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 […]
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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 […]
Persimon® Orange Tart
If there’s one thing I love about autumn, it’s the seasonal product it brings with it – the bountiful fruit and vegetables that are thriving during this time of year. One of those is P.D.O. Persimon® from Spain which is available in all major retailers from October to early January and are grown in the Ribera del Xúquer […]
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 […]
Maple Fig & Almond Cake
I absolutely adore figs and there’s something about roasting them in maple syrup and cinnamon that really brings the autumn seasons to life – plus the smell in the kitchen is divine! In fact, ground ginger would also work wonderfully in this easy gluten-free cake recipe, coupled with almonds and coconut sugar for a deep […]
Berry Chocolate Coconut Tartlets
Right now we’re enjoying a last burst of summer in the UK – that late September warm sunshine after a pretty rubbish ‘summer time’ throughout July and August (isn’t that always the case?!). I thought I’d share this delicious, pretty no-bake dessert to celebrate the sun in partnership with Nature’s Charm [paid recipe]. A super […]
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 […]
Blueberry Vanilla Vegan Cheesecake
When it comes to a baked cheesecake, this vegan-friendly one combines the delicious summery flavours of vanilla, blueberry and coconut in this stunning dessert, which can be made ahead and left in the fridge until ready to serve. Using a coconut-based product in a dessert or sweet baking recipe takes it to the next level […]
Rocky Road Cups
When you make a chocolate date paste and chuck in crunchy granola, juicy goji berries and raisins and chocolate biscuit balls you get these deeeeelicious rocky road style cups. Bursting with texture, sweetness and flavour, they really are something irresistable to munch on when the chocolate or sweet cravings are real. You can add in […]
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. […]
Caramel Crunch Popcorn Bars
How’s about a peanut butter oat baked base, topped with a smooth date caramel, topped with crunchy popcorn, cacao nibs and coconut chips, and finished off with a peanut butter drizzle…MMMMM! Yum indeed! Yes they sound decadenet (they are), but they are made with no refined sugar, are vegan-friendly, dairy and gluten-free (if you use […]
Chocolate, Salted Caramel & Peanut Butter Bars
If you’re a fan of chocolate, peanut butter AND salted caramel, need I say more with these decadent squares of deliciousness? I recently received some new-on-the-market goodies from Whitworths, including these Chocolate & Caramel Peanuts, and when it came to creating a recipe the only answer was – these! A really easy base made from […]
Vegan Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies
If you love brownies, cheesecake, peanut butter and cookies, then YOU NEED THIS RECIPE IN YOUR LIFE. Because it combines all in one delicious slice… A rich chocolate brownie base, a creamy vanilla cheesecake swirled with peanut butter, topped with chocolate chunks AND chocolate cookies – seriously, what more could you want in a mouthful?! Even […]