The Conscientious Cook

The Conscientious Cook Nutrient Rich Food
Recipe creation and brand collaboration. Plant based + Free From Diary & Gluten I hope you enjoy them!

Research shows that the body isn’t able to process refined sugars, and actually uses up vital vitamins and minerals when trying to do so. Continuous consumption of sugar can cause us to age faster and is associated with a range of health issues. Over the last two decades, our eating habits and awareness of the benefits and health potential of certain food types has changed enormously. We have moved towards foods with a purpose, foods that have positive benefits for the body in addition to giving us energy. I have a sweet tooth and I created The Conscientious Cook in response to my own personal quest for nutrient-rich yet appetising sweet treats. It all began in my kitchen where I started experimenting with alternative ways to sweeten foods. Rice malt syrup, raw honey, date syrup and maple syrup quickly became my star ingredients, giving the sweetness I wanted, while delivering valuable nutrients to the body. I have used natural ingredients to create a range of cakes, snacks and treats - extensively taste-tested on my friends and family - which are both delicious and virtuous. Each guilt-free recipe uses the best ingredients in their most natural state. We avoid all refined ingredients, especially sugar, replacing them with seasonal, organic food, ancient grains, raw and super foods that all have amazing and beneficial effects on the mind and body. My chosen selection, some of which are inspired by classic recipes and some of which are my favourites all have delicious healthy ingredients that are valuable to your body. They have a positive nutritional benefit, not empty-calorie quick fixes that actually deplete your energy resources and can be detrimental to overall health. Perfect for dinner parties, lunch boxes, tea-time snacks and sugar high-free children’s birthdays, most freeze well, many are portable for a nutritious snack on the go and all are scrumptious and good for you.

Healthy Cracker recipe ⬇️Crisp, golden & seriously moreish 🌾 These Healthy Seeded Crackers are made with buckwheat flour...
22/09/2025

Healthy Cracker recipe ⬇️

Crisp, golden & seriously moreish 🌾 These Healthy Seeded Crackers are made with buckwheat flour (yep, gluten-free 🙌) and loaded with pumpkin, flax, sunflower & poppy seeds.

Think fibre, plant protein & healthy fats all in one bite!

Perfect for snacking, dipping, or topping with your favourites. ✨

250 g buckwheat flour
25 g pumpkin seeds
25 g flaxseed
25 g sunflower seeds
5 g poppy seeds
10 g nutritional yeast
50 g olive oil
5 g fine sea salt
100 g water

1️⃣Pre-heat oven to 165c; line two baking trays with parchment paper and set aside
2️⃣Add the seeds to a blender and blitz until smooth
3️⃣Combine the seeds with the flour, nutritional yeast, and sea salt
4️⃣Add the wet ingredients to the mixing bowl; combine well 5️⃣Knead for 2 minutes then tip out onto lightly floured work surface
6️⃣Roll out the dough very thinly (approx. 2mm)
7️⃣Cut into squares or use a cookie cutter and place on a lined baking tray
8️⃣Bake 20-25 minutes; cool and store in an air-tight container

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✨ Food is one of the most powerful tools we have to support graceful ageing.Every bite you take is a chance to nourish y...
12/09/2025

✨ Food is one of the most powerful tools we have to support graceful ageing.

Every bite you take is a chance to nourish your body, protect your cells, and build resilience for the years ahead. 🌿

By choosing foods rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, fibre, and essential nutrients, you can:
💧 Keep your skin hydrated & glowing
🧠 Support sharp thinking & memory
⚖️ Balance hormones & blood sugar
💪 Protect your joints, bones & long-term vitality

Think of your plate as daily self-care.

Small, consistent choices that add up to a healthier, stronger, more vibrant you. 🌸

👉 Swipe through this carousel to discover everyday foods that help slow ageing and how to easily weave them into your meals.

DM me today for your bespoke programme, I’d love to help.

✨ Gluten & Dairy-Free Banana Bread ✨Got a few overripe bananas sitting in the fruit bowl? 🍌 This fudgy, chocolatey loaf ...
10/09/2025

✨ Gluten & Dairy-Free Banana Bread ✨

Got a few overripe bananas sitting in the fruit bowl? 🍌 This fudgy, chocolatey loaf is the perfect way to use them up!

Naturally sweet, moist and nutty with a swirl of tahini richness, it’s a nourishing bake that feels like pure comfort in every slice. 💛

Made with buckwheat flour, olive oil and raw cacao, it’s packed with fibre, minerals and antioxidants – and you can even make it vegan by swapping in a flaxseed egg. 🌱

Perfect with a cup of tea, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or an after-dinner treat. 🍫🍌

👉 Drop TAHINI in the comments and I’ll send you the full recipe!

✨ August Highlights ✨After the intensity of June and July – saying goodbye to Mum and time away together – August has be...
01/09/2025

✨ August Highlights ✨
After the intensity of June and July – saying goodbye to Mum and time away together – August has been a quieter month at home. A chance to adjust, to regroup, and to gently settle into the changes.

It’s been a month of nourishment in many ways – healthy seasonal foods from peaches and courgettes to mango salads, breakfast bowls, and the odd chocolate chip cookie.

Nourishment also through time with loved ones: celebrating my son turning 16, GCSE results, new babies arriving, friends setting off for university, and evenings of music at Reading Festival and dancing to Nile Rodgers & Chic.

There’s been a Gorillaz exhibition trip with my eldest, dog walks with Bosco by the sea in Hastings, and (another!) trip to A&E with my youngest after a bike tumble.

Life’s everyday mix of joy, connection, and chaos.

The sunshine has been kind, the food colourful, the company precious. Grateful for these moments of grounding and growth. 🌿✨

🥗✨ Two vibrant salads to celebrate the long weekend! ✨🥗This Bank Holiday is all about colour, flavour + seasonal goodnes...
22/08/2025

🥗✨ Two vibrant salads to celebrate the long weekend! ✨🥗
This Bank Holiday is all about colour, flavour + seasonal goodness and these two recipes bring it all to the table:

🍑 Pickled Nectarine & Ricotta Salad
Juicy, tangy nectarines meet creamy ricotta, ripe tomatoes, basil + a little chilli kick. Sweet, salty & spicy perfection!

🥭 Spicy Mango & Radish Salad – a special 🌶️
Crisp radish, cooling cucumber, sweet mango + a punchy sesame-lime dressing with peanuts and chilli for crunch and spice.

Why all the colour? 🌈 Because eating a rainbow of fruit + veggies is one of the best ways to support your gut microbiome diversity, boost energy, and make the most of delicious seasonal produce. Plus, colourful plates = instant mood lift! 💛💚❤️

Perfect for BBQs, picnics or a sunshine-filled table this weekend 🌞

✨ Comment SALAD below and I’ll send you both recipes! ✨

🌈 ❤️

✨ IMMUNE-BOOSTING, GUT-LOVING, FLAVOUR-PACKED ✨Meet your new showstopper — my Mushroom, Courgette & Thyme Tart 🍄🌿. This ...
18/08/2025

✨ IMMUNE-BOOSTING, GUT-LOVING, FLAVOUR-PACKED ✨

Meet your new showstopper — my Mushroom, Courgette & Thyme Tart 🍄🌿.

This beauty is vegan, gluten-free and protein-rich, but the real magic? It’s loaded with beta-glucans — incredible compounds in mushrooms that help your body fight infection, strengthen immunity, and even have anti-cancer properties 💪.

Mushrooms are also prebiotic powerhouses, feeding your good gut bacteria and boosting microbiome diversity 🌱.

Different mushroom varieties = different nutrients + next-level flavour.

🌟 Perfect for dinner parties, weekend lunches, or when you want to feel amazing from the inside out.

📌 SAVE this post for when you’re craving something wholesome & impressive.

🍄 DROP the word “mushroom” in the comments and I’ll send you the full recipe!

👯‍♀️ TAG a friend who loves a gorgeous plant-based dish.


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