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 […]
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Banana & Gingerbread Protein Granola
Banana and ginger with almonds combined into a chunky homemade granola…YUM. This recipe is as tasty as it sounds, and easy to make which is always a bonus. Absolutely packed with all the good stuff (oats, flaxseed, ginger, cinnamon) and a double whammy hit of banana for a super energy hit, this high-protein batch is […]
Banana Muffins 3 Ways
Place ingredients in a blender, whizz up, add toppings and bake. HOW simple?! These tasty muffins are absolutely ideal for a breakfast-on-the-go, energy-boosting mid morning/afternoon snack, or great for exercise fuel. You can add whatever variety of toppings you want – that’s the beauty of this recipe, go crazy, use your imagination and pick your […]
Double Chocolate Brownies
Indulgent, delicious and super easy to make with a hidden healthy ingredient – AND vegan (great for Veganuary), dairy-free and gluten-free. How do these double chocolate sound for a treat, snack or dessert when you want a chocolate fix? If you fancy the recipe, grab the recipe from my FREE mini eBook! Happy baking 🙂
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What’s Your Favourite Dessert?
We are a nation of dessert lovers in the UK, according to Breville. Across the country we need little excuse to tuck into something sugary but the big question is, what is our collective favourite? An indulgent cake, something warm and comforting (i’m thinking sticky toffee pudding) or chilled and light like a cheesecake? To […]
Double Chocolate Tart
When it comes to making a dessert over the festive season, you want something easy to make that looks delicious, can be made ahead (so less stress on the day!), can suit various dietary requirements – oh, and looks stunning too. Well this double chocolate tart is just for you! A base made from nuts, […]
Cranberry, Pumpkin Seed & Orange Granola
With Christmas just around the corner now (eeek!), many of us are going to be enjoying many festivities – with festivities comes mince pies, festive drinks and sweet treats, which can be hard to resist! I’m all about balance and not depriving yourself, so by all means indulge in these things at this time of […]
Goji Berry & Carob Biscotti
Biscotti are Italian almond biscuits are twice-baked, oblong-shaped, dry, crunchy, and may be dipped in a drink – which sounds like perfection! Here I’ve made a gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan alternative flavoured with carob and cinnamon, packed with juicy goji berries and dark chocolate for extra flavour and texture. High in protein thanks to the […]
Mini Christmas Puddings
I must admit I’ve never been a fan of Christmas pudding, as a child and even now when gluten-free versions are available. But I absolutely adore the sweet, warming hints of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg alongside the strong, bold flavours of dried fruit and nuts. These little treats are inspired by the festive classic made […]
Festive Panforte
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 […]