Happy, healthy plant-based families
I am not a morning person. I can, and do, quite often stay up very late at night working, but I seriously struggle with mornings. Trouble is, I also have two kids, and these said children both go to school. By some stroke of bad luck and poor planning, we […]
It’s finally cooling down and acting somewhat like winter here in Queensland, so I’m starting to pull out the comfort foods. You won’t find a recipe more comforting than this delicious Vegan Sausage Pasta Bake. This recipe was inspired by the recent arrival of some new vegan sausages on the […]
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 instant cashew cheese is my go to vegan cheese replacement. I literally use it on everything – pizza, pasta, toasties, potatoes, risotto, veggies. It’s such a delicious recipe, and it’s ready in less than 1 minute! This recipe isn’t overly unique – most vegan bloggers will have a vegan […]
This oil free lentil bolognese recipe is a great quick and easy weeknight meal that your kids will love. It only takes 20 minutes to cook, and you can have it ready in the time it takes your pasta to cook. This recipe also makes a great transition meal if […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.