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Stay up to date with the latest health news from the Grape Tree community. Or, get inspired with our healthy recipes designed with healthy eating in mind. You can find many vegan recipes and gluten-free recipes, and recipes from guest bloggers, including award-winning bloggers and recipe creators.

  1. October 9, 2019

    40 Uses for Coconut Oil

    Coconut is incredibly versatile and not just for your kitchen cupboard! This wonder product is super nourishing for your skin, hair, and all over the body. We have compiled our list of the best 40 uses.

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  2. October 2, 2019

    The Nutritional Value of Dried Apricots

    Dried apricots are deliciously sweet and contain a high level of nutrients. A daily portion of three or four dried apricots contain around a fifth of your daily fibre. Plus, substantial levels of potassium as well as iron, zinc, calcium and manganese.

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  3. October 1, 2019

    Dried Fruit Muffins - Vegan

    A classic dried fruit muffin recipe with wholesome oats and premium dried fruit that make the perfect breakfast treat, or healthy snack on the go. Why not make these mixed dried fruit muffins ahead of time and freeze in batches? 

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  4. September 18, 2019

    Apricot & Pistachio Cookies

    These soft and chewy cookies are exceptionally delicious and perfect for a back-to-school lunchbox or afternoon snack to have at your desk during work. They're guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth or craving, leave you feeling satisfied and give you a healthy boost of energy as well thank to the slow-releasing carbohydrates from the oats and natural sugars too. 

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  5. September 18, 2019

    Vegan Macaroni Cheese

    Mac’n’cheese has got to be the ultimate comfort food dish! Perfect dinner for when you need some real happiness boosting food. This vegan macaroni cheese recipe has got all that, but is also loaded with goodness to stop you getting that sluggish feeling and will provide your body with so many nutrients to leave you feeling happy & healthy. Read more
  6. September 10, 2019

    Is Dried Fruit Good For You?

    A popular snack for many, and used in many recipes, but what is it, and is dried fruit good for you? Dried fruit is simply fruit that has had most of its water contents removed.

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  7. August 14, 2019

    Mini Matcha & Raspberry Cheesecake Bites

    These little vegan-friendly cheesecakes are so tasty and perfect for a summer’s evening dinner party dessert with family or friends! The base is made from oats, ground almonds, maple syrup and coconut oil - which makes the recipe gluten-free too! 

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  8. August 8, 2019

    Ten Things You Should Know About Mangos

    The mango tree is a native of South Asia and has been cultivated there for thousands of years. But it has now spread around the tropical and subtropical world and is now harvested in Africa, Australia, the Americas and the Caribbean. 

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  9. August 3, 2019

    Detox Fruit & Turmeric Smoothie

    A detox smoothie full of body cleansing nutrients like turmeric, a powerful anti-inflammatory. It’s the perfect way to flush out toxins and the natural antioxidants help protect our bodies from harmful free radicals. Naturally sweetened with watermelon juice. Read more
  10. August 1, 2019

    Strawberry & Lemon Cheesecake - Raw/Vegan/Gluten Free

    This strawberry & lemon cheesecake is the dessert of dreams! It’s raw, vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar but has so much sweet taste and fresh flavour you won’t miss a thing!

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  11. August 1, 2019

    Chocolate Dipped Matcha Coconut Milk Ice Lollies

    Get heatwave ready with these deliciously creamy matcha flavour coconut milk ice lollies, dipped in dark chocolate and pistachio pieces. The lollies are so cooling, satisfying and free-from - so perfect for all. Read more