Happy, healthy plant-based families
These vegan spinach banana muffins don’t contain hidden veggies per say. They more take the approach of being so overtly full of veggies that it becomes a novelty. My kids love these muffins, but I think it’s mainly because it’s crazy to have a food that’s so green, but isn’t […]
These nut free muesli bars are a great option for school lunches, especially if your kids’ school is nut free like mine. The best part is, these nut free muesli bars require no baking, and take just 10 minutes to make. I’ve even been known to be drizzling chocolate over […]
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 […]
When kids are going through a fussy stage, it can be really hard to make sure they’re getting essential nutrients, like iron. This iron boosting strawberry milk delivers over half the daily requirements for iron for a toddler, and is far more appealing than a bowl of beans! All kids […]
These Iron Rich Chocolate Protein Balls are a great kid friendly, vegan option to boost iron. Iron is a nutrient that is often a concern for parents when considering their kids’ diets. To be honest, it can be a worry for all parents, not just parents of vegan kids. Iron […]
This would have to be the easiest cake recipe I’ve ever found! All it needs are three basic ingredients, a bowl, a spoon and a cake tin to bake it in. Can you get any easier? It is even nut free, so perfect for school lunches! I came up with […]
I have been looking for ways to get more beans into my kids’ diet, and I finally did it! I managed to make a bean smoothie that my kids loved. When I served it to my kids yesterday, there were unanimous demands for more – not bad for a healthy bean […]
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 […]
This delicious vegan chocolate zucchini slice is oil and nut free, and great for school lunches. It is also a tasty way to use up extra zucchinis if you have them on hand. My five year old loves chocolate. It’s amazing the number of foods I can sneak in when […]
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.