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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 31, 2018

    Pumpkin Spice Cake

    This soft pumpkin cake is made with natural ingredients and topped with a homemade buttercream frosting made from cashews. Easy and super moist this recipe is completely vegan, gluten-free and the perfect comfort cake for fall!

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  2. October 30, 2018

    Spider Pizza Bites

    These spider pizza bites are the best recipe for Halloween to serve either as party nibbles or a meal for the kids. Theyre really fun to make and look ultra spooky, perfect for the Halloween season! The pizza bases are gluten-free, vegan and nut free so perfect for all and really you can add any toppings you want! 

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  3. October 30, 2018

    Stuffed Baked Apples

    Here we have the ultimate Autumn/Winter dessert. Fruity, spiced, stuffed & baked apples! The apples are stuffed with juicy raisins, sweet dried cranberries and a delicious mixture of warming cinnamon, ginger and vanilla. 

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  4. October 12, 2018

    Mini Key Lime Pies

    A traditional key lime pie is made with dairy, gluten and refined sugar which means it isn't always suitable for those either choosing to be a little healthier or following a free-from diet, but that's where this recipe comes in to save the day! These mini Key Lime Pies are the perfect twist on the classic - they're zesty and sweet, creamy and rich as well as having the most delicious crust, beautifully smooth lime filling and wonderful whipped coconut cream topping.

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  5. October 12, 2018

    Grape Tree Pumpkin Spice Recipe

    A staple spice of many autumn favourites, this fragrant blend is very easy (and economical) to make at home.

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  6. October 4, 2018

    Fajita Potato Skins

    Say hello to your new favourite meal! These vegan fajita skins are the most comforting, warming, delicious meal for all to enjoy this Autumn/Winter. The potato skins themselves are made with high-protein black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, rich red pepper and the amazing, flavoursome fajita seasoning stocked at Grape Tree.

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  7. October 4, 2018

    Five Tell-Tale Signs You Could Need More Vitamin D

    Our increasingly internal lifestyle and sun protection has led to the World Health Organisation estimate that at least 1 in 5 adults have insufficient levels of vitamin D.

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  8. September 26, 2018

    Chocolate & Raisin Sandwich Cookies

    We've all heard of sandwich cookies but I bet youve never tried this combination before! Chocolate & Raisin is a delicious pairing, theres something so yummy about the juicy sweet raisins together with the rich chocolate and works so well in this recipe.

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  9. September 25, 2018

    Yes, You Are Missing Out!

    New research has underscored just how many of us are missing out on important nutrients in our diets. The findings show that more than 50 per cent of women are living with a deficiency of selenium and more than a quarter are below recommended levels of both iron and potassium.

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  10. September 20, 2018

    The Brain Boosters; Can these foods protect our mental health?

    We all know that following a healthy diet is a must to protect our bodies and in particular our hearts. But what about the brain? 

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  11. September 20, 2018

    How Freekeh Rises From The Ashes!

    Freekeh is an ancient grain that has found a brand new place in western cooking and eating. But its journey to the table is still one of the strangest tales in food production. It has been grown and eaten in the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa since biblical times and still is. It is actually durum wheat that is harvested while the grains are still young and green. Read more