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Vegan French Toast

Baked Pear Doughnuts

Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

Apple Pie Baked Oats

Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffin

Pumpkin and Sage Alfredo

Zucchini Dippers

Pumpkin Pasta Bake

Easter egg Porridge

Coconut Chia Pudding

Fried Egg Porridge Bowl

Strawberries and Cream Ice Lollies

Pistachio Hummus

Broccoli Stem Pesto

Blackberry Breakfast Loaf

Vegan Cookie Magic Bars

Coconut and Raspberry Loaf

Green Smoothie Bowl

Pizza Pasta Skewers

Potato Peel Chips

Homemade Crinkle Cut Chips

Red Pepper Gnocchi

Vegan Lentil Meatballs

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Hi! I’m Laura from The Utter Love of Food, a destination for healthy plant based recipes that you can re-create at home. Hope you enjoy my little corner of the web.

Recent recipes

Coconut Milk Chia Pudding
10th May 2021
Pear Baked Donuts
8th May 2021
Vegan Protein Pancakes
6th May 2021
Healthy Tofu Nuggets
4th May 2021
Easy Pistachio Hummus
3rd May 2021
Vegan Lentil Meatballs
27th April 2021

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WHAT I'VE BEEN CREATING THESE PAST THREE MONTHS! 🍼👶💙

For anyone that hasn't been following my stories these past few months might wonder why I've been a little MIA.

Well this little man is 100% the reason why!! When everyone says you have far less time with a child, they weren't wrong!!! 😳 It's the hardest, yet the most rewarding challenge I've ever taken on for sure.

Born at the end of February, we had a bit of a bumpy start. It's a bit like following a recipe, whilst there is a general method it's rare you'll get the same results as someone else by following them 😂. But Jacob turned 3 months this week and now we are officially out of the 4th trimester things are definitely getting much more manageable.

The plan is to start creating client content again from the start of September, when he starts part - time at nursery and prior to that I'm hoping to start to sharing recipes on my main feed again, probably from the end of June / beginning of July. In the meantime I've been (and will continue to) sharing quick and easy recipes in my stories (which I'll create as a highlight in the next week or so).

If there's any quick recipes you fancy me creating, please drop me a DM and I'll try and create them in the coming weeks.

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Who else uses smoothies as a way to top up their d

Who else uses smoothies as a way to top up their daily nutritional intake? 🙋‍♀️

Whilst I definitely favour smoothies more in the summer months, I've been having them a lot more recently as an easy way to top up my daily vitamins and minerals.

This one has healthy fats, fibre and 2 of your 5 a day and just so happens to taste like dessert without any added sugar 😍. Perfect for a mid-week breakfast on the go.

TIP: use frozen strawberries if they aren't in season where you are. They are a lot cheaper, taste better & will have more nutritional value left in them as they will have been frozen as picked.

INGREDIENTS – SERVES 1
W/OUT TOPPINGS KCAL: 324 P: 14.6g C: 34.3g F: 15.9g
• 1 Banana
• 250ml Milk of choice
• 150g Strawberries
• 15g Nuzest strawberry protein
• 1 tbsp Smooth runny peanut butter
• 1 tbsp Milled flaxseed

Toppings
• Smooth runny peanut butter
• Strawberries
• Freeze dried strawberries

METHOD
1. Add all the smoothie ingredients to a blender & blitz until smooth.

2. Swirl a tsp of peanut butter around the edge of a glass & pour in the blended smoothie mixture. Top with a strawberry, optional pb & freeze-dried strawberries.

Who's giving this a go? 🙋‍♀️

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CHOCOLATE & PB BLENDED CHIA PUDDING // Dislike nor

CHOCOLATE & PB BLENDED CHIA PUDDING // Dislike normal chia pudding? 🙋‍♀️ Give this blended version a go that is thick, creamy and tastes just like chocolate mousse! 😍

✔️ Ready in less than 15 minutes
✔️ 9g protein per portion and only 197 kcal
✔️ Smooth, rich and creamy

Hit SAVE to give this a go next time you are looking for a quick and easy, yet protein rich dessert!

INGREDIENTS – SERVES 2
KCAL: 197 P: 9g C: 15.6g F: 11g
• 2 tbsp Milled chia seeds
• 3 tbsp Dairy free plain yoghurt
• 4 tbsp Milk of choice
• 1 tbsp Nuzest chocolate clean lean protein
• 1 tbsp Maple syrup
• 1 tsp Raw cacao
• 1 heaped tbsp Smooth peanut butter
• ½ tsp Vanilla extract

Optional toppings
• Smooth peanut butter
• Cacao nibs
• Fresh raspberries

METHOD
1. Combine all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
2. Decant into two small glasses and allow to thicken in the fridge for 10 – 15 minutes.
3. Top with any additional toppings and enjoy!

Let me know if you give this a go by tagging @fortheutterloveoffod 💛

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HIGHER IN PROTEIN RED VELVET MUG CAKE // Super flu

HIGHER IN PROTEIN RED VELVET MUG CAKE // Super fluffy and ready in under 10 minutes.

✔️ Microwavable
✔️ 13g of protein per portion
✔️ Perfect Valentines / Galentines dessert

For the full written recipe, click on my link in bio / stories. But to make this you are going to need:

INGREDIENTS – MAKES 1
WITHOUT TOPPINGS KCAL: 497 P: 13.2g C: 59.3g F: 23.3g
• 3 tbsp Milk of choice
• ½ tsp Apple cider vinegar
• 40g Self raising flour
• 10g Nuzest Clean Lean Protein in Vanilla
• 2 tbsp Caster sugar
• ¼ tsp Baking powder
• 1.5 tbsp Neutral flavoured oil
• 2 tsp Red food colouring
• 1 tbsp Vegan cream cheese

Optional Toppings
• Fresh strawberries
• Freeze dried berries

Let me know if you give this a go by tagging @fortheutterloveoffood 💛

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PINK VEGAN VALENTINES CUPCAKES 🧁💗 // A great

PINK VEGAN VALENTINES CUPCAKES 🧁💗 // A great option if you are looking for a homemade gift to make your loved ones this Valentines / Galentines Day.

✔️ Easy and fun to make
✔️ Plant based
✔️ Lower waste and typically cheaper than buying gifts

The full recipe can be found by clicking on the link in my bio / stories, but to make these you are going to need:

INGREDIENTS - MAKES 6
Dry Ingredients
• 150g Plain flour
• 125g Caster sugar
• 1.5 tsp Baking powder

Wet Ingredients
• 120ml Milk of choice
• 80ml Sunflower or vegetable oil
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar
• Pink food gel or beetroot powder (as much or as little as you need to get the pink colour you want) – depends on the strength of your gel / powder

Frosting Ingredients
• 120g Dairy free butter
• 65g Raw cacao
• 145g Icing sugar
• 80ml Aquafaba

Optional Decorations
• Freeze dried raspberries
• Love Hearts

Let me know if you give these a go by tagging @fortheutterloveoffood 💛.

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BOLOGNESE RECIPE // But make it 🌱 by using temp

BOLOGNESE RECIPE // But make it 🌱 by using tempeh!
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The amount of people I have made this recipe for recently, it's my go to when I'm feeding friends and family that aren't vegan and still want that meaty texture as part of their meal.
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By combining blitzed up mushrooms and tempeh as an alternative to traditional mince, you get just that! 😍 A tasty bolognese alternative that no one would know didn't contain meat.
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Hit SAVE to give this one a go and let me know what you think 💛.
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The full written recipe can be found by clicking on my link in bio, or by following the link in my stories. But to make this you are going to need:
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INGREDIENTS – SERVES 6 PEOPLE
KCAL: 390 P: 24.7g F: 7.9g C: 49.2g
• 200g Tempeh
• 2 Red onions, peeled and quartered
• 2 Medium carrots, washed and roughly chopped into chunks
• 2 Celery sticks, washed and roughly chopped into chunks
• 250g Chestnut mushrooms, washed and brushed
• 6 Garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 Can chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Tomato puree
• 1 tbsp Oregano
• 1 Vegetable stock cube
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tsp Marmite or other yeast extract
• 420g ZENB penne pasta
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SMASHED PEAS & AVOCADO ON TOAST // A quick and eas

SMASHED PEAS & AVOCADO ON TOAST // A quick and easy protein rich toast topper that is a great plant based 🌱 alternative when you are looking for a quick lunch or light dinner this week.

Made with just a handful ingredients, it only takes 10 minutes to make and any leftovers make a great dip for crudités the following day.

The full written recipe can be found by clicking on my link in bio, but to make this you are going to need:

INGREDIENTS - SERVES 4
PER SERVING KCAL: 452 F: 14.5g C: 63.6g P: 16.2g

• 8 Slices of Sourdough, toasted
• 1 Avocado
• 1 Lemon, juice of
• 2 tbsp Dairy free plain yoghurt
• 200g Frozen edamame, defrosted
• ½ tsp Garlic powder
• Small handful chopped coriander
• 1 tsp Chilli flakes
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to season

To Serve
• Cherry tomatoes
• Rocket

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VEGAN MUSHROOM 🍄 STROGANOFF // Deliciously crea

VEGAN MUSHROOM 🍄 STROGANOFF // Deliciously creamy and rich in plant based protein.
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This recipe took a little while to crack, so I have had plenty of practice eating it 😍 and it really is one I highly recommend you giving a go.
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It's part of a range of recent recipes I have created for @zenb_uk where the full written recipe can be found on their IG page in a recent post, or a longer form article on their website.
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✔️ Rich in plant based protein
✔️ Under 500kcal a portion
✔️ Perfect for batch cooking
✔️ Gluten free
✔️ 2 of your 5 a day
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To make this you are going to need:
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INGREDIENTS - SERVES 4
KCAL: 460 P: 27g F: 14g C: 50.6g
• ½ tbsp Olive oil
• 1 White onion, diced
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 300g Chestnut mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tsp Dried rosemary
• 65g Cashew nuts, soaked in boiling water for 30 mins
• 300ml Milk of choice
• 300ml Silken tofu
• 1 tbsp Tamari
• 1 tbsp Nutritional yeast
• 1 Lemon, juiced
• 100g Baby spinach
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 320g ZENB Yellow Pea Fusilli
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Let me know if you give this a go by tagging @fortheutterloveoffood 💛
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SMALL BATCH SALTED CARAMEL ROLLS // For when you n

SMALL BATCH SALTED CARAMEL ROLLS // For when you need a healthy'ish afternoon pick me up.

✔️ Ready in just over 30 mins
✔️ Vegan
✔️ Refined sugar free
✔️ Gluten free

Find the full written recipe @livias page, but to make these you are going to need:

INGREDIENTS – MAKES 3
KCAL: 454; Protein: 11.9g; Carbohydrates: 51.6g; Fat: 22.1g
• 165g Thick coconut yoghurt
• 3 tsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1.5 tsp Bicarbonate of soda
• 150g Oat flour
• Pinch of salt
• ½ tsp Cinnamon
• 10g Coconut sugar
• 3 Salted Caramel Millionaire Squares, crumbled.
• 1.5 tbsp Dunx Dip Caramel Almond Swirl
• 1 tbsp Dairy free milk

Glaze
• 2 tbsp Dunx Dip Caramel Almond Swirl
• 45 ml Dairy free milk

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