nuts

Cashew nuts with their protein-rich, low-salt appeal are the ideal accompaniment to a busy daily life but deliver even more value when you are exercising or following a training plan.

Brazils are packed with monounsaturated fats which are linked to lowering cholesterol levels and protecting heart health. In a large handful of nuts (6-9 kernels, 25g) almost half of the weight is made up of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. It also contains 3.5g of protein and almost as much carbohydrates. 

Vegan and refined sugar-free Pecan Pie Bites, a real treat for the festive season! If you love a traditional pecan pie, then these really are a must. You get all the sweetness and crunch from an all-time classic pecan pie recipe, but healthier and easier to bake.

These raw chocolate & Brazil nut brownies are a healthier take on the classic brownie. The brownies themselves are so fudgey thanks to the Medjool dates and have the most incredibly rich flavour thanks to the cacao powder, while the creamy vegan frosting really adds something special! 

These apricot and Brazil nut energy balls are the perfect snack to make on a Sunday, ready to be consumed throughout the week! The energy balls contain plant-based protein, healthy fats and only natural sugars to give you a boost when you need it. 

This mushroom & walnut spaghetti is the perfect dinner for all the family. It’s really easy to make but tastes wonderfully rich, flavoursome and luxurious! The sauce itself is quite simple but the addition of the walnut pieces adds something truly special to the dish, making it almost like a veggie bolognese. 

This American classic has become a traditional part of the Christmas celebrations for millions of families across the Atlantic. Pecans are native to the US but just when this sweet pie first sprang to life is unclear.

You will never have tasted a Christmas cake quite like this one. You will certainly never have cooked a quicker or a smaller one. But it does have many of the traditional ingredients and in the case of the nuts, it has loads of them.

What were the foods that gave the last year its special flavour? Based on your choices at Grape Tree this is our chart of your plant-based top ten. With a few reasons why, you might have bought them.