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Rich Chocolate Pudding

July 20, 2016 by Libby Bird Leave a Comment

Only five ingredients! So rich, so decadent, so quick to make. You won’t believe that the magic ingredient is avocado – what a pleasure it is to combine the natural creaminess of these beautiful pears with the dark intensity of cocoa. This pudding is densely creamy, almost mousse-like….

Soft & Light Grain-free Bread

July 12, 2016 by Libby Bird 2 Comments

Just what the name says! Soft & light, satisfying & nourishing, this lovely little loaf is studded with seeds & packed with goodness. It’s soft & springy when fresh, slices like a champ, toasts beautifully & even freezes well. I love the simplicity of this recipe – mix everything in a big bowl then bake it. No waiting round for yeast to rise, no blender or blitzing, just the enjoyable art of mixing by hand….

Black Bean Chips

July 7, 2016 by Libby Bird Leave a Comment

Crispy delicious! These crunchy, protein-packed, easy-to-make crackers are so satisfying. With only a handful of good ingredients, each element gets a chance to shine – the black beans are savoury & salty, the sunflower seeds are nutty & toasty, and the cumin adds a warming burst of flavour….

Revved–Up Overnight Oats

June 22, 2016 by Libby Bird Leave a Comment

Breakfast: the rush, the schoolbags, the lunchboxes, the clock ticking, someone’s lost shoe, the need to eat on the run… This has been my go-to breakfast for the last few weeks – and a lifesaver. The trick: throw the ingredients together the night before, let it soak, throw on any toppings in the morning & eat. That’s it. No cooking.

Why revved-up? Because I’ve added maca (that earthy, almost caramelly Peruvian root) for a natural superfood boost, and cacao, because chocolate deserves a place at every meal. Even though I’ve written measurements, this is a fully flexi recipe that I urge you to play with. Swap or bump ingredients. Make it yours….

Toasted Almond Cakes with Creamy Almond Frosting

June 15, 2016 by Libby Bird 2 Comments

These are light & creamy little cakes with a hint of sweetness. Smooth coconut milk & the lightness of brown rice flour & almond meal are a lovely complement to the crunch of toasted almonds. These are wonderfully low fructose treats – a smidge of maple, alongside bursts of sweetness from the raisins.

I’ve included two frosting options – one using ricotta, the other dairy-free – both creamy & delicious, the perfect compliment to these delicate wee cakes….

Simple Lentil Dhal with Turmeric & Coconut

June 3, 2016 by Libby Bird 1 Comment

This is stupendously simple comfort food. As you’ll see, there are very few ingredients, which means each component can shine in its own gentle way. You’re welcome to arc it up with fresh chillies, but I prefer the savoury simplicity of warming spices & slightly sweet coconut….

Tofu Scramble Spiked with Lemon & Coriander

May 26, 2016 by Libby Bird Leave a Comment

Savoury and satisfying, pile this onto hearty gluten-free toast for a deliciously nourishing brunch. Handfuls of mung bean sprouts and toasted sunflower seeds ramp up the protein, the cumin & turmeric are wonderfully warming, and the lemon gives a welcome pop of flavour. …

Green Goodness Hummus

May 12, 2016 by Libby Bird Leave a Comment

I ummed & ahhed over this, dear reader – is it hummus? Is it tapenade? Pesto, almost? Either way, this smooth green dip is a nifty way to get more greens into your belly – and it’s a great way to use up those random leftovers like cooked broccoli & chickpeas. I’ve been merrily munching it all week, liberally splodging it on my nut & seed crackers (have you tried my cumin pepita crackers? Sooo simple! Recipe here. Or for the crunchy caraway version, click this one!! I always make a double batch) The olives give a salty little kick to this brilliantly green, chlorophyll-rich, almost creamy, soft spread….

Sesame Tofu Bites with Ginger Dipping Sauce

April 28, 2016 by Libby Bird Leave a Comment

Deliciously salty little protein bombs, crunchy on the outside & soft in the centre. Sesame & tofu are a long-honoured combination, but instead of using whole seeds, I’ve crushed the sesame to form a floury coating on the tofu chunks. The dipping sauce adds a gingery zing – perfect for snacking….

Chocolate Muesli Slice

April 1, 2016 by Libby Bird 2 Comments

Warning: addictive. This is simply a swag of nuts & seeds held together with dates and smothered with healthy rich chocolate. No dairy, no refined sugar, just fruits, nuts & seeds singing their sweet symphony….