These remind me of Anzac biscuits, but are refined sugar free and don’t contain any flour or nuts. They are really delicious, sweet, crispy and super quick and easy to make. Ingredients 1 tablespoon ground linseed mixed with 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons of maple syrup 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/4 cup Rice Malt … Continue reading
Pumpkin and Date Cookies
Pumpkins are coming back into season- they are so versatile and delicious. I made these healthy pumpkin and date breakfast cookies for my little one this morning. Vegan, gluten free, nut free and refined sugar free, but still yummy. Recipe (makes 12 small cookies): Ingredients 130 grams pureed pumpkin 65 grams pitted dates (I used dried) 1 … Continue reading
Priorities and washing fruit and vegetables
I have been giving a lot of consideration lately to the priorities I have in life. I think it is important to remember what makes you happy and how you want to live your life – so you can aim to make your life better every day. I have concluded the following: 1. I am … Continue reading
Vegan Baked Pancakes
These pancakes are quick to throw together and full of nutritious wholefoods. Great for breakfast or just a snack, they are so wholesome and satisfying. I love baking pancakes in the oven, as it means I don’t have to stand over the stove frying them for ages. This recipe was inspired by Meg from My … Continue reading
Follow my instagram
I am most active on instagram – adding my own recipes in addition to recipes I have tried from different healthy blogs. If you have instagram – look for user healthhugshappiness and follow me for healthy, nutritious, wholefood, mostly vegan and gluten free food ideas. Continue reading
Creamy Choc Porridge/Oatmeal (vegan, wholefood, nut free, refined sugar free)
This quick and easy recipe is a healthy, delicious and creamy way to eat your oats. Ingredients (serves 1) 1/3 cup oats 3 tablespoons coconut cream 1/2 cup water 2 teaspoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon cocoa or cacao Raspberries (fresh or frozen) to serve Method Add all ingredients except raspberries to a … Continue reading
Need a (natural) energy boost?
Having a child was a real shock to my system. Not only was I suddenly sleep deprived, but also breastfeeding and looking after an infant 24 hours a day. In the first week, I remember actually asking whether it was possible to die from exhaustion. It is easy to start feeling energy depleted. The broken … Continue reading
How to make non-dairy milks
Although I am not 100% vegan (yet), I don’t use cow’s milk in my day to day life. I just can’t stomach animal milk. The fact we are drinking milk from an animal of another species just makes me uncomfortable and feel a little sick. I like to have a nutrient rich diet, so … Continue reading
Sitting: more dangerous than smoking?
As a health conscious person, I consistently look for ways to change my behaviour or eating habits to achieve optimal health. A couple of years ago – when I was an office worker, I came across several articles about the negative impacts and health risks of sitting for long periods. Consider the 8 hour work … Continue reading
Pregnant? You don’t need to buy anything (…much)
It’s all Marketing The hype around all the ‘stuff’ you need to buy when having a baby is incredibly misleading. There are very few items you actually need to buy when you have a baby. Forget everything you think you need – this comes mostly from advertising and cultural norms. Try to think differently. Most … Continue reading