When juicy, in season cherries come together with a rich chocolate cake, it really is a summer match made in heaven. I had plenty of cherries in my kitchen to get through and after making an insane ganache-smothered cake I thought, woah, these are the perfect topping to finish it off! A nice light and […]
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Apricot, Chocolate & Pumpkin Seed Energy Bars
For me, an oaty energy bar has to be chewy, not too dry or crumbly, be packed with flavour and texture and have the right balance of nuts or seeds with dried fruit – it’s sometimes a tough ratio to crack! With the addition of some cheeky chocolate chunks and a drizzle on top, these […]
Double Chocolate Cookie Topped Brownies
Nom. Nom. NOM. That’s all I have to say about these insane brownies. A healthy but delicious, rich brownie topped with lashings of chocolate drizzle, peanut butter and finished with crunchy vegan chocolate biscuits thanks to Gato & Co – yummmmm! They really are the ‘icing on the cake’. These bad boys are gluten-free, vegan […]
Blueberry, Banana & Chocolate Loaf
Who doesn’t love a good old banana loaf? Especially during lockdown, which certainly seems to have been the craze… And what I love about it, is that there are so many variations to make it a bit more exciting! I’ve coupled blueberries with dark chocolate plus a sprinkling of granola on top for a real […]
Coffee Crumble Muffins
Heaven in a muffin cup – soft coffee infused muffins with an oaty crumble topping. The smell of these coming fresh out of the oven is just divine, and definitely something to start the day with! You could dark chocolate chips to the muffin mixture for extra indulgence, or even make this batch into a […]
Vegan Nut Butter Swirl Brownies
I was challenged by the lovely people at The Groovy Food Company to re-create one of their favourite recipes – these Vegan Almond Butter Brownies – so of course I was happy to give them a whirl! I’ve edited the original recipe slightly (see edits below with an *) but was really happy with the […]
Sweet Potato, Blueberry & White Chocolate Donuts
When you combine sweet potato, blueberries and white chocolate, you get these delicious squidgy colourful donuts. I had a load of cooked sweet potato to use after I’d made dinner and I fancied making something sweet – but not another batch of sweet potato brownies 🙂 So I looked in my cupboards, fridge and freezer […]
Blueberry Carrot Donuts
These gorgeously decorated donuts are actually made from a carrot cake mixture studded with colourful, juicy blueberries for a delicious twist. Topped with a vanilla frosting, I’ve used one of my favourite products to create the finishing touch on these pretty treats – freeze-dried blueberries from Lio Licious, which add a satisfying, tangy crunch to […]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Cake
With Easter coming up, chocolate springs to mind (obviously – and excuse the pun there 🙂 ) so when Superfood Bakery got in touch [paid post] to create a recipe using their Smile Seeker Chocolate Cake mix to celebrate the occasion, this sounded like the perfect fit. If you’ve not heard of Superfood Bakery Natural […]
Baked Berry Cheesecake
Who doesn’t love a good cheesecake? An oat base and baked topping made with an added boost of berry protein to add flavour and a hint of colour, combined with berries and flowers for a super pretty dessert. This would be ideal for Mother’s Day coming up to celebrate with the wonderful women in your […]
Seedy Quinoa Granola
Satisfyingly crunchy, packed full of texture and taste, this granola is so easy to make and it’s thanks to the star of the show that sets it apart: QUINOA. Yep, you know that bag that might be sitting in your kitchen cupboards and you’re wondering what to do with it? As much as it’s a […]
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Chocolate Banana Bread
Ok so I know the title of this recipe is a bit of a mouthful. But ALL the good stuff, right?! Combined into one, making it one of the most innocently indulgent recipes currently on the blog 😉 I need to mention here the amazing Doughlicious who create 100% natural, GLUTEN-FREE cookie dough with no […]
Raspberry & Banana Custard Puddings
If you’re a fan of custard like me, I’m sure you’ll be pleased to know that Wing Yip, the UK’s leading Oriental supermarket and experts in authentic Asian taste, has launched a new dairy-free, vegan-friendly version made with coconut milk! Making it even easier to create and enjoy creamy desserts, the Nature’s Charm custard can […]
Cherry Coconut Oat Cookies
Coconut, dried cherries and oats come together in a crunchy but chewy, sweet and chunky cookie recipe making them one of the ultimate snacks. I’ve really gotten into cookies more recently and these really hit the spot. If you don’t have dried cherries to hand (you really should, they’re a game changer!) then go for […]
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 […]