Snacks to make for the week ahead ✌️ To get you through lockdown, give the kids energy (and you!) for homeschooling, a boost between work or fuel after a run / walk / home workout… These bars are packed with protein, good fats, slow release carbs, plus flavour and texture. Add in any other dried […]
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Chocolate Date Oat Crumble Slice
When you create a really simple but delicious flapjack-style oat base and sandwich it between a layer of a thick, rich date cacao filling, you get this insane slice of deliciousness. Easy to make, made from good ingredients and suitable for the free-froms (wheat, dairy, refined sugars), a piece of this would be the ideal […]
Double Chocolate Cookie Topped Brownies
Nom. Nom. NOM. That’s all I have to say about these insane brownies. A healthy but delicious, rich brownie topped with lashings of chocolate drizzle, peanut butter and finished with crunchy vegan chocolate biscuits thanks to Gato & Co – yummmmm! They really are the ‘icing on the cake’. These bad boys are gluten-free, vegan […]
Chocolate Cheesecake Pots
I love a dessert recipe that is easy to make, doesn’t involve too many complicated ingredients and results in a rich, decadent sweet treat that’s super chocolatey! Simply whizz up the base ingredients that you also use for the topping, whizz up the sweet potato-based filling, chill in the fridge and there you go! Ingredients: […]
Cacao Quinoa Crunch Bites
A crunchy base and topping with a deliciously rich cacao filling…These bites are ideal for an energy boosting snack or treat to satisfy those sweet cravings. Using quinoa and seeds results in an extra nutty flavour which really boosts the taste and texture. I used the raw cacao chocolate sauce from Broma Foods (vegan, no […]
Tropical Date & Ginger Bars
Why not make these super easy, no bake bars bursting with flavour and natural energy ready for the week? Great for lunchboxes, pre or post gym fuel, or even as a delicious sweet treat after dinner – whenever you fancy something chocolatey! Oats, dates, chia seeds, coconut, ginger and pineapple is a winner of a […]
Date, Ginger & Salted Caramel Seed Bars
Want a healthy, delicious snack bar to give you loads of energy? These no-bake treats are exactly what you need! Packed ful of oats, seeds and dates with a zingy hint of ginger and finished with a cheeky drizzle of dark chocolate, they are bursting with goodness and flavour to keep you going throughout the […]
Date Caramel, Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crunch Bars
You’ve got to love that first meal of the day, whatever time that might be for you (for me it’s about 10am after a workout and general busy parent life!) – BREAKFAST. Whether you’re a cereal fan, prefer a cooked meal or grab a smoothie on the go, there are so many options you can […]
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 […]
Apple, Cinnamon & Date Porridge Pots
Naturally nutritious, crunchy and delicious, Great British apples are one of the nation’s best loved fruit. Whether cooking up a storm or looking for a wholesome snack on the go, there’s an apple for every occasion – which is why it’s great to collaborate with Great British Apples and share the love for one of […]
Chocolate, Raspberry & Beetroot Cheesecake
I spent a lot of time creating plenty of Valentine’s Day themed recipes for the brands I work with running up to February 14th so I thought I should have at least one on my blog too! Using ingredients I had to hand in my kitchen, I wanted to make an easy dessert that could […]
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, […]
Chocolate, Coffee & Chestnut Torte
So it’s December – HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?! And we all know what that means – the season of celebration, festivities and getting into the spirit of Christmas, woohoo! I don’t know about you but even with a baby, my diary is jam-packed with events, parties, family get-togethers and plenty of work to crack on […]
Caramel, Hazelnut & Coffee Tartlets with Chocolate Ganache
Calling all coffee lovers, you’ll be pleased to know I’m working with Percol Coffee as one of their recipe creators! Each month I’ll be sharing an #IndulgingInnocently recipe using a range of their wonderful instant coffee varieites – read more about our collaboration over here where you’ll also find my top healthy essential ingredients list. […]