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 […]
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Chunky Monkey Oat Cookies
Ingredients: 2 overripe bananas 4 tablespoons smooth peanut or almond butter 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 150g Mornflake Creamy Superfast Oats 40g coconut / brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 30g chopped nuts (walnuts and hazelnuts work well) 40g dark chocolate chips 30g dried banana pieces Get […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Toffee Popcorn Caramel Tarts
“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 […]
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 […]