Everyone loves a recipe you can chuck into a bowl, mix up and bang in the oven – something that looks and tastes delicious and wonderful, without having to take up too much time, while also being secretly being a bit good for you (that’s always a bonus!). The thing with this loaf is that […]
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Double Chocolate Granola Loaf
A soft chocolate sponge topped with a fudgey, rich chocolate layer finished off with a nutty, crunchy granola topping = what dreams are made of. Honestly one of my favourite bakes to date, you wouldn’t guess that this dream snack / dessert / treat is actually made up of pretty good ingredients – dates, sweet […]
Raspberry Brownie Muffins
These squidgy, fudgey, rich chocolate muffins studded with juicy raspberries and partnered with crunchy macadamia nuts make a HEAVENLY snack. And I mean heavenly. I’ve recently come across a process of using aquafaba as the main liquid source coupled with liquid sweetener and nut butter to really give a light, spongey and fluffy result in […]
Vanilla Berry Cake
I’m pleased to say that this month I’ve teamed up with Perkier and International Animal Rescue for their ‘Cakes for Apes’ campaign to help raise awareness and money for the critically endangered Orangutans in West Borneo. There are only 100,000 left in the wild… But in the 10 years IAR have been going they have […]
Easter Chocolate Cake
It’s somehow the 4th month of 2019 (time is flying by so fast isn’t it?) and April signals longer days, warmer weather (hopefully) and Easter time! Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate seems to be everywhere – along with hot cross buns, little chicks, rabbits and colourful eggs and religious symbols – so from a recipe […]
Chocolate, Fig & Raspberry Cake
With Easter coming up and the season for all things chocolate, this easy and delicious cake combines figs and raspberries for extra sweetness and a fruit touch. A vegan-friendly bake using flaxseed in place of eggs, the texture is still very spongey, soft and gooey so is almost like a brownie which is even better! […]
Berry Coconut Muffins
The guys at CoYo have developed an organic dairy-free kefir made using traditional age old methods by fermenting their coconut milk with live, vegan kefir cultures to produce a rich drink brimming with billions of live active cultures. Sound good? If you’re a fan of their wonderful yogurts and ice creams, this recent addition is […]
Strawberry & Redcurrant Cake
Spiked with strawberries and a hint of lemon, these freeze-dried redcurrants make the ideal partnership with a light and spongy cake and creamy topping. Easy to make gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan, this would be great to make for a special occasion or to impress. Another recipe working with freeze-dried product brand, Lio Licious, this recipe […]
Banana, Coffee & Pecan Cake
GO BIG ON PLANTS. That’s the message for Alpro’s annual Plant Power Day on 7th March, aiming to show just how easy it is for us to enjoy more plants while reducing your carbon footprint and helping the environment. Sharing tips, hacks, recipes and ideas, although one day won’t change the world, it only takes […]
Spiced Carrot Energy Bars
Say hello to Mokhado’s Avocado Oil, “your new kitchen and cooking staple”. You may be a big fan of this cold-pressed extra virgin type of oil, or thinking, what on earth is oil made from avocado? Either way, this product offers loads of benefits both in terms of being so versatile in the kitchen as […]
Banana Blueberry Loaf
As much as I love creating my own recipes, I’m always on the lookout to be inspired and try out existing ones. Bananas are one of my staples when it comes to healthy baking as they add a natural sweetness and moisture, meaning you can cut down on fat and sugar in the recipe which […]
Date Caramel Dandelion & Burdock Pudding
I’m posting this recipe while I’m sat by the window looking out onto a very cold, snowy garden. That’s right, the UK has been hit by the white stuff so it’s feeling very cosy indeed – and the perfect timing for a warming recipe like this one! Working once again with Mr Fitzpatrick’s Vintage Cordials, […]
Raspberry Loaf
Who doesn’t love a spot of baking? It’s fun, therapeutic and the best bit – eating the baked goods when they are ready! Whether you’re fully vegan or doing Veganuary for a challenge, baking may seem a bit daunting or uncertain if you’re not sure about what ingredients or alternatives to use compared to traditional […]
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Caramel Ginger Baked Cheesecake
I try to support local businesses when I can, especially leading up to Christmas, which is why it’s been great to team up with Creamline Dairies on a festive recipe. A family-run business running for over 70 years with a foundation built on local products and community in the North West, a big part of […]
Pear, Cranberry & Walnut Goats’ Cheese Tart
For those of you looking for an alternative to cow’s milk, have you ever thought about trying goats’ milk products – not just milk and cheese, but plenty of other interesting products to enjoy? Say hello to Cheshire-based goats’ milk producer Delamere Dairy, offering an award-winning range of speciality products to address the demand for […]