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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Bourbon Style Biscuits
If you’re a fan of the good old Bourbon biscuit, you’re sure to love these healthier, gluten-free, vegan and lower sugar (but just as delicious!) creations. According to Wikipedia, “The Bourbon biscuit is a sandwich style biscuit consisting of two thin rectangular dark chocolate-flavoured biscuits with a chocolate buttercream filling.” Which is exactly what these […]
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 […]
Fun Chocolate Brownies
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). […]
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 […]
Colourful Chocolate Drop Cookies
These have to be the cutest and most vibrant cookies I’ve ever made! Look at them! So gorgeous – and no they aren’t Smarties, they are Doisy & Dam’s dark chocolate drops which are lower in sugar and suitable for vegans too – but just as tasty and colourful! These cookies are kind of healthy, […]
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 […]
Cherry Chocolate Ganache Cake
When juicy, in season cherries come together with a rich chocolate cake, it really is a summer match made in heaven. I had plenty of cherries in my kitchen to get through and after making an insane ganache-smothered cake I thought, woah, these are the perfect topping to finish it off! A nice light and […]
Cherry Coconut Flapjacks
When I was invited to be involved in the Jerte Picota Cherries summer campaign [paid post] to create a recipe based on snacking, flapjacks popped straight into my head. Coupled with a strong coconut vibe – using flakes, sugar and oil – these juicy cherries are the perfect addition to this traditional sweet treat. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Coffee Crumble Muffins
Heaven in a muffin cup – soft coffee infused muffins with an oaty crumble topping. The smell of these coming fresh out of the oven is just divine, and definitely something to start the day with! You could dark chocolate chips to the muffin mixture for extra indulgence, or even make this batch into a […]