SP Days for Vegetarians

This weekend, why not enjoy a slice of delicious, nutrient-rich, super-moist Carrot and Oat Loaf Cake? Sometimes, after a hard week, a cake is not an option - it is a necessity! Previously, I've found all previous attempts at healthier option baking somewhat disappointing and recipes are often reliant on lots of chemical sweeteners, which I'd rather avoid. However, I've been tweaking and experimenting and eventually came to this, which produces a really moist, sweet treat that is just 129 calories or 1/2 your HEB and 1 syn per slice. I've used a stevia-based sweetener here, but have ordered some pure stevia powder to experiment further with so will update here when I've explored this. I'd like to eliminate the sweetener altogether in this, ideally, without increasing the calorific load. If you are less bothered about the calories, a couple of tsp of honey in the mix here would definitely replace a proportion of the sweetener being used for a natural sweet...

It would seem that my excitement about Spring having sprung was somewhat premature as we've seen more snow than sunshine this week! However, it makes a great excuse to cook up another comforting stew to warm through chilly fingers and this Lentil, Tomato and Sage Stew with Ricotta is just perfect for a filling lunch.  Full of vitamin-packed vegetables and protein-rich lentils, this hearty dish tastes great on its own and equally delicious as a topping for a baked sweet potato. The creamy ricotta adds a freshness and a savoury richness to the bowl without loading up on calories. The fresh herbs on top add taste and texture to the dish, whilst the earthy sage brings a warm, aromatic edge which makes this a comforting treat.  Make it vegan!  Just leave out the ricotta topping to make this a vegan-friendly dish.  As with all recipes and meal plans on the blog I have highlighted the   protein sources (P foods) in red , the  speed (S) foods in gr...