#AvocadOMG 5 simple ways an Avocado can bring joy to your meal
I've heard it said that avocados to a vegetarian or vegan are like bacon to a meat eater & while I cannot confirm the effect of bacon on my daily mood, I can assure you that avocados brighten up my day as much as anyone I have ever seen load up on bacon sarnies.
Their creamy texture, versatility, & simplicity really do bring joy as an accompaniment to any of my meals and are a stable fat source for me year round.
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Salted caramel squares with a cashew base
The word guilt free gets thrown around a lot these days, particularly when it comes to justifying over consumption of sweet foods. While I can assure you these tasty alternatives to the processed store bought variety are super high in fibre, monounsaturated fats and protein, they are definitely guilty in terms of total calorific content so eat sparingly.
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Warm Sweet Potato & Crispy Kale Salad
As you'll see from the sheer frequency that these ingredients appear on my blog, kale & sweet potato tag together as seamlessly as Shawn Michaels & Marty Janetty in my household and while winter is coming, this tasty warm salad still super-kicks the chill out of those wintery bones!
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Protein rich coconut pancakes
Post workout treat today - coconut flour & whey pancakes, topped with Skyr Icelandic yoghurt, peanut butter, cacao & banana
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Slieve Donard Trek - some things you should be AWARE of...!
My guide to eating & drinking your way up & down Northern Ireland's highest peak.
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Slieve Donard Trek Trail Bars
(Or super simple coconut & chocolate energy bars)
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Sweet potato, courgette & coconut burgers
Check out these tasty & simple veggie/vegan burgers consisting solely of ingredients I purchased today on my weekly shop at Lidl.
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Super Simple Chocolate & Avocado Cake with Date & Walnut Base (No Baking Required!)
For those looking a health conscious treat for a loved one, this recipe has no added sugar, is gluten free, vegan & veggie friendly & even relatively easily adapted for #RawVegan as there is no real cooking involved.
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Cajun Broccoli & Chick Pea Burgers
On Sundays I tend to have a little more time to be inventive in the kitchen. I'll pop on a podcast about pro wrestling and magic whatever’s left in my fridge into burgers. So if this is a little off the wall forgive me - I can assure you they were delicious.
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Hot Pitta Pesto Pizza
Try saying that with a mouthful of beer while watching The Eurovisison song contest, which is exactly what I did on Saturday. Beware these tasty little pizzas pack a substantial kick and should be enjoyed sparingly... more as a convenient meal treat to enjoy with friends.
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Aware Defeat Depression Mood Walk - top tips for walkers!
We’re just a few weeks away from Aware NI’s Mood Walk, and so the amazing organising folks have asked me to share some of my thoughts and top-tips for those hoping to come and join in.
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Big Brian’s Spinach and Chickpea Curry with Sticky Jasmine Rice
My dad makes a mean spinach and chickpea curry for his only veggie son at all our family get-togethers. Sometimes I try and copy it and this is the closest I’ve come to getting it right.
For those interested, this is a vegan friendly, veggie, and gluten free recipe.
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Honey glazed feta, sweet potato & quinoa salad
I'll keep the recipe and instructions simple on this as the amounts matter little and I ain't one to count calories anyway! Plus pretty much everything I cook is made up on the fly so here goes...
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Sweet Potato Falafel Burgers
I love sweet potatoes and if you regularly read or use my recipes you’ll know this. I love them in soup, stew, chilli, curry or as a side in mash, chips or baked. Below is my sweet potato falafel burger recipe – I think they are the nicest I’ve ever made.
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Aware Defeat Depression Mood Walk
Friday, June 12, 2015, 6.30pm - Starting from Mary Peters Track, Belfast
Join us in a fun filled evening walk with your family and friends taking in Barnett Demesne, Shaws Bridge and Mary Peters track this summer to lift your mood and raise money to support more people living with depression.
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Chunky Roast Carrot Hummus
Is it hummus if there are no chickpeas? It is if you’ve just done your shopping, forgot chickpeas, and used kidney beans instead.
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Banana & Blueberry Muffins
Super simple, they're perhaps more of a scone type taste than a muffin, but these tasty healthy little treasures were cooked in a muffin tray, so that's what I'm calling them.
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Hazelnut Butter & Goji Berry Power Balls
Everyone deserves a treat after a workout right? This tasty & guilt free mix of nuts & berries can help replenish the post workout energy lull and help promote muscle growth.
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Grilled Halloumi, Red Pepper & Butternut Squash Burger Stack
Ditch the bun and have more fun (pardon the pun) with a delicious meat free and simple burger stack...
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