Oooooh oozy gooey chocolate puddings with a chocolate centre AND topping…Don’t they sound the best? Well these bad boys certainly are. Perfect for some Veganuary indulgence, they are super easy to whizz up and pop in the oven for 10 minutes – then boom, ready to enjoy while still hot and meltingly delicious. For extra […]
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Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Protein Bars

After all of the fun, food and festivities, you might be looking for some slightly more healthier (but still enjoyable) treats to snack on throughout the day and to keep you fuelled up. Continuing the winter, gingerbread theme, these infused protein bars are spiked with dark chocolate chips and finished with a delightful almond butter […]
Chocolate, Cherry & Cranberry Puddings

MORE dessert?! Why the heck not, Christmas has been different this year for all of us, but it’s still nice to cook and bake some festive goodies. These delicious, indulgent and rich puddings are one of the best treats and a great way to use up excess chocolate (if that’s possible) and dried cranberries – […]
Spooky Halloween Brownies

With Halloween fast approaching I’m sure many of you will be on the hunt for recipes to make to celebrate the occasion, especially if you have kids who’ll want to get involved in making some ghoulish treats… Even more so if like us in Manchester, you’ll be in hard lockdown and there’s not much else […]
Raspberry Bounty Bars

Right so these goodies really are a treat and a HALF. Inspired by a Bounty Bar (I know they can be controversial but seriously, chocolate and coconut? Match made in heaven!), in this easy no-bake recipe I’ve included a layer of raspberry jam for a burst of colour and added flavour. Vegan friendly, dairy and […]
Cookie Dough Chocolate Cups

A chocolate crust, chocolate chip cookie doughfilling, chocolate topping and cookie dough balls on top… Hellooooooo! These decadent treats are one of the most delicious creations and totally satisfy any cravings for all of the above. Even better, they are vegan friendly, gluten and dairy-free and contain no refined sugar so most can enjoy these. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pear, Berry & Chocolate Crumble

Another recipe that can definitely be served for breakfast as well as dessert – because you know, it contains fruit, oats, nuts, good fats, not too much sugar and…a cheeky bit of gut-friendly OhSo chocolate! Simple to whip up, use whatever fruit you have in the fridge, fruit bowl or freezer – it’s a really […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chocolate Orange Brownie Cups

Guys, you need to get 7th July in your diary…Why? Because it’s WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY! This might be something many of you celebrate every day (me included) but it’s great to have a dedicated day where we can all embrace and enjoy this wonderful ingredient. Luxury chocolatiers Lily O’Brien’s got in touch to create a dessert […]
Raw White Chocolate & Peanut Butter Festive Cake

OK guys, this is one of the recipes I’m most proud of to date. Working with the wonderful Pic’s peanut butter, this festive dessert is a feast in itself and certainly worth making every element: An oat, date and nut mixed spice base topped with a salted peanut butter and maple syrup middle layer, finished […]
No Bake Festive Chocolate Bites

Christmas is a time for sharing – especially when it comes to sharing the love, and what better way to do this than with baking? The main reason I enjoy this time of year is because it brings family and friends together, celebrating and sharing experiences, laughs and quality time as well as presents. With […]
Autumn Chocolate Porridge Bowl

Who doesn’t love porridge? I mean, whatever age you are or flavours you like best, let’s be honest, you can’t beat a bowl of warming oats. Whether sweet or savoury, hot or cold, thick or runny, there are countless ways to serve the humble dish. Now we’re officially in October, I’m preparing for the autumnal […]