One of my favourite brands when it comes to stocking up on healthy baking essentials is Indigo Herbs, who specialise in ‘unique ethical premium quality Superfoods, Vegan Plant Protein, Mushroom Powders, Herbs and Loose Teas’. A friendly bunch offering all kinds of goodies, I was recently set a challenge to create a gluten-free, vegan and […]
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Mini Apple, Raisin & Cinnamon Loaves
Sometimes the combination of apple, cinnamon and raisins (or sultanas) is all you need. With a hint of orange for extra zing, this is the base for my latest recipe working in collaboration with Graham’s The Family Dairy using their thick, creamy but fat-free Quark, a staple in my fridge that can be used for […]
Vegan Chocolate Caramel Hobnob Biscuits
Time for another recipe using Tiger Nut flour, and with it’s deliciously nutty flavour, I thought it would work amazingly well in a biscuit combined with caramel and chocolate – remember those Hobnobs? Yep, like that. So I attempted to make a healthier, vegan, dairy and gluten-free and no refined sugar version and they turned […]
Orange, Almond & Polenta Cake
With Mother’s Day coming up and the signs of Spring in full bloom, it’s all about vibrant colours and a change in direction for foods we’re craving. Of course, that still means including cake in your life 😉 Recently I’ve been introducing more polenta into gluten-free baking and feel like I’ve achieved the ideal consistency […]
Coffee & Walnut Layer Cake
It’s time for another recipe working with Percol Coffee as one of their recipe creators! Last month it was all about these Caramel, Hazelnut & Coffee Tartlets with Chocolate Ganache which went down a storm both at home and via social media; this month it’s time for a healthy twist on a classic: Coffee & […]
Mood-Boosting Berry Vanilla Crumble Cake
On behalf of Seasonal Berries I was challenged to create a mood-boosting recipe as part of their Be Berry Bright campaign. “Relying on high sugar foods, biscuits and crisps to keep us going can leave us riding the blood sugar rollercoaster. We feel buzzed for a spell but soon our energy, concentration and mood can […]
Banana, Peanut Butter & Jam Muffins
I’m back again with another recipe working together with Graham’s Family Dairy using one of my all-time favourite ingredients: Quark. Fat-free thick, creamy soft cheese ideal to use in all kinds of cooking and baking as a healthier alternative, I eat this stuff pretty much every day – mainly for breakfast, mixed together with my […]
Fudgy Maple Popcorn Brownies
If you love brownies, caramel and popcorn…Well, I have news for you. I’ve collaborated with the wonderful NOM FOODS brand to create a recipe using their delicious Maple Cinnamon Popcorn (also available in Simply Salted, Tomato & Pesto and Salted Maple). As a huge popcorn fan, I love the fact that theirs is organic, gluten-free, […]
Vegan Chocolate, Raspberry & Beetroot Cake
Ladies, gentlemen, we’re close to that day of the year when people go crazy for all things heart-shaped and love-themed… Yes, whether you’re a single pringle ready to mingle or happily married with a baby on the way (guilty), you can’t escape good old Valentine’s Day! I don’t personally see what all the fuss is […]
Pretty Pink Raspberry & Polenta Loaf
A while ago it was a pleasure to create some recipes for Graham’s Family Dairy…And now it’s time for some new ones! First up is this delicious Valentine’s Day recipe, a light sponge filled with raspberries and topped with a beautifully (and naturally) coloured Quark frosting, this healthy bake would make an ideal treat for […]
Coconut, Oat & Caramel Slice
I’m back again sharing a recipe I created for high-end Northern supermarket, Booths. Using hot new ingredient coconut jam, I thought this would go perfectly with coconut, oats, dates and chocolate…So let me introduce this incredibly moreish, gluten and dairy-free, vegan-friendly recipe which would make the perfect snack when you’re craving something sweet. The challenge […]
Apple & Ginger Detox Breakfast Muffins
Calling all the granola lovers out there – this post is for you, especially if you’re keen to stay on the healthy eating path throughout January and beyond. While many brands out there cram their granola with added sugars, preservatives and other unnecessary ingredients, Rollagranola make it their mission to ‘break away from mass-produced cheap […]
Vegan Pear & Raspberry Crumble & Vanilla Custard
Have we got used to the fact that it’s January 2017 yet?! I must have corrected the date on things multiple times so far, I’m still stuck in 2016 😉 While the weather is still freezing and our bodies crave comfort food, this month is of course dedicated to all things healthy – which is […]
Mini Chocolate & Chestnut Stacks
So I’m guessing we’re all into the swing of Christmas right now?! Which of course along with the madness of shopping, parties, making plans to see family and friends, it’s alllllll about the festive food. I’m so happy to share with you this recipe for these vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and no refined sugar mini chocolate […]
Vegan Chocolate, Orange & Ginger Cake
The Healthy Beard and I are back again with another beautiful, delicious and healthy festive creation that is sure to be a winner when served up for family and friends this Christmas: A stunning layered orange and ginger infused chocolate cake, layered with a creamy cashew and orange cream. We got so much interaction on […]