Recipe

These treats are a much healthier version of a Christmas pudding and one you can make with or without the brandy.

This rum ball recipe has hidden pumpkin in the blend which makes for a delicious and slightly more nutritious rum ball than the traditional variety.

This tart is lovely topped with fresh basil leaves and is a great addition to the Christmas buffet table. It can be made the day before and makes the perfect bring-along vegetarian dish.

Goat’s cheese, fig and beetroot were made for one another.

Cookies are a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen as it doesn’t involve any hot pans or lots of knife work. I’ve kept this recipe simple and cut the cookies into round shapes, but you could use Christmas cookie cutters to make these cookies even more festive.

Pistachios are laden with antioxidants, including lutein, beta-carotene and vitamin E, which makes them a healthy choice for looking after your cardiovascular health. Pistachios are also beneficial for the gut as they’re a prebiotic food that helps friendly gut bacteria flourish.

This is such a fun dish to make, one you could save until Christmas Day and make with all of the kids in the family. Make sure you use fruit that is firm and not too ripe, otherwise it won’t hold its shape once it’s skewered.

This is a really fun and simple recipe that kids can help you prepare at Christmas time.

The perfect way to get the kids eating refreshing fruit this summer!

Fruity chia puddings are great for a refreshing everyday dessert or at a dinner party, dressed up in a fancy glass.

Yoghurt gives these iceblocks a boost in probiotics which are an important part of the diet as they promote good gut and immune health. Make sure you always buy a good-quality yoghurt that’s sugar-free and states on the label that it contains live or active bacteria.

This recipe contains a zesty and refreshing source of digestive enzymes to boost your gut health.