Ahhh the scents of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg filling the kitchen as a festive bake is in the oven…Delightful! A traditional chewy Italian dessert containing fruits and nuts, this Panforte is a gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and no refined sugar version containing dried blueberries for a tasty twist. Working in [paid] collaboration with Indigo Herbs, this […]
Double Chocolate Mince Pie Brownies
If you are a brownie lover and a fan of festive mince pies then guys, this is THE recipe for you! Brownies tend to be a staple treat, right? So with the addition of traditional Christmassy flavours and ingredients inspired by the humble treat – warming spices and dried fruit – these really capture the […]
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Review: Vegan Christmas Menu at Pho
When you think of a Christmas feast, you probably think of a plate loaded with meat as the star of the show, surrounded by mash, roasted potatoes, carrots and parsnips, spouts, stuffing and gravy. Pretty stereotypical, right? Well let me tell you about my latest [gifted, complimentary] trip to Pho in Manchester’s stunning Corn Exchange, […]
Blackberry & Pear Tea Loaf
Everyone loves a slice of something sweet with a cup of tea, which is where the inspiration for this fruity loaf came from. Thanks to TEA+ for sending me their new caffeine-free Sleep Vitamin Tea, this variety is a soothing bedtime blend made up of passion flower, magnesium, rooibus, chamomile, lavendar and vitamin C, all […]
White Chocolate, Raspberry & Lemon Blondies
You may have seen on a recent post that Barebells have launched a new flavour bar – LEMON CURD – which is just absolutely divine. High in protein with no added sugar, chunks of the bar go deliciously well with raspberries, more lemon, and a touch of white chocolate in these healthy blondies. I LOVE […]
Spiced Carrot, Orange & Cranberry Energy Bars
As we’re heading into winter, it’s all about those warming spices – ginger, cinnamon – as well as bold, colourful ingredients like dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds. Coupled with the burst of orange zest and sneaking in some grated carrot and mashed banana for adding nutrients, these chunky snack bar are bursting with taste, texture […]
Raspberry & White Chocolate Cookies
What happens when you get raspberries + white chocolate + the best crunchy-on-the-outside, soft-in-the-inside cookies? This recipe! So simple to make and absolutely delicious to eat (especially when they’re still warm, fresh out of the oven), I can guarantee they will go down a treat. This vegan-friendly recipe would work amazingly with dark chocolate instead […]
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 […]
Pumpkin & Chocolate Swirl Slice
Pumpkin is incredibly popular at this time of year – mostly as a means of carving and creating scary designs, but we shouldn’t let that delicious mild flesh inside go to waste! Remove the thick skin, cut into cubes and steam then blend – and there you go, your very own (cheaper) pumpkin puree. I […]
Caramelised Banana, Nut Butter & Chocolate Porridge
It’s officially porridge season – colder, darker mornings call for something warmer, filling and nutritious to kick off the day, and porridge is the ideal thing! However you choose to serve it, and what goes in or on top of that bowl, is totally down to you – whatever you go for, there are countless […]
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Spooky Ghost Muffins
Halloween is creeping up – well, if the supermarkets are anything to go by, it’s been on the horizon since summer time… It seems that we get more and more extreme with gruesome, spooky celebrations and love going all out when it comes to decorating our house, getting dressed up and serving creepy food to […]
Lemon Curd Cheesecake Slices
You may know from some of the recipes I post on here or through my Instagram account that I’m a proud Barebells content creator – making monthly recipes using the brand’s high protein snack bars or shakes. They’ve recently launched a brand new flavour bar – LEMON CURD – which is absolutely insane…and they created […]
Spiced Apple Caramel Cake
It’s been National Baking Week recently (14th – 20th October) and with that in mind, Wing Yip – the UK’s leading Oriental supermarket – is helping to get Britain baking with its brand new, easy-to-make desserts designed for this special occasion. They want to encourage people to experiment with Asian-baked treats, following the latest Great […]
Banana, Coconut & Matcha Donuts
Another recipe in collaboration with Wing Yip, we’re still hoping to inspire more of you to get baking following National Baking Week (14 – 20th October) and of course, thanks to the ever-popular TV series, Great British Bake Off – let’s get those aprons on! Following my delicious Caramel Spiced Apple Cake recipe, this one […]
Berry Coconut Chocolate Bites
A nutty oat chocolate base, berry coconut filling, rich chocolate topping and a extra special sprinkle of raspberries, coconut – and Barebells Coco Chocolate no added sugar protein bar for extra richness. I love no-bake recpes – especially ones with gorgeous colourful layers! – and these are one of my favourite recent ones I’ve created. […]