“It’s a first in the UK. It’s innovative. It’s delicious. It’s different from everything you’ve seen before.” What am I talking about? Popcorn Shed’s Mini Pop, popcorn made from an ancient grain of white corn, which pops into tiny pieces that are about half the size the regularly popcorn – still as tasty but smaller […]
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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 […]
Blueberry & Banana Breakfast Cookies
I’ve only really started experimenting more with healthy cookie recipes recently and with these ones, I think I’ve nailed the soft and chewy combo with a slight crunch. Packed with energy-boosting ingredients that are all good for you, they are so easy to whip up and would make a great snack or breakfast on the […]
Seedy Blueberry Bars
Breakfast can be a fast and hectic occasion in the morning, which isn’t ideal when we want to fuel ourselves with something tasty and nutritious. Say hello to this delightful oaty banana bars, packed with seeds and bursting with blueberries – making a great on-the-go option or any time of the day when you need […]
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 […]
Chocolate, Banana & Coconut Pancakes
So Pancake Day is upon us which for some might just be a standard day – I mean, who DOESN’T like pancakes?? To be honest, which might come as a surprise, I don’t actually make them as much as I’d like to so when The Groovy Food Company got in touch about re-creating their breakfast […]
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 […]
Banana & Cinnamon Granola Muffins
Spoon Cereals are a team of breakfast enthusiasts who produce delicious and healthy granola and muesli in the UK. Their venture began with a passion for making breakfast better – and as a result, became obsessed with making cereal that’s tastier, healthier, simpler and more exciting! As a self-confessed granola addict (it’s too east to open a […]
Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Slice
Today has to be my favourite ‘National [insert food here’ Day’ – PEANUT BUTTER DAY. It’s my answer when someone asks what’s the food I can’t live without. 100% I consume it in some way or form every day, and I still can’t decide if I prefer crunchy or smooth to be honest! In celebration […]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts
Big thanks to Meridian Foods for recently sending me their new Rich Roast peanut butter jars in smooth and crunchy: made using only blanched hi-oleic peanuts sourced from Argentina which have been roasted for longer to deliver a richer and more intense flavour than traditional peanut butters. And let me tell you, the peanut buttery-ness […]
Hot Mochachino & Vanilla Nice Cream Shake
Guys, this is pretty exciting: I’m working together with British chocolate company Montezuma’s as their regular guest contributor, woohoo! The first recipe uses their hot chocolate discs, which might sound unusual considering you’d perhaps associate hot chocolate with winter time, but this is actually a fantastic drink to whizz up when it’s hot and sunny; […]
Baby-Friendly Banana Bread & Butter Pudding
The other day I was thinking of what I could make Tom for a dessert that was easy and simple to make and uses ingredients we’d most likely have in. He absolutely loves bread and and bananas then I realised – BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING! I’ve always thought of it as a strange pudding to […]
Banana, Chocolate & Salted Caramel Puddings
If you’re looking for a delicious, rich, indulgent and vegan / dairy-free caramel sauce, your dreams have now come true thanks to Wing Yip. The UK’s leading Oriental supermarket have just launched a Coconut Caramel Sauce made with creamy coconut milk, the third addition to the recently launched range of coconut products from Nature’s Charm. […]
Mocha Caramel Chia Pudding Delight
This month I thought I’d celebrate the warmer weather, sunnier and lighter days with this special Percol Coffee creation. Ideal served as a filling breakfast or dessert, a super easy coffee-infused oat and chia pudding is accompanied by a delicious, creamy chocolate ‘ice cream’ (made from frozen bananas – you’d never guess!), served with a […]
Newburn Bakehouse Gluten-Free Crumpet Challenge
I have fond memories as a child being greeted by a plate of freshly toasted crumpets, smothered in butter and topped with jam – not the healthiest but as a comforting breakfast or supper treat. It’s been a good 10+ years since I had the pleasure of indulging in this experience, mainly because of being […]