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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Cherry, Pear & Almond Crumble Tart
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 […]
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 […]
Blueberry & Coconut Baked Oats
When it feels like you’re having dessert for breakfast, that can only be a good thing right?! And this dish of blueberry and coconut baked oats tastes like just that – warming, comforting, delicious and packed full of flavour, bursting with juicy blueberries matched with a hint of coconut. Yum! This is equally as good […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chocolate-Dipped Mince Pie Cookies
When you throw together the flavours, textures and ingredients of a mince pie together with a cookie then smother half of it in chocolate, you get these easy to make festive goodies! That bit of leftover mincemeat in the fridge, whack it in this recipe and there you go, the perfect accompaniment to a cup […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Salted Caramel Mousse Cookie Pots
Are you a fan of cookies, chocolate, peanut butter and chilled desserts? You are? Well that’s good because these insanely delicious pots are just what you need in your life, especially as we’re currently enjoying a heatwave right now, and grabbing something sweet out of the fridge is a nice little treat. Here I’ve used […]