Happy, healthy plant-based families
This kid friendly is seriously awesome for those super busy school nights. Yeah, those nights where everyone is exhausted, and you have no energy left, but you really want to get something healthy on the table for dinner. Let me tell you, tray bakes are your saviour for those nights. […]
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 is my go to recipe for amazing vegan burger patties and meatballs. The best part is, they’re soy free, seitan free, and made with just wholefoods. You can make this recipe into meatballs, by forming small balls and baking them in the oven. Or, if you prefer, you can […]
This Vegan Avocado and Pea Smash is perfect if you’re looking for one of those impressive but super easy recipes for your next brunch. Or a super quick throw together lunch at home after Saturday morning sports. This recipe will even work as a portable take to work lunch if […]
It’s back to school here in Australia, and that means it’s also back to making nut free vegan school lunchboxes! Ugh. I think trying to come up with new school lunchbox ideas every week would be possibly the worst part of school (apart from possibly school traffic….). To make matters […]
Gingerbread cookies are one of those recipes that epitomise Christmas. The warm spices just shout Christmas is here! What list of recipes would be complete without a yummy Gingerbread Cookie recipe? Not only are these delicious cookies vegan, they’re also oil free, and full of healthy ingredients (well, mostly… It […]
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. […]
Have you found since going vegan that your grocery bill seems to be getting higher and higher? Are you trying to eat vegan, but you’re just finding that vegan foods are just too expensive? I recently sat down to look at our budget and was stunned to find that we […]
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.