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 […]
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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 […]
Berry Porridge Bowl
Hey there pretty porridge bowl! Not only is this such a gorgeous vibrant dish to brighten up any morning, it’s also packed with goodness and flavour! I used Gato & Co‘s incredible gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free Almond Butter & Raspberry Cookies which let me tell you, are HIGHLY addictive. Oh, and work wonderfully as a […]
Chocolate Strawberry Tartlets
Who doesn’t love the strawberry and chocolate combination? One of the best – especially when it’s made into these delicious no-bake tarts! Inspired by summer and the wonderful weather we’ve been having, I whizzed these up with ingredients I had in my cupboard and some fresh strawberries we had growing in the garden. You could […]
Pear, Berry & Chocolate Crumble
Another recipe that can definitely be served for breakfast as well as dessert – because you know, it contains fruit, oats, nuts, good fats, not too much sugar and…a cheeky bit of gut-friendly OhSo chocolate! Simple to whip up, use whatever fruit you have in the fridge, fruit bowl or freezer – it’s a really […]
Chocolate, Fruit & Seed Protein Bars
Use store-cupboard ingredients to make these easy, healthy and slightly more indulgent bars for an energy boosting snack (and to satisfy those chocolate cravings!). Great for kids to enjoy as well as adults at any time of day, you can use whatever dried fruit or nuts/seeds you have available. Ingredients: For the base – 150g […]
Chocolate Cheesecake Pots
I love a dessert recipe that is easy to make, doesn’t involve too many complicated ingredients and results in a rich, decadent sweet treat that’s super chocolatey! Simply whizz up the base ingredients that you also use for the topping, whizz up the sweet potato-based filling, chill in the fridge and there you go! Ingredients: […]
Chunky Monkey Oat Cookies
Ingredients: 2 overripe bananas 4 tablespoons smooth peanut or almond butter 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 150g Mornflake Creamy Superfast Oats 40g coconut / brown sugarΒ 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 30g chopped nuts (walnuts and hazelnuts work well) 40g dark chocolate chips 30g dried banana pieces Get […]
4-Ingredient Cookies
This is probably the easiest, simplest recipe I’ve ever posted on this blog – it contains 4 INGREDIENTS! And the result? Delicious chewy cookies that are made from all the good stuff! High in fibre, bursting with energy and the perfect healthy snack for a sweet tooth, feel free to replace the raisins for other […]
Chocolate Hazelnut Carrot Cake Baked Oats
Calling all Nutella fans! You need the new Hazelnut Chocolate Spread from Cocofina in your life. It means serious business; rich, indulgent, the right balance of chocolate and hazelnut flavours while being just sweet enough – and beautifully silky smooth. This organic vegan palm oil-free chocolate spread [gifted] is dangerously easy to eat straight from […]
Tropical Date & Ginger Bars
Why not make these super easy, no bake bars bursting with flavour and natural energy ready for the week? Great for lunchboxes, pre or post gym fuel, or even as a delicious sweet treat after dinner – whenever you fancy something chocolatey! Oats, dates, chia seeds, coconut, ginger and pineapple is a winner of a […]
Date Caramel, Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crunch Bars
You’ve got to love that first meal of the day, whatever time that might be for you (for me it’s about 10am after a workout and general busy parent life!) – BREAKFAST. Whether you’re a cereal fan, prefer a cooked meal or grab a smoothie on the go, there are so many options you can […]
Vanilla & Berry Layered Overnight Oats
You’ve got to love a quick, easy and healthy breakfast – especially when all you need to do is grab it from the fridge and it’s ready to go! That’s the great thing about this simple recipe, make it the night before (even increase the quantities so you can batch make a few portions), layer […]
Cherry Coconut Oat Cookies
Coconut, dried cherries and oats come together in a crunchy but chewy, sweet and chunky cookie recipe making them one of the ultimate snacks. I’ve really gotten into cookies more recently and these really hit the spot. If you don’t have dried cherries to hand (you really should, they’re a game changer!) then go for […]