Easy to bake, this light and fluffy banana bread makes the most of ripe bananas and simple ingredients. With a vibrant and zesty orange flavoured sponge and a sticky orange glaze, this is a great Springtime bake with 6 ingredients. It is time for my banana bread of month and once again, I am cutting … Continue reading Sticky Orange Banana Bread
A simple, wholesome and comforting vegetable packed lunch or dinner that is ready in 15 minutes using store cupboard ingredients. Packed with Mediterranean flavour, this vegan, gluten-free and hearty main is great for meal prep and batch cooking, too. I first revealed the recipe for this Sun-Dried Tomato and Chickpea Gnocchi on my Instagram stories … Continue reading Sun-Dried Tomato and Chickpea Gnocchi
A vibrant and fresh plant-based shakshuka packed with herby flavours, and light and summery lemon. Served with simple, homemade gluten-free fluffy flatbreads, this meal is great any time of the day. I am really focusing on simple, home-cooked meals at the moment with fuss-free and easy to find ingredients. I want as many of you … Continue reading Green Shakshuka with Gluten Free Flatbreads
A comforting, wholesome and simple vegetable-packed dinner that’s easy to make from staple ingredients. This dahl is perfect with rice or flatbreads and some fresh crunchy slaw for a vegan, gluten-free and healthful meal. Dahl is a staple meal in many households and for good reason. It is simple to make with only a handful … Continue reading Simple Red Pepper and Spinach Dahl
A fresh, crunchy and vibrant salad that takes 5 minutes to come together and is great alongside hearty meals or curries and toasts. Packed with colourful vegetables, fruity pomegranate and hazelnuts. This slaw is my ideal kind of side salad – it makes the most of Brussel sprouts, which are oven forgotten about after Christmas … Continue reading Brussel Sprout Red Cabbage and Hazelnut Slaw
A large, warm and wholesome pancake baked in the oven until fluffy studded with juicy raisins and carrot cake flavours for a take on the classic cake. Top this single-serve pancake with anything you like for a delicious vegan and gluten-free breakfast. There are definite perks of working from home, one of them being you … Continue reading Carrot Cake Baked Skillet Pancake (Vegan and GF)
Simple, delicious and chewy vegan oaty cookies studded with chocolate M&M that come together in 20 minutes. These cookies are naturally vegan, gluten-free and are a great alternative to your childhood favourite. I first made these Vegan Flapjack M&M Cookies to celebrate a new vegan chocolate on the scene: peanut filled M&Ms from MiiRO that … Continue reading Vegan Flapjack M&M Cookies
The thickest, most indulgent tasting chocolate smoothie bowl that packs in three portions of fruits and vegetables and could also be called dessert. This thick cacao packed bowl is also filled with reishi medicinal mushroom benefits and is naturally vegan and gluten-free. It is a difficult time right now, that cannot be denied. And it … Continue reading Cacao and Reishi Thickest Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
Rich and indulgent Dark Mint Chocolate thick-shelled cups filled with a creamy and vibrant green matcha cashew butter filling. They are easy to make, taste delicious and are naturally vegan, gluten-free and packed with flavour. I love a good nut butter and chocolate snack; it is pretty much the dream snack. There are so many … Continue reading Minty Matcha Chocolate Nut Butter Cups
A light and refreshing green smoothie filled with tropical mango and creamy banana with added greens for a boost! It is perfect for a light snack or breakfast that’s vegan, gluten-free and filled with good-for-you ingredients. There is nothing better than a good old green smoothie when you need a bit of a boost. This … Continue reading Ginger Mango Green Smoothie
A quick and easy flavour-packed tempeh stir fry that’s great for brunch, lunch or dinner depending on what you serve it with. With a medley of fresh vegetables, protein-rich tempeh pieces and lots of warming harissa flavours, this meal is vegan, gluten-free and healthy. I am really enjoying tempeh more than even at the moment … Continue reading Harissa Tempeh Stir Fry
A light and fluffy baked pancake studded with sticky tender dried dates, lots of warming cinnamon flavours and a protein-packed batter. This baked pancake makes a great alternative to the traditional pancake – and it is naturally vegan and gluten-free. I have been wanting to make a baked skillet pancake for a long time now. … Continue reading Date and Cinnamon Skillet Pancake (Vegan and GF)
A quick and easy vegetable and protein-packed brunch option with lots of warming, fresh flavours. Crispy sweetcorn and red pepper fritters served with cooling and zesty avocado tomato salsa and coconut yoghurt – a deliciously simple vegan and gluten-free meal. I love brunch as I have said time and time again on here and on … Continue reading Sweetcorn and Red Pepper Fritters
A hearty, delicious and vegetable-packed pasta dish filled with vibrant beetroot, crispy cauliflower and crunchy walnuts. This pasta is a great mid-week dinner that’s naturally vegan, easily gluten-free and full of health-boosting ingredients. I do love pasta, what is not to love, but I don’t have it often. I recently received some fresh gluten-free pasta … Continue reading Roasted Cauliflower and Beetroot Pasta
Light and fluffy swirl buns laced with sweet cinnamon sugar and juicy raisins. These no-yeast buns take 30 minutes to make and are much easier than traditional buns. Glazed with a rich and sticky vegan cream cheese frosting, these buns are a great weekend bake. Cinnamon buns without the yeast? No time needed for kneading … Continue reading Cinnamon Raisin No Yeast Swirl Buns
Chewy, chunky and moist cake-like blondies studded with melting chocolate chunks and lots of desiccated coconut. These little squares are naturally gluten-free, vegan and easy to whip up in 30 minutes with only 9 ingredients. These Chocolate Chunk Coconut Blondies are the second bake I made for when my coeliac friend visited me, and I … Continue reading Chocolate Chunk Coconut Blondies (Vegan GF)
Tender toasted cumin carrots and golden cauliflower with protein-packed lentils and a green leaf salad with fresh tomatoes. Served with a thick, creamy and easy homemade cashew cheese, this vegan, gluten-free and balanced salad is great for lunch or dinner. I love to buy baby carrots when I see them, there’s something so satisfying about … Continue reading Roasted Cumin Carrot Lentil Salad with Cashew Cheese
The breath is pretty powerful – it continues to amaze me just how powerful it can be. Breathing is something we take for granted every moment of every day. We don’t tend to stop for a second to think about the action that is taking place every waking and sleeping moment of our lives. Our … Continue reading Monthly Musings: March 2020
A simple but impressive vegan and gluten-free banana bread with one vanilla batter and one chocolate batter swirled together. Light and fluffy, moist and rich, this is delicious enjoyed all day long. There is a back story to this recipe, one that starts with my friend coming to visit. She has recently been diagnosed with … Continue reading Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread (Vegan GF)
A simple and flavour-packed seasonal winter salad of roasted squash, apple and crunchy kale. Finished with a ginger tahini dressing, crunchy walnuts and juicy pomegranate seeds, this salad is a vegan, gluten-free and delicious lunch or dinner. Roasted vegetable salads are my absolute favourite, especially in winter. There is nothing more comforting than a bowl … Continue reading Paprika Roasted Squash and Apple Salad with Ginger Tahini
A thick and creamy homemade hemp and oat milk made without additives or sugar, and without the need for straining. This milk is perfect for coffees and in breakfast bowls like this Cinnamon and Hemp Porridge or for drinking straight from the bottle. Despite being ridiculously easy, homemade plant-based milk has a bit of a … Continue reading Vanilla Hemp Oat Milk and Cinnamon Hemp Porridge
Light and fluffy large crepes made with gluten-free buckwheat flour and filled with warm juicy berries, thick coconut yoghurt and topped with sticky syrup and chocolate. These are easy to make and impressive to fill and roll. Pancake day is well and truly on the way (it’s only 2 days to go now in the … Continue reading Berry Buckwheat and Chocolate Crepes (Vegan GF)
A vegetable-packed pasta dish with rich tomato flavours baked till slightly crispy with a crumbled tempeh topping. Sprinkled with lots of homemade almond parmesan, this vegan dinner is hearty, healthy and very easy to make for the family. Pasta is not a common dish in my recipe archives, but it’s not because I don’t enjoy … Continue reading Tomato and Chickpea Pasta Bake with Tempeh Crumble
Light and very fluffy vegan and gluten-free pancakes studded with juicy blueberries. Stack them high for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch that the whole family will enjoy. What is not to love about pancakes? When they are light, fluffy and airy they are the best thing to have for breakfast or brunch. While … Continue reading Blueberry Vanilla Protein Pancakes (GF)
A hearty, wholesome and easy no-yeast, no-knead loaf of bread inspired by the traditional Irish soda or wheaten bread. It takes less than 40 minutes with only 6 main ingredients and is naturally vegan, dairy-free and nut-free. This loaf of bread has been a long-time coming. Ever since my Irish flatmate at uni (in 2012!!) … Continue reading Seedy Wholemeal Soda Bread
A hearty and wholesome brunch, lunch or dinner bowl full of tender sticky roasted new potatoes, vibrant turmeric tofu scramble with some gut-healthy kimchi and lots of fresh herbs. This bowl is naturally vegan, gluten-free and free from refined sugars. I do love brunch food and could eat it all day long, hence why this … Continue reading Roasted Sticky Potatoes and Turmeric Scramble
Crumbly soft cookies and rich indulgent chocolate truffles combine in one impressive and simple sweet snack. These cookies are naturally vegan with fully gluten-free options, too, while being simple and quick to bake. Around this time of year (currently Valentine’s Day season here in the UK) everyone is talking of love and relationships and there … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Truffle Cookies
Rich, fudgy and indulgent chocolate truffles with minimal fuss and time needed and maximum indulgence. These truffles are naturally vegan and packed with a secret ingredient. This time of year (currently it’s February 2020) we tend to talk and think about Valentine’s Day. Whether or not you are in a relationship, the shops, social media, … Continue reading Rich Vegan Chocolate Truffles
A vibrant, healthy and wholesome easy one-pan dinner that has so much flavour and texture with minimal effort. This dinner is naturally vegan, gluten-free and packed with protein, colour and warming spices. The best recipes are often the simplest ones. The recipes that contain minimal fuss, minimal effort, minimal washing but maximum flavour and satisfaction. … Continue reading Roasted Red Pepper and Cauliflower Harissa Traybake
A thick and creamy hot chocolate that is vegan and refined sugar-free while tasting indulgent and rich. This hot chocolate is simple to make at home for the most delicious and healthier hot chocolate. It’s about time I added a few more drinks to my recipe archive. If you follow me on social media, you’ll … Continue reading Cashew and Vanilla Hot Chocolate
A creamy yet light and vibrant soup of broccoli, peas and spinach finished with roasted broccoli croutons and pumpkin seeds. This healthy and nourishing soup is naturally vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free and comes together in 25 minutes. There is nothing more comforting in the cold weather than a bowl of warming soup (or, I also … Continue reading Broccoli and Pea Mint Soup with Roasted Broccoli Croutons
A simple, delicious and easy plant-powered recipe filled with plant protein and vegetables for a great mid-week dinner. Crumbled tempeh in a rich marinara tomato sauce with olives served with rice and fresh herbs, this recipe is naturally vegan, gluten-free and healthy. I love using tempeh and don’t get to play around with it often … Continue reading Tempeh Marinara with Rice
Light and fluffy mini pancakes studded with melting chocolate chips. These pancakes are vegan, gluten-free, healthy and refined sugar-free and come together in a blender in 5 minutes. Pancake day is coming up later this month so I thought I’d get ahead of the game and start playing around with a few new pancake recipes … Continue reading Chocolate Chunk Pancakes (GF)
If you look up the term “affirmation” you’ll find many different definitions, all with a common, basic thread that isn’t based on any magical belief or emotion. It is simply the action or process of affirming something. It is an assertion, a declaration, a statement, a proclamation. Nowadays, we hear about affirmations in the same … Continue reading Monthly Musings: February 2020
Rich, creamy and thick overnight oats with indulgent mocha flavours. These make a perfect grab and go breakfast or for a more leisurely brunch at home, too. They are naturally vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free. I love to eat oats in whichever way I can. Whether that is porridge bowls, flapjack bars, oaty snacks or … Continue reading Mocha Cold Brew Overnight Oats
Rich and crumbly nutty flapjack studded with juicy blueberries and sweet rich chocolate. These bars are naturally vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free and are easy and quick to make. They are a great mid-afternoon snack, delicious breakfast or enjoyed with a cup of tea. I do love a good flapjack bar but more often than not, … Continue reading Gooey Chocolate Blueberry Flapjack
A naturally vegan and gluten-free homemade pesto stirred through tender roasted aubergine, sticky tomatoes and pasta. This meal is quick and simple, easy to batch cook to enjoy warm or cold throughout the week. I love playing around with pasta and using my fresh pasta, I wanted to develop a new, healthy and vegan twist … Continue reading Roasted Aubergine and Tomato Pesto Pasta
Gut health is the buzz word. With terms like probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome being thrown around every day in the media, I thought it was about time to delve deeper into my own gut health and provide a bit of clarity. Gut health is fascinating, I could read about it all day long. I’ve read … Continue reading Gut Health and Winter Glow Bowls with Lemon Tahini
Crumbly, sweet and sticky cookie bars studded with juicy blueberries and topped with a thick almond butter enriched cream cheese. These vegan bars are easy to make in less than 25 minutes and are naturally gluten-free and high in fibre. These Blueberry and Almond Cookie Bars are most definitely inspired by a brand-new limited-edition flavour … Continue reading Blueberry and Almond Cookie Bars
A rich, indulgent and vegan chocolate tart infused with coffee flavour for a mocha twist. A raw date and nut base topped with a creamy thick chocolate mousse filling topped with more chocolate and raw chocolate truffles, this tart is easy and quick to make – plus it’s gluten-free and refined sugar-free. After falling back … Continue reading Chocha Mocha Mousse Tart
Sticky, raw and delicious granola bars that are quick and easy to make and packed with good-for-you ingredients. These snack bars are naturally vegan, gluten-free and contain only 9 simple ingredients and take 10 minutes to make. There is nothing better than a delicious snack bar when the 4pm slump hits – or for elevenses, … Continue reading Date Cashew and Coconut Granola Bars
To kick start 2020 and the month of January, it only seems right that we talk about Veganuary. Going Vegan for January – adopting a plant-based diet, lifestyle and mindset for the month – is such an amazing initiative. Taking the pledge adds you to the more than half a million individuals worldwide who have … Continue reading Monthly Musings: January aka Plant Power 2020
Rich, sticky and festively spiced raw nutty brownies topped with a creamy smooth dark chocolate ganache. These raw brownies are naturally vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free and so easy to make. You’ll only need 20 minutes and a bit of patience to let the brownies set. I have a confession to make… I made these Spiced … Continue reading Spiced Chocolate Ganache Brownies
This roasted butternut squash nut roast is hearty, wholesome and full of festive flavour. It is easy to make, packed with vegetables and is naturally vegan and gluten-free. It makes an impressive centrepiece at a roast dinner table and can be sliced and saved for later. After my previous favourite recipe for Veggie Nut Roast … Continue reading Vegan Roasted Butternut Squash Nut Roast (Gluten-free)
Mince pies are a staple at Christmastime – these treats are a cross between the classic mince pie and a flapjack-style bar with a sweet crumbly top. They are naturally vegan, gluten-free and easy to make in less than 30 minutes. Who doesn’t love a good mince pie? I’m not a fan of the ones … Continue reading Mince Pie Crumble Squares
A light and fluffy banana bread loaf laced with spiced mincemeat and topped with sticky sweet mincemeat infused vegan cream cheese frosting. A festive match made in heaven. It is vegan, dairy-free with gluten-free options and easy to make in 40 minutes. What happens when my love affair for banana bread meets with my obsession … Continue reading Mince Pie Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
The ultimate festive spiced granola for simple, delicious and healthy breakfasts and snacks. This gluten-free, vegan and refined sugar-free granola is great to batch cook or to offer as gifts to friends over the holidays. I love granola and I love Christmas flavours, so to follow up to my original Christmas Granola, I thought I’d … Continue reading Roasted Chestnut and Cranberry Granola
Mince pies and cookies combine in these deliciously vegan and gluten-free Mince Pie Thumbprint Cookies. They’re soft and chewy with a crispy sugary top with a sweet and sticky mincemeat filling – you’ll only need 8 ingredients and 20 minutes. These cookies are a new and fun way to use mincemeat rather than stuffing into pastry … Continue reading Mince Pie Thumbprint Cookies
A rich and creamy chocolate orange vegan mousse filling in a nutty and gluten-free sticky base. This raw tart is a perfect showstopping dessert for pleasing crowds and you’ll only need 10 ingredients to make it. I first made a raw chocolate mousse tart a couple of years ago as Christmas day dessert for my … Continue reading Chocolate Orange Mousse Tart
The ultimate festive chocolatey brownie studded with vibrant sugar candy canes and minty chocolate. They are naturally vegan, delicious and indulgent while being easy to make with less than 10 ingredients in 30 minutes. I love chocolate brownies and I love Christmas, so it only seemed right to combine the two. These Candy Cane Brownies … Continue reading Candy Cane Brownies
Soup season is here and this creamy red lentil soup with carrots and parsnips is a real winter warmer. Spiced with cumin, turmeric and nutmeg with lots of fresh ginger and garlic, it is a crowd-pleasing soup that is vegan and gluten-free. I love soup season – any excuse to curl up with a warming … Continue reading Creamy Spiced Red Lentil and Carrot Soup
A simple and delicious festive centrepiece or side to enjoy throughout the season – or all year long. Chestnut and cranberry lentils stuffed into tender squash topped with fresh herbs and pomegranate make for a vegan, healthy and gluten-free family meal. It’s time to kick start the festive season and what better way than with … Continue reading Festive Lentil Stuffed Butternut Squash with Chesnut Brussel Sprouts
I thought long and hard about the theme for December 2019. I wanted to capture the essence and the feeling of the month: togetherness. December is here and I can’t quite believe it! January seems like a long time ago and I guess it is… a good 11 months ago. A lot has happened at … Continue reading Monthly Musings: December 2019
A flavour packed and vibrant, vegan and gluten-free curry for all the family. Filled with mild spices and herbs, tender roasted tomatoes, sweet potato and creamy coconut milk, it is easy to make and great for big batch cooking and meal prep. Curry season is definitely upon us here in the UK as it comes … Continue reading Burst Tomato and Sweet Potato Curry
Crumbly, oaty, sticky and sweet flapjack-style bars layered with gooey vegan marshmallows and melted dark chocolate topped with an oaty crumble. These quick and easy, 10-ingredients bars are perfect as a gluten-free, vegan and healthy snack or dessert. I had so much fun making these bars themed about Bonfire night, but marshmallows are not only … Continue reading Vegan S’Mores Crumble Bars
A vibrant and delicious buddha bowl recipe that is easy to make and perfect for healthy, vegan and gluten-free meal prep. A mixture of sticky ginger turmeric tofu cubes, fresh and cooked greens and a creamy golden tahini dressing. I love buddha bowls, in fact, they are my favourite way to eat. You can fit … Continue reading Sticky Ginger Tofu Buddha Bowl
Light and fluffy chocolate swirl buns studded with crunchy hazelnuts and laced with lots of creamy chocolate. These are easy, no-knead and no-yeast buns that deliver every time while taking less than 35 minutes. Plus they are naturally vegan, low sugar and a delicious treat. I asked, you answered, and I’ve delivered! A few weeks ago, on … Continue reading Hazelnut Chocolate Swirl Buns
A rich and fudgy chocolate mug cake that comes together in less than 3 minutes. This indulgent treat is vegan, gluten-free, refined-sugar-free and packed with chocolate. It is perfect for a quick dessert or snack with some ice cream, fruit and more chocolate. It’s about time that I had a super quick and easy recipe … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake
Donut meets cookies in this light and fluffy vegan baked donut topped with a creamy coconut yoghurt frosting and crunchy chocolate-y cookies. They are chocolate-y rich and high in protein and easy to make with only 8 ingredients. If I had to choose between a donut and a cookie, I would probably choose a cookie. … Continue reading Vegan Oreo Donuts
A rich and warming tomato and coconut based dahl with golden roasted cauliflower – this is a deliciously simple and healthy vegan, gluten-free and wholesome lunch or dinner for all the family. The season for warming food is most definitely here and all I am craving is lots of warming dishes. There have been so … Continue reading Roasted Cauliflower Dahl
A crunchy, chewy and peanut butter rich granola perfect for a snack or breakfast. It is naturally gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free while being full of fibre and protein. Peanut Butter Granola. What is not to love? Peanut butter is an ongoing obsession of mine, and I don’t think it will ever stop. The same goes … Continue reading Peanut Butter Granola
Happy November and World Vegan Month, which along with Veganuary, is another amazing month to celebrate veganism. And that makes me so happy. To see people celebrating everything that is plant-based feels amazing – and knowing that each meal, each choice, each day we are making positive change is pretty remarkable. As you may know … Continue reading Monthly Musings: November 2019
Light and fluffy savoury pumpkin-filled falafel made with less than 10 ingredients and coming together in less than 30 minutes. These falafel are seasonal, vegan, gluten-free and are easy to make. Served with a refreshing herby hummus, cumin roasted coloured carrots, a fruity tabbouleh and fresh greens, this bowl is a feast for all the … Continue reading Baked Pumpkin Falafel Bowl with Herby Hummus and Roasted Carrots
Lightly spiced pumpkin pie muffins which are moist, fluffy and with a cinnamon sugar nutty crunch topping. These muffins are delicately infused with rooibos tea and are wonderfully rich thanks to the pumpkin puree – they are vegan, healthy, wholesome with gluten-free options. I am in a patch of pumpkin obsession right now, from spiced … Continue reading Rooibos Pumpkin Pie Muffins
Sweet and tender roasted butternut squash stuffed with a rich and nutty wild rice salad with the creamiest tahini dressing. This vegan, gluten-free lunch or dinner is hearty, wholesome, packed with nutrients and is warming comfort food at its finest. Autumn calls for squash and lots of it. From pumpkin to butternut squash to all … Continue reading Wild Rice Stuffed Butternut Squash with Glazed Walnuts and Tahini Cream
Thick and creamy overnight oats filled with pumpkin pie spices perfect for a quick and easy breakfast. Serve with sticky and fruity cinnamon baked pears for a juicy and wholesome combination that is great this time of year (or any!). My love for oats continues along with my current obsession with anything and everything pumpkin … Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Spice Overnight Oats with Cinnamon Pears
A warming spiced and moist apple cake that is hearty and wholesome and full of wholefoods. It is naturally sweetened with dates and is vegan, dairy-free, nut-free and delicious for the whole family. It is perfect warm from the oven or served cold later on either as a dessert with custard or ice cream or … Continue reading Spiced Apple Cake
A rich, creamy and vegetable-packed curry to make you glow from the inside out. This vegan, gluten-free and deliciously healthy curry is packed with warming spices and flavours and comes together in 25 minutes. Who doesn’t love a good curry? They are so warming, comforting and so flexible. You can add any number of herbs, … Continue reading Golden Chickpea and Aubergine Peanut Curry
A rich, warmingly spiced bowl of porridge with creamy yoghurt, sticky toasted apple slices and lots of comforting flavours. This vegan, gluten-free and protein-packed bowl is a great way to start the day. Happy world porridge day! Yes, there is a day every year to celebrate the wholesome, delicious and humble bowl of oats. And … Continue reading Chai Latte and Apple Oats
A richly flavoured Mediterranean-style ragu with sundried tomatoes, olives and vegetables served with roughly mashed and creamy tahini butter beans. This vegan, gluten-free and healthy dish is packed with protein, comforting flavours and takes 20 minutes to make. Gratitude is a wonderful thing and I try to always think of things I am grateful for … Continue reading Sundried Tomato and Olive Ragu with Tahini Butter Bean Mash
Deliciously soft and chewy vegan and gluten-free pumpkin pie spiced cookies stuffed with sultanas and pecan nuts. The perfect quick bake for a tasty afternoon treat with a cup of tea, plus they come together in 5 minutes in one bowl. Pumpkin pie season is most certainly here, and I am loving playing around with … Continue reading Sultana and Pecan Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookies
A Mexican feast in a bowl. This vegan, gluten-free and nut-free meal is ideal for meal-prepping for your lunchboxes throughout the week. A zingy blend of lime-infused beans, grilled corn and peppers with a cooling creamy avocado dip served with brown rice. This buddha bowl packs in 10 different plant-based wholefoods and a rainbow of … Continue reading Charred Red Pepper Corn and Black Bean Bowl with Avocado Crème
Patience - we have all heard the old adage, patience is a virtue, but more often than not, when we are told that, we are not in the right place to hear it. As human beings in the 21st century, we are all focused on the doing. The action rather than the in-action, the fast-forward … Continue reading Monthly Musings: October 2019
A deliciously rich and creamy breakfast option when you fancy a change from porridge oats. This breakfast bowl is quick and easy to make with a subtle and comforting almond flavour and indulgent texture. A healthy, gluten-free and vegan breakfast for all the family. Rice pudding has been on my to-make list for quite a … Continue reading Almond and Cinnamon Rice Porridge
This autumnal-inspired smoothie bowl is the perfect cross-over for the late summer sunshine and the cooler September days. A thick and creamy fruit and vegetable-packed breakfast bowl or smoothie that packs lots of warming, cosy flavours and is full of nutrition. My social feeds seem to be covered with pumpkin pie spiced recipes at the … Continue reading Mango Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Bowl
A hearty and comforting autumnal dessert that is packed with cardamom, cinnamon, sticky pears and a healthy, gluten-free and nutty crumble. Perfect for a cosy treat for friends and family and is easy to make in one bowl in less than 45 minutes. Everyone loves a crumble, right? And as the temperatures dip slowly and … Continue reading Pear, Cardamom and Almond Crumble
Light and fluffy chocolate cupcakes with a melting chocolate centre topped with smooth and creamy chocolate coconut whipped vegan “buttercream”. These cupcakes are a treat for the whole family and are really easy to make. I cannot believe this is my first cupcake recipe on the blog. After many cakes, muffins, cookies and cheesecakes, here it … Continue reading Double Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Coconut Whip
A thick and creamy fruit-and-veg-filled smoothie bowl that packs so much rich chocolatey flavour and zingy fresh ginger. A speedy, vegan, gluten-free breakfast bowl that comes together in 5 minutes for a nutritious and delicious start to the day. I love smoothie bowls, one look from my social media posts and on the posts that … Continue reading Chocolate Berry Ginger Ninja Smoothie Bowl
An oaty and chewy nutty flapjack base topped with a creamy and thick peanut butter caramel fudge layer drizzled with delicious chocolate. These easy, no-bake, 7-ingredient slices make a great vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free afternoon pick me up – plus they are filled with fibre and protein thanks to one secret ingredient. I love … Continue reading Chocolate Nutty Fudge Slices
A richly flavoured, light yet hearty vegan and gluten-free dinner or lunch that is packed with fresh vegetables, wholesome grains and colour. Juicy tender roasted aubergine, crunchy protein-packed chickpeas and chewy zingy goldenberries make for a feast for the senses. A quick and easy meal option that works well both warm and cold – save … Continue reading Zhoug Roasted Aubergines with Crunchy Chickpeas and a Goldenberry Pumpkin Seed Buckwheat Salad
Thick, chewy and nutty slices of raw dried fruits and nuts layered in a smooth and creamy dark chocolate ganache topped with crunchy cacao nibs and seeds make a delicious, indulgent and healthy snack. These bars are gluten-free, added sugar-free and naturally vegan – a real crowd pleaser! When the temperatures rise, I still love … Continue reading Chocolate Goldenberry Fruit and Nut Bars
A rich and creamy breakfast bowl packed with fresh fruit, yoghurt, granola and a drizzle of tahini. This breakfast bowl can be whipped up in 5 minutes and enjoyed as part of a delicious morning routine before you head out the door. This Tropical Vanilla Yoghurt Power Bowl is hardly a recipe, in fact I … Continue reading Tropical Vanilla Yoghurt Power Bowl
Purpose – identifying, finding, harnessing your unique purpose. Each new month rolls around so quickly, and I cannot believe as I am sat in bed, the morning light streaming in the window that September is here. How are we already in the 9thmonth of the year, and in the part of the cycle which feels … Continue reading Monthly Musings: September 2019
The ultimate veganised dish that will please meat-eaters and non-meat-eaters. These Vegan Koftas are packed full of rich and earthy flavours and served with cooling cucumber yoghurt dip, they make a delicious and hearty dinner. Throw in some roasted vegetables and this is one vibrant, nourishing and wholesome meal for all the family. I am … Continue reading Vegan Koftas with Charred Peppers and Coconut Yoghurt Dip
A thick and creamy breakfast recipe that takes 5 minutes to prepare and is a perfect way to start your day stress-free to feel nourished. Serve these oats with some sticky and juicy homemade cinnamon plum jam and lots of fruit and other toppings. Adaptogens have been getting a lot of air time recently and … Continue reading Adaptogenic Overnight Oats with Cinnamon Plum Jam
Banana bread has got an upgrade with this Biscoff Cookie Banana Bread – a fluffy and light banana bread laced with Biscoff cookie spread, topped with crunchy cookies. A delicious, simple, vegan bake perfect with a cup of tea or as a dessert with ice cream and extra cookies. I do love banana bread as … Continue reading Biscoff Cookie Banana Bread
A colourful, zesty and flavour packed noodle bowl made from sweet potatoes! This vegan lunch or dinner bowl is also gluten-free, healthy, full of protein and is highly versatile depending on the vegetables you have to hand – plus it comes together in one pan in 20 minutes.
Thick, chewy and hearty protein muffins that packed with delicious chocolate flavour and sweetened with juicy pears. These make great pre or post workout snacks or as part of a vegan and gluten-free breakfast. They are quick to make and come together in one bowl.
Thick, chocolatey-rich, filled with juicy dried fruits, crunchy nuts, sweet and salty popcorn and creamy delicious chocolate. These bars really do have everything you want in each bite plus they are naturally gluten-free, vegan and require no baking.
Summer fruit welcomes a brand-new stone-fruit variety to the shelves this year and it’s called Metis®. Pronounced Me-teece, this natural cross between a plum and apricot is firm and crisp on the outside while being sweet and juicy on the inside. Metis® fruit has been naturally bred using bees to cross-pollinate apricot pollen and plum blooms … Continue reading Roasted Metis®, Mint and Cream Cheese Crostini
This may just be the best granola recipe I’ve made to date: chewy, crunchy and crumbly granola packed with vanilla flavour, crunchy protein crispies and naturally sweetened with banana. This vegan and gluten-free granola is a banana-nut sensation loaded with flavour and texture. One lazy Sunday afternoon, I wanted to do some baking but didn’t … Continue reading Vanilla Banana Nut Protein Granola
A fluffy, light and filling vegan take on the classic omelette made with chickpea flour. This version is packed with vegetables, cheesy, savoury garlicky flavour and topped with a fresh avocado salsa. It’s a delicious egg-free, gluten-free, high-protein brunch, lunch or dinner option. Kale and Mushroom Chickpea Omelette I can remember the first time I … Continue reading Kale and Mushroom Chickpea Omelette
A vegan take on the classic Victoria sponge cake with a light and fluffy vanilla and coconut sugar infused sponge, sandwiched together with thick and creamy frosting and fruity jam topped with more frosting. This cake is a real crowd-pleaser that also makes a a beautiful show-stopping wedding cake. This Vegan Vanilla Cake has been … Continue reading Vegan Vanilla Cake
A berry and apple packed breakfast bircher muesli that takes 5 minutes to prepare in the mornings for a delicious and creamy jar. It is naturally vegan, healthy and packed with fibre while being cheap and easy to make. I use the term “recipe” quite loosely for this Very Berry Cherry Bircher Jar as it … Continue reading Very Berry Cherry Bircher Jar
The ultimate bowl to celebrate the best of homegrown British vegetables – a sticky sweet aubergine rainbow bowl filled with colour, texture and flavour. Served with hummus and buckwheat this is the perfect vegan, gluten-free and vibrant dinner or lunch bowl. Sticky Sweet Chilli Aubergine and Hummus Rainbow Bowl There is nothing better than a … Continue reading Sticky Sweet Chilli Aubergine and Hummus Rainbow Bowl
A rich and moist chocolate banana-bread sponge studded with dark chocolate chips, juicy dried cherry pieces with a creamy chocolate coconut frosting. A truly decadent show-stopper cake that comes together in one bowl and combines all the classic black forest gateau flavours. Chocolate and Cherry Banana Cake Another birthday means another reason for cake! For … Continue reading Chocolate and Cherry Banana Cake
A thick and creamy vegan porridge made with gluten free buckwheat flakes, delicious salted caramel protein and lots of jammy sweet dates, this porridge is a perfect breakfast any time of the year. I am fairly new to using buckwheat flakes in place of rolled oats in my porridge bowls, although I am a big … Continue reading Salted Caramel and Date Buckwheat Porridge
Relaxation – take some time out. August is more often than not, the time for holidays, time off work and for a little self-love and TLC. Are you going away this summer? Or perhaps you’re having a staycation in your home country or having a little weekend here and there where you can totally unwind? … Continue reading Monthly Musings: August 2019
What’s not to love about these bars? Thick and chewy flapjack like base loaded with peanut butter and vanilla protein topped with a rich and creamy chocolate ganache, laced with more peanut butter? Plus, they are vegan-friendly, full of healthy fats, gluten-free and a great pre or post workout snack, afternoon treat with a cup … Continue reading Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Flapjack Bars
A classic and staple hummus recipe that is quick, cheap and delicious. It’s creamy, rich in flavour and goes with pretty much everything.
