A delicious coffee sandwich cake with a vanilla coffee buttercream and no-bake coffee cookie dough balls on top. This cake is naturally vegan, easily gluten-free and is so light, fluffy and moreish – plus it’s small batch and is perfect for 6 people. I have been wanting to make a small-batch recipe for a while … Continue reading Coffee Cookie Dough Cake (Vegan Gluten-Free)
August brings with it a lot of mixed emotions; there’s one month left until September when schools and universities start again, and we have a sense of re-affirming our goals. At the same time, we’re in the height of summer and want to allow ourselves a bit of rest and time away from our stressors. … Continue reading Monthly Musings: August 2021
Oaty and nutty cookie dough balls studded with chocolate chips and laced with coffee, they are easy to make in 10 minutes using 7 ingredients and are a deliciously vegan, gluten-free and wholesome snack. There is not much that I don’t love about cookie dough. From cookie dough jars to eat with a spoon, to … Continue reading Coffee Cookie Dough Balls (Vegan Gluten-Free)
A vibrant, flavour-packed and gut-healthy sandwich that is naturally vegan and gluten-free and high in fibre. Layer up griddled aubergine, courgette and tofu with a delicious homemade kale and almond pesto and serve with fresh tomatoes and salad. When the summer comes around, nothing beats a good picnic. Importantly, for the best picnic, you have … Continue reading Grilled Vegetable, Tofu and Kale Pesto Sandwich (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Light and fluffy almond-y cake bars topped with juicy fresh cherries and golden flaked almonds; these cake bars are great for dessert of afternoon tea. They are naturally vegan, easily gluten-free and quick to make. One of my dad’s favourite desserts has to be anything with cherries. Cherry cheesecake, cherry pie, cherry Bakewell cake… you … Continue reading Cherry Almond Cake Bars (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Thick, creamy and delicious deconstructed vegan, gluten-free cheesecakes served in jars! A no-bake biscuity oat base topped with a creamy yoghurt and condensed milk filling all topped with fresh berries and more biscuit crumble. I love a good cheesecake; you know the ones that have the best buttery biscuit base and the smoothest filling and … Continue reading Oat Berry Cheesecake Jars (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Delicious no-bake chocolate caramel slices spiked with ginger. A biscuity base topped with ginger no-date caramel and a thick layer of dark chocolate, these slices are vegan, gluten-free and easy to make. Caramel slices, millionaire bites, layered bars… whatever you like to call them, they are delicious. They are especially delicious in the summer as … Continue reading Ginger Chocolate Caramel Slices (Vegan Gluten-Free)
A quick and simple high-protein, plant-based lunch or dinner recipe that is packed with flavour, texture and colour. Smashed chickpeas and Vegan Horseradish Sauce with gherkins and capers make this sandwich filler your new favourite. Sandwiches are a staple for a lot of us and for good reason – they are quick, easy to make and travel well … Continue reading Chickpea Tuna Salad Sandwich (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Light and fluffy vegan and gluten-free banana bread studded with chunks of chocolate and homemade sticky honeycomb all topped with a vanilla cream cheese frosting. Add on extra chocolate honeycomb for the tastiest chocolate bar inspired banana bread loaf. The banana bread for July is here, albeit later in the month, but the wait is … Continue reading Chocolate Honeycomb Banana Bread (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Easy to make and delicious to eat, these golden orange honeycomb pieces are coated in thick dark chocolate to be even better than the “crunchy” chocolate bar. They are naturally vegan, gluten-free and don’t require a sugar thermometer. I bet you have a favourite chocolate bar and a few memories to go with it. My … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Honeycomb (Gluten-Free)
A date and nut granola-style base tart with a thick gooey salted caramel and fresh coconut whip topped with superfoods and fresh fruit. This is a great make-ahead dessert for friends and family that is naturally vegan, gluten-free and wholesome. I do love a good tart and when BBQ and picnic season comes around, there … Continue reading Coconut Caramel Granola Tart (Vegan GF)
A deliciously creamy vegan, meat-free and gluten-free carbonara sauce stirred through pasta topped with the tastiest smoked tamari marinaded mushrooms. Add on some homemade walnut parmesan and this dinner is ready in 20 minutes! I love a good pasta dish, and being Italian, it holds a special place in my heart. So, when I saw … Continue reading Vegan Carbonara with Marinaded Mushrooms (Gluten-free)
Light and fluffy sweet rolls filled with creamy homemade lemon curd and lots of bursting fresh blueberries, these rolls are easy to make and so delicious. Spread them thick with lemon cream cheese frosting for the best afternoon tea or brunch. There is something so nostalgic about baking with yeast. It’s a time so slow … Continue reading Vegan Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls
The best and freshest Vegan Basil Pesto stirred through tender scrambled tofu served on Pesto topped sourdough with fresh rocket and tomatoes. This brunch or breakfast dish is ready in 10 minutes and is naturally vegan, gluten-free and delicious. I love brunch food – it’s the kind of food you can eat all day long. Similarly, scrambled tofu is … Continue reading Vegan Pesto Eggs with Sacla’ (Gluten-Free)
Thick and creamy vanilla and chocolate chip nice cream layered with homemade no-bake cookie dough balls like your favourite childhood blizzard dessert. This version is naturally vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free and healthful. Do you have a favourite childhood dessert? A fond memory I have is of ice cream sundaes and coke floats at an … Continue reading Cookie Dough Nice Cream Blizzard (Vegan Gluten-Free)
A cross between chocolate brownies and cookies, these fudgy bookies are rich and soft with a crackly sugar top and chunks of melting dark chocolate and a soft tender middle. These brookies are vegan with gluten-free options and easy to make. Have you heard of a brookie before? There are two types, as far as … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Vegan Brownie Cookies (Brookies) (Gluten-Free)
Rich and creamy vanilla ice creams with a salted caramel swirl all enrobed in a thick dark chocolate shell. These homemade vegan, gluten-free and simple magnum ice creams are delicious on a hot summer’s day. As I have said a few times already this year, I am really into homemade ice cream this summer season. … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Ice Creams (Vegan GF)
Imposter Syndrome is defined as “the persistent inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one’s own efforts or skills” according to the Oxford Languages online dictionary. I think I speak for a lot us when I say that I can relate. Perhaps you can vividly … Continue reading Monthly Musings: July 2021
A thick and creamy strawberry vanilla milkshake made with only 4 ingredients. This shake is vegan, gluten-free, packed with fresh fruits and makes a delicious change to your morning smoothie or dessert shake. I love a good smoothie and when summer comes round, there is nothing quite like a refreshing drink. But, sometimes my smoothies … Continue reading Strawberries and Cream Shake (Vegan Gluten-Free)
A fiery, warming and simple one-pan traybake meal ready in 40 minutes with minimum effort. Chilli pesto roasted chickpeas, red pepper and broccoli served with cooling yoghurt, flaked almonds and hunks of fresh bread or rice – all naturally vegan and gluten-free. A lot of people say that they make food choices because they don’t … Continue reading Vegan Chilli Pesto Traybake (Gluten-Free)
A rough-form homemade pastry filled with juicy strawberries and melting chocolate topped with dairy-free ice cream. This makes a quick and easy dessert for friends and family that is vegan, easily gluten-free and nut-free. I love making desserts for guests and tarts and pies are always a great option when you want to impress but … Continue reading Strawberry Chocolate Galettes (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Creamy, fruity and chocolatey homemade magnum ice creams made without an ice cream maker. These vegan, gluten-free and delicious ice creams, are easy to make and are perfect all summer long. I am really loving making lots of ice cream recipes this year, trying to get them in before the temperatures soar, making it very … Continue reading Chocolate Mango Magnum Ice Creams (Vegan Gluten-Free)
A summery twist on a classic Christmassy dessert, this tart is easy to prepare and makes a showstopping dessert that is vegan and gluten-free. A flaky pastry filled with a strawberry infused mincemeat topped with more strawberries and dairy-free ice cream. This post may seem a little “out there” but bear with me on this … Continue reading Strawberry Mince Pie Tart (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Thick, fudgy and rich chocolate brownies made from sweet potato stuffed with melting chocolate. These brownies are easy to make, naturally vegan, gluten-free and made with wholefoods. I love a good brownie and I love being able to sneak in extra vegetables and goodness into my bakes. These Sweet Potato Fudge Brownies are the perfect … Continue reading Sweet Potato Fudge Brownies (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Mini no-bake cheesecakes with a cacao biscuit-y base, a creamy coffee cashew cheesecake filling and a gooey chocolate sauce centre topped with whipped coconut cream. These delicious desserts are easy to make and are naturally vegan and gluten-free. In the summertime, nothing beats a cooling dessert. Right now I cannot get enough of homemade ice … Continue reading Mini Mocha Cheesecakes (Vegan GF)
A light and zesty banana bread oozing with homemade vegan lemon curd, juicy passion fruit and topped with a zingy lemon curd buttercream frosting. This banana bread is vegan, gluten-free and easy to make for a summer bake. The banana bread for June is here and it’s a summery one! To celebrate all the lovely … Continue reading Lemon Passionfruit Banana Bread (Vegan GF-Option)
Chewy, sticky and peanut buttery rice crispy squares loaded with crushed Oreos. These snacks or dessert are vegan, gluten-free and only need 4 basic ingredients and 5 minutes to make. I love rice crispy bars and ever since my Vegan Protein Rice Crispy Bars, I have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to make a … Continue reading Peanut Butter Oreo Crispy Squares (Vegan GF)
A really simple, coconut-free vegan lemon curd made from a handful ingredients and packed with zingy citrus flavour. This curd is great for baking, spread and spooning and is ready in 15 minutes. I love all things lemon-y, especially during the summer, as it is such an uplifting and refreshing flavour and smell. Not to … Continue reading Easy Vegan Lemon Curd (Gluten-Free)
Simple, fluffy and authentic homemade pizzas ready in less than half an hour. This no-yeast base is perfect for speedy vegan and gluten-free pizzas and is delicious topped with homemade vegan walnut pesto, cashew cheese and tomatoes. I love homemade pizza and we tend to make them a couple of times a month at home … Continue reading Vegan No Yeast Pizzas (GF-Option)
A thick and creamy vegan cashew cheese that is ready in a few minutes with only wholesome, plant-based ingredients. This cheese has a quick soak option and makes a delicious pasta sauce, salad dressing, pizza topping and so much more. I love a good homemade cashew cheese, but it had been a hot minute since … Continue reading Easy Vegan Homemade Cashew Cheese (Gluten-Free)
Thick and chewy, these oat peanut butter and chocolate chunk cookies are the perfect vegan and gluten-free spin on the classic monster cookie. Slightly chunky with a crisp edge and gooey middle, they are easy and quick to make. These Vegan Monster Cookies may just be my favourite cookie recipe to date (and I have … Continue reading Vegan Monster Cookies (GF-Option)
Flaky, puffed and delicious golden pastry tarts filled with creamy hummus, fresh pesto and lots of juicy tomatoes. These mini tarts are a simple lunch, dinner or picnic feast ready in less than 30 minutes- they are also vegan and gluten-free. Summer is here which means that picnic season is also here. Plus, it’s a … Continue reading Hummus Pesto and Tomato Puff Pastry Tarts (Vegan GF-Option)
Each month, I wonder what to write about, and when there are no big themes recognised, it falls to me to choose something I am passionate about. From finding your motivation, setting good intentions, letting in the power of nature and establishing a more connected world, I have shared my thoughts on a range of … Continue reading Monthly Musings: June 2021
Creamy homemade no-churn vanilla ice cream with a fruity layer of mashed raspberries all coated in rich chocolate. These homemade magnum ice creams are naturally vegan, gluten-free and easy to make. Homemade ice creams are so fun to make, and I am really enjoying playing around with flavours this year. I have a few more … Continue reading Raspberry Vanilla Chocolate Magnum Ice Creams (Vegan GF)
Rich and decadent chocolate cake ball truffles with lots of Oreo buttercream dipped in white chocolate. These cake balls are easy to make, they are naturally vegan, easily gluten-free and are a fun recipe to use up cake. What to do with leftover cake? Now, this isn’t an issue I have a lot BUT it … Continue reading Vegan Oreo Cake Balls (GF-Option)
The cutest and most delicious mini Oreo cakes. Two layers of chocolate sheet cake, cut out and sandwich together with Oreo Buttercream all covered in an Oreo Buttercream crumb coat decorated with chocolate ganache and mini Oreos. I have been so excited to share these Vegan Mini Oreo Cakes with you after I made them … Continue reading Vegan Mini Oreo Cakes (GF-Option)
The creamiest blended oat jars with a chocolate layer followed by a strawberry one all topped with a vanilla oat layer. These oats have a few simple, vegan and gluten-free ingredients to make for a 10-minute deliciously healthy breakfast. I have a thing for blended oat jars, as seen here and here. They are just … Continue reading Neapolitan Breakfast Oat Jars (Vegan GF)
A fresh and fruity custard tart with a golden crisp sweet pastry base and a creamy coconut custard filling all topped with tender toasted rhubarb and juicy strawberries. Decorate with some coconut whipped cream, this dessert is a family favourite and naturally vegan and simple to make. There is something so nostalgic and familiar about … Continue reading Strawberry and Rhubarb Custard Tart (Vegan GF-Option)
Light and fluffy bright pink strawberry flavoured cupcakes with a gooey strawberry jam filling topped with fresh strawberry buttercream. These cupcakes are packed with fresh strawberries and are easy to make, plus they are naturally vegan and easily gluten-free. When spring and summertime come around, all I can think about are the fresh bakes to … Continue reading Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes (GF-Option)
Light, fluffy and squidgy muffins packed with dried mango, coconut and brazil nuts topped with more nuts and coconut. These golden muffins are naturally vegan with gluten-free options and are made from wholesome ingredients in 25 minutes. There is something so wholesome and “hygge” about a muffin. They are humble in their simplicity and have … Continue reading Coconut Mango and Brazil Nut Muffins (Vegan GF-Option)
A really light and zesty lemon loaf studded with fresh juicy blueberries all topped with a lemon zest yoghurt frosting and more blueberries. This loaf is a great spring-summer bake that is naturally vegan, easily gluten-free and delicious. I love a fresh spring-summer loaf cake and have been waiting for the opportunity to make a … Continue reading Vegan Lemon and Blueberry Loaf (Gluten-free)
Light and fluffy scones made naturally sweet and cake-y with mashed banana studded with melted chocolate. These scones are easy to make in one mixing bowl and are naturally vegan and gluten-free. I love making scones and at the moment, I am really enjoying the more American-style scones. The main difference is that American scones … Continue reading Banana Chocolate Chip Scones (Vegan GF)
Light and fruity cheesecake bars with a nutty oat base, a creamy cashew vanilla cheesecake filling topped with fresh strawberry chia jam. These cheesecake bars are naturally vegan, gluten-free and require no baking. We are very positively thinking about the summer to come here in the UK as the weather is pretty miserable for May. … Continue reading Strawberry Cheesecake Bars (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Chewy and golden chocolate chip cookie dough shaped and baked into cups before being filled with a gooey caramel and topped with chocolate. These desserts are naturally vegan, gluten-free and easy to make. I love making cookie cups and after my Christmassy Chocolate Orange Cookie Cups and my more breakfast-like Peanut Butter Protein Cookie Cups, … Continue reading Chocolate Chip Caramel Cookie Cups (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Light and fluffy breakfast muffins studded with juicy blueberries made from wholesome muesli and almond butter. Top these muffins with a nutty streusel topping for a delicious breakfast bake or snack. Like buses, blueberry muffin recipes come all at once here as I realise I just shared my Blueberry and Almond Muffins the other week … Continue reading Nutty Blueberry Breakfast Muffins (Vegan GF)
These vegan cake bites are inspired by the Australian lamington and the British Victoria sponge: a vanilla sandwich cake spread with jam and buttercream coated in chocolate and coconut. These are naturally vegan and make a delicious afternoon tea bake. Earlier this year, I knew I wanted to make Vegan Lamingtons, but weeks came and … Continue reading Vegan Buttercream Lamingtons (Gluten-Free)
A vibrant and nourishing noodle bowl with a simple citrus, tamari and sesame dressing. This vegan, gluten-free and wholesome dinner or lunch bowl is quick to make and packed with zesty flavour. Noodles will forever be a staple for me as a quick go-to meal with I am in a rush and need something nourishing. … Continue reading Citrus Sesame Mushroom Noodle Bowl (Vegan GF)
A sweet and delicious banana bread layered with Biscoff cookie spread, crunchy Biscoff cookies and melting white chocolate all topped with a marble Biscoff cream cheese frosting and more Biscoff. This banana bread is vegan with gluten-free options and is easy but impressive. Here it is, May’s banana bread: White Chocolate Biscoff Banana Bread. Every … Continue reading White Chocolate Biscoff Banana Bread (Vegan GF-Option)
Rich, sweet and warmly spiced Biscoff cookie cream cheese truffles all coated in a thick layer of creamy white chocolate. These truffles are naturally vegan, and you only need 4 main ingredients (plus there are gluten-free options). There is something so special about Biscoff (also known as Lotus or Speculoos cookies/biscuits) and it truly brings … Continue reading Vegan White Chocolate Biscoff Truffles (GF-Option)
Crispy sticky peanut butter tofu cubes with fluffy rice, vibrant vegetables and a delicious peanut satay sauce – this meal is naturally vegan, gluten-free, packed with flavour and makes a wholesome dinner ready in 20 minutes. Buddha or nourish bowls are one of my favourite ways to eat. I just love heow versatile they are … Continue reading Peanut Butter Satay Tofu Bowls (Vegan GF)
Buttery, rich and sweet sticky tiffin base with crushed digestive biscuits, chopped hazelnuts and dried fruits topped with a layer of dark hazelnut chocolate and more nuts. These tiffin bars are naturally vegan and easily gluten-free and make a delicious snack with afternoon tea. There is something so nostalgic about chocolate tiffins and if you … Continue reading Easy Vegan Chocolate Tiffins (Gluten-Free)
A lightly spiced fruit cake packed with mixed dried berries and other fruits topped with luscious and creamy vanilla buttercream and a selection of fresh fruits. Pile the fruit high to make this vegan and gluten-free cake a show-stopper dessert or afternoon tea bake. I have to admit that I am not the world’s biggest … Continue reading Vegan Fruit Cake (Gluten-Free)
Every year, May marks Mental Health Awareness Month and there is particular focus on 10-16th May this year (2021) as the dedicated week to talk openly about mental health. As a topic to explore throughout my website and social media, mental health is all-encompassing and slightly overwhelming to discuss. It is the very essence of our … Continue reading Monthly Musings: May 2021
Thick, cakey and fudgy blondies flavoured with English Breakfast Tea and topped with your favourite biscuits. These are the ultimate tea and biscuit combination and only take a few minutes to make. They are fully vegan, gluten-free and delicious with more tea. Blondies are really on my radar at the moment, and I just love … Continue reading Tea and Biscuit Blondies (Vegan GF)
Deliciously smoky and creamy hummus and rich sun-dried tomato baked falafel balls make for the best taco bowl. Fill your homemade tortilla taco bowls with fresh salad, charred corn and homemade pickles. Falafels and hummus are staple for a lot of vegans (and vegetarians, too) especially when you’re eating out. You can’t go too wrong … Continue reading Sun-Dried Tomato Falafel Hummus Taco Bowls (Vegan GF)
Light, fluffy and nutty muffins with juicy blueberries and an almond streusel crumble topping. These tasty muffins are naturally vegan, easily gluten-free and quick to make in one bowl. Spring is here and all I want to eat are fresh berries, and blueberries are a great one this time of year. I love eating them … Continue reading Blueberry and Almond Muffins (Vegan GF)
Simple, wholesome and delicious crumbly and fruity bars with an oaty flapjack base, a layer of almond butter, some homemade chia raspberry jam and an oaty crumble. These bars are easy to make in a few steps and are naturally vegan, gluten-free and free of refined sugar. One of the most versatile bakes is a … Continue reading Almond Butter and Raspberry Crumble Bars (Vegan GF)
A rich and decadent chocolate cake filled with a creamy coconut whip (or luscious buttercream) and juicy cherry compote topped with a simple chocolate ganache and fresh cherries. This cake is easy to make and is great for special occasions. This cake was such a pleasure and a joy to make and photograph – it … Continue reading Vegan Black Forest Cake (Gateau) (GF-Option)
Fluffy and chewy cookies with all the classic elements of carrot cake: grated carrot, raisins, coconut and spices. Sandwich these cookies together with a vanilla buttercream for a delicious vegan and gluten-free cookie sandwich aka whoopie pie. The last few weeks, Wednesdays have turned into cookie experiment days, and I love it. I really do … Continue reading Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Thick, fluffy and doughy bagels with “everything bagel” seasoning and made without yeast. These bagels are ready in 30 minutes with only a few basic ingredients and are delicious warm or cold. I love a good bagel and don’t have then often enough at all. Now, they have been on my “to-make” list for a … Continue reading No-Yeast Everything Bagels (Vegan GF-Option)
Sweet, rich-umami and sticky noodles with crispy golden tofu and lots of charred and fresh vegetables makes for a deliciously vegan, gluten-free and speedy midweek meal. These noodles are ready in 15 minutes and are such a crowd-pleaser. Noodles are my go-to when I fancy lots of flavours, textures and colours but I am short … Continue reading Sticky Mushroom and Tofu Noodles (Vegan GF)
These bars are truly magic: 7 layers of deliciousness. This vegan and gluten-free take on the traditional bar has an oat and maple biscuit base, coconut condensed milk, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, nuts and lots of chocolate fudge sauce. These bars need little introduction as the layers speak for themselves. But, if you have not … Continue reading Vegan Magic Cookie Bars (Gluten-Free)
Thick, creamy and fruity oat jars with one strawberry layer and one butterscotch layer on top of sticky roasted rhubarb. These oat jars are easy and quick to make for a vegan, gluten-free and wholesome breakfast. Oats are a staple for a lot of us for breakfast, and for good reason! They are so versatile, … Continue reading Strawberry Rhubarb and Butterscotch Oat Jars (Vegan GF)
April marks National Stress Awareness Month so it only seemed right to talk about stress as this monthly musing theme. Each month I take some time to think about what topics to explore and there are just so many… so sometimes I really appreciate having a national “month” to work on. Stress Awareness Month has … Continue reading Monthly Musings: April 2021
Moist, sweet and delicious banana bread birthday cake shaped into balls with a vanilla cream cheese buttercream rolled into pops and decorated with dark chocolate and sprinkles. These cake pops are vegan, gluten-free and so fun to make. What to with leftover cake? Now, this isn’t a problem we have a lot, but if you’ve … Continue reading Banana Bread Birthday Cake Pops (Vegan GF)
A fun and impressive banana bread birthday cake with a surprise centre of vegan sweets and chocolates. Make this moist and fluffy cake for a delicious celebration cake smothered with fluffy vegan meringue buttercream that is easy to make and gluten-free, too. April’s banana bread is here, and it is one I have been excited … Continue reading Birthday Cake Banana Bread (Vegan GF)
4-layered no-bake mini cheesecakes with an oaty base, sweet cream cheese filling, a chestnut date caramel and a thick topping of chocolate. These cheesecakes make a deliciously simple dessert that is naturally vegan, gluten-free and wholesome. I love a good no-bake recipe. From fudge ganache brownies to cookie dough and the amazing world of raw … Continue reading Mini Chocolate Chestnut Cheesecakes (Vegan GF)
A light yet rich fruit cake with a sticky layer of marzipan running through and topped with a sticky marzipan decoration. This vegan cake is easy to make and is easily gluten-free making it a great Easter cake for all the family. I was recently challenged to make a Simnel Cake with a twist. The … Continue reading Vegan Maple Simnel Cake (Gluten-Free Option)
Softy, chewy and golden cookies studded with three types of chocolate treats. These cookies are easy to make, naturally vegan, easily gluten-free and perfect for Eastertime. I have wanted to use my vegan mini egg style chocolates for a while and today is the day. These Vegan Easter Cheesecake Cookies were so fun to make, … Continue reading Easter Cheesecake Cookies (Vegan GF)
Sweet, fudgy and delicious vegan and gluten-free blondies packed with warming hot cross bun spices, lots of melting chocolate chunks, complete with a chocolate cross. These blondies are quick and easy to make for a tasty, high protein and whole-food snack. I really do love a blondie, as much as I love a brownie. There … Continue reading Peanut Butter Hot Cross Bun Blondies (Vegan GF)
A tender and sticky roasted hassleback butternut squash flavoured with garlic and served with a herby tahini dressing, vegan feta cheese and a simple grain salad. This is simple, vegan, gluten-free and veg-packed eating at its best! I love roasted vegetables, from corn to peppers to broccoli and cauliflower… anything and everything! But roasted squash … Continue reading Hassleback Squash with Herby Tahini (Vegan GF)
Light, fluffy and warmly spiced carrot cake cupcakes with raisins and coconut, stuffed with an oozy butterscotch filling and topped with a coconut whipped cream. These cupcakes are easy to make, naturally vegan and easily gluten-free. I love carrot cake, but it’s not something I make very often. So this Eastertime, I thought it was … Continue reading Carrot Cake Butterscotch Cupcakes (Vegan GF)
Simple and delicious crispy golden sugar cookies cut out into easter shapes and decorated with coloured icing – these are so fun to make and a great easter activity! Naturally vegan with gluten-free options, these cookies are great with a cup of tea. Until last year, I hadn’t had a sugar cookie for a very … Continue reading Vegan Easter Sugar Cookies (GF-Options)
A simple no-yeast and no-knead dough with chocolate chips, raisins and warming spices baked as hot cross buns and best served like scones. These vegan, easy bakes are great for Easter time or all year long and they only take about 30 minutes. As you will know, I am a big fan of no-yeast baking … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Hot Cross Bun Scones
A simple one-pan flavoursome and colourful dish of roasted gnocchi, sticky juicy tomatoes, red onion and garlic all topped with a creamy and simple vegan pesto. This meal is fuss-free, vegan, gluten-free and great for lunch, dinner and leftovers. I love one-pan meals, they are such a life saver on a busy day and are … Continue reading Tomato, Pesto and Gnocchi Traybake (Vegan Gluten-free)
The best way to have Easter eggs is for breakfast! These chocolate shell eggs are filled with a protein yoghurt mousse, peanut butter and granola. It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free and fun to make this Eastertime. One of my favourite foods is chocolate and I like to work it into as many meals as I can. … Continue reading Breakfast Bowl Easter Eggs (Vegan GF)
A rich, decadent and no-bake chocolate cream tart that is perfect to make ahead for an impressive dessert. With a cacao and nut base and a creamy chocolate mousse-like filling, decorate this tart with extra chocolate for a delicious vegan, gluten-free and soya-free showstopper. I love making no-bake cheesecakes especially chocolate ones. There is something … Continue reading Easter Chocolate Cream Tart (Vegan GF)
Fluffy swirl buns filled with sticky strawberry jam all coated in a vibrant strawberry sugar – these rolls are no-yeast, no-knead and no-fuss. They are naturally vegan with gluten-free options and come together in 30 minutes. I have a major love for no-yeast dough recipes. I just love how light and fluffy dough can be … Continue reading Strawberry No-Yeast Swirl Buns (Vegan GF-Option)
These vegan brownies are fudgy, rich and so indulgent made with only a few simple ingredients. Use mint chocolate, cut them into shamrocks and decorate them with a fresh creamy green buttercream for the ultimate St Patrick’s Day bake (that is also gluten-free friendly). Every year St Patrick’s Day comes around and it’s not something … Continue reading St Patrick’s Day Brownies (Vegan GF-Option)
A rich and fudgy dark chocolate banana bread studded with juicy raspberries and laced with swirls of chocolate spread throughout, this banana bread is easy to make and is a great dessert of afternoon snack. Spread with a homemade raspberry buttercream and Chocolate Raspberry Kisses, it’s also an impressive dessert. If you were to cross … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Raspberry Fudge Banana Bread (Vegan GF-Option)
Golden and chewy vegan and gluten-free scones with a crisp sugar top and a tender soft inside bursting with fresh juicy raspberries. Drizzle these scones with a sticky glaze for a delicious afternoon tea snack with homemade chia jam. There is something so special about cutting into a scone, spooning over some homemade jam and … Continue reading Vegan Raspberry Scones (Gluten-Free)
This delicious afternoon tea recipe is a cross between a Victoria sponge cake and a freshly baked donut and is naturally vegan and gluten-free. These donut sandwiches are easy to bake and are impressive for special occasions. I love baked donuts; I think there is something so fun about cake in a donut shape. They’re … Continue reading Strawberries and Cream Donut Sandwiches (Vegan Gluten-free)
Filling and wholesome sweet breakfast toasts with protein yoghurt and delicious toppings, these fun toast toppers are easy to make and are great for breakfast, brunch or as a snack. They take 5 minutes to make and use any topping ingredients you have to hand. This “recipe” is so easy that it hardly can be … Continue reading Protein Yoghurt Breakfast Toast 4 Ways (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Creamy and wholesome overnight oats that are ready in one hour. Made with grated apple, coconut yoghurt and chia seeds, these oats are healthy, delicious and naturally vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar free. I love overnight oats for breakfast but so often, I don’t think the night before and wake up with the urge for … Continue reading Apple and Vanilla Quick Soak Overnight Oats (Vegan GF)
A light and fluffy vanilla sheet cake sponge topped with vanilla pink buttercream and sprinkles – a simple but impressive bake. This cake comes together in 30 minutes and is naturally vegan and gluten-free and great for special occasions. I love making a big song and dance about cake recipes using lots of flavours and … Continue reading Vegan Gluten-free Vanilla Sheet Cake
Easy and fun to make sticky marshmallow rice crispy bars with only a handful of ingredients and with added vanilla protein. These bars make a great grab and go snack or as something sweet with a cup of tea. I have not had a rice crispy bar for years and I thought it was about … Continue reading Vegan Protein Rice Crispy Bars (Gluten-Free)
A light and flavoursome kale salad massaged with a creamy garlicky tahini dressing and packed with quinoa, chickpeas and dried fruits and nuts. Make this vegan, gluten-free and protein-packed salad as a side, as a main or for lunchboxes. I love a kale salad, but I also appreciate that not everyone feels the same. And … Continue reading Garlicky Kale Tahini and Almond Salad (Vegan GF)
Spring is in the air and I could not be more excited. This winter has been a tough one, in large part due to the lockdown here in the UK and the limitations it puts on our lives. With the sunshine comes hope, strengthened resilience and a smile to our faces. The birds are chirping, … Continue reading Monthly Musings: March 2021
Thick and fluffy oat blender pancakes studded with chunks of banana and melting chocolate. These peanut butter pancakes are naturally vegan and gluten-free and great for weekend brunches. Pancake day may be a few weeks behind us now, but the desire for pancakes is still strong. Whether it’s a leisurely weekend brunch or a speedy … Continue reading Chunky Monkey Pancakes (Vegan GF)
Light and fluffy no-yeast cinnamon rolls filled with an espresso filling and baked as a “tear and share” loaf, smother them with espresso cream cheese for easy no-knead buns that are naturally vegan with minimal ingredients. After a while, I am back with another no-yeast recipe and it’s safe to say that this was a … Continue reading Vegan Espresso Cinnamon Roll Tear and Share
Light and fluffy small batch vegan vanilla sponge cake with juicy strawberries topped with a luscious vanilla buttercream hiding vegan gummy bears. These little cakes are fun to make and decorate and easy to whip up for afternoon tea. I am back again with another vegan gummy bear recipe, although you can make these Vegan … Continue reading Vegan Vanilla and Strawberry Cakes (GF-Option)
A simple and flavoursome curry packed with vegetables and protein and it only takes 30 minutes. This vegan curry is also gluten-free and easy to use up whatever vegetables you have in the fridge. Nothings beats a good curry for a speedy and healthier Friday night /weekend fake-away or even as a quick and easy … Continue reading Peanut Chickpea and Cauliflower Curry (Vegan GF)
Thick fudgy, cinnamon-y sweet chocolate brownies with a thick chocolate ganache frosting and more chocolate on top. These are secretly made from sweet potatoes and are vegan and gluten-free. I love being able to add more vegetables into my everyday life, from courgette-containing breakfast smoothie bowls and nourishing roasted vegetable salads for lunch to wholesome … Continue reading Sweet Potato Chocolate Cinnamon Fudge Brownies (Vegan GF) and ZENB Veggie Bites
A light and fluffy zesty grapefruit cake topped with a fluffy grapefruit infused buttercream and simple homemade candied grapefruit peel. This cake is great for afternoon tea or for dessert and comes together in one bowl. I love all flavours that are light and zesty although I tend to go for the richer, more chocolate-y … Continue reading Grapefruit Olive Oil Cake with Candied Grapefruit (Vegan GF-Option)
Light and fluffy pillows of gnocchi made from parsnip and oat flour – this alternative to traditional gnocchi is just as comforting and delicious. Serve the gnocchi with some herbed pan-fried kale and chestnuts for a delicious festive and comforting vegan and gluten-free meal. My love for gnocchi continues and this wintertime, I wanted to … Continue reading Parsnip Gnocchi with Chestnuts and Kale (Vegan GF)
Rich coffee flavoured fluffy oat blender pancakes layered with maple coconut whip topped with a chocolate almond sauce and raspberries – these have the classic tiramisu falvours with optional alcohol! The pancakes are naturally vegan, gluten-free and easy to make. Pancake day is so close now and all I am seeing on my social media … Continue reading Raspberry Tiramisu Pancakes (Vegan GF)
A rich and fudgy double chocolate brownie cake perfectly sized for two people. Filled with rich chocolate buttercream, fresh raspberries and topped with vanilla buttercream and sprinkles, it’s the perfect mini celebration cake! Valentine’s baking is giving me all the pink and love-filled vibes this year as I am loving adding sprinkles to pretty much … Continue reading Vegan Double Chocolate Brownie Cake for 2 (GF)
Cinnamon spiced fluffy vegan pancakes with a ring of caramelised apple in the centre all topped with a quick caramel sauce. Serve these fluffy pancakes with some yoghurt, fruits and nuts for a tasty pancake day! I am back with another pancake recipe, one of the four recipes made within the space of a few … Continue reading Vegan Caramel Apple Pancakes (GF-Option)
Rich and fudgy cake crumbs combined with deliciously chocolate buttercream rolled into balls and enrobed in dark chocolate – these cake balls are fun and easy to make. A great way to use up leftover cake and are naturally vegan and gluten-free. Now, these Vegan Chocolate Cake Balls may be far from perfect but in … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Cake Balls (GF-Option)
Crispy, sweet and golden cookies sandwiched with either raspberry jam or dairy-free chocolate spread – these cookies are naturally vegan, gluten-free and fun to make. Cut them into any shapes you like for a delicious treat. With Valentine's Day round the corner, I wanted to make something a bit pretty-in-pink to celebrate - although I … Continue reading Vegan Linzer Cookies (Gluten-Free Option)
A light and fluffy vanilla banana bread with a hidden pink banana bread heat inside frosted with a luscious pink buttercream and decorated with heart-shaped sugar cookies. This banana bread creation is naturally vegan and easily gluten-free. Now, I may not be one to rub Valentine’s Day in your faces, and truth be told I … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Banana Bread (Vegan GF-Option)
Also known as Pad Kee Mao, these vegan “drunken” style noodles feature lots of vibrant vegetables, crispy tofu and chunky noodles in a rich miso and umami sauce. With fresh lime and herbs, it’s a deliciously simple vegan and gluten-free noodle meal. I (not so) recently had a vegan Pad Kee Mao from a takeaway … Continue reading Vegan “Drunken” Noodles (GF)
The inspiration behind this month’s theme was taken from a quote I shared late in January on my Instagram and it really resonated with me. I kept coming back to it and thinking how to react/relate to the message in my day-to-day life. The quote centred not only on our intentions but also our attention, … Continue reading Monthly Musings: February 2021
Fluffy sweet and sticky banana bread meets delicious and creamy blondies studded with chocolate chips. These blondies are naturally vegan, gluten-free and come together in one-bowl with 10 minutes of work! My love for banana bread, blondies and anything chocolate chip combine in these Banana Chocolate Chip Blondies. They are naturally sweet, sticky and luscious … Continue reading Banana Chocolate Chip Blondies (Vegan GF)
Really light and fluffy chocolate cupcakes studded with white chocolate chips, topped with a rich and creamy chocolate buttercream and decorated with more white chocolate. These decadent cupcakes are easy to make and are naturally vegan with GF options. In the last couple of months, I have made more cupcakes than I have for a … Continue reading Vegan Triple Chocolate Cupcakes (Gluten-Free Option)
A thick and creamy bowl of vegan and refined sugar free rice pudding that is sweet and sticky enough for dessert and wholesome enough for breakfast. Make this easy rice pudding in 40 minutes with minimal effort – it is naturally gluten-free, too.
Thick, rich and luscious chocolate nut butter cups with a salted chocolate almond butter base topped with an almond butter fudge layer and extra chocolate. These cups are naturally vegan, gluten-free and require no-baking. When I think of sweet recipes to make, my mind usually wanders down the chocolate path… and I’m not mad about … Continue reading Salted Chocolate Almond Butter Fudge Cups (Vegan GF)
Oat and peanut butter vegan and gluten-free crunchy chewy cookies filled with a hidden layer of peanut butter and a 2-ingredient frosting. These are wholesome enough for breakfast and delicious enough as dessert and easy to make. I am back with another cookie cup recipe after my Chocolate Orange Cookie Cups (which I hope you … Continue reading Peanut Butter Protein Cookie Cups (Vegan GF)
A deliciously light and moreish banana bread with one chocolate batter and one peanut butter batter swirled together. Spread thick with peanut butter frosting and topped with homemade mini-Snickers bars, this is one chocolate and peanut butter banana bread combination. I am so excited to get 2021’s Banana Bread Challenge off to a bang with … Continue reading Snickers Banana Bread (Vegan GF)
A rich, warming and delicious vegan bread and butter pudding with a homemade peanut butter custard, chunks of banana and melted chocolate. This easy dessert only requires 6 ingredients and minimal effort. Nothing says British comfort food quite like a bread and butter pudding. Typically packed with dairy butter, cream and milk and gluten-containing bread, … Continue reading Peanut Butter Banana and Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding (Vegan GF)
A fragrant and vibrant coconut chilli banana blossom curry served with noodles, lots of greens, cucumber and lime wedges. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, this wholesome curry is a quick and delicious meal.If you’ve not heard of banana blossom, don’t worry! It’s fairly new on the scene and has mostly been used recently instead of fish … Continue reading Coconut and Chilli Banana Blossom Noodle Curry (Vegan GF)
A date and nut cacao base with a simple 3-ingredient chocolate filling and a salted caramel topping. Add on some more melted chocolate and homemade salted caramel chocolate truffles for a delicious, rich and indulgent vegan, gluten-free and simple dessert. This Salted Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake is a real winner throughout Veganuary and beyond – no-one … Continue reading Salted Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake (Vegan GF)
Light and fluffy chai-spiced muffins full of warming flavours, a punch of coffee and juicy raisins. Topped with a creamy vanilla buttercream, these cupcakes are naturally vegan, easy to make with gluten-free options. There’s nothing better than a chai latte… than a “dirty” chai latte which is basically a chai latte with a shot of … Continue reading Dirty Chai Raisin Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting (Vegan GF-Option)
A lightly spiced, warming and hearty Moroccan flavoured date and lentil mixture baked into stuffed peppers. An easy, healthy and protein-packed vegan and gluten-free main meal or starter and great to serve to friends and family. These Moroccan-Style Lentil Stuffed Peppers started as an idea to use up my aubergines, but as I got carried … Continue reading Moroccan-Style Lentil Stuffed Peppers (Vegan GF)
If you can’t quite believe that the start of a brand-new year is upon us, then join the club. Perhaps it’s as we get older; time goes far more quickly, and BOOM January is here! Not that I mind at all, as each year (since 2014), January 1st marks the start of Veganuary – the month … Continue reading Monthly Musings: Veganuary 2021
A delicious and simple hearty and wholesome dessert with a fruity sticky base and a thick, crumbly, nutty flapjack-like topping. Serve this vegan, gluten-free dessert with thick yoghurt, ice cream or custard for a really tasty dessert for all the family. I love sweet recipes although when talking to a few friends, I realised that … Continue reading Vegan Apple and Cranberry Crumble (GF)
Soft and chewy chocolate peppermint cookies with espresso powder and crunchy candy canes on top. They are easy to make in one bowl and are fun to decorate, too. They are naturally vegan with gluten-free options. There is something so wonderful festive about peppermint and chocolate together! The refreshing minty flavours contracts with the rich … Continue reading Peppermint Mocha Cookies (Vegan GF-Option)
Muffin-sized nut roast cups packed with the classic wholesome flavours of rosemary and thyme with sweet dried cranberries and roasted chestnuts, these savoury cups are naturally vegan, gluten-free and are a great vegan roast dinner option. Nut roast season is well underway, and I love how many different recipes there are for the classic nut … Continue reading Mini Butternut Squash Nut Roast Cups with Cranberry Sauce (Vegan GF)
Sweet and festively spiced, these homemade pop tarts feature a simple 2-ingredient vegan pastry sandwiched together filled with homemade mincemeat. Finish them with a simple icing sugar glaze and sprinkles for a delicious sweet snack. After posting my first homemade pop tarts back in the Autumn, I just knew I wanted to make more recipes, … Continue reading Mince Pie Pop Tarts (Vegan)
A no-yeast, 30-minute chocolate star bread that makes an impressive bake to serve to friends and family. It is naturally vegan, uses simple ingredients and is simple to make. I love yeasted bakes, but as I have said before, they often scare me. I worry so much while they’re rising and then when they proof … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Star Bread (30 Minutes)
Rich and fudgy no-bake brownies with a date and walnut cacao layer topped with a thick and luscious chocolate ganache and crushed candy canes. These festive chocolate treats are naturally vegan, gluten-free and only take 30 minutes of prep time. I love a good no-bake recipe and even though it’s winter here in the UK, … Continue reading No-Bake Candy Cane Brownies (Vegan GF)
Light and fluffy vegan panettone oozing with chocolate spread and crunchy hazelnuts. This panettone is worth the time and is delicious sliced thickly and served with tea or coffee. I have wanted to make my own panettone for a long time now. Being half-Italian, this sweet Christmas bread has been a big part of Christmas … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Panettone
Rich and fudgy chocolate brownies flavoured with warming mulled wine spices and topped with sweet sticky mincemeat, these brownies are naturally vegan, easy to make and have a gluten-free option, too. It really is the most wonderful time of year for festive bakes and cakes and on top of ALL the gingerbread I have been … Continue reading Mulled Wine Mince Pie Brownies (Vegan GF-Option)
Use up the leftover Ginger Cacao Banana Bread to make deliciously simple and fun cake pops. They are easy to make with leftover cake, homemade frosting and then enrobe in melted chocolate and sprinkle with decorations. I knew I wanted to get this post up quite soon after posting my Hidden Gingerbread Banana Bread as … Continue reading Gingerbread Chocolate Cake Bombs (Vegan GF-Option)
A light and fluffy banana bread loaf with a hidden gingerbread man all the way through! Make up two different banana breads to make this impressive vegan cake topped with thick, creamy gingerbread buttercream and homemade gingerbread cookies. I cannot believe this is my last banana bread of 2020. Wow, this year has flown by … Continue reading Hidden Gingerbread Banana Bread (Vegan GF-Option)
An impressive cookie box made up of delicious vegan biscuits, cookies and sweets: Gingerbread Biscuits, White Chocolate Macadamia and Cranberry Snickerdoodles, Chocolate Pecan Biscotti and Festive Chocolate Bark. This year, I wanted to take my love for cookies to the next level and make a cookie box. It was a lot easier said than done. … Continue reading Homemade Vegan Cookie Box and Festive Chocolate Bark
Crunchy nutty Italian-style Biscotti cantucci biscuits with lots of rich dark chocolate and sweet pecans all coated in more chocolate. These biscuits are a staple at Christmastime and are fun and simple to make while being naturally vegan. Being half Italian, I have very fond memories of Biscotti or Cantucci as they are actually known … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Pecan Biscotti
A tender butternut squash cooked until sticky, stuffed with a chestnut, cranberry and mushroom mix and baked again as a roll. Tie it up with string and serve as the main piece for a plant-based and gluten-free roast dinner. It’s that time of year where we all want the next best nut roast recipe or … Continue reading Roasted Chestnut Cranberry Stuffed Squash (Vegan GF)
A silky smooth and warmingly spiced gingerbread cheesecake with a crunchy ginger biscuit buttery base and a thick homemade cheesecake filling. Top this vegan, gluten-free dessert with some gingerbread buttercream and gingerbread biscuits for the ultimate festive dessert. Cheesecake is something I love to make for an impressive dessert – they are really easy to … Continue reading No-Bake Vegan Gingerbread Cheesecake (GF-Option)
Light and fluffy 25-minute double chocolate swirl rolls with a cacao infused dough, chocolate spread filling and lots of dried fruits and nuts. This small batch of buns is quick and easy to make and naturally vegan. I love buns, rolls, breads… all that kind of thing, especially when you can make them more quickly … Continue reading Double Chocolate Fruit and Nut Swirl Rolls (Vegan)
Delicious warmingly spiced gingerbread biscuits with a good crunch but chewy inside, make these into an impressive gingerbread wreath or keep them as gingerbread shapes. This recipe is easy to follow and they’re naturally vegan. Gingerbread are a staple this time of year, everybody is making gingerbread men, women, shapes and it’s so fun to … Continue reading Vegan Gingerbread Wreath and Shapes
This year has been difficult for quite a few of us and it’s been felt all around the globe. So it only seemed natural that for this month's theme to talk about togetherness. Being together means more than just being together in the same room, together in the same house, or even together in the … Continue reading Monthly Musings: December 2020
Chewy sugary cookies studded with chocolate chunks, macadamia nuts and dried cranberries all rolled in cinnamon sugar. They’re easy to make, naturally vegan and such a great festive cookie. Snickerdoodle is such a fun word to say and why had I not made one before? They’re typically American cookies and we don’t have them often … Continue reading White Chocolate Macadamia Cranberry Snickerdoodle Cookies (Vegan)
A delicious and fluffy banana bread loaf with a sweet cinnamon swirl and crunchy cinnamon sugar top frosted with vegan cinnamon buttercream and decorated with homemade cinnamon roll cookies. This loaf is naturally vegan and has gluten-free options. This month’s banana bread may be coming quite late in the month but it’s definitely worth the … Continue reading Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread (Vegan GF-Option)
A no-bake biscuity base with a thick rich chocolate fudge topping studded with pecans. These bars are delicious, decadent and are naturally vegan and gluten-free and can be refined sugar-free depending on your chocolate. Happy Thanksgiving 2020 to all my virtual friends and online friends who celebrate thanksgiving. Even though we don’t celebrate here in … Continue reading Chocolate Pecan Fudge Bars (Vegan GF)
Warming and hearty, these tender and crisp roasted hassleback vegetables are served with crunchy roasted chickpeas and a creamy tahini sauce for a vegan, gluten-free and nourishing dinner. It’s been a long time since I uploaded a savoury recipe on here, and for that, I do apologise! I’ve shared a few over on social media … Continue reading Hassleback Sweet Potato and Chickpea Traybake with Tahini (Vegan GF)
Rich and chocolatey peanut butter rocky road bars packed with rice crispies, nuts and mini marshmallows topped with pretzels and gummy bears. These bars are easy to make in 10 minutes and make a delicious festive or year-round snack. I love any excuse to make my sweet recipes slightly festive, and these Chocolate Peanut Butter … Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Butter Gummy Bear Rocky Roads (Vegan GF)
A crumbly sweet and crisp chocolate chip cookie shaped into a cup, filled with creamy smooth chocolate spread. This vegan, gluten-free and easy snack or dessert is fun to make and takes less than 30 minutes. What is not to love about chocolate? And what is not to love about cookies? Rather than making another … Continue reading Chocolate Orange Cookie Cups (Vegan GF)
A small batch of quick, no-yeast cinnamon rolls with a soft fluffy 3-ingredient dough and a sticky sweet cinnamon swirl. Top these vegan rolls with some icing sugar glaze and they’re a delicious warming bake ready in 30 minutes. There are so many reasons why I wanted to make these quick and easy small-batch cinnamon … Continue reading Quick Protein Cinnamon Rolls for 2 (Vegan GF-Option)
Sticky, sweet and fruity apple studded muffins with a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping and an icing sugar glaze, these muffins are easy and quick to make and bake. They are naturally vegan with a gluten-free option and make the most of British apples. I love a good apple at any time of the year, but … Continue reading Cinnamon Apple Streusel Muffins (Vegan GF-option)
A light and fluffy yeasted dough braided into a babka pattern and baked until golden – filled with lots of sweet raspberry jam. This vegan babka is easy to make in a few steps and tastes amazing warm from the oven. I finally got around to making a babka – it’s been a long time … Continue reading Raspberry Jam Babka (Vegan)
Chewy cinnamon and vanilla cookies topped with chewy molten marshmallow and melted dark chocolate – the ultimate S’Mores in a cookie form. They’re easy and quick to make in one-bowl and are naturally vegan and can easily be gluten-free, too. While S’Mores may not be a huge deal here in the UK, I am such … Continue reading Vegan S’Mores Cookies (GF-option)
Each year November comes around and I am so excited to shout out about all things vegan, plant-based, eco-friendly and everything just all-round good for the planet. This year, more than ever, access to healthy food has been a major issue for some. The global pandemic has definitely made things tougher for a lot of … Continue reading Monthly Musings: November 2020
Simple and delicious vegan sugar cookies decorated with dark chocolate and icing sugar mummy faces. Add on some edible sugar googly eyes for a real Halloween treat. They are naturally vegan and great to make with children, too. I’ve got another super simple and delicious Halloween treat today and it comes in the form of … Continue reading Chocolate Covered Mummy Sugar Cookies (Vegan)
Rich and fudgy chocolate brownies with a pumpkin and tahini swirl on top. Full of ginger, cinnamon and mixed spices, these seasonal brownies are warming, chocolate-y, naturally plant-based with a GF-option. They are quick and easy to bake and perfect for Halloween treats! I am a little bit in love with these brownies for a … Continue reading Chocolate Pumpkin Swirl Brownies (Vegan GF)
No-bake oaty cookies sandwiched with homemade raspberry jam and thick coconut yoghurt all coated in melted dark chocolate, these tasty biscuits are a fun, plant-based and gluten-free take on the classic Wagon Wheel. Oh I really loved making these ones, even if they were quite messy to make. I had chocolate pretty much everywhere when … Continue reading Coconut and Raspberry Wagon Wheel Bites (Vegan GF)
Rich and chocolatey baked oats with a soft and chewy texture and topped with cooling yoghurt and fresh berries. This make-ahead brunch dish is naturally vegan, gluten-free and wholesome. I love baked oats, there’s no denying it and this year I have fallen in love with them even more. I’ve taken my previous single-serve style … Continue reading Triple Chocolate Brownie Baked Oats (Vegan GF)
A light and fluffy banana bread with lots of peanut butter flavour and a soft and cake-y crumb. It comes together in one bowl in 10 minutes and is easy to make – plus it’s naturally vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free. Topped with quick and easy sticky sweet peanut brittle and a creamy peanut butter … Continue reading Peanut Butter Brittle Banana Bread (Vegan GF-Option)
Sweet flaky homemade pastry with a sticky apple walnut and cinnamon filling topped with a cinnamon sugar glaze, these pop tarts are naturally vegan, easy and fun to make. I went through a phase of loving pop tarts as a child, the smell of them toasting takes me straight back to be younger again. Now, … Continue reading Apple Walnut Cinnamon Pop Tarts (Vegan)
A simple and hearty one-pan meal packed with vibrant vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas and delicious sticky potatoes. Flavoured with balsamic vinegar, it’s a tasty mid-week dinner that is also great for meal prep. Traybake dinners are such a winner – they are great on those days when you want something hearty and wholesome but don’t want … Continue reading Balsamic Roasted Potato Aubergine and Broccoli Tray Bake (Vegan GF)
