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)
A simple homemade dessert with a flaky sweet pastry and sticky cinnamon apples. Topped with some thick yoghurt, ice cream or custard, it makes a delicious vegan and wholesome dessert. I love apple season and they are one of my favourite fruits to bake with, snack on or turn into breakfast recipes. To celebrate full-on … Continue reading Sticky Cinnamon Apple Galette (Vegan)
Warmingly spiced and sweet overnight oats laced with lots of pumpkin pie flavours topped with sticky cinnamon apples. This is a great cosy breakfast that is quick and easy to make for meal prep – and it’s naturally vegan, GF and refined sugar-free. Overnight oats are a staple in a lot of households – and … Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Spice Overnight Oats with Sticky Cinnamon Apples (Vegan GF)
A simple, delicious and wholesome massaged kale salad with herby hummus dressing and chunks of bread. With lots of vegetables, protein-rich butterbeans and lots of lovely fresh flavours, it makes a great lunch or main meal. I love a good Panzanella salad – and if you’re not familiar with the term, it basically refers to … Continue reading Herby Hummus and Kale Panzanella Salad (Vegan GF)
A smooth and creamy, warmingly spiced smoothie inspired by the much-loved pumpkin spice latte. With pumpkin puree, coffee and spices, it makes a delicious plant-based, gluten-free, refined sugar free breakfast or snack. Pumpkin season is well and truly underway, and I am so happy about it. I have been making so many pumpkin recipes recently … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Latte Smoothie (Vegan GF)
Chewy, light and tender chocolate chip cookies loaded with pumpkin pie spice flavours and caramel-like coconut sugar. This simple one-bowl recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes and is naturally vegan, refined sugar free and delicious. Now the weather is really taking a turn into autumn, I am enjoying cosying up with a cup … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)
Even I tend to focus on inspiration rather than the feeling of being un-inspired. It is a tough feeling to sit with, especially as a creative in a very visual and so-called “inspiring” world. It is easy to worry that you’ll never find your inspiration again or doubt that you ever really had it. What … Continue reading Monthly Musings: October 2020
Thick and creamy hummus with seasonal pumpkin puree, smoked salt and smoked paprika for a gorgeous rich flavour. This recipe is quick and easy to make with 7 basic ingredients and is naturally vegan, gluten-free, nut-free and soya-free. Hummus is a staple food for a lot of households and playing around with flavours is something … Continue reading Smoked Pumpkin Hummus (Vegan GF)
Chewy and buttery vegan flapjack with lots of coconut and sweet vanilla flavours. These are easy and quick to make and are delicious served warm or cold as a snack or dessert – plus they are naturally gluten-free and require only 8 ingredients. There is always a time and a place for flapjack, especially for … Continue reading Coconut Vanilla Flapjack (Vegan GF)
Sticky, gooey and delicious double layered fudgy brownies with no baking required. A nutty-date base with a chocolate-caramel like frosting, these raw brownies are naturally vegan, gluten-free and easy to make. The weather may be cooling down here in the UK and as much as I love baking and seasonal recipes, no bake chocolate treats … Continue reading Raw Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge Brownies (Vegan GF)
A 15-min flavour-packed plant-based stew stuffed into light and fluffy chickpea flour flatbread-style pancakes served with lots of homemade herby hummus – this is vibrant, healthy and wholesome food. This recipe has been the dream to work on and I am in love with each of the three elements in this dish. Don’t be put … Continue reading Mushroom and Butterbean Chickpea Flatbreads with Herby Hummus (Vegan GF)
A warmingly spiced and nutty banana bread loaf laced with lots of cinnamon and topped with a sticky smooth homemade toffee sauce. This banana bread comes together in one bowl and is naturally vegan, with a GF-option and is refined sugar free. Each month I enjoy my banana bread each more, it seems, and this … Continue reading Toffee Pecan Banana Bread (Vegan GF-Option)
Rich and moreish pumpkin cookie dough truffles studded with chocolate chips and enrobed in silky melted chocolate. These truffles are naturally vegan and gluten-free while being made from wholefoods with an added protein boost. They are great as a snack or dessert! Oh yes, I am back with another cookie dough recipe and this one … Continue reading Chocolate Pumpkin Cookie Dough Truffles (Vegan GF)
Sticky, thick and chewy cookie dough made from wholefoods with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spices. Studded with dairy-free chocolate chips, this indulgent dessert is secretly healthy and naturally vegan, gluten-free and high protein. The cookie dough obsession continues with this pumpkin-themed dessert/snack/breakfast and this is one of my favourites. Based on my original Peanut … Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (Vegan GF)
A 15-minute flavour packed and wholesome vegan stew wit a rich tomato and harissa sauce and chickpeas. Make this for dinner and enjoy leftovers for lunch the next day – it is naturally plant-based, gluten-free and delicious. This is my favourite kind of food and as the weather starts to dip as we enter autumn … Continue reading Aubergine Chickpea and Tomato Harissa Stew (Vegan GF)
The simplest and fluffiest 2-ingredient flatbreads made from pumpkin puree and self-raising flour. These come together in 10 minutes and are great to serve alongside curries, salads, lunch bowls and more. I have been slightly obsessed with these 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Flatbreads and have tested them a few times, meaning that I’ve had flatbreads pretty much … Continue reading 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Flatbreads (Vegan GF-Option)
Vibrant, fresh and simple summer rolls packed with colourful crunchy vegetables, hearty sliced vegan omelette served with a creamy and flavour-packed sauce. These summer rolls are easy to make and are so versatile – a great snack or main meal. I love summer rolls (and much prefer them to their fried sister the spring roll) … Continue reading Vegan Omelette Summer Rolls with Creamy Miso Tahini (GF)
Sticky, sweet and hearty vegan French toast with just a few basic staple ingredients. This stack of naturally sweetened toast is easily gluten-free and makes a great family brunch or weekend breakfast. You may know by now that brunch is by far my favourite meal of the day. I would pretty much eat it all … Continue reading Vanilla Berry French Toast (Vegan GF)
When it comes to encouraging good mental health and what to talk about, well, the possibilities are endless. And I love talking about anything and everything in the hopes of inspiring some positivity in your lives – whoever you are reading this. It is also a cathartic exercise for myself, it makes me re-evaluate and … Continue reading Monthly Musings: September 2020
Chewy, moreish and delicious blondies that are naturally vegan, grain-free and gluten-free with added Jammie Dodger biscuits on top. Packed with peanut butter and with jam swirls, they are the ultimate PB&J combination that comes together in one bowl in 30 minutes. Peanut butter and jam (or jelly, depending where you are from) is one … Continue reading Jammie Dodger (PB&J) Blondies (Vegan GF-Option)
Soft and sweet chocolate chip cookie dough sandwiched between two salty pretzels all dipped in chocolate. These delicious snacks/desserts are naturally vegan, can be gluten-free and easily refined sugar free with added wholesome ingredients. I am a bit of a cookie dough addict these days – whether it is in the form of cookie dough … Continue reading Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Cookie Dough Sandwiches (Vegan GF-Option)
Light and fluffy 3-ingredient flatbreads infused with beetroot for a naturally pink colour. Top these no-yeast flatbreads with crunchy vegetables and chickpeas for an easy side dish or main meal – all naturally vegan and plant-based. I am loving summery colourful dishes as always and alongside my Almond Beetroot and Chickpea Quinoa Salad, I am … Continue reading Beetroot Flatbreads with Crunchy Slaw and Chickpeas (Vegan GF-Option)
A vibrant summery salad that takes 15 minutes to come together and all in one bowl. Packed with colourful vegetables, this naturally vegan and gluten-free salad is great for lunch, dinner or served as a side salad. I recently worked with Baxters UK on some summery recipes celebrating all things beetroot and I loved the … Continue reading Almond Beetroot and Chickpea Quinoa Salad (Vegan GF)
A light and fluffy banana bread filled with all the flavours and textures of the much-love Florentine bite: raisins, chocolate and flaked almonds. Drizzled with melted chocolate and decorated with homemade Chocolate Florentines, this banana bread is a one-bowl vegan recipe with a GF-option, too. The banana bread of August has arrived: Florentine Banana Bread. … Continue reading Florentine Banana Bread (Vegan GF-Option)
A no-bake crumbly biscuit base with a golden date caramel enrobed in rich dark chocolate, these caramel squares are easy and delicious. Naturally vegan, GF and can be refined sugar-free, they make a great afternoon snack or dessert. Chocolate caramel squares, bars, slices… whatever you want to call them, I am obsessed. I have made … Continue reading Golden Caramel Chocolate Slices (Vegan GF)
Chewy and sticky no-bake granola style bars filled with oats, seeds, coconut and dates with lots of wonderful matcha powder. Studded with chocolate chips and drizzled with more chocolate, these bars are naturally vegan, GF and can be refined sugar free. I am a bit matcha obsessed and, as you may know, my favourite part … Continue reading Chocolate Chip Matcha No-Bake Bars (Vegan GF)
Thick, chewy and soft baked oats perfect for sharing with melting chocolate chips, juicy blueberries and lots of peanut butter. There are even hidden greens, in there! A delicious filling brunch or breakfast that’s vegan and gluten-free. I love baked oats but before this recipe, I don’t think I was doing them justice. I used … Continue reading Peanut Butter Blueberry Chocolate Chip Courgette Baked Oats (Vegan GF)
The ultimate summer no-bake dessert that is easy to make and impressive for friends and family. Raw date, nut and oat crust with a strawberry jam and coconut yoghurt filling finished with fresh berries. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, they are a summertime staple. I am in love with berries and always have been! And this … Continue reading Strawberry and Coconut Tarts (Vegan GF)
A vibrant, wholesome and flavoursome plant-based buddha bowl filled with homemade BBQ jackfruit, grilled corn, charred peppers and a quick pickled cabbage. Fill it up with quinoa and avocado for a delicious gluten-free lunch or dinner. I am in love with this recipe for BBQ Jackfruit Bowls with Grilled Corn and have been in love … Continue reading BBQ Jackfruit Bowls with Grilled Corn
A silky smooth homemade peanut butter studded with Jammie dodger biscuits pieces – the ultimate PB&J combination! With only 2 ingredients, it is easy to make and naturally vegan, as well as GF options, too. Did you hear? Jammie dodgers are now plant-based in the UK as of July 2020 – watch out for older … Continue reading Jammie Dodger Peanut Butter (Vegan)
Oaty, fruity and sticky sweet crumble bars with a chewy oat base, a quick homemade raspberry chia jam middle and a crumbly oat topping with added cacao nibs for crunch. Easy to make, these bars are naturally vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free. There is something so satisfying about crumble bars, they are like warming crumble … Continue reading Raspberry Oat and Cacao Nib Crumble Bars (Vegan GF)
Rich and oaty bars with a cacao-oat base and a crumbly topping with a thick layer of chocolate tahini fudge in the middle. These bars are naturally vegan, gluten-free and so easy to make in one bowl with minimal effort. I am slightly obsessed with no-baking bakes at the moment and I cannot even blame … Continue reading Double Chocolate Tahini Fudge Bars (Vegan GF)
August is usually the month for holidays, spending time away from work and focusing on a bit of rest and relaxation. With lockdown restrictions in varying degrees still in place around the world, the traditional summer holiday seems a fond but distant memory. You may be one of the few still travelling overseas this year, … Continue reading Monthly Musings: August 2020
A refreshing salsa made from fruits and vegetables that comes together in 5 minutes in one bowl. Perfect for sharing meals, BBQs and picnics, it is naturally vegan, gluten-free and full of colour. I do love a good salsa and usually, I base mine on tomatoes, which I adore in every shape or form. They … Continue reading Mango Berry Salsa (Vegan GF)
Silky smooth and rich homemade hazelnut butter studded with chocolate sandwich cookie pieces, this 2-ingredient nut butter is easy to make and impressive. Naturally vegan, it comes together in less than 20 minutes and is great for snacking on all day long. There is nothing I love more at the moment than homemade nut butter … Continue reading Hazelnut Bourbon Biscuit Butter (Vegan)
Sweet, chewy and oat-y flapjack studded with cookie pieces, topped with cookies and cream nut butter all drizzled in melted chocolate. These bars are deliciously simple to make in one bowl in 30 minutes and are great for friends and family – the base is naturally gluten-free and vegan. My obsession with cookies and cream … Continue reading Chocolate Oreo Flapjack (Vegan GF)
A rich and hearty bowl of fragrant sun-dried tomato curried jackfruit served with noodles, crunchy cashew nuts and fresh herbs. This makes a great warming, healthy plant-based and gluten-free lunch or dinner and is ready in under 30 minutes. I am really into noodles at the moment – they make such a lovely change to … Continue reading Jackfruit and Sun-Dried Tomato Curry Noodles (Vegan GF)
Thick and sticky raw cookie dough bars studded with chocolate chips and crunchy roasted pistachios all topped with a layer of creamy chocolate. These cookie dough bars are naturally sweetened with dates and packed with oats – a vegan, gluten-free and easy no-bake recipe. Once again, I am back with a simple no-bake recipe which … Continue reading Chocolate and Pistachio Cookie Dough Bars (Vegan GF)
Light and fluffy banana bread sponge loaf packed with juicy sticky blueberries and sweet nutty hazelnuts, top this cake with berry icing sugar for a delicious and simple bake. This banana bread is naturally vegan, gluten-free and comes together in one bowl. I am back today with July’s banana bread of the month and it … Continue reading Blueberry and Hazelnut Banana Bread (Vegan GF)
A naturally sweet and crumbly oat pastry case filled with lots of summery fruits that is easy to make and is an impressive dessert. It is naturally vegan and gluten-free, and you can use your favourite fruits. It is time to get on board the galette train! I recently made a savoury pastry galette using … Continue reading Nectarine and Blueberry Galette (Vegan GF)
Deliciously simple, oat and nut cookie dough bites that are easy to make, naturally vegan, gluten-free and make a healthy snack. They taste just like raw cookie dough with lots of chocolate chips! I am really embracing all the simple, no-bake recipes at the moment. Sadly, not because of the summer weather (as the UK … Continue reading No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites (Vegan GF)
3-ingredient banana ice lollies coated in lots of dark chocolate and finished with a chewy and crunchy coating of dried fruits, nuts and seeds. These simple summery snacks are naturally vegan and gluten-free and require minimal effort. I’m back with another really easy recipe – I don’t even know if you can call it that! … Continue reading Chocolate Covered Banana Pops (Vegan GF)
A light and cake-y baked pancake studded with cookies and cream biscuits. The batter is naturally vegan, gluten-free and protein-packed and makes for a delicious breakfast or dessert. This Cookies and Cream Baked Skillet Pancake follows swiftly on from my Cookies and Cream Nut Butter – which is a fancy name for the fact I … Continue reading Cookies and Cream Baked Skillet Pancake (Vegan)
Light, fluffy, zesty and delicious lemon and poppyseed muffins perked up with turmeric for a golden glow. Topped with a lemon-y coconut frosting, these vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar free bakes are simple and packed with whole-foods. These delicious muffins come part of a recent challenge I accepted from Bioglan Supplements (see here). The challenge was: … Continue reading Lemon Turmeric Poppyseed Muffins and Eat Your Week Orange
Thick, creamy and addictive, this cookies and cream nut butter only requires two ingredients: cashew nuts and cookies and cream cookies (aka Oreos)! It is easy to make and is naturally vegan. I love homemade nut butter and have been on a bit of a roll with making my own over the last few weeks. … Continue reading Cookies and Cream Nut Butter (Vegan)
A simple and fluffy yeasted pitta bread dough smothered with harissa paste and topped with sticky red onions, fresh tomatoes, greens and chickpeas all drizzled with a tahini sauce. These pizzas are naturally vegan and easy to make - plus they are very impressive. I have been having an obsession with yeasted bread dough over … Continue reading Harissa Chickpea Pitta Bread Pizzas with Tahini
For the theme of July, I wanted to explore something that touches us all, something to which we can all connect but I felt stuck and un-inspired. The same can be said for some of my work… I’ve often found it harder to think outside the box, to take a step back to re-think my … Continue reading Monthly Musings: July 2020
A rich and silky smooth homemade almond butter with amazing chocolate and coffee flavours. You only 5 ingredients to make this deliciously simple recipe that is naturally vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar free. There is nothing better than nut butter – in any way shape or form. I love it spread on toast, drizzled over … Continue reading Homemade Mocha Almond Butter
A crunchy nutty granola cup filled with a creamy chocolate ganache and topped with chocolate treats and nuts; these mini desserts are simple but impressive. They are naturally vegan, gluten-free and you only need 7 ingredients. When it comes to chocolate for breakfast, I am all for it. So why not combine granola and chocolate … Continue reading Chocolate Ganache Granola Cups (Vegan GF)
