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This light and lovely gluten-free cake is packed with good-quality protein to supply important amino acids to build and repair the body, make hormones and support lean muscle growth. Having protein with meals is important for maintaining a healthy weight by curbing hunger and sugar cravings and helping keep blood sugar levels balanced.

Spinach and other leafy greens contain good levels of iron, which has a positive effect on serotonin and dopamine levels to boost mood.

Sorry to the pea lovers out there but my mouth started watering at ricotta and didn’t stop.

Absolutely delicious! The spices are the hero of the biscuit, but the subtle citrus tones are a close second.

This is one of my favourite dough recipes. It’s pliable and, once baked, is beautifully soft inside.

If you haven’t tasted brown butter frosting, this recipe is about to change your life. Thanks to the Maillard reaction, your browned butter will impart a nutty, toasty, deep flavour to your frosting that is beautifully offset by the rich and spiced cake. Something a bit different for next time you need to serve a crowd.

These delicious crepes are perfect for
a weekend breakfast or healthy dessert. Oats are a great source of resistant starch. This is a type of fermentable prebiotic fibre that provides fuel for the good bacteria in the gut and ensures the health and integrity of the gut lining. Berries, particularly dark berries like blackberries and blueberries, are an excellent source of anthocyanins. This potent antioxidant enhances immune function and can reduce inflammation and premature skin ageing.

This spinach and ricotta pie is easy to prepare and tastes delicious. For a lower-calorie alternative, substitute for low-fat ricotta cheese and remove the parmesan.

Although small in size, these filo-wrapped feta parcels punch above their weight in flavour and richness. Perfect served as an appetiser or with a salad as a light meal, the combination of salty, soft, warm cheese and the sweet stickiness of the honey is next level.

Be careful with these tasty little cakes. It’s hard not to eat the entire batch!

Organic Merchant’s Spark Dust provides a vitamin- and antioxidant-dense boost to a hot chocolate, smoothie, coffee and in baked goods.

This is a delightful breakfast to share with the family. It jams a lot of protein, good fats and fibre into each slice and is easy to make ahead for a breakfast on the go.