Dr Pippa Gibson BSc (Hons) PhD RNutr
Dr Pippa Gibson BSc (Hons) PhD RNutr
This cake secretly hides 2 courgettes in it, and you almost can’t tell bar the few flecks of green and yellow here and there. The courgette helps the cake stay moist, and it is in ways close to the texture of a brownie, but it also happens to be egg and dairy-free, meaning it’s suitable for those following a full …
Courgettes in a cookie? Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it! These cookies are made with spelt flour, mostly because I didn’t have any plain flour. However, using alternative grains to wheat is a great way to improve the biodiversity of the foods we grow, and not only help look after our planet, but also out gut microbiota which love …
This recipe is delicious and zingy from both the lemon, but also the use of yoghurt. The yoghurt also makes the cake so lovely and moist, helping it stay fresh for a few days after baking. I, however, find it’s the perfect cake to store in the freezer for when you fancy a quick sweet treat, or if you have …
If the thought of making hot cross buns with chocolate and orange is too exotic for you, why not try my Best of Both Apple and Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns which are more traditional. But for anyone who isn’t put off by the thoughts of an unconventional hot cross bun, you’re in the right place! My Best of Both Chocolate …
The viral Christmas Tree Mince Pies have landed here on my page, and boy are they worth making! They’re perfect for the festive season, and equally delicious as my more traditional mince pies. Makes 12 Ingredients Method Merry Christmas everyone!
People talk about the 4 C’s when it comes to diamonds, but I’m talking about the 4 C’s when it comes to cookies! These are delicious, super soft whilst still chewy, yet completely gluten-free thanks to the use of chickpea flower, otherwise known as gram flour. I also have to give credit to my then 6-year-old nephew, who, after I …
With Easter approaching, here is an easy way to add a little extra goodness to chocolate with a fun twist. Perfect for entertaining the kids over the holidays whilst getting a little added fibre into the diet. Makes 12 Ingredients Method Per nest: 203kcal/ 11g fat/ 4.5g saturated fat/ 21g carbohydrates/ 3.8g fibre/ 3.1g protein
We often think of fluffy buttermilk pancakes, but sometimes I struggle to find buttermilk in the shops. However, these ricotta pancakes are just as fluffy and oh-so delicious! At this time of year, oranges are in season, including these gorgeous blood oranges with their vibrant red flesh. They’re extra sweet too, so for me they work perfectly as a little …
Iodine is a nutrient we need to make thyroide hormones. If we don’t get enough iodine in our diets it can lead to something called goitre where our thyroid glands swell up in our necks in order to increase the capture of low levels of iodine in our diets. This was a common disease in 1950’s before iodine was used …
Fancy something a little different this Christmas? Here is my Festive Mincemeat stuffed Panettone French Toast. Rich and indulgent, this is sure to put a smile on your face. Ingredients 1 thick slice of panettone Mincemeat – use my quick and easy recipe to get the most delicious mincemeat for this dish 1 egg 50ml milk of choice 1/4 tsp …