Nuts

We’ve updated the meat-free classic with layers of root veg mash. Serve as a centrepiece with your favourite veg

Jazz up festive sprouts with crunchy, sticky maple-glazed walnuts and nuggets of smoked pancetta

A deliciously creamy iced vegan treat for a hot summer’s day

'My choc-hazelnut banana bars are very simple and, as well as being gluten free, don’t contain any refined sugar. The base is a simple mix of bananas, peanut butter and oats – to which I’ve added dark chocolate chips and crunchy hazelnuts. They make a great breakfast bar or on-the-go snack,' says baker Becky

This rich no-bake dessert can be made completely vegan by using dairy-free chocolate

"This winter warmer ticks all the boxes for me; savoury and nutty, with sweetness from the dates and freshness from the coriander," says chef Chantelle Nicholson

This tart is a great option when you’re looking for a treat with extra goodness. The dried apricots provide fibre, vitamin A and catechins (flavonoid phytonutrients), while also adding sweetness without the need for refined sugar. Using unrefined wholemeal flour rather than white also adds extra fibre, plus B vitamins

Top this comforting sweet potato stew with a handful of extra nuts. Leftovers are also delicious