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Fun Chocolate Brownies

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020by spamellab

These have to be the cutest, most colourful brownies you’ll find – ideal for kids, adults, all ages! The brownie mixture is secretly healthy (sweet potatoes are in the mix, plus they are vegan friendly, gluten-free and dairy-free), and the topping adds that wonderful element of fun thanks to Doisy & Dam’s healthier ‘Smarties’ (Drops). […]

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Hello! I'm Pamela, a huge fan of fitness and music, mum to a crazy toddler and passionate about all things health and food.

A firm believer of enjoying what you eat, it's my mission to create healthy AND tasty recipes for all to enjoy, whatever your dietary requirements. This is what the concept #IndulgingInnocently is all about - you CAN have your cake and eat it!

Proud wife to Higgster, a Technical Architect, specialising in website development, app development and AWS consultancy.

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Feeling more and more pregnant by the day, the end Feeling more and more pregnant by the day, the end is getting near!

Keeping fit and active but putting shoes on or picking Tom up is getting harder, waves of nausea are back.

But plenty of kicking going on, I can't wait to meet you little one. Pregnancy is a privilege πŸ’– 31 weeks 🀰

Ps keep up to date with pregnanc / motherhood postings on my @motherhood_round2 account πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘
When you need a mid morning sweet pick-me-up, thes When you need a mid morning sweet pick-me-up, these CHOCOLATE COATED COCONUT FAT Bombs should do the trick πŸ«πŸ˜πŸ‘Œ #ad

Ingredients:
3 x @eatketoketo Coconut & Cashew Bars
50g desiccated coconut
50g coconut flour
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
2 tablespoons tahini
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
75g dark chocolate

Place the bars in a food processor and pulse until broken down.
Add in the coconut, coconut flour, oil, tahini and vanilla and pulse again until the mixture comes together.
Divide the mixture into 12 pieces and roll into balls. Melt the chocolate and dip each one in to cover. Place on a lined tray, sprinkle with coconut and chill in the fridge for 1 hour - then enjoy!

#spamellab #IndulgingInnocently #healthy #snack #dessert #treat #recipe #healthyeating #healthyliving #eatwell #darkchocolate #healthyfats #healthysnack #fatbomb #keto #ketofriendly #vegan #dairyfree #glutenfree #norefinedsugar #nobake #nobakerecipe #lowcarb
New breakfast inspiration needed? You might like t New breakfast inspiration needed? You might like to try @therealfoodists Yo’ridge, made from an innovative blend of oats, lentils, sesame, coconut, a touch of maple syrup and an abundance of fruit πŸ‘πŸ˜‹ #ad 

Packed full of protein, fibre, calcium and iron, as well as both pre- and pro-biotics, every pot is packed with billions of live vegan cultures to support gut health and will power the mind and body throughout the day. A great choice for vegans, anyone doing Veganuary, or avoiding dairy, soya and refined sugar βœ”οΈ

There are 3 flavours available, they are delicious as they are but I added a few little extra toppings:

🍏🍎Apple, Cranberry & Cinnamon - with dried apple pieces & raisins

πŸ‡πŸ’πŸ“Blueberries, Raspberries & Blackcurrants - with dried berries & flaked almonds

🍌🍫Banana, Maple & Cocoa Nibs - with dried banana chips & cacao nibs

Give them a go yourself!

#spamellab #IndulgingInnocently #healthy #snack #breakfast #healthybreakfast #yoridge #vegan #dairyfree #glutenfree #norefinedsugar #Veganuary #Veganuary2021 #plantbased #healthystart #healthyoption
It's #nationalpopcornday 🍿🍿🍿sooooo I thou It's #nationalpopcornday 🍿🍿🍿sooooo I thought I'd share one of my favourite popcorn recipes... Check out these CARAMEL CRUNCH POPCORN BARS! Easy to make, vegan and very, very addictive πŸ˜‹πŸ˜…

Ingredients:
For the base – 
100g oats @mornflake
3 tablespoons peanut butter @picspeanutbutter
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoon almond milk

For the date caramel – 
150g dates, soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes @whitworthsuk
1 tablespoon coconut oil @cocofinacoconut 
1 tablespoon maple syrup

For the topping – 
1 x 20g bag popcorn @propercorn
Coconut chips 
Cacao nibs
Smooth peanut butter
Dark chocolate, melted @ohso_goodforyou

Preheat the oven to 170C and grease and line a 9x9in baking tin.
First make the base: Place the ingredients into a blender (I use my @ninjakitchenuk) and pulse until the mixture comes together. Press into the base and spread out evenly.
Place the dates and 4 tablespoons water into the blender with the coconut oil and syrup then blend well until smooth. Spread this over the base in an even layer and bake for 15 minutes. Leave to cool.
Scatter over the popcorn, coconut and cacao nibs and push down gently. Drizzle over some runny peanut butter, a little melted dark chocolate then chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
Remove from the tin and slice into bars. Enjoy!

#spamellab #IndulgingInnocently #healthy #snack #dessert #treat #recipe #healthyeating #healthyliving #eatwell #darkchocolate #popcorn #caramel #datecaramel #popcornday #healthy #healthysnack #healthyrecipe #healthybaking #Veganuary #Veganuary2021 #plantbased #dairyfree #glutenfree
Snacks to make for the week ahead ✌️ To get yo 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...

CRUNCHY HIGH PROTEIN ENERGY BARS πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹
Ingredients:
150g dates, soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes @whitworthsuk 
2 tbsp coconut oil 
4 tbsp smooth nut butter @pipandnut 
4 tbsp maple syrup @maplecanadauk 
1 tsp vanilla extract
120g granola of choice
30g cornflakes
2 scoops vegan protein powder @freesoulsistas 
30g dried cranberries
30g pumpkin seeds
3 tbsp chia seeds @thechiaco 
1 tsp cinnamon

Melt the coconut oil, nut butter and maple syrup. Add to a blender or food processor with the soaked (and drained) dates and blend well until quite thick and smooth.
In a large bowl mix together the granola, cornflakes, protein powder, cranberries, seeds and cinnamon.
Add in the blended date mixture and mix really well until incorporated. Spread into a greased and lined 9x9in tin and smooth out well. Bake at 180C for 10 minutes then allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Cut into 9-12 bars while still in the tin then cool.

#spamellab #IndulgingInnocently #healthy #snack #dessert #treat #recipe #healthyeating #healthyliving #eatwell #baking #healthybaking #glutenfree #dairyfree #vegan #Veganuary #Veganuary2021 #healthysnack #kidsbaking #energybar #naturalenergy
When you want an easy peasy dessert that's high in When you want an easy peasy dessert that's high in protein, low in sugar, is keto and vegan friendly AND tastes bloody delicious πŸ˜‹πŸ‘Œ you need these CHERRY BAKEWELL POTS πŸ’πŸ’πŸ’

Ingredients:
For the base and topping - 
2 x @eatketoketo Cherry Bakewell Bars, crumbled up #ad
3 tablespoons ground almonds
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil

For the filling - 
1 x carton silken tofu
30g sweetener (erythritol)
Β½ teaspoon almond extract
Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the cherry jam - 
150g frozen cherries
4 tablespoons sweetener (erythritol)
3 tablespoons chia seeds

First make the base and topping: Place ingredients into a blender and pulse until broken down and a crumb forms. Spoon β…” of this between 4 small individual transparent dessert pots or ramekin dishes.
Next place the filling ingredients into a blender and whizz up until thick and smooth. Divide this between the pots, filling up to β…” to the top.
Place the cherries in a pan with a splash of water then simmer for 8-10 minutes until soft and the juices are running. Remove from the heat, stir in the sweetener and chia seeds and mash up well. Set aside for 20 minutes to cool and thicken up.
Spoon the cherry jam between the pots to fill just to the top of each.
Scatter over the remaining crumb and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving Enjoy!

#spamellab #IndulgingInnocently #healthy #snack #dessert #treat #recipe #healthyeating #healthyliving #eatwell #keto #ketofriendly #vegan #vegandessert #veganrecipe #Veganuary #Veganuary2021 #cherry #cherrybakewell #highprotein #dairyfree #glutenfree
These super easy (and healthy!) CHOCOLATE & BLUEBE These super easy (and healthy!) CHOCOLATE & BLUEBERRY MUFFINS can be thrown into a blender and baked - boom! Great to make with kids (part of home schooling, right?!) πŸ‡πŸ«

Ingredients:
150g oats
100g sweetener
40g cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 banana
150ml milk of choice
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
75g frozen blueberries
50g dark chocolate chips

For the frosting - 
150g soft cheese or Quark
3 tablespoons cacao or cocoa powder
3 tablespoons sweetener
2 tablespoons coconut flour
Dried blueberries and cacao nibs, to sprinkle

Preheat the oven to 180C and line a 6-hole muffin tin with paper cases.

Place the oats, sweetener, cocoa powder, baking powder and cinnamon into your @ninjakitchenuk food processor and whizz up well.

Add in the banana, milk, egg and vanilla and blend again until quite thick and smooth. Stir in the blueberries and chocolate chips then spoon between the paper cases to fill.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until risen and firm then leave to cool.

Meanwhile beat together the soft cheese/Quark, cacao powder, sweetener and coconut flour then chill in the fridge until needed.

Spoon some over each muffin then sprinkle over dried blueberries and cacao nibs (and a drizzle of melted dark chocolate if you fancy it!) and enjoy!

#spamellab #IndulgingInnocently #healthy #snack #dessert #treat #recipe #healthyeating #healthyliving #eatwell #healthybaking #muffins #chocolatemuffins #healthymumfins #blueberries #blueberry #kidsbaking #glutenfree #lowersugar
A miserable day calls for a comforting, indulgent A miserable day calls for a comforting, indulgent dessert recipe... Just like these #vegan 
STICKY COCONUT CARAMEL DATE PUDDINGS πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹ made for @thecoconutco #ad 🌴

Ingredients:
For the puddings - 
200g dates, soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes
4 tablespoons almond butter or tahini
2 tablespoons The Coconut Co coconut nectar
150ml almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
100g oat flour
70g The Coconut Co coconut sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Β½ teaspoon ginger
Pinch of nutmeg 

For the caramel sauce -
400ml coconut milk
2 tablespoons The Coconut Co coconut sugar
2 tablespoons The Coconut Co coconut nectar 
Pinch of cinnamon

First make the puddings: preheat the oven to 180C and grease 4 x individual pudding tins and place on a baking tray.
Drain the dates (keep the water) and add to a blender with the almond butter/tahini, nectar, milk, vanilla and 4 tablespoons of the water. Blend well until smooth. Add in the flour, sugar, baking powder and spices and blend again until you have a smooth batter. Divide between the tins to fill then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden, risen and firm. 
Meanwhile make the sauce: Heat the coconut milk, sugar and nectar in a pan over a medium heat and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly, until thickened. Stir in the cinnamon.
Either while still hot or cooled, tip each pudding out into a bowl then pour over some of the caramel sauce. Sprinkle over pecan or walnut pieces and enjoy!

#spamellab #IndulgingInnocently #healthy #snack #dessert #treat #recipe #healthyeating #healthyliving #eatwell #dessert #healthydessert #vegandessert #veganrecipe #Veganuary #Veganuary2021 #plantbased #glutenfree #dairyfree #norefinedsugar #datecaramel #stickytoffeepudding
When you combine peanut butter + granola + jam πŸ₯œπŸ“πŸŒ° you get these insanely addictive, no need to bake, vegan friendly PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA & JAM CUPS 😍😍
Ingredients:
For the base -
120g granola of choice
2 tablespoons coconut oil @thegroovyfoodcompany
2 tablespoons smooth nut butter @picspeanutbutter
4 tablespoons maple syrup @maplecanadauk

For the filling - 
6 teaspoons @skinnyfoodco no added sugar raspberry jam

For the topping - 
2 tablespoons coconut oil
3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
3 tablespoons maple syrup
Extra granola, to sprinkle over

Get making!
First make the base: Melt the coconut oil, nut butter and syrup then stir in the granola and mix well.
Divide between a 6-hole muffin tin (silicone is best) and press down well (should fill up to Β½).
Add a teaspoon of jam each on top in the middle.
Melt the coconut oil, nut butter and syrup until smooth then pour a layer over each to cover the jam, then sprinkle over extra granola over each.
Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set - then enjoy! Keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.

#spamellab #IndulgingInnocently #healthy #snack #dessert #treat #recipe #healthyeating #healthyliving #eatwell #peanutbutter #granola #glutenfree #dairyfree #norefinedsugar #Veganuary #Veganuary2021 #veganrecipe #healthysnack #goodfats
A warming bowl of curry is a perfect dish to enjoy A warming bowl of curry is a perfect dish to enjoy for lunch or dinner, especially when it’s brimming with spice and flavour. A good one to cook up for #Veganuary #meatfreemonday πŸ΄πŸŒ±πŸ‘Œ

Ingredients:
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 chillies, deseeded and chopped
1 chunks fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon turmeric powder
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 aubergine, cut into chunks
3 sweet potatoes, chopped
400ml can coconut milk
300ml vegetable stock
1 x can chickpeas, drained
2 large handfuls spinach leaves
Small bunch coriander, roughly chopped
 
Place the chillies, garlic, ginger, turmeric and lime juice into a blender or food processor and pulse to form a paste.
Heat the oil in a large pan and add the paste and cook for a few minutes to release the flavours then add the onion and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the aubergine and sweet potato and continue cooking for 10 minutes, stirring well.
Pour in the coconut milk and stock and simmer for 25 minutes until the sweet potatoes and aubergine are soft.
Throw in the chickpeas, spinach and coriander and cook for a few more minutes until the spinach has wilted.
Now serve with rice and sesame seeds sprinkled on top.

#SpamellaB #veggie #vegetarianrecipes #vegetarian #curry #chickpeas #chickpeacurry #sweetpotato #aubergine #coconut #plantbased #recipe #dinner #dinnerinspiration #veggiedinner #cooking #healthycooking #freelancer #recipecreation 
#Veganuary2021
A tasty, healthy and high protein breakfast in a b A tasty, healthy and high protein breakfast in a bar - say hey to these colourful PEAR & BERRY PROTEIN OAT BARS πŸπŸ‡πŸ“πŸ’

Ingredients:
150g oats
3 tablespoons @bioglan.superfoods Beauty Protein Powder
20g gluten-free flour @dovesfarm
75g sweetener @natvia_uk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 flax eggs @yumandyay_
100ml milk of choice @mightypeauk
3 tablespoons maple syrup @maplecanadauk
2 tablespoons almond butter @meridianfoods 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pear, diced
70g frozen berries

Place the oats in a blender and whizz up until a rough flour has formed.
Add in the protein powder, sweetener, cinnamon, baking powder, eggs, milk, syrup, nut butter and vanilla and whizz up again until you have a batter mixture.
Gently fold in the pear pieces and berries then spoon into a greased and lined 9x9in baking tin. 
Bake at 180C for 20 minutes until golden and firmed up. Leave to cool then cut into 9-12 bars. Enjoy! Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

#spamellab #IndulgingInnocently #healthy #snack #dessert #treat #recipe #healthyeating #healthyliving #eatwell #breakfast #breakfastbar #highprotein #veganprotein #Veganuary #vegan #veganrecipe #glutenfree #dairyfree #norefinedsugar #berries #pear #healthybaking
One of the easiest, most indulgent desserts ideal One of the easiest, most indulgent desserts ideal for #Veganuary (and slightly healthy) 😍 CHOCOLATE ORANGE POTS 🍫🍊🍫🍊

Ingredients:
1 x 350g pack silken tofu @morinutofu
2 tablespoons coconut oil @thecoconutco
2 tablespoons maple syrup @maplecanadauk
100g dark chocolate, broken up into pieces @seedandbeanchocolates
Zest of 1 orange

To top - thick coconut yogurt @coyo_uk and pomegranate seeds 

First melt the dark chocolate, coconut oil and maple syrup gently then cool a little.
Place the silken tofu in a blender along with the melted chocolate mixture and orange zest and whizz up well until smooth and combined.
Divide between 3-4 ramekin dishes to reach the top and smooth out. Chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours to set.
When serving, add a dollop of coconut yogurt on top of each and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Enjoy!

#spamellab #IndulgingInnocently #healthy #snack #dessert #treat #recipe #healthyeating #healthyliving #eatwell #darkchocolate #veganchocolate #silkentofu #tofumousse #vegan #dairyfree #glutenfree #veganrecipe #vegandessert #chocolateorange
This kinda recipes tastes like dessert for breakfa This kinda recipes tastes like dessert for breakfast - you can't beat that! A delicious, warming and filling one for a cold day ❄️BLUEBERRY & COCONUT BAKED OATS πŸŒπŸ‡

Ingredients:
200g oats @quakeroatsuk 
50g desiccated coconut 
75g sweetener @truviauk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 banana, mashed
200ml milk of choice @mightypeauk
1 egg or flax egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
75g frozen blueberries
Coconut chips

Mix the oats with 100ml boiling water and leave to stand for 5 minutes in a large bowl.
Add in the coconut, sweetener, baking powder, mashed banana, milk, egg and vanilla then mix well. Stir in half of the blueberries.
Spoon into a greased baking dish then scatter over the remaining blueberries and some coconut chips. Bake at 180C for 15-20 minutes then leave to stand for 5 minutes. Enjoy hot or cold!

#spamellab #IndulgingInnocently #healthy #snack #breakfast #bakedoats #breakfastrecipe #recipe #healthyeating #healthyliving #canbevegan #dairyfree #glutenfree #norefinedsugar #blueberry #coconut #bakedoatsrecipe #Veganuary
We all need some colour in our lives right now... We all need some colour in our lives right now... πŸ˜” Brighten things up with these COLOURFUL CHOCOLATE DROP COOKIES πŸͺ😍🍫🌟 if your kids are at home get them involved! 

Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas
2 tbsp nut butter @picspeanutbutter
3-4 tbsp milk of choice @oatly
50g oat flour @buywholefoodsonline
20g sweetener @natvialiving
2 tbsp cocoa or cacao powder @bioglan.superfoods
1 scoop vegan vanilla or chocolatevprotein powder @freesoulsistas
1 tsp baking powder
1 x pack @doisyanddam Dark Chocolate Drops

Place bananas, nut butter, milk, flour, sweetener, cocoa powder, protein powder and baking powder in a blender @ninjakitchenuk and whizz up until a thick dough forms.
Divide into 8 balls, flatten with your hands and place on a lined baking tray. Place 4 Drops on top of each (1 of each colour) and press down gently.
Bake at 170C for 8-10 minutes then leave to cool. Drizzle with a little melted dark chocolate then enjoy!

#spamellab #IndulgingInnocently #veganbaking #healthybaking #healthy #recipe #healthyrecipe #dairyfree #glutenfree #lowersugar #cookies #healthycookies #chocolate #chocolatecookie #cookierecipe #thefeedfeed #recipeoftheday #fitfam #eatforhealth #eatforfitness #Veganuary #vegan
When it's 'back to work(ing from home) /school' vi When it's 'back to work(ing from home) /school' vibes and you want a quick, easy and nutritious breakfast you can make the night before - check out this OVERNIGHT COCONUT & BERRY β€˜OATS’ recipe πŸ’πŸ’πŸ’ #ketofriendly made for @eatketoketo #ad

Ingredients:
3 x Keto Keto Cherry Bakewell Bars
6 tablespoons hemp seeds
6 tablespoons chia seeds
3 tablespoons sweetener (erythritol) 
300ml full fat coconut milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Thick full fat Greek yogurt
Mixture of cherries and berries

First blitz the Keto Keto bars down in a food processor or blender then mix in the hemp seeds, chia seeds and sweetener. 
Pour in the coconut milk and vanilla, give it a good stir then leave to stand for 5-10 minutes.
Spoon half into a kilner jar (or between two smaller ones), top with a little Greek yogurt and berries then repeat the layer again. 
Chill in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight - then enjoy!

#spamellab #IndulgingInnocently #healthy #snack #dessert #treat #breakfast #breakfastrecipe #cherry #cherries #almonds #overnightoats #keto #ketorecipe #glutenfree #norefinedsugar #lowcarb
Quick and easy to make, no need to bake, soooo del Quick and easy to make, no need to bake, soooo delicious, packed full of protein and great for #Veganuary πŸ’ͺ🍫🌱 
MINT CHOCOLATE COCONUT PROTEIN BALLS 

Ingredients:
100g desiccated coconut 
50g coconut flour @thecoconutco
3 scoops @freesoulsistas Chocolate Mint vegan protein powder
4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder @bioglan.superfoods
3 tablespoons coconut oil
3 tablespoons maple syrup @maplecanadauk
3-4 tablespoons dairy-free milk

For the coating -
75g dark chocolate @montezumaschocs 
2 tablespoons coconut oil
Dessicated coconut and cacao nibs, to sprinkles

Mix together the coconut, coconut flour, protein powder and cocoa powder in a bowl.
Melt the coconut oil and maple syrup then pour in along with the milk. Mix well to form a dough.
Roll into 16 balls then place on a wire rack. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil then roll each in the chocolate to cover. Sprinkle over cacao nibs or coconut then allow to chill for 1 hour to set. Then enjoy!

#spamellab #IndulgingInnocently #healthy #snack #dessert #treat #recipe #healthyeating #healthyliving #eatwell #darkchocolate #veganchocolate #chocolate #mintchocolate #proteinballs #highprotein #vegan #glutenfree #dairyfree #lowersugar
Breakfast is and always will be such an important Breakfast is and always will be such an important meal of the deal - and I love making it healthy but enjoyable πŸ‘ so this CRANBERRY, PUMPKIN SEED & HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE Granola is perfect - it's high in protein, full of goodness and contains chocolate! πŸ«πŸ˜πŸ˜‹

Ingredients:
200g rolled oats
50g puffed quinoa or soya crispies
50g pumpkin seeds @whitworthsuk 
2 scoops vegan salted caramel or vanilla protein powder (I used @freesoulsistas) 
1 tsp cinnamon
4 tbsp coconut oil @thegroovyfoodcompany 
4 tbsp maple syrup @maplecanadauk 
1 tsp vanilla extract 
50g dried cranberries
1 x @barebells.uk Vegan Hazelnut Chocolate Bar, cut into tiny pieces

Preheat the oven to 170C and line a large tin with greaseproof paper.
Mix together the oats, crispies, protein powder and cinnamon in a bowl.
Melt the coconut oil and maple syrup then stir in the vanilla. Pour into the bowl along with the dried cranberries and mix to combine.
Spread this out evenly on the tray and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden. Stir in the tiny pieces of Barebells bar then leave to cool - large chunks will set and it will crispen up - delicious! Keep in an airtight container for 1 week.

#spamellab #IndulgingInnocently #healthy #snack #dessert #treat #breakfast #granola #granolarecipe #breakfastrecipe #homemadegranola #chocolate #veganchocolate #driedcranberries #highprotein #veganprotein #hazelnut #veganuary #plantbased #vegan #dairyfree #lowersugar
Feeling weird about it being NYE and entering 2021 Feeling weird about it being NYE and entering 2021, I honestly don't have much enthusiasm πŸ˜•

BUT focusing on the things I'm extremely grateful for: family, a baby in my tummy, a happy home, health, a job.

Sending positive vibes to everyone, enjoy your celebrations whatever you get up to and however you choose to do it. We dressed up, had a curry night, played games... And now PJs, a film and probably in bed by 10pm πŸ˜‚πŸŽ‰πŸ’‹β€οΈ
After all of the fun, food and festivities, you mi After all of the fun, food and festivities, you might be looking for some slightly more healthier (but still enjoyable) treats to snack on. Continuing the winter, gingerbread theme, these infused protein bars are spiked with dark chocolate chips and finished with a delightful almond butter and maple drizzle! πŸ˜‹πŸ˜πŸ«πŸ

CHOCOLATE CHIP GINGERBREAD PROTEIN BARS

Ingredients:
100g oat flour @quakeroatsuk 
80g gluten-free flour @dovesfarm 
20g protein powder (or just extra flour) @bioglan.superfoods 
100g coconut sugar @thecoconutco 
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger 
1 teaspoon baking powder
200ml almond milk
50ml maple syrup @maplecanadauk 
50ml almond butter @meridianfoods 
1 egg or flax egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
75g dark chocolate chips

For the drizzle - 
2 tablespoons almond butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup 
1-2 tablespoons almond milk

Preheat the oven to 180C and grease and line a 9x9in baking tin.
Mix together the flours, protein powder, sugar, cinnamon, ginger and baking powder in a bowl.
Whisk together the milk, syrup, almond butter, egg and vanilla then pour into the bowl and ΒΎ of the chocolate chips and mix to form a batter.
Spread this out into the tin and sprinkle over the remaining chocolate chips. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden then leave to cool. Then slice into 9-12 bars and place on a wire rack.
Whisk together the almond butter, syrup and milk then drizzle over each. Enjoy!

#spamellab #IndulgingInnocently #healthy #snack #dessert #treat #recipe #healthyeating #healthyliving #eatwell #darkchocolate #ginger #gingerbread #chocchip #highprotein #proteinbar #veganprotein #glutenfree #dairyfree #lowersugar #glutenfreebaking #veganbaking #healthybaking
It's snowing!! ❄️❄️❄️ And what better It's snowing!! ❄️❄️❄️ And what better way to warm up then with a fruit crumble (for breakfast OR dessert!) this PLUM & PERSIMMON WALNUT CRUMBLE is sure to hit the spot πŸ‘ŒπŸ‘Œ

Ingredients:
For the fruit - 
3 Spanish persimmons, chopped @spanishpersimon
3 plums, sliced
3 tablespoons sweetener @truviauk
1 heaped tablespoon cornflour
Juice of 1 orange

For the topping - 
100g oats @quakeroatsuk 
30g oat flour
50g margarine @purefreefrom 
50g sweetener
1 tsp cinnamon
50g walnut pieces

Prepare the fruit then place in the bottom of an ovenproof dish and mix in the sweetener, cornflour and orange juice.
Rub the margarine into the oats and oat flour to form breadcrumbs then mix in the sweetener, cinnamon and walnuts. 
Sprinkle this over the fruit to cover then bake at 180C for 25 minutes. Enjoy hot or cold!

#spamellab #IndulgingInnocently #healthy #snack #dessert #treat #recipe #healthyeating #healthyliving #eatwell #crumble #fruitcrumble #persimon #plums #walnuts #glutenfree #dairyfree #norefinedsugar #vegan #vegandessert #veganrecipe
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