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)
Rich chocolate cups filled with delicious almond butter and fresh juicy cherries – what is not to love? These 4-ingredient, no-bake vegan and gluten-free treats are easy to make and are an impressive dessert. Cherry season is here, and my Dad is only too happy as they are his favourite. And while I also love … Continue reading Chocolate Cherry Almond Butter Cups (Vegan GF)
A healthy, light and summery salad filled with roasted vegetables, sticky balsamic vinegar and lots of rice. With some fresh herbs, crunchy seeds and lots of colours, this naturally vegan and gluten-free rice salad is a great side dish. This Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Rice Salad is one that I have made for a few years … Continue reading Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Rice Salad (Vegan GF)
Rich, indulgent and full of cookie flavour, these 7-ingredient vegan chocolate-covered caramel bars are easy to make and addictive. A Biscoff date caramel and more Biscoff swirled into the caramel make these bars extra special. I have had a jar of Biscoff cookie spread (also known as lotus biscuit spread) in my cupboard for a … Continue reading Double Biscoff Caramel Bars (Vegan GF)
Light and fluffy banana bread donuts studded with melting chocolate chips topped with a creamy dark chocolate ganache. These baked donuts are so easy to make, are moist and delicious plus they are naturally vegan and easily gluten-free. I am a bit addicted to baking homemade donuts at the moment and am really enjoying experimenting … Continue reading Double Chocolate Banana Bread Donuts (Vegan GF)
A light, summery and zesty banana bread with subtle coconut flavours and lots of crunchy coconut on top. Finish this banana loaf with creamy coconut yoghurt and tropical passion fruit for a delicious vegan, gluten-free and simple bake. I am loving my banana bread challenge, take a look at all the previous banana bread recipes … Continue reading Coconut Banana Bread (Vegan GF)
Mini chocolate chip cookies that are oaty, crunchy and totally moreish made from a few basic ingredients. Serve these vegan and gluten-free mini cookies with milk as cereal or snack on them from a jar. Just like the pancake cereal trend which I adapted to my Mini Oat Pancakes to ensure they didn’t fade with … Continue reading Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie Crisp Cereal (Vegan GF)
A summery and light Panzanella salad with juicy burst cherry tomatoes, asparagus and chunky bread to soak up all the delicious flavours. With a simple balsamic vinaigrette, this makes a simple 20-minute lunch or dinner that’s vegan and gluten-free. Panzanella salads are one of my favourite kinds of salad – there’s lots of fresh leaves, … Continue reading Grilled Tomato Asparagus and Chickpea Panzanella Salad
You don’t have to change the world today. The size of the steps you take aren’t a reflection of the size of your goal. I found this inspiring message on a social media post recently (from @wearefeelgoodclub) and it really struck me as something I’d like to explore more. At a time where there is … Continue reading Monthly Musings: June 2020
Lightly spiced vegetable packed green lentil burgers that come together in one bowl and with minimal fuss. Hearty and wholesome, full of protein, these plant-based gluten-free burgers are great any time of year and perfect for BBQ season. Summer is coming and the warmer weather brings out the BBQs. While I love how many “meaty” … Continue reading Carrot and Cumin Lentil Burgers
Rich and chocolatey raw treats that are easy to make with leftover biscuits, marshmallows, rice krispies and dried fruits. Mix it all together with your favourite chocolate, set in the fridge and slice into decadent bars. Rocky Road is pretty much a childhood classic for a lot of people. It is something easy to make … Continue reading Easy Vegan Rocky Road
A fresh, vibrant and hearty Mexican themed salad with homemade crunchy tortilla chips and a tangy coconut sour cream dressing. Easy to make with simple ingredients while being protein-packed and gluten-free and plant-based. Salad season is fast-approaching, and I am so excited. As much as I love soups, stews and curries, I think salad and … Continue reading Tempeh Taco Salad
