Get yer fill of oats - biccies in 20mins!

Quickest, easiest biscuits ever (now there's a promise!)

Ingredients:

75g porridge oats
75g wholemeal flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp milk
70g butter
70g sugar (or equivalent of sweetener - Xylitol or Stevia are best)
1 tbsp agave syrup

Method:

Mix the oats, flour and baking powder in a large bowl. In the meantime, melt the butter with the milk and agave syrup on a low heat in the microwave. Add to the oats and flour and mix well.

Divide into 12 small balls and flatten. Place on a lightly greased baking tray and cook in preheated oven at 180 degrees C for around 15 minutes - or until lightly browned.

A quick tasty treat for when you've not got anything sweet in the cupboard - or they make a great elevenses snack or pre-gym energy boost!

Quick and tasty falafel

Ingredients:

300g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and cooked or 2 tins ready-cooked chickpeas, drained
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 carrots, grated
1 tbsp plain flour
11/2 tsp baking powder
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried coriander
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chilli flakes or 1/2 tsp dried chilli
1 handful fresh coriander, chopped

Method:

Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Make small balls with the falafel mix and put onto a plate. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the falafel and cook for a few minutes until golden brown all over.

Serve with salad, tzatiki, or tomato salsa.