A crunchy base and topping with a deliciously rich cacao filling…These bites are ideal for an energy boosting snack or treat to satisfy those sweet cravings. Using quinoa and seeds results in an extra nutty flavour which really boosts the taste and texture. I used the raw cacao chocolate sauce from Broma Foods (vegan, no […]
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Double Chocolate Valentine’s Tart
An oaty, nutty tart case filled with a rich, creamy chocolate mousse, topped with homemade white chocolate hearts and berries sprinkled on top…Ahh, an easy to make, stunning and delicious dessert that can be whipped up just in time for February 14th (or any other day of the year you fancy, let’s be honest!). I […]
Date Caramel, Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crunch Bars
You’ve got to love that first meal of the day, whatever time that might be for you (for me it’s about 10am after a workout and general busy parent life!) – BREAKFAST. Whether you’re a cereal fan, prefer a cooked meal or grab a smoothie on the go, there are so many options you can […]
Carob, Blueberry & Chocolate Chip Muffins
Have you ever tried carob before? A delicious alternative to using cocoa or cacao, this caffeine-free option still gives a chocolatey sweet taste but is less bitter and has a roasted, naturally sweet flavour. I love using it in different recipes and coupled with blueberries, it makes the tastiest muffins that can be enjoyed for […]
Vegan White Chocolate, Cacao & Coconut Bites
Here’s a story about this recipe – it was featured in the October issue of Vegan Living magazine which was pretty cool! I always love seeing my recipes and photography in print; there’s something so satisfying about it, something that bit more meaningful than simply seeing it on a screen. It’s one of my favourite […]
White Chocolate, Berry & Almond Tarts
It happens to be a coincidence that it’s dairy week on Great British Bake Off (believe it or not, I’m a huge fan of the show haha) at the same time as sharing this divine dessert recipe. A no-bake chocolate oat base filled with vanilla yogurt and finished with berries, almonds and my favourite Barebells […]
Video: Fudgey Chocolate Brownies
Here we go, another recipe video thanks to my lovely friend, Tori, owner of Candid Films. We had so much fun working together filming these (you may have seen the other recipe video for chocolate chip banana muffins here) – and of course, eating them afterwards! These deliciously gooey, rich and decadent brownies are the […]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Frozen Cups
When you want a quick, easy, healthy and of course, DELICIOUS dessert when it’s hot outside, this is the recipe for you. These bad boys don’t take long to prepare at all and you can make ahead so they’re ready to grab from the freezer when a sugar / cool-me-down craving hits. With a chocolate […]
Chocolate Hazelnut Cookie Dough Bites
So here we have a nutty, oaty chocolate base, a high protein cookie dough layer smothered in a rich dark chocolate topping with crunchy hazelnuts and cacao nibs. The dream right?! These little indulgent bites are huge in flavour and a certain to satisfy a sweet tooth and chocolate cravings. You might look at the […]
Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Loaf
Everyone loves a recipe you can chuck into a bowl, mix up and bang in the oven – something that looks and tastes delicious and wonderful, without having to take up too much time, while also being secretly being a bit good for you (that’s always a bonus!). The thing with this loaf is that […]
Chocolate, Cherry & Almond Tart
You may or may not be aware that Spanish Picota cherry season is upon us! And if you’re like me and LOVE juicy, slightly sweet but also slightly tart, firm but soft cherries, then I hope you’ll appreciate this [sponsored] post. Distinguished by their flavour and sweetness, Picota cherries are unique to the Jerte Valley […]
Chocolate Orange Brownie Cups
Guys, you need to get 7th July in your diary…Why? Because it’s WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY! This might be something many of you celebrate every day (me included) but it’s great to have a dedicated day where we can all embrace and enjoy this wonderful ingredient. Luxury chocolatiers Lily O’Brien’s got in touch to create a dessert […]
Double Chocolate Granola Loaf
A soft chocolate sponge topped with a fudgey, rich chocolate layer finished off with a nutty, crunchy granola topping = what dreams are made of. Honestly one of my favourite bakes to date, you wouldn’t guess that this dream snack / dessert / treat is actually made up of pretty good ingredients – dates, sweet […]
Raspberry, Chocolate & Almond Butter Bites
Another beautifully layered stack of goodness – this time made from an oaty base, chia raspberry jam middle topped with an almond butter chocolate layer – decorated with Gato & Co‘s Almond & Raspberry Cookies! Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and no refined sugar – just like the recipe – they make a delicious and colourful addition […]
Chocolate Cookie Tarts
If you’re looking for some easy, delicious and no bake desserts to make this summer, you need these in your life! You may have heard of Gato who make plant-powered treats that are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and low in sugar, they’ve recently launched a range of cookies so I thought why not include them in […]