breakfast & brunch

This might seem like an indulgent breakfast but trust me, it is still packed full with nutrients.

Oats are complex carbohydrates that help to keep us full until lunchtime and because they are really versatile, they are a…

This is a great recipe to have ready for a busy morning as most of the preparation is done the night before.

Frozen mango is a bit of a favourite of mine so you’ll always find a bag in my freezer as I love being able to add a taste…

A good breakfast to look forward to doesn’t half make tumbling out of bed on a crisp, cold morning a lot easier.

This is a super-fast breakfast, filled with fresh herby greens.

This is one of my favourite porridge recipes, using quinoa to replace the oats for a complete protein boost.

New ways of enjoying eggs are always welcome at breakfast – I hope you like this salad version as much as I do.

I always add some protein and a portion of fruit to my oats so this pairing of nutrient packed cherries and almonds seemed…

Overnight oats are very easy and quick to make in advance, so they are great for an early start or when travelling.

A comforting bowl of porridge is always a welcoming start to the day.

This is my favourite option, and one that I must have at least 5 days a week. It’s nutritious, filling and sets me up for…

Yes, sweet potato toast really does work! Naturally gluten-free and delicious toast with minimal effort.

This is a really versatile fruit compote that is particularly useful at breakfast time. I enjoy a spoonful stirred into my…

Both blackberries and chia seeds are full of beneficial vitamins and antioxidants as well as providing us with a source of…

Pizza – for breakfast!?’ Yes! And it’s not all that strange when you consider the ingredients

These are great for grab-and-go breakfasts. They’re also a winner with kids and make a good after-school snack.

This is my go-to smoothie for days I know I’m going to be busy, but still want something nourishing. It uses ingredients I…

They are fluffy and light and a lovely way to feed a busy breakfast bunch AND they are great hot, warm or cold.  Play around…

Chia seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and minerals, a complete source of protein with all the essential amino…

This is quick to put together and brilliantly filling and colourful. Broad beans contain plant-based protein, fibre, and…

This festive Smörgåsbord Platter has to be the most exquisite way to serve a crowd a feast of colour, flavour and goodness,…

I think every fridge should have some frittata slices in it. Possibly the easiest and swiftest meal to make, it stores well…

I like to keep my smoothies simple with a focus on the provision of important nutrients at the core. The key to a great…

Here are a few ideas of delicious and nutritious toppings for toast that can be enjoyed for a leisurely breakfast, speedy…

Don’t be put off by the name ‘soufflé’ as this is just my simplified version and much easier to make. These are great to…

These are really simple to whizz up and make a great brunch to serve to friends and guests. Mushrooms provide fibre which is…

The vegetables in this nutritious smoothie provide so many nutrients and fibre to support so many functions in our body and…

Beetroot and ginger are a very good combination and blended together in a smoothie provide quite a powerful and beneficial…

If you like to start your day with a little bit of crunch then this is the breakfast for you. It's not only tasty but there…

Buckwheat contains both fibre and protein and is naturally gluten free. I love stewed blackberries in autumn but these…

This broth can be enjoyed it at any time of day for a natural energy burst. Asparagus contains vitamins, minerals and fibre…

Quinoa is a seed, not a grain. It’s a wonderful seed for salads where you will most often find it but it also makes a great…

This green bread is more cakey than bready in texture due to the gluten free flour (I haven’t tried it with regular flour…

The ubiquitous brunch staple of red shakshuka gets a sensational spicy green make over here, with some of my favourite…

This is a sumptuous and festive loaf, perfect for Christmas platters and sharing with family and friends. But I love it so…

These are really good pancakes; they crisp nicely on the outside but are very fluffy and soft on the inside. I have used…

The smoky heat of a shakshuka brings wonderful flavour to leftover vegetables. Here, I used chestnuts, crunchy red cabbage,…

Sardines are a fantastically cost-effective source of the beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA & DHA, as well as containing a…

I absolutely love fritters and think they can work for any time of day but they do make the ideal quick, lazy…

Beetroot and Parsnips are abundant during the winter months and are two of my favourite root vegetables.  Naturally both are…

Amaranth, used by the ancient Aztecs, is a complete protein source boasting all nine essential amino acids and a variety of…

This is a different way to use beetroot and I think it’s pretty lovely to see a pink loaf of bread. Beetroots offer vitamins…

During the winter months root vegetables are the stars of the show. Usually I mash celeriac or have it in soups but once I…

Broad beans are from the legume family, so are a great source of vitamins and minerals, plus they pack a good protein punch.…

It would be unrealistic not to enjoy the odd overindulgence. We’ve all suffered from the morning after effects of too much…

The trouble with rhubarb is, of course, owing to its tartness, it requires a lot of sweetening and traditional recipes use…

Having any stewed fruit to hand is a useful way to jazz up yoghurt, bircher muesli or granola at breakfast but it can also…