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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Baked Fig, Raspberry & Pear Oats
Porridge, overnight oats, bircher…Ahhhh oats, don’t you just love them? So versatile, so nutritious, so tasty. And when autumn rolls around, a dish of warm baked oats is the perfect way to start the day (or eat cold/warmed up at any time of day to be honest!). Filling, packed full of fibre and slow release […]
Dark Chocolate, Apricot & Pumpkin Seed Energy Bars
I think a good snack bar packed with natural energy thanks to dried fruit, oats, seeds/nuts is one of my favourite things to make at the moment. Once you’ve nailed a good basic mixture – in this case, a combination of dates, maple syrup and nut butter to combine the dry ingredients and create a […]