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 […]
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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 […]
Chocolate Hazelnut Carrot Cake Baked Oats
Calling all Nutella fans! You need the new Hazelnut Chocolate Spread from Cocofina in your life. It means serious business; rich, indulgent, the right balance of chocolate and hazelnut flavours while being just sweet enough – and beautifully silky smooth. This organic vegan palm oil-free chocolate spread [gifted] is dangerously easy to eat straight from […]
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 […]
Vanilla & Berry Layered Overnight Oats
You’ve got to love a quick, easy and healthy breakfast – especially when all you need to do is grab it from the fridge and it’s ready to go! That’s the great thing about this simple recipe, make it the night before (even increase the quantities so you can batch make a few portions), layer […]
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 […]
Cranberry, Pumpkin Seed & Orange Granola
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Date & Pumpkin Seed Granola
Anyone else a breakfast lover like me? As in, it’s up there as a favourite meal of the day? I go through phases whether I’m in the mood for yogurt and fruit, a smoothie, a big bowl of warming porridge, or…GRANOLA! One of the most addictive things ever, there are a couple of brands whose […]
Tropical No Bake Muesli Bars
A super easy recipe using only SIX ingredients, these healthy bars are bursting with natural energy and tropical vibes. Thanks to a delivery from Dorset Cereals in celebration of the launch of their new gluten-free muesli range (hooray!), I thought I’d incorporate one of them into a simple recipe that all the family can enjoy. […]
Video: Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Welcome to my first recipe video thanks to collaborating with my friend, the talented Tori of Candid Films. I’ve always wanted to create video content but it’s something I’ve never had the confidence, patience or time to delve into (to be totally honest!) so I’m super happy to work with a professional who has a […]
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 […]