Quick,tasty,healthy snacks
I have a sporty and active teenage girl, snacks are essential for post school. We all know the drill, the kids come home and before even saying two words their heads are in the fridge searching for food. So I have a few snacks and I thought I would share, they are quick cheap and healthy, make them in advance and store them for 3-4 days. Perfect for a school week. ROASTED CHICKPEAS Ingredients 2 x tins of chickpeas Glug of olive oil 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika 1tsp chill
Beetroot and honey cake
This is a simple and tasty treat that is a great after-school snack whilst sneaking in some Beetroot that is high in immune-boosting vitamin C, fibre, and potassium, which is great for nerve and muscle function. This along with a good dose of iron, and other toxin cleansing minerals and vitamins, you can see why its a great treat for the family. Ingredients 100g cooked beetroot without vinegar (Florette do a good pack that has no vinegar,) 4 tablespoons of almond milk (or nor
Shove Tuesday (or pancake day to most x)
Well, here it is again! Shrove Tuesday, or pancake day too most. Lemons at the ready folks, as our dearest little monsters will be chomping at the bit to receive their amazing piles of pancakes. As a child, I remember it being an exciting day, that regardless of the little money we had at the time - pancakes aplenty were available, more than I could possibly ever eat. It was (and still remains in our house) a simple affair, the 3 options on the menu were ..... Plain ( I would
Soya milk Drop scones
I don't like adding sugar to anything but I do like to make these as a special treat. They are easy to make, and a great Sunday snack, serve with maple syrup, or Crème fraîche and blueberries. Ingredients 220g Self Raising flour 40g Caster sugar 2 Eggs 280ml Soya milk Veg oil for the frying pan. Method Grab a large mixing bowl and sift the flour and the sugar into the bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk and eggs together, then add them to the flour and the sugar, the co
