Happy, healthy plant-based families
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, […]
Sometimes you just need a great big bowl of creamy pasta. This recipe has the perfect combination of creamy cashews, tomato and sweet red capsicum. It’s such a great comfort food recipe, because not only is it delicious, but it is also super fast to make. In fact, you can […]
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 […]
I love the flavour combinations of salty chickpea bacon, and sweet basil in this recipe Basil Potato Salad. It tastes so rich and creamy, but is actually light and healthy. This basil potato salad works for a delicious lunch, or you could make a big batch to take on a […]
This vegan pizza toastie recipe came about one lunch time when I was really craving a pizza, but really didn’t have the time to make one from scratch. I had all the toppings ready on hand, but no bases. Then I had the idea of putting the toppings on bread […]
I’m not going to lie. This Vegan Chocolate Chip Pan Cookie is not a healthy recipe. I’m not going to pretend to be some magical food wizard who has managed to create a delicious, fudgy, chocolate chip pan cookie recipe that’s super healthy and you can eat all day. 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.