Coconut mug cake

We all need a pick-me-up occasionally and a mug cake is a great way to treat yourself without spending hours baking a cake or faffing around with going to the shop. You’ll need an oversized mug for this one – the bigger the better. Make in 5 mins Serves 1 4 tbsp self-raising flour 4…

Great desk snack ideas

How often do you find yourself reaching for the cake on a busy afternoon at your desk? If you work from home, try these healthy snacks – they are easy to make and will help you to avoid those food-related work slumps. Make them ahead and power through those deadlines! No fancy ingredients needed for…

Ham & cheese croissant with honey mustard glaze

This has been one of my favourite snacks recently, especially as it’s so incredibly easy.  I’ve started adding a little glaze to the croissants make them a little more special. Luckily it takes just 30 seconds to make – and it’s totally worth it! Make less than 10 minutes Ingredients 1 large or 2 small…

Ham & cheese croissant with honey and mustard glaze

This has been one of my favourite snacks recently, especially as it’s so incredibly easy to put together.  I’ve started adding a little glaze to the croissants to make them a little more special. Luckily it takes just 30 seconds to make – and it’s totally worth it! Make in less than 10 minutes Serves…

Microwave chocolate & coffee mug cake

This recipe is one of my guilty pleasures. I tend to try not to keep many biscuits or cake in the house. So if I need a treat then it forces me to go to the shops. Which means I usually don’t bother, resulting in me eating something healthier instead. But (un)fortunately I’ve discovered the…

Salt & pepper roasted chickpeas

I’m a bit of a crisp fiend – if there’s a packet in the house, I just can’t help myself. And that’s pretty dangerous when you work from home! So, on my quest for an alternative I’ve discovered crunchy roasted chickpeas. They are really easy to make and equally addictive – but luckily, significantly more…

Edamame

They look pretty dull, don’t they? They are, in fact, the perfect snack – ready to eat, nutritious and (dare I say it…) delicious. Edamame beans are young soybeans and are really popular in East Asian cooking. They are rich in protein, fibre and nutrients such as maganese, phosphorus, folate and vitamin K. These beans…

Cheat’s peach melba

A super quick dessert for when you want a treat without taking too much time out. Peaches and raspberries are truly the taste of summer, so why not bring a little summer back to these autumn days. Make in 5 minutes Serves 1 1 of your 5 a day Ingredients 100g sliced tinned peaches in…

Sweetcorn with chipotle butter

Corn on the cob is a brilliantly easy treat – and this simple chipotle butter makes it extra special. It’s a tasty way to up your vegetable intake, as sweetcorn counts as one of your five a day. It even contains two antioxidants that are good for eye health – pretty handy. Ingredients 1 corn…

Instant frozen yoghurt

This is a super quick and easy treat – and in fact, it’s actually pretty healthy. The crushed amaretti biscuits on top are optional, but it’s a great excuse to buy a bag and treat yourself with your morning coffee… Ingredients 1 tbsp honey 200g yoghurt 250g frozen summer fruits spoonful of crushed amaretti biscuit…