I’m not claiming this is healthy, But by spreading the chocolate thinly, the idea is you’ll eat less of it! And with additional toppings adding to the nutritional value, it’s a step closer to being healthier. It’s certainly better than demolishing a family size block of milk chocolate. You might need to put it out of sight in an air tight container fairly quickly though otherwise you’ll be coming back for more. midlifemenu.com/recipes/chocolate-bark
Read MoreChia seeds are having their moment just now and rightly so! They are power houses of nutrition, including protein, fibre, omega 3 and anti-oxidants. This means they’re great at breakfast to see you through to lunch without the munchies or to stop the evening snacking. This recipe is quick to whip up with only three ingredients and it keeps well in the fridge so I make a batch on a Sunday evening so that my weekday breakfasts are sorted all in one go. Don’t be put off by the word ‘pudding’ in the title - that just describes the texture, although I admit that some people find the texture a little bit ‘gelatinous’!! It’s also lovely warmed up like porridge when the temperatures start to fall again. midlifemenu.com/recipes/coconut-chia-pudding
Read MoreWith just one ingredient, this quick and easy substitute for whipped double cream contains good fats and way more nutrition than the dairy variety - it's a staple in our house. midlifemenu.com/recipes/coconut-whipped-cream
Read MoreThis is a super easy and healthy alternative to ice cream. No cream or dairy of any sort in this. And frozen bananas are fabulous for whipping up a frozen creamy dessert.
Yes, bananas are higher in sugars than many fruits but in comparison to icecream or other frozen desserts, they're still a much healthier alternative with plenty of nutrients. With just a three ingredients, unless you want to add extras, you’ll have this whipped up in no time! midlifemenu.com/recipes/chocolate-ice-cream
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