This Strawberry Sponge Cake is so good in summer as it utilises fresh strawberries. It’s also vegan and sugar-free! Every summer I love going strawberry picking. It’s nice to get out in the sun and wander around the strawberry patches finding all the best ones and of course sampling them too! This summer’s haul was...

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...

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...

Ok so full disclosure this recipe isn’t really mine. I have made some changes to an already existing recipe to make it vegan. It’s also not particularly low carb either due to the pastry. However I wanted to do this one as when I was a kid I absolutely loved it. My mum bought this...

These Banana Oat Muffins are approx. 16g of carbs per muffin. Do you find yourself often buying bananas and then you don’t eat them in time and they go brown? I do. All the time! And for me that means baking time! You could also peel them, chop them up and freeze them ready for...

I love breakfast! There’s a lot of discussion around whether or not breakfast is actually a good thing or if it’s better to fast until early afternoon. If you ask Google you’ll get so many differing opinions! But I just do what I want to do – I like eating breakfast so I’m going to...

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...

I’m a big fan of a good Thai Green Curry. However when you buy one from a takeaway store it’s not very easy to know exactly what’s in it. A lot of the time they include too much sugar and also fish sauce which of course is not vegan or even vegetarian.  Yes you could...

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...

Ok so you know about normal porridge, but have you tried chocolate porridge? It’s a great way to liven up what could normally be a relatively plain breakfast and it makes it seem a bit like a treat, but it’s healthy with no added sugar! What a great way to start the day!    Let’s...

These vegan jackfruit quesadillas are super tasty and easy and fun to make. A quesadilla is a Mexican dish. It is typically a filling which can be pretty much anything you like from beans, beef mince, pork etc. The filling is sandwiched between 2 corn or flour tortillas and then fried. It also has cheese...

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...

Fritters can be made with just about any vegetable, they’re usually quick to make and make for a nice sharing meal, lunch or a light dinner. They’re particularly good in the warmer months. When creating these beetroot and carrot fritters I was wanting to make something healthy and nutritious and not doughy and stodgy or...

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...

As the name suggests, this slow cooker vegan stew is cooked in a slow cooker. Slow cooker meals are great because they require minimal effort, you pretty just chuck everything in and press starts and they make your house smell like delicious food for hours! I actually found that since going vegan, and even vegetarian...

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...

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...

Fritters make a really good light meal, ideal for warmer months or when you just want something easy for dinner and my vegan Cajun kumara fritters are just that. Easy and relatively quick to make, while also filling and of course delicious. I actually first made these when my oven broke and I was hosting...

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....

Chocolate chip cookies are the quintessential cookie, the cookie of all cookies if you will, and I’m pretty happy with my version – vegan, sugar-free chocolate chip cookies! Yep that’s right, it is actually still possible to make this cookie without any animal products or sugar. They’re a nice golden brown and soft and chewy...

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...

My latest addition to my Chritsmas recipe lineup is a pumpkin spice Bundt cake. Vegan of course and also sugar-free.  This is sort of a new, original take on the traditional pumpkin pie. I love a good (vegan) pumpkin pie as much as the next person but to be honest it can be a bit...

I decided to make an Easy Vegan Trifle recipe as even though I love Christmas it can so often be really stressful. Long, complicated recipes for Christmas day don’t help. So I thought an easy dessert option was the way to go for those who are short on time or feeling a bit stressed and...

This trio of Low Sugar cocktails are perfect for summer. They are full of fresh fruit and are super refreshing, plus they look so pretty!  All 3 of these cocktails only contain natural sugars from the fruit which is in them, no refined sugars. Using whole fruit rather than just syrups or fruit juices also...

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 serve: 4.4g. My Quick Tofu and Tomato Curry is incredibly easy and fast to make, in fact it’ll be ready to eat in just 20 mins. It’s not quite traditional but I promise, I’ve been making this for years, and it’s still just as tasty! Curries usually take a long time to make,...

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...

Carbohydrates per serve: 8g (based on serving with konjac fettuccine). A vegan carbonara recipe may sound a little strange considering carbonara is traditionally very far from vegan, in fact it’s just about as far away from vegan as you can get. So I will start by saying this isn’t quite a carbonara as you know...

Carbohydrates per serve: 15g excluding any sides. This teriyaki tofu is so good you would never guess it’s vegan and sugar-free! It uses a delicious and easy homemade teriyaki sauce, made with all natural ingredients and no nasties. The tofu is coated in cornflour and then shallow fried, giving it a crispy touch, and extra...

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: 17g. Trust me when I say my Vegan Chicken Enchiladas are so good that even if you’re a meat-eater you’ll be a convert.  They’re also high in protein thanks to the vegan Sunfed Chicken, and a lot lower in carbohydrates than your traditional enchiladas. Plus they’re super fun to make! If you...

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...