These carrot scones are packed with spices, sweet raisins and veggie goodness. Best enjoyed warm from the oven, these homemade scones are the perfect addition to an afternoon tea. Scones have to be one of the quickest baked treats there is out there. They are so easy to make, use storecupboard ingredients, and, particularly when still warm from the oven, are incredibly delicious. I like to try to add a portion of fruit or veg to our baked goods whenever I can and with this recipe I've used the humble carrot. All three of my kids absolutely loved these carrot scones and the first batch was go ..read more

Add a portion of vegetables to your dinner with this zero waste broccoli pesto recipe that uses the stalks as well as the florets. Suitable for vegans, great for batch cooking and freezing and approved by the Sneaky Veg kids. While I always eat my broccoli stalks one of my kids always bites off the top and leaves the stalks on his plate. Making broccoli pesto is a great way to ensure that the whole of the broccoli - stalks, florets and even the leaves - is eaten. Broccoli pesto is a great zero waste recipe that's a great one for batch cooking and can be stored in portions in the freezer. I ..read more

Chewy and sweet, vegan and great for kids, these apricot flapjacks are perfect for afternoon snacks or lunch boxes. These apricot bars are great for after school snacks, lunchboxes (replace the almonds with extra flour if you need them to be nut free) or as a little treat with your mid morning coffee. They are deliciously sweet without too much added sugar - being sweetened with apricots and maple syrup. The oats give a good energy boost and the ground almonds provide some plant-based protein. Ingredients For full recipe, ingredients and quantities go to the printable recipe card at the en ..read more

These tasty homemade bean burgers are a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Great to make ahead, freezer friendly and suitable for vegetarians and vegans. As a vegetarian child in the early 1990s spicy bean burgers from the supermarket were something that I ate a lot of. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and, to be honest, not all that spicy is how I remember them. These homemade burgers are a better option. Packed full of plant-based protein and flavoured with spices and herbs, these homemade bean burgers are a great recipe that the whole family can enjoy ..read more

This delicious courgette dip, or zucchini dip, is similar to baba ganoush but is made with courgettes instead of aubergine. Perfect with a spread of mezze-style dishes, crudités or other dips. A great way to use up a glut of summer courgettes. One of my memories of my childhood summers is my dad growing copious amounts of courgettes and inevitably marrows. I've since grown courgettes myself some years and on those years where I've had a good harvest I've made lots of delicious summer courgette recipes. I hadn't tried making a courgette dip until recently though and I'm so glad I did. This co ..read more

Deliciously chocolatey avocado brownies, sweetened with dates and maple syrup. Great for kids, vegans and anyone looking for a healthier chocolate treat. I love this avocado chocolate brownie recipe. It's a great sneaky veg recipe - full of hidden avocado. It contains much less sugar than a traditional brownie recipe - because it's sweetened with dates and maple syrup. And these brownies are full of healthy fats as well - with avocado supplying most of the fat content (there's also oat milk). What ingredients do you need to make avocado brownies? For full recipe, ingredients and quantities ..read more

A delicious and easy recipe for vegetable and tofu fried rice. Easily adaptable and a great midweek dinner that the whole family can enjoy. Ideal for using up leftover rice. Looking for a plant-based family dinner? Need a recipe for leftover rice? Don't know what to feed your vegan or vegetarian kids? Why not give this tofu fried rice recipe a try? It's packed with veg, uses pre-cooked rice and is a good source of vegan and vegetarian protein. Tofu fried rice ingredients For full recipe, ingredients and quantities go to the printable recipe card at the end of this post. Here's what you nee ..read more

Did you know that you can make delicious, crispy homemade tortilla chips from a regular packet of wraps? Quick and easy to make, suitable for vegans and perfect for enjoying with your favourite dips. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate links are marked with * where possible. Looking for something homemade to serve with dips? Got a couple of wraps leftover in the pack that you need to use? Fancy a quick, tasty, savoury snack? Whichever of these is the case homemade tortilla chips are for you. Making chips out of leftover wraps is quick and easy. They take just m ..read more

Ripe avocados blended with basil, garlic and pine nuts make the most incredible, creamy avocado pesto. Perfect with pasta. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate links are marked with * where possible. Ripe avocados are incredibly creamy. This means that they break down very easily when blended or mashed making them perfect for dips like guacamole or for a pasta sauce like pesto. Avocados are a great source of healthy fats and also contain vitamin E and other nutrients. Above all this avocado pesto is really quick and easy to make. It can be easily adapted to suit ..read more

Chewy no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars made with just five ingredients. These rich, chocolatey refrigerator bars are so tasty. Plus they're vegan-friendly and kid approved. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate links are marked with * where possible. A bar that my kids love, doesn't need me to turn the oven on and is full of natural, energy-giving ingredients? Yes please. These no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars tick all the boxes and have become a firm family favourite here at Sneaky Veg HQ. Plus they're really easy to make. More no-bake recipes Looking ..read more