When pears, cherries and almonds come together in this recipe, they create such a delicious, juicy, fruity, tangy and nutty combination that’s just irresistable. I love making simple tarts made with an oat crust and crumble topping, filled with whatever fruits you may have on hand – an effective and healthy way to enjoy a […]
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Triple Chocolate Pudding Pots

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 […]
Peanut Butter, Jam & Granola Cups

This is a really simple and straightforward recipe that requires no baking, ready in less than 10 minutes and are a great snack for Veganuary. Peanut butter lovers only here – smothering the base and the topping, the ideal partnership to go with crunchy granola and fruity strawberry jam (a lower sugar one thanks to […]
Pear & Berry Protein Oat Bars

Aย tasty, healthy and high protein breakfast in a bar – say hey to these colourful, protein-packed snacks bursting with juicy berries and crisp pear pieces. You can enjoy these at breakfast time or as a snack at any time of day, and feel free to vary up the fruits you use in this recipe: apples, […]
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 – […]
Christmas Iced Cookies

Cute decorated cookies are surely one of the staples of Christmas? Especially when families and kids are involved – getting them stuck in to be in charge of adding the sprinkles is just joyous (but can also get very messy!) ๐ I made these gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan friendly ones so all dietaries are catered […]
Gingerbread Salted Caramel Loaf

Gingerbread, caramel, pecans, salted popcorn, maple and a little chocolate makes for a bloody good combination in the form of this Christmassy loaf! With cute little gingerbread cake men on top, a creamy frosting and caramel drizzle this would make a fabulous centrepiece dessert – and it’s a great option for gluten and dairy-free dietaries. […]
Chocolate Mint Coconut Slice

Let me tell you, these little festive bites are like crack – soooo addictive!! If you’re a fan of coconut, mint and chocolate then these are for you, healthier little treats and no need to bake, they are sure to be a hit over the festive season. Ingredients: For the base – 100g oats (I […]
Spiced Pumpkin Caramel Chocolate Flapjack

The best kind of snack right now goes something like this: An oaty flapjack base, smothered with a spiced pumpkin date caramel, topped off with some melted dark chocolate AND another sweet hit with a white chocolate drizzle. A taste of autumn? HELL YES! No need to bake, easy to whip up and great for […]
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 […]
Persimonยฎ Orange Tart

If thereโs one thing I love about autumn, itโs the seasonal product it brings with it โ the bountiful fruit and vegetables that are thriving during this time of year. One of those is P.D.O. Persimonยฎ from Spain which is available in all major retailers from October to early January and are grown in the Ribera del Xรบquer […]
Chocolate, Cherry & Coconut Bars

You’ve got to love the combination of dark chocolate and cherries to create the classic flavour partnership known as ‘Black Forest’. Tart cherries together with sweet, rich chocolate works perfectly with the addition of coconut in this super easy, no bake snack/treat recipe working with Montezuma’s chocolates once again. In celebration of World Vegan Day […]
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 […]
Spiced Pumpkin & Pecan Loaf

Is it even autumn if you don’t include pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg in some kind of recipe? Especially when you combine all of these flavours with a ‘caramel’ element thanks to using the wonder ingredient, tahini, alongside Sweet Freedom’s caramel syrup! Honestly, this loaf is one of my favourite autumnal recipes I’ve baked and […]