Dairy free nut/seed milk

I tend not to use dairy milk at home since noticing I get snuffly if I drink too much. I usually use soya milk for convenience but it's really not that difficult to make your own. My preference is for almond milk or sunflower seed milk but have a go and see what you prefer. midlifemenu.com/recipes/nut-seed-milk

DrinksMidlife MenuMarch 22, 2019Dairy free, Nuts, Seeds, Milk alternativesComment

Matcha green tea latte

I use matcha green tea as an alternative to coffee. It still contains some caffeine but it's packed full of nutritional value and doesn't spike my blood sugar levels like coffee can. But matcha green tea can taste a bit 'grassy' on it's own! This recipe is the one that I use. See my tip at the end for adapting the recipe. midlifemenu.com/recipes/green-tea-latte

DrinksMidlife MenuMarch 22, 2019Green tea, MatchaComment

Chocolate Banana ice 'cream'

This 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

DessertMidlife MenuMarch 22, 2019Chocolate, Bananas, Dairy free, ice creamComment

Super simple grilled salmon

Fish cooks really quickly making it ideal for a mid-week dinner. You can easily get this meal on the table within about 20 minutes including all prep and serving too. And if you double the ingredients you can take the extra for lunch the next day. This saves time and stress in the morning trying to organise a packed lunch. Plus it ensures you've got a healthy lunch too. midlifemenu.com/recipes/simple-grilled-salmon

Dinner, LunchMidlife MenuMarch 22, 2019Fish, SalmonComment

Homemade 'healthy' chocolate

Do you struggle with liking chocolate a bit too much?! It can derail the best healthy eating intentions as soon as that lovely silvery wrapper is undone. This recipe is designed to have all that lovely chocolatey flavour but without the sugar spikes which can trigger cravings for more. midlifemenu.com/recipes/homemade-healthy-chocolate

SnacksMidlife MenuMarch 22, 2019chocolate, low sugarComment

Golden turmeric latte

The trouble with bought turmeric lattes is they can contain large amounts of sugar, which as you know I try to reduce as much as possible. But turmeric is a bit 'earthy' so what's the solution? A homemade one which uses one of the better sweeteners that doesn't spike the blood sugar levels. This is a hug in a mug! midlifemenu.com/recipes/turmeric-latte

DrinksMidlife MenuMarch 22, 2019Turmeric, latteComment