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Aquafaba is the water from cooked chickpeas or pulses and is used as a substitute for egg whites in baking for vegan recipes. The unusual name is a combination of the Latin words for water (aqua) and beans (faba).

Have you heard about the snack that is 100% healthy, packed with goodness, with the ingredients available under one roof and that are also delicious? You haven’t? Then let us introduce you to NOSH Balls, a range of energy snack balls that use mostly Grape Tree ingredients in their recipes.

The cost of living crisis coupled with avian flu has wreaked havoc on an industry that has seen the culling of livestock and the movement of free range hens indoors across England and Wales. With this dietary staple in short supply we investigated whether there are plant-based options that can replace your daily egg in everything from breakfast to baking.

This is a great recipe for the summer, get together with the family and make your own ice cream. This recipe has a rich custard base and topped with Pecans that are packed with goodness. 

Packed with black beans, homemade walnut mince and spices. This healthy burrito bowl is a perfect lunch, that pops in colour.  Add your favourite dressings of salsa, guccamole and a special homemade dressing. 

Savoury is the new sweet this pancake day, have these for brunch or even for your dinner! These pancakes are a twist on classic made with savoury items such as homemade Almond ricotta, cherry tomatoes and crunchy seeds. 

These gooey red velvet cookies are not only cute and adorable - but also take you straight to cookie heaven!

Overnight oats are the easiest way to get the day off to a great start. Packed with health giving properties and made in advance, overnight oats will tick the healthy breakfast box while taking the stress out of making something early in the morning.

It’s seven years since Grape Tree first championed cancer support charity Look Good Feel Better. The charity that aims to help people undergoing cancer treatment to improve how they feel and look during a challenging period of their lives is a constant presence in our stores all across the UK.

There are many different types of oats on offer to bolster our diets but whichever you choose they all deliver wide-ranging health benefits. Another plus is that they are a great low-cost, nutritious food and are incredibly versatile. If you think beyond your morning meal, oats can provide snacks, a base for baking and a great ingredient for meals.

A couple who lost 12 stone between them have turned their lives around, by swapping their diets with plant-based foods and cutting sugar out. They have credited Grape Tree for the changes in their lives.