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Recipes

13/04/22

Vegan Spiced Banana Cake

This scrumptious recipe will definitely satisfy every sweet tooth in the house over the Easter break! Our fabulous retreat chef Catherine has lovingly shared her recipe with The Zest Life community to enjoy!
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08/03/22

Revitalising Green Juice

 

This refreshing homemade green juice is simple, healthy, and jam-packed with nutrition, making it all the more delicious!
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19/01/22

Apple Rooibos tea

 

Here’s a retreat favourite that’s a flavorful, caffeine-free alternative to black and green tea and deliciously simple to make!
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03/11/21

Healthy Winter Porridge

 

There’s nothing quite like a bowl of warming porridge to set you up for the day ahead in these wintery months. At The Zest Life, we like to add some simple toppings to make our porridge even more tasty and nutritious!
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12/10/21

Thai Spiced Squash & Sweetcorn Soup recipe

Enjoy a hearty bowl of this delicious soup which is rich, creamy (without the cream), easy to make and bursting with colour and flavours!
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29/06/21

Healthy Flapjack Recipe

Sweet tooths beware, this recipe is not only simple to make but deliciously moreish! Retreat chef Catherine of Wildings Vegan Kitchen has shared her healthy flapjacks that still use a touch of butter and a bit of syrup but most of the sweetness comes from the banana… it’s practically guilt-free!

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09/04/21

Wild Garlic Pesto

Spring is the perfect time to forage for this highly nutritious plant native to Britain. With its fresh, garlicky smell wild garlic is likely found growing in abundance in shady woodland environments near you. With blood-purifying properties, it is also thought to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Enjoy whipping up this simple yet delicious recipe shared by our fabulous retreat chef Catherine from Wildings Vegan Kitchen. We refer to The Woodland Trust for information on how to identify & sustainable source this edible plant. (more…)

05/03/21

Mango & Edamame Salad

Get into the spirit of Spring with this fresh and healthy salad we absolutely adore here at The Zest Life! (more…)

01/02/21

Green Smoothie

With health (and delicious flavour) in mind enjoy a Green Smoothie Recipe by our amazing retreat chef Catherine from Wildings Vegan Kitchen. (more…)

04/01/21

Raw Bounty Cups

This will be a definite hit with the family as an after school or dinner treat and the best news is, it won’t break any healthy New Year Resolutions! Our fabulous retreat chef Catherine from Wildings Vegan Kitchen has lovingly shared her recipe with The Zest Life community to enjoy! (more…)