Soak your oats

Once an essential everyday ingredient – particularly in the north of the country – oats still have a special place in British storecupboards

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 40 mins 1 tbsp olive oil6 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut into large chunks2 tbsp piri-piri seasoning1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed350g bas

Looking for ways to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet? Try these tasty recipes for wholesome alternatives from top nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert, and you’ll never look back!

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 15 mins 140g soba noodles300g fresh or frozen podded edamame beans4 spring onions, shredded300g beansprouts1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthways, deseeded and sliced1

Yes, we like to ‘cheat’ too – and by that, we mean using excellent ready-made products to take speedy shortcuts. Whip up these delicious meals when you don’t fancy hours in the kitchen...

SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS 1 large ripe banana, peeled 1 egg 80g rolled oats 1 tsp vanilla bean paste ¼ tsp ground cinnamon Large pinch of salt 2 tbsp unsalted butter Handful of chocolate chips (optional) T