Recently I made the
decision to go vegetarian. Well pescetarian to be specific, I still
eat fish and shellfish occasionally. I will do a separate post
on why I decided to change my diet another day. But since I cut out
meat I have found it fun to explore new recipes which don't involve
meat. I get bored of the same meals, so I wanted something to excite
my taste buds. Considering I used to eat meat nearly every day, this
was quite a challenge!
I decided to invest in
a couple of cook books to get my imagination flowing... I think it's
important to remember that you don't have to follow the recipes
exactly to make tasty meals. They can be great for fuelling your own
ideas for different meals.
Today I will be
reviewing Eat Smart. The plant-based cook book by Youtuber Niomi
Smart.
I found Niomi's channel
about 3 years ago now, and really enjoyed her content. She makes
different videos from beauty to fitness and health. Her 'what I eat
in a day' videos have inspired me to try new healthy recipes. Don't
get me wrong... I love my junk food. But I also crave and adore
healthy food, and feel better for it afterwards..
This book has a variety
of recipes, for breakfast, lunch and tea including snacks, deserts
and drinks. I have made quite a few of the recipes in this book and
found that they are not challenging and the instructions are easy to
follow. Some of the ingredients are a bit on the pricey side, so
sometimes I just substitute them for something more easily
accessible, or just don't use some of the ingredients if I think they are not essential to the meal.
One of my favourite
recipes is the vegetable skewers with satay sauce. This is so simple
and easy to make. If you love peanut butter as much as I do, this is
a sure winner.
I also have made the Chocolate-Coated Banana Lollies which are a healthier sweet snack for those chocolate cravings!
On top of the fab
recipes, the photos are beautiful and of course, Niomi looks gorgeous
too...
For an inexpensive
book, this is a great one for anyone who has decided to go
vegetarian/vegan and needs ideas!
