Low fat / healthier

Yes, I know. Completely simple, right? But I simply couldn’t resist…

These oat and cranberry biscuits are probably the healthiest treats on the blog — and suitable for many with dietary restrictions. They’re made without flour, eggs, milk or refined sugar, and contain only a minimal amount of fat. With a festive twist from dried cranberries

It’s hot, humid, and stormy — the kind of weather where even the ice cream maker gets a day off. These simple ice lollies are made with the flesh of ripe, juicy peaches and a touch of Greek yoghurt. Lightly sweetened and wonderfully refreshing. Because of the high fruit

A wonderfully refreshing strawberry and pineapple smoothie – at this time of year, best made with frozen strawberries. Ideally, use freshly squeezed orange juice, but any good-quality fresh orange juice (not from concentrate) will work just as well. A perfect start to the day!

A soft and quick Apple Swiss roll (especially easy if, like me, you use jarred apple filling) – and my children absolutely love it :). Perfect for a light afternoon treat or simply with a cup of coffee. Highly recommended!

A vibrant green smoothie made with kale, pear and pineapple :). This flavour combination was suggested by one of my readers – and it works beautifully! A perfect boost of energy to start your day or enjoy as a light afternoon pick-me-up.

Porridge with rhubarb is dangerously delicious – comforting, moreish and absolutely perfect for breakfast :). It’s a year-round favourite too – in winter, simply use frozen rhubarb. Lightly creamy, with perfectly balanced proportions – just the way I like it.

Bircher muesli is perhaps the most famous muesli in the world. Its name comes from the Swiss doctor who first created and popularised it in his clinic. What makes it special is that the oats are not cooked – instead, they are soaked overnight, and the next day combined

By now, most people have probably heard of chia seeds (Salvia hispanica). A while ago, there was a real boom on food blogs featuring recipes with chia. It’s hardly surprising – they were quickly labelled a “superfood”, with their nutritional benefits widely praised: rich in omega

Delicious homemade truffles made with dried fruit, nuts, and a touch of honey. These prunes and date truffles are a wholesome festive treat – perfect as a naturally sweet snack. Highly recommended.

When summer still feels far away, frozen fruit and tropical flavours come to the rescue. This strawberry and mango smoothie is creamy, naturally sweet (no need for added sugar), and completely addictive! In strawberry season, you can use fresh fruit – just remember

A refreshing rhubarb and strawberry smoothie with the addition of banana for a perfectly creamy texture. It can also be made dairy-free using pomegranate or grape juice instead of milk. Light, nourishing, and wonderfully cooling – especially on hot days. If you’re using only fresh

This beautifully deep pink-red smoothie is made with blood oranges (still available in shops) and frozen cherries from the freezer. Banana, as always, gives it a lovely creamy texture. The cherry smoothie is absolutely delicious!

Is there a better time of year for green smoothies than spring? Let’s start with kale — a wonderful combination of kale, kiwi and banana.
You can hardly taste the kale, which makes this smoothie a hit even with children — they’ll love it for its flavour

When it gets a bit cooler, I like to spend time in the kitchen baking cookies ;). Today’s recipe is a lighter version of oat cookies – wholemeal oat cookies with prunes. They’re made without butter, using just two (!) tablespoons of oil, with wholemeal flour

Kale paired with green apple – a combination that’s hard to resist. It smells wonderful and tastes just as good :). This kale, apple and kiwi smoothie is packed with goodness – a perfect way to start the day. You can also use spinach instead of kale. If you have your

It would be a shame not to try this recipe over the May bank holiday. The most popular mango and yoghurt drink – nourishing, refreshing and delicious!

My children’s favourite smoothie. It tastes like strawberry ice cream, with the flavour of banana clearly noticeable. Best served well chilled – highly recommended!