With summer salad season fast approaching we've put together some of our favourite plant based ways to take your salads to the next level using simple zero waste ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
These quick additions can be made in less than 5 minutes and all have the potential to turn an ordinary salad into something amazing with only a couple of ingredients and quick recipes.
These muesli bars are a simple, easy blender recipe which results in a deliciously chewy and moorish muesli bar that the whole family will love. We always have them on hand for in lunch boxes and knowing that they are refined sugar free, gluten free and dairy free just adds to their appeal.
These fritters are a lifesaver for us when we are nearing the end of the week and our motivation for cooking and ingredients in the cupboard are both running a little low. They take about 10 minutes to whip up, only consist of about 6 ingredients and are packed with veggies and protein. What is good about these fritters too is that they are gluten and dairy free so make a nice light lunch option if you have leftovers or you could make up a batch at the start of the week for in lunches with a salad.
Cleaning your home naturally, toxic free and without any waste at all it totally possible. In facts it's easy, better for you and far far better for the environment. I am going to share with you 6 super easy, natural, DIY cleaning recipes that you can use around your home. These recipes are created from only 5 ingredients and you can access all of these ingredients all waste free and affordably through our online store. You will not only save money by making these products but they are so much better for your health and the environment.
We thought we would help you along in your quest to take up the challenge of Plastic Free July. We've put together our 5 best swaps for in the bathroom to ditch the single-use plastics and commit to reducing your waste. These swaps are all super simple, unbelievably affordable (you'll see in the proof!), and so easy to add into your sustainability routine.
These little peanut buttery coconuty clusters are the perfect treat for all peanut butter lovers! They are a delicious combination of just the right amount of peanut butter and coconut mixed together into a protein filled delicious morsel.
We normally make up a batch of these and freeze them then leave them either in the fridge or the freezer for a quick protein filled non chocolatey treat. We tend to keep them in the freezer as they are a little more hidden and last a little longer than a couple of days with my boys.
These are an easy go-to muesli bar which are handy to make up a batch of at the start of the week for a quick after school snack or an addition in lunchboxes. They are refined sugar free and instead sweetened with the combination of honey and a nut or seed butter of your choice.
These Seed Crackers are honestly the easiest thing that I make each week to have on hand as a zero waste, healthy, gluten-free, nutrient rich snack for platters, hummus dipping or to add with a salad or lunch. Like every other recipe on our blog they take minimal time to make - less than 2 minutes to prepare and there is no kneading or rolling just simply pop onto your tray and flatten out. Give them a try this week.
This is a go-to recipe of ours which we have at least once a week just about every week. It's meat free, cheap, easy to make and I know that I can pop lots and lots veggies in there so I know the kids are getting loads of different types of veggies in one dish. This dish is also super versatile and can be used as a base for Spaghetti Bolognese, as a Mexican dish or in a vego shepherds pie.
This simple natural DIY deodorant recipe is so easy to make and it actually works! It uses basic ingredients which you should hopefully already have in your pantry. give it a go today.
I have been saving recipes I see on the web as well as continually writing down any ideas I have on how I'm going to easily be able to conquer the challenge of a zero waste, healthy, nutritious lunchbox. I thought the ideas and list I have for us might be useful for some others out there battling the same challenge so on this blog you'll find lots of zero waste, refined sugar free, mostly d/f and healthy lunchbox ideas. They might come in handy now as school goes back or just when you feel like your in a lunchbox funk throughout the school year.
These are a great protein filled quick snack which have a different wee twist on the standard chocolate flavoured bliss ball. You can make up a batch and pop them in the fridge for a easy, delicious snack. They are great for kids as don't contain any cacao like a lot of regular bliss balls.
