb satay tofu burgers aren’t quite what you think of when you think burger. Marinated tofu acts as the patty and lettuce leaves act as the bun and you will need a knife and fork, don’t go thinking you’ll be able to pick this up and eat it like a traditional burger, it’ll...

Caramel slice is a treat I used to love getting from the bakery or a cafe, however, they generally are loaded with sugar as well as butter and who knows what other animal products! Fortunately I’ve come up with a recipe which is vegan and refined sugar-free as well as gluten-free so you (and I)...

This is a low carb, vegan eggplant lasagna (or aubergine depending where you live) and it is super hearty and packed with flavour! It’s also gluten free! Sometimes vegan lasagnas get a bad rap for not being filling or flavourful but I can tell you this one filling and flavour packed vegan lasagna! Everything is...

Homemade hummus is the best, it’s super easy and quick to make, relatively cheap and you can make it your own by mixing up flavours and adding different things! And my homemade hummus – 3 Ways gives you 3 different flavours to try out! You could try them all or just pick one you like...

If you have never had tofu scramble you are missing out and need to try it asap! It’s such a great breakfast, brunch or even lunch – super tasty, quick and easy to make, vegan, low carb AND gluten-free!   So what is tofu scramble? Well, it’s a sort of vegan, egg-free, dairy-free replacement for...

If you haven’t picked up on it yet, I loooove roasted veggies. Pretty much all veggies are better roasted, and this roasted cauliflower and garlic soup is the perfect example. When you roast veggies, they are slowly cooked and doing so brings out a nice caramelisation and a delicious sweetness which you don’t get by...

I’ve been working on a recipe for a Vegan Low Carb Peanut Butter Brownie Mug for a little while now and I’m SO excited that I finally have one! I love a brownie mug as they’re so easy and quick to make and are such a good little dessert for those post dinner sweet tooth...

Plant milk, or mylk, is becoming increasingly popular. They’re not only better for you and the plant but lots of them, such as my Homemade Almond Milk are also super easy to make yourself! More and more people are starting to realise the benefits of less dairy and more plant based options. In the Euromonitor...

I first made these vegan rice paper rolls a few months back to take to a friend’s potluck birthday lunch. I wanted something which would suit multiple dietary requirements as there’s a few in or group of friends. So that included vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and not ridiculously high in carbs. While these rice paper rolls...

My husband and I often find ourselves enjoying this vegan bean chili for a midweek dinner. Usually when a) we either haven’t bothered to plan anything for dinner, or b) haven’t made it to the grocery store yet. This recipe is perfect for those nights as most of the ingredients are really common pantry items....

Broccoli and kale soup – it just sounds healthy. And that’s because it is. It’s full of so many vitamins and nutrients. This soup has lots of fibre, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, potassium, folate, calcium and manganese to name just a few. All of these are great for your immunity, heart health, eye...

A Vegan Nut Roast is the staple main for a vegan or vegetarian Christmas. Probably because they’re delicious and also have lots of protein as nuts are really high in protein. So maybe someone back in the day thought a good vegetarian alternative to the traditional meat dishes should be high in protein? Who knows....

These Vegan TVP Tacos are my new fave and my go-to for Taco Tuesday. They’re vegan and gluten-free and ready to eat in less than 20 minutes! I love trying out and making up different taco mixes – yep as a vegetarian or vegan, there’s more than just one taco filling option! I rotate between...

If you love olives this Easy Olive Tapenade is for you. It’s full of olive flavour, vegan, gluten-free and has almost zero carbohydrates. As the name suggests it’s also really easy to make – just put all the ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until combined.    What is an olive tapenade?...

Salads are ideal during summer when it’s too hot to eat something too heavy. When I started creating this Summer Medley Salad I wanted something bright, fresh and reminiscent of summer. I also wanted to create something substantial and filling that could stand on its own but could work equally well as a side. I...

It’s BBQ season here in New Zealand. That time of year when the sun is out, the days are long and it’s the perfect reason to catch up with friends over food in the form of a BBQ and a few drinks. But sometimes being vegan at a BBQ can be difficult. Traditionally BBQs are...

This Healthy Banoffee Milkshake is, well, healthy. But you wouldn’t think so, it’s super tasty and loaded with banana and toffee flavour, aka banoffee (not banana and coffee which is what my husband seems to keep thinking!). This milkshake is vegan, refined sugar-free, gluten-free and nut-free.  I do need to point out that even though...

Carbohydrates per 30g serve: approx 2g This No-Cook Strawberry Chia Jam is not quite like the traditional jam you’re used to. Traditional jam uses a huge amount of sugar for both sweetness and for setting and consistency. This recipe skips the added sugar entirely and instead uses a small amount of sweetener and chia seeds....

These vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings are my meat-free, healthy take on the traditional chicken version. They’re also quicker to make than chicken buffalo wings, and if you need these gluten-free, that’s super easy to do in this recipe, I got you.  These are really yum and are perfect for sharing. Carbohydrates per serve (including ranch...

Carbohydrates per 1 brownie: 2g. These low carb vegan brownies are honestly the best brownies! They are so incredibly chocolatey and fudgey, you would never guess they don’t contain animal products or sugar. They’re also gluten-free and nut-free!  This brownie recipe uses sunflower seed flour. Yep that’s a thing. It’s great because sunflower seeds are...

My Sugar-Free Zucchini relish is carb free so is ideal for anyone watching their carb intake but still wanting a snack which doesn’t feel like diet food.  One of my favourite snacks is crackers loaded with delicious relishes, pickles or chutneys, but unfortunately they’re usually made with lots of sugar, preservatives and/or colours. This is...

Carbohydrates per serve: approx. 9g*. I’m really happy with my Vegan Eggplant Parmigiana recipe! I just love when a meal which is traditionally quite heavy in animal products can be successfully veganised and still ridiculously tasty! My vegan eggplant parmigiana is the perfect comfort meal especially in the colder months. It’s also nice and low...

These Indian Spiced Nuts are the ultimate all rounder. They’re really tasty with just a little kick of heat, they’re vegan, gluten-free, filling and healthy! On top of all of that, this recipe is really quick and easy and makes a nice big batch. These Indian spiced nuts make a great snack any time, but...

Carbohydrates per serve: approx. 4g. This Vegan Chocolate Mousse is not only, well, vegan, it’s also sugar-free, gluten-free and nut-free! It’s incredibly easy and quick to make – the longest part is leaving it in the fridge for an hour to set – it’s light, airy, and most importantly, rich, decadent and delicious! So you...

Carbohydrates per serve: almost none, approx. 0.06g. This vegan mayonnaise is so good you would never guess it’s vegan! Just like regular mayo it’s really nice and thick, creamy and tasty. Perfect for adding to sandwiches, burgers, my fave – patatas bravas, or just anything you enjoy with mayo! It only uses 4 ingredients, takes...

Carbohydrates per serve: Aprrox 18.5g. When I came up with this Easy Vegetable and Chickpea Traybake I wanted an easy meal which uses minimal dishes, is vegan, low carb and still packs a huge amount of flavour. This recipe is just that. It’s also gluten-free and nut-free! I use a variety of vegetables in my...

This Spiced Kumara and Carrot Soup is probably my favourite soup I have made. It has so much flavour and is really rich and creamy a nice orangey-red hue. It’s vegan, gluten-free and nut-free! The kumara (or sweet potato as you may know it) and carrots are roasted in the oven for a long time...