Cupcakes are associated with celebrations or treats and often they are loaded with lots of sugar and other nasty ingredients, so why not make them a little healthier.

I have used monk fruit – which is a natural sweetener in these to reduce the amount of other sugar required. Monk fruit works really well in baked goods and doesn’t leave an after taste.

Meatballs make a great mid-week dinner as they are so easy to make and you can be as creative as you want. I really like using lamb mince or turkey mince however any mince works well.

Breakfast doesn’t have to be boring, you just have to be a bit more creative. I always loved french toast as a kid and enjoy it just as much now.

If you love peanut butter than you will enjoy these cookies. Easy and quick to make and will satisfy your savoury/sweet tooth of an afternoon.

A great snack to keep you full during the working week where you can use leftovers and be as creative as you want.

I love biscuits as a snack especially during the working week as they are super easy to grab on the go. These biscuits are made on chickpea flour which I love to bake with due to its versatility and also because it contains protein and complex carbs to keep me going until my next meal.

Oats have been enjoyed across many cultures as porridge which makes a great warming breakfast during winter, however oats are so versatile and can be used in a range of different recipes. Oats contain fiber, protein, B vitamins, iron, manganese, selenium, phosphorus, zinc and potassium just to name a few. Oats are often renowned for being able to lower cholesterol levels due to their high fiber content, in particular a fiber known as beta-glucan. If you are a Coeliac like me, purchase the gluten free oats available at most health food stores.

Coconut flour is a great substitute to normal flour and is full of fiber, protein and healthy fats. Free of gluten makes it ideal for those that are intolerant or allergic. Coconut flour is easy to digest and low in sugar thereby great for keeping blood sugar levels in check. When it comes to cooking with coconut flour you do not require much flour like you normally would for recipes. It is very absorbent and requires 2-3 times the amount of liquid you would ordinarily use.

Cupcakes make a great little snack for times when you have visitors or for a quick dessert every now and again. These cupcakes are sweetened with medjool dates which actually contain minerals including; copper, potassium, zinc, magnesium and iron and are also fibre rich and can help balance blood sugar levels.

I really like cooking with coconut flour and enjoy the subtle sweetness it provides. This loaf is very quick to throw together and goes nicely with savoury and sweet toppings.