You know those ‘Bounce’ balls which are wheedling their way into mainstream supermarkets having migrated from the likes of Holland and Barretts and Whole Foods? Well this is a hack. A hack which will save you pennies. No not pennies, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Snacks
Sweet Potato Brownies
These delicious little morsels are divine… and taste like they should be sinful! The beauty is these brownies are predominately sweet potato – don’t freak out now! I know we are used to brownies rammed with refined flour, chocolate chips, sugar … Continue reading
Orange Spice Macadamias
I heart macadamias, they are the tastiest of nuts in my humble opinion. They taste of sweet butteriness for goodness sake! And what is my favourite spice? Well cinnamon of course. And favourite fruit? You guessed it… Oranges!!! What a … Continue reading
Low Sugar: A day in the life
This post is dedicated to all the family, friends, colleagues and everyone inbetween who ask me what I eat after quitting sugar. I have a tonne of questions on how my diet has changed, what food is permitted, and if … Continue reading
Snack Series: Basic Hummus with Paprika (and other ideas!)
Who would have thought the exotic hummus would become a fridge staple? It has taken over the world with dip domination! The great thing about hummus is its versatility and ease, for example you can have a quick lunch by … Continue reading
Snack Series: BBQ Popcorn
Popcorn has become a big hit recently. Its mainstream in supermarkets and has even gone gourmet with all sorts of wild flavours (and prices). Oddly enough I have always made it myself. There is something about the drama of the … Continue reading
Chocolate Beetroot Brownies
Beetroot and chocolate?! Together?! ‘It’s just wrong!!’ quote everyone I told about this recipe. But that comment was vanquished when they tried them! The beetroot brings a gooey, dense texture, and richness to the brownies making them very moreish. For … Continue reading
Survival Series: Snacks
There is more to the snack than the vending machine, and certainly more nutrition. When you hit that 3pm slump its very tempting to grab a pack of biscuits…especially when you convince yourself ‘its for the team’. Unfortunately those biscuits … Continue reading
Snack Series: 5-minute Chocolate Mug Cake
9pm hits. You want a treat. There is nothing in the cupboards. Life is hard… or so you think! This cake is just incredible, one minute you are feeling sorry for yourself and in within the next 5 you are … Continue reading
Snack Series: Salt and Vinegar Cashews
Cashews are a great snack to take with you on the run as they are easy to chuck in your bag and fill you up nicely. These cashews are doubly scrumptious as they are salt and vinegar, the killer combo! … Continue reading