Happy, healthy plant-based families
Can you and your kids really get enough protein on a vegan diet? I guarantee that if you start to think about going vegan, someone, somewhere is going to ask you about protein. So, the short answer to the protein on a vegan diet question is, yes, you can easily […]
These high protein vegan chocolate chip muffins make great nut free lunchbox snacks for kids, and adults. Here in Brisbane, we’re back to school next week. So I’m back to trying to come up with some good lunchbox options. Both of my kids go to nut free schools, so it […]
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough batter probably isn’t the first thing that springs to mind when you’re trying to think of healthy vegan lunchbox snacks, but this recipe should! It’s nut free, only made from super healthy ingredients, high in protein, high in iron, and (the most important part) it […]
This Vegan Chocolate Chickpea Slice is a great lunch box snack for fussy kids. Both of my kids’ schools are nut free, and it can be really hard to come up with healthy and filling vegan foods for lunches that don’t include nuts. When you can’t give your kids nuts […]
One question that I see a lot is how do I get my vegan kids to eat beans? I think anyone would agree that a legume loving kid is the ultimate goal of vegan parenting. Unfortunately, some kids are super fussy and it remains an elusive goal for many of […]
These Vegan Chocolate Weetbix Balls are a healthy and vegan version of a childhood favourite. They are rich and chocolatey, with extra crunch from the Weetbix. My 3 year old has gone on another food strike, so I’m on the quest again to find super tempting, healthy snacks for him. […]
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 oil free sweet potato hummus is a great recipe to have on hand for snacks, sandwiches, school lunches and more. I always make up a batch at the start of the week and store it in the fridge for easy lunches and snacks. You can use this hummus as […]
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 […]
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.