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Homemade Almond Milk

Most store-bought almond milks contain less than 7% almonds, and are mostly just an almond flavoured water. Theres nothing wrong with using them, but once you try homemade almond milk, its pretty hard to go back to store bought! You can use any ratio of nuts to water, I like to do about 1/3 nuts to 2/3 water to make a creamy milk.

Fermented Fruit

To make kefir you need to buy some grains (look in your local health food shop for grains) or some culture starters such as from Kultured Wellness then follow the instructions to make kefir.It’s SO easy, and I prefer kefir to kombucha as it’s a quicker turnaround time (about 2 days to have kefir ready!)

Fermented Golden Cashew Cheese

Soaking the cashews makes them very easy to digest, and the fermentation of the nuts improves gut health, matures babies digestive system, fights inflammation, improves good bacteria, helps the body to absorb more nutrients and boosts immunity!

Healthy Crumble

One of my favourite desserts, because it’s simple, wholesome, nourishing and so healthy you can eat it for breakfast too! It’s also a great way to use up all those apples the toddler has had one bite out of!

Beetroot and Tahini Dip/Puree

I made this as baby food but it was so yum I kept some for a dip for myself! Full of good fats from the olive oil and tahini - and calcium and iron! And fibre, folate and vitamin c from the beetroot’sIts flavoursome for your babies palate and yours!

High Protein Ricotta Pancakes

These are so yummy, high in protein, healthy fats and carbohydrates- the perfect balanced meal that will leave you and your little one full for longer! I love sharing these with my children especially on a school morning because they set them up for a great day.

Lentil Fritters - with a herby probiotic yoghurt dip

These fritters and dip are such a good combo! If you have any left overs, you could add some fresh sides and make some lentil burgers, or use lettuce leaves as the bun for a unless option.

Quinoa

Delicious, gluten free, high protein and technically a seed not a grain, its a pseudograin! The perfect introductory ‘grain’ for your babies that is power packed with nutrients and a delicious earthy flavour. It is considered a 'complete' protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids, so its a great addition for a plant-based diet. I often make a big batch at the beginning of each week, as it’s so easy to incorporate into lunches and dinners, and it freezes well too.