I’m back — and I’m starting with the recipe that helped me most

Fiona Staunton • February 23, 2026

Chocolate seed bars

After being a little quiet online for a while, I’m so happy to be back here with you.


And I’m reintroducing myself in the best possible way — with one of the most-loved recipes I’ve ever shared: my Chocolate Seed Bars.


These bars are more than a snack in our house. They’ve been a real support for me during menopause, and for so many women I’ve worked with too. They’re packed with nourishing ingredients that support energy, fibre intake, and overall wellbeing — and the best part? The whole family loves them.


They’re also incredibly popular in my work. In fact, this is the most popular recipe in my online 6-week menopause cooking course and in my workplace cooking programmes too. It’s always the one people come back to — because it’s practical, delicious, and easy to make again and again.


I first featured these in my World Menopause Day webinar, where I shared easy, realistic recipes to support women through perimenopause and menopause.


Why I still come back to these bars again and again:

  • They’re easy to make
  • One batch goes a long way
  • They store really well
  • They’re perfect for mid-morning, afternoon slumps, lunchboxes, or a quick grab before heading out


If you’ve been following me for a while — welcome back.


If you’re new here — hello, I’m Fiona, and I’m passionate about helping people cook food that tastes amazing and supports real life, including the menopause years.


I’ll be sharing more simple, nourishing recipes again very soon — the kind that support your health without needing a separate meal for everyone else.


💛 Start here with the Chocolate Seed Bars recipe


💛 And if you missed it, you can also check out
my menopause webinar for more inspiration

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