A gluten free, low sugar, dairy free cake that is made without flour. It gets its bulk from desiccated coconut, while the pear makes it wonderfully moist. Coconut helps the thyroid and immune system, and although it is a rich in saturated fat, it is a type of fat that is used as energy rather than being stored as fat. A winner all round. Ingredients: 3 pears 250g desiccated unsweetened coconut ½ tsp baking powder (gluten free if necessary) 3 medium eggs 100g xylitol (or co

Sometimes only cake will do! There is nothing like an afternoon cuppa with a slice of something delicious. If you find yourself scrounging for that something sweet try this delicious chocolate loaf. It also makes a great dinner party dessert served warm with fresh cream and berries. The protein from the eggs and almond flour balance out the banana and gives you a low sugar load treat. You should get about 12 slices from the loaf. Prep Time 15 mins Cook time 3

My family love this “guilt free” treat and I always keep chopped bananas in the freezer for an instant creation. When ripe frozen bananas and cocoa powder are blended together you get a creamy scrumptious treat. Ingredients: (makes 4 ramekin servings) 2 medium bananas, chopped and frozen 1 tbsp cocoa powder or raw cacao Method: Put the frozen chopped banana pieces in a food processor and pulse until smooth. When the mixture is smooth, add the cocoa powder and blend until wel

We have been enjoying our new slow cooker and the delicious comforting nutrient dense creations. Spotlight on Turkey: a good source of minerals and vitamins including B6 and niacin. Turkey is a protein and source of the amino acid tryptophan. A building block of brain neurotransmitters serotonin (mood uplifting) and melatonin (sleep improving). Ingredients: 500g minced turkey 1 tsp coconut oil 1 onion, chopped 1 red and 1 green pepper chopped 1 red chilli chopped 3 cloves gar

A firm favourite with my clients this delicious bread is a low carb, low sugar alternative which leaves you feeling satisfied. It is also gr

I grew up enjoying these muffins and have tweaked my grandmother’s recipe using a blend of wholegrain flours for slower releasing energy. They are really easy to make and you have the option to use gluten and dairy free ingredients. Oat bran is rich in beta-glucan, a soluble fibre which helps lower cholesterol and delays glucose absorption. Almonds contain vitamin E, fibre, protein and good fats. Ingredients 1⁄2 mug Wholegrain spelt / wholegrain wheat / oat flour / soya flour

Treat yourself to this delicious guilt free stress busting chocolate mousse. Made with raw cacao which is also known as a super food due to it’s high levels of antioxidants. Rich in brain-boosting nutrients, including magnesium and tryptophan, cacao is a mood lifter! Ingredients: Two ripe avocados, halved and pitted ½ cup unsweetened cacao powder ¼ cup agave syrup 2 tbs coconut oil Method: Blend the avocado flesh until smooth and creamy. Add the cacao powder, coconut oil and

These pancakes are delicious and a family favourite. Here is the basic recipe with both sweet and savoury options. Enjoy! Basic Pancake Ingredients, makes about 6 pancakes: 1 cup wholegrain oats blended into a flour consistency 1 cup wholegrain flour (whole-wheat/spelt/buckwheat) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups unsweetened almond or soya milk 1 large egg white beaten Method: Mix all the dry ingredients together. Add the milk and beaten egg white and st