Happy, healthy plant-based families
When parents are thinking about making school lunches, they often forget that there are plenty of options for vegan sandwiches that you can freeze ahead. That’s right. You can actually make up a pile of sandwiches for the week, stick them in the freezer, and then just grab them each […]
Today I am giving you one of my favourite on the go weekday breakfasts – Turmeric Overnight Oats. I’m really not good a t mornings, so I love that you can make up a batch of overnight oats and keep them in the fridge, so that breakfast is sorted. If […]
It has finally cooled down here in Brisbane to an almost winter-like temperature, so I’m really bringing out the winter comfort classics. This delicious Pumpkin and Chickpea Curry is no exception. I have to admit that this curry is very much a super quick and easy weeknight meal style of […]
I am not a morning person. I can, and do, quite often stay up very late at night working, but I seriously struggle with mornings. Trouble is, I also have two kids, and these said children both go to school. By some stroke of bad luck and poor planning, we […]
It’s finally cooling down and acting somewhat like winter here in Queensland, so I’m starting to pull out the comfort foods. You won’t find a recipe more comforting than this delicious Vegan Sausage Pasta Bake. This recipe was inspired by the recent arrival of some new vegan sausages on the […]
This Kid Friendly Edamame Dip is a great recipe that’s high in iron, protein and a super calorie booster. This recipe combines edamame beans (young soy beans) with cashews to make a smooth and creamy dip that your kids will love. The mild taste of this recipe makes it great […]
This vegan BLT pasta salad is the first of a series of budget recipes that I have been working on. It is a really cheap and easy recipe, but it tastes amazing! I love the really strong salty taste from the chickpea bacon and sundried tomatoes. Who would have thought […]
With only 4 ingredients, this chocolate dessert hummus is such an easy and versatile recipe. You can put it in school lunches, serve it up as an afternoon snack, or even a healthy dessert. It also makes a delicious dip for a fruit platter for your next party. The options […]
I am so excited to share this recipe with you! My kids have always loved chocolate chip chickpea cookies, and they’re such a great way to sneak some legumes in, but all the recipes that I found contained nuts. My six year old goes to a completely nut free school, […]
This iron rich vegan slice recipe combines iron rich foods such as sesame seeds, cashews and quinoa, with delicious sweet banana. It is a versatile recipe that makes a delicious breakfast on the run, a great snack, or even a nutritious dessert. I came up with this recipe when I […]
Hi there, My name is Gen, and I’m a vegan nutritionist and mum of 2 vegan boys. I help busy families go vegan, and stay healthy, with uncomplicated, science backed nutrition information, and delicious family friendly recipes. So whether you’re vegan, plant based, vegetarian, flexitarian, or just curious, I can help.