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Blood Orange Upside-down Cake

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Hi, I'm Andrea.

I am the recipe developer, food stylist and photographer behind this blog, previously known as LYCHEES + LEGGINGS

I am a little bit obsessed with breakfasts, oat lattes and making granola. Most likely I am currently in my yoga outfit eating tahini by the spoonsful or drinking an oat latte while reading cookbooks.

I am very happy that you've found my little corner where I get to share my passion for

vegan & plant-based foods, wellness, health and fitness and some travel stories... simplifying a balanced lifestyle.

More about me

Vegan Tiramisu

Miso Mushroom Wontons

Peanut Butter + Chocolate Bliss Balls

Turk'ish Beans

2 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse

Raw Chocolate Brownie Bites

Strawberry, Basil and Wild Rocket Salad

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Today was a gorgeous sunny day, so we spend most of the day in the fresh air. After a beautiful 12km walk the only thing that made the day even better is coming home to batch of these HEALTHIER BROWNIES, made with a secret ingredient. Well that, and my husband has just said he will be cooking tonight which means it will be an amazing dinner!

Before I get sidetracked, can you guess the secret ingredient in these Healthier Brownies? Hint: it’s a vegetable! Read below 👇

Despite appearances, these are in fact deliciously fudgy! The texture is due to the coconut flour I use in these 😉

So, the ingredients are:
Cacao powder, Maple syrup, coconut (or almond flour), coconut oil, almond butter, vanilla, a pinch of salt and the secret ingredient, sweet potato!

The full recipe will be on my blog really soon!

#veganerezepte #healthierdesserts #sweetpotatobrownies #veganbakingrecipes #foodblogger #brownie #healthierbrownie

A little behind the scenes - The making of the lasagna ☺️

#homemadepasta #veganrecipes #veganerezepte

Rainy days are perfect for long, slow cooking and I really love it! Such as making Lasagna from scratch.

Everything from kneading and rolling the homemade pasta sheets, slow cooking the mushroom & walnut ragu, whisking up a “cheesy” bechamel sauce and building the layers.

#homemadefood #veganlasagna #veganfood #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #gesundessen #veganerezepte #foodblogger #foodblog

Hit by the punch of these spicy gochujang glazed cauliflower bites. That’s how we like them!
Newly improved recipe is on my blog!

#cauliflower #cauliflowerwings #cauliflowerbites #gochujang #veganrecipes #veganerezepte #foodblogger

The joy when your homemade chocolate granola gives you chocolatey milk 🍫
I can’t help but think of my childhood and the joy of drinking the chocolate milk remaining in the bowl after finishing the cocoa pops 😄 It’s the small things, right?

Chocolatey milk aside, here’s why homemade granola is better than most store-bought granolas👇

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You choose the type and the amount of sugar you add. Maple syrup, honey or dried fruit are good options.

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You can use a healthier fat, such as coconut oil or olive oil.

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No nasty additives.

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You chose your own ingredients.

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Overall it can be so much healthier than most store-bought granolas.

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The ingredients options are endless.

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One of my favourite parts is testing a small batch whilst the granola is still warm from the oven. You can’t do that with store-bought 😉

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It is affordable to make and often has a lower cost per serving than store-bought.

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It’s easy to make.

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Plus, your home will smell amazing.

I suggest visiting my blog for a variety granola recipes 😉

#homemadegranola #healthierbreakfast #veganerezepte #gesundeernährung #foodreels #breakfastideas

I made these Asian flavoured inspired cucumbers to have as a side to a rice and spicy tofu dish, but I finished it all before I even started cooking the spicy tofu 😅 They are sweet, spicy, sour and fresh all at the same time. They really make a delicious side dish.

The recipe is on my blog.

#smackedcucumber #asiancucumbersalad #gesunderezepte #veganerezepte #healthyfood #viralcucumbersalad #viralrecipes

Soothing the Monday blues with this Banoffee pie inspired overnight oats. Made with no added sugars and a healthy date caramel, of course ☺️ Would you like the recipe?

Also, how is it already the last week in January??

#banoffee #overnightoats #healthybreakfast #gesunderezepte #gesundeernährung #veganerezepte #veganuk #foodblogger #healthyrecipes

Double tap if you agree 💛

*Every body is different, meaning fuelling might look different for everyone.

#healthyfood #healthylifestyle #healthyeating #healthyrecipes

This bowl of miso pumpkin pasta with crispy sage and toasted hazelnuts is hitting the spot today. Sweet, savoury and rich!

The full recipe is on my blog.

#pumpkinrecipes #miso #pasta #veganerezepte #vegankidsrecipes #gesundeernährung #gesunderezepte #veganuary

Lunches lately look like this… Nourish bowls with a variety of veggies and colours 🌈

In this bowl I have:

Quinoa from @scoopwholefoods_uk
Homemade hummus
Pickled onions
Falafel
Roasted sweet potato and broccoli from @larkhallfarmshop

#veganuary #veganerezepte #gesundeernährung #nourishyourbody #nourishbowl #foodblogger #gesunderezepte #lunchideas

Easy lunch or dinner idea: Baked sweet potato with a spicy tofu, black bean and kimchi filling! So easy to make, so much flavour and filling.

The full recipe is on my blog 🍠

#bakedpotato #bakedsweetpotato #kimchi #spicytofu #healthylunch #healthydinner #gesunderezepte #gesundeernährung #veganerezepte #veganfoodblog #recipe

These Miso Glazed Brussels Sprouts are my favourite way to enjoy them. In salads, as a side or just on their own.

Recipe will follow soon.

#brusselsprouts #miso #sidedish #veganfood #gesundessen #veganerezepte #foodphotography #healthyfood

Nutrient dense smoothies lately on repeat.

#smoothies #smoothie #healthysmoothies #veganfood #veganrecipe #gesundeernährung #veganerezepte #healthylifestyle

Wishing you all a merry Christmas 🎄
Leaving you with this light and delicious vegan Tiramisu.

#tiramisu #veganbaking #christmasbaking #veganerezepte #foodreels #foodblogger

My mom send me a few bags of homemade candied pecans, made with pecans from her garden. They are the perfect combination of crunchy and sweet and are just so perfect for this festive season.
Me being me, I decided to make a Candied Nut Chia Pudding. The chia seed pudding is not sweetened at all, so having these crunchy pops of candied pecans are so good with the creamy pudding. To make a portion for one:
Mix 3 tbsp chia seeds with 2 tbsp oat yoghurt, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1 cup almond milk. Let sit for at least 20 minutes. Add more almond milk if needed. Serve with plain or vanilla yogurt. Finish with a sprinkling of chopped candied nuts and a drizzle maple syrup (optional)

#chiapudding #candiednuts #christmasrecipes #foodreels

Christmas baking is in full swing. These jam filled Almond Linzer Biscuits are one of our favourites. Enjoying a couple of these with a cuppa, whilst watching Christmas movies 🎄

Head over to my blog for the full recipe.

#linzercookies #linzerbiscuits #christmasbaking #weihnachtsgebäck #vegancookies #veganbaking

Vanilla Matcha Latte - sweet, energy boosting and comforting 💚

Using my gorgeous @avantchatea_uk matcha set #gifted

Whisk 1 tsp matcha powder with 1/4 cup hot water, using a milk frothed or bamboo matcha whisk.
Heat 3/4 cup oat milk with 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional). Use a frother to make frothy milk if desired.
Pour the matcha into a cup and top with the vanilla oatmilk. Enjoy!

#matchalatte #vanillamatcha #foodblogger #healthylifestyle #gesunderezepte #veganerezepte #veganfood #healthyrecipes

Every weekend needs a bowl of Chocolate Steel-cut oats with oven-baked pears 🍐

To make this I added 1 tbsp cacao powder to my cooked steel-cut oats*. The pear I cut in half, removed the core and placed it in an ovenproof dish (cut side down). As this pear was soft there was no need to add any water. Cover with foil and bake in the oven at 180C until soft. Mine took about 15 minutes, but this will depend on the ripeness/type of pear. Serve the oats with the pear, drizzle with maple syrup, a dusting of cinnamon and a some homemade chocolate granola for crunch.

*Optional to add to the cooked oats: Chocolate protein powder or Maca powder

#healthybreakfast #healthybreakfastideas #plantbased #veganbreakfast #gesundessen #frühstück #veganerezepte #recipedeveloper #foodblogger #foodreels

This Tahini & Pear Overnight is giving real Autumn Vibes 🍂 Nutty Tahini with the sweet, soft pear is so good!

To make 2 portions I mixed 80g rolled oats with 1 cup almond milk (adjust to your liking), 1 ripe pear grated, 1 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp oat yoghurt and a pinch of salt (add cinnamon or vanilla extract, optional). Let sit overnight and serve each portion in the morning with 1/2 tbsp tahini and 1/2 pear cut into cubes. Drizzle with maple syrup and a few toasted hazelnuts. Enjoy!

Backdrop @blackvelvetstyling
Tahini and hazelnuts @scoopwholefoods_uk
Almond milk @plenish

#healthybreakfast #healthybreakfastideas #veganbreakfast #gesunderezepte #gesundessen #foodblogger #foodphotography #foodreels #veganerezepte

This blood orange upside down chocolate cake! Finished with a sticky orange glaze 😋

It has been a busy to few weeks and l’ve also been in sick bed all weekend - which is why I have been a bit quiet and have not posted much.

The recipe has not been posted yet, but it should hopefully be up by the end of this week 🤞

#bloodorange #chocolatecake #vegancake #veganerezepte #easyrecipes #foodblogger #cakerecipe

We used to buy a delicious lime and chocolate granola when we went on vacation. It had so much flavour and the perfect balance of lime and chocolate. But sadly it has been months since I have seen in the store, so I decided to make my own version of that granola. I am happy with the result!

Comment GRANOLA and I’ll send you the link to the recipe.

📷 @foodtography_by_andrea

#granola #homemadegranola #chocolategranola #healthybreakfast #gesundeernährung #gesunderezepte #veganerezepte #recipedeveloper

22km of this!!
Torcross to Salcombe. This is one of my favourite stretches of the South Western Coastal Path.
We took a quick ferry ride at the end and finished with a refreshing G&T in Salcombe.

Here are a few views captured from our trip last weekend…

#salcombe #southwesterncoastalpath #devon #uk #travel

When life gives you blood oranges make Blood Orange Chocolate Overnight Oats.

Topped with @wazoogles dark roasted peanut butter, blood orange segments, cacao nibs and homemade chocolate granola 🫶

#overnightoats #healthybreakfast #healthyfood #chocolatebreakfast #veganrecipes #gesunderezepte #veganerezepte #gesundeernährung #foodblogger #bloodorange

Adding the finishing touches to my Orzo salad. A drizzle of harissa oil and crispy bread crumbs!
And of course the best part, eating.

This is a recipe I made a few weeks ago for @scoopwholefoods_uk using their orzo pasta and extra virgin olive oil.
The full recipe is on my blog.

#orzosalad #pastasalad #gesunderezepte #veganerezepte #foodblogger #recipedeveloper #recipe #foodreels #veganfoodblog

Today was a good day…

Here is my chocolate coconut nice cream 🍫 🥥 with an added a scoop @wazoogles protein powder.

After I transferred the mixture to a bowl, I changed my mind and decided to first roll the scoops in the coconut before freezing.
The full recipe is on my blog.

#nicecream #healthydessert #vegandessert #bountychocolate #coconutdessert #veganerezepte #gesunderezepte #gesundeernährung #foodreels #foodvideo #recipereels #foodblogger #recipedeveloper

Pretending it’s still summer with this Summery Orzo Salad, harissa oil and crispy crumbs!

The ingredients list is below and the instructions in the comments.

NGREDIENTS
200g uncooked orzo @scoopwholefoods_uk
1 medium courgette/zucchini
1 shallot, finely sliced
1 -2 cloves of garlic, sliced
Extra virgin olive oil, to fry
small handful fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas
FOR THE DRESSING
1 lemon, juice and zest
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp garlic granules
sea salt and black pepper, to taste
FOR THE HARISSA OIL
2 tsp Harissa paste
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
THE CRUMBS
3 tbsp Panko crumbs
Sea salt
red chilli flakes (optional)

#orzosalad #orzo #summersalad #veganrecipes

Fig & Tahini! What a gorgeous flavour combination 🫶
I’m so happy it’s Fig Season in the UK

To make this breakfast 👇
Mix the night before:
40g oats
2 tbsp oat yogurt
Almond milk (add to your liking)
A pinch of salt.
In the morning serve with fresh figs, a generous drizzle of @scoopwholefoods_uk tahini, hempseed and maple syrup

Backdrop @blueberrybackdrops

#figseason #tahini #overnightoats #healthybreakfast #veganerezepte #gesunderezepte

Raspberry Bounty Overnight Oats!
The tart raspberries are the perfect addition to cut through the richness from the coconut and cacao. Sooo good!

The recipe is on my blog.

Happy Friday x

#foodblogger #bountybar #healthyfood #healthybreakfast #veganbreakfast #gesunderezepte #veganerezepte #gesundeernährung #foodreels #recipedeveloper #veganbrunch #brunchideas

On weekends we eat Chocolate Cherry Baked Oats, with added protein powder to make it even more nutritious.

Here is the recipe:

FOR THE OATS

80g oat flour
1 scoop @wazoogles chocolate protein powder
220ml almond or hazelnut milk
1 heaped tbsp organic cacao powder
a pinch of sea salt
1 tbsp flax seeds or ground flax
1 mashed banana
1 tsp baking powder
about 50g fresh or frozen cherries, halved. plus about 4 or 5 extra for decoration on top.
OPTIONAL Make it more indulgent by adding a few dark chocolate chips.

TO SERVE

2 - 3 tbsp plain or vanilla yoghurt
cacao nibs or chocolate chips
additional cherries
maple syrup (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 180C and prepare a small oven-proof baking dish.
Mix all the oats ingredients in a bowl or directly in the baking dish.
Add a few cherries on top. Press them down slightly.
Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 - 25 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
Remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes.
Serve with yoghurt, cacao nibs, additional cherries and maple syrup (optional). Delicious!

#proteinoats #veganbreakfast #bakedoats #healthybreakfast #gesundeernährung #foodreels #veganerezepte #chocolateoats

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latest posts.

Healthier Sweet Potato Brownies

Vegan Tiramisu

Vegan Lady fingers

Almond Linzer Biscuits

Blood Orange Upside-down Cake

Chocolate Coconut Nice Cream

Vegan Tiramisu

Miso Mushroom Wontons

Peanut Butter + Chocolate Bliss Balls

Turk'ish Beans

2 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse

Raw Chocolate Brownie Bites

Strawberry, Basil and Wild Rocket Salad

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