Mini no-bake cheesecakes with a cacao biscuit-y base, a creamy coffee cashew cheesecake filling and a gooey chocolate sauce centre topped with whipped coconut cream. These delicious desserts are easy to make and are naturally vegan and gluten-free. In the summertime, nothing beats a cooling dessert. Right now I cannot get enough of homemade ice … Continue reading Mini Mocha Cheesecakes (Vegan GF)
Light and fruity cheesecake bars with a nutty oat base, a creamy cashew vanilla cheesecake filling topped with fresh strawberry chia jam. These cheesecake bars are naturally vegan, gluten-free and require no baking. We are very positively thinking about the summer to come here in the UK as the weather is pretty miserable for May. … Continue reading Strawberry Cheesecake Bars (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Thick, creamy and delicious deconstructed vegan, gluten-free cheesecakes served in jars! A no-bake biscuity oat base topped with a creamy yoghurt and condensed milk filling all topped with fresh berries and more biscuit crumble. I love a good cheesecake; you know the ones that have the best buttery biscuit base and the smoothest filling and … Continue reading Oat Berry Cheesecake Jars (Vegan Gluten-Free)
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)
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 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)
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)
A vegan, gluten free and refined sugar free cheesecake, with a sticky, nutty base with a zesty sweet and thick cashew-based filling topped with vibrant slices of lemon and crunchy pistachios.
A raw, vegan and gluten free cheesecake with salted date caramel, salted almonds and a chocolate drizzle on a crunchy, nutty base.
Raw cheesecakes are still a fairly new sweet treat creation for me, after discovering how easy and creamy they are with the right kitchen equipment. In fact, in 3 months I’ve created several cheesecake recipes and this Chocolate Coconut Raspberry Cheesecake joins my previous Salted Almond Chocolate Cheesecake and my Lemon and Pistachio Raw Cheesecake, … Continue reading Chocolate Coconut Raspberry Cheesecake Slices
Tribal smoothies are an industry leading brand when it comes to active nutrition and their range of exotic fruit smoothies are packed with organic baobab proving “natural fuel for life”. They are champions of “real-food” so their smoothies are great energising pouches for on the go fuel. Although, as you’ll see, they are also great … Continue reading Tribal Smoothies and Raw Cherry Chocolate Baobab Cheesecake
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)
Creamy, fruity and chocolatey homemade magnum ice creams made without an ice cream maker. These vegan, gluten-free and delicious ice creams, are easy to make and are perfect all summer long. I am really loving making lots of ice cream recipes this year, trying to get them in before the temperatures soar, making it very … Continue reading Chocolate Mango Magnum Ice Creams (Vegan Gluten-Free)
A rich and creamy chocolate orange vegan mousse filling in a nutty and gluten-free sticky base. This raw tart is a perfect showstopping dessert for pleasing crowds and you’ll only need 10 ingredients to make it. I first made a raw chocolate mousse tart a couple of years ago as Christmas day dessert for my … Continue reading Chocolate Orange Mousse Tart
Deliciously moist, tender, sweet and salted, these Chocolate Salted Caramel Cake Balls are easy to make in 20 minutes with only a few ingredients. They are naturally vegan, gluten-free and require no baking. Cake balls, pops, truffles… whatever you call them, I am actually in love. Now, I do love cake, and nothing is more … Continue reading Chocolate Salted Caramel Cake Balls (Vegan Gluten-Free)
These Chai Pecan Caramel Stuffed Cookies are so perfect for the autumn and celebrate all things warmly spiced. A thick and fudgy cookie stuffed with a gooey date-free caramel baked until golden and topped with pecans – these are vegan, gluten-free and easy to make. Cookies are one of my favourite things to make and … Continue reading Chai Pecan Caramel Stuffed Cookies (Vegan Gluten-Free)
London’s first all-avo dining concept began life as a pop-up. It took off and now has a permanent site. Avobar does pretty much what it says on the tin – it’s a restaurant where everything on the menu has avocado in it, on it or blended into it. It’s the perfect green homage to the … Continue reading A Nourishing Review: Avobar, Covent Garden
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 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)
Rich and indulgent Dark Mint Chocolate thick-shelled cups filled with a creamy and vibrant green matcha cashew butter filling. They are easy to make, taste delicious and are naturally vegan, gluten-free and packed with flavour. I love a good nut butter and chocolate snack; it is pretty much the dream snack. There are so many … Continue reading Minty Matcha Chocolate Nut Butter Cups
These Apple Streusel Parfait Jars make a great breakfast, brunch or dessert as they have fruity cinnamon apples layered with a quick oaty streusel and thick dairy-free yoghurt. These jars are quick to make and are naturally vegan, gluten-free and healthy. There is something so satisfying about streusel… it’s the buttery, oaty sweetness that does … Continue reading Apple Streusel Parfait Jars (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Thick, creamy and rich chocolate hummus made with simple vegan and gluten-free wholefoods. This chocolate dip is easy to make and tastes just like dessert and is ready in 5 minutes. It’s been a little while since I made a chocolate hummus and I have been missing out. I love hummus (who doesn’t) but sometimes … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Hummus (Gluten-Free)
Rich, sticky and festively spiced raw nutty brownies topped with a creamy smooth dark chocolate ganache. These raw brownies are naturally vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free and so easy to make. You’ll only need 20 minutes and a bit of patience to let the brownies set. I have a confession to make… I made these Spiced … Continue reading Spiced Chocolate Ganache Brownies
Easy vegan buttery shortbread with a strawberry swirl buttercream filling sandwiched together. These are fun and easy to make and great for gifts and for dipping in tea! Shortbread is quiet a nostalgic recipe for a lot of us and it’s something familiar. While there a million different biscuits and cookies out there, something a … Continue reading Vegan Strawberry Shortbread Sandwiches
Creamy cashew and pomegranate ice creams with a homemade salted caramel all covered in a thick layer of dark chocolate. These no-churn ice creams are naturally vegan, gluten-free and so delicious. Nothing is better than homemade ice creams, especially in the summer. The sunshine isn’t quite here in the UK, despite it being August, but … Continue reading Chocolate and Pomegranate Magnum Ice Creams (Vegan GF)
Light and fluffy almond-y cake bars topped with juicy fresh cherries and golden flaked almonds; these cake bars are great for dessert of afternoon tea. They are naturally vegan, easily gluten-free and quick to make. One of my dad’s favourite desserts has to be anything with cherries. Cherry cheesecake, cherry pie, cherry Bakewell cake… you … Continue reading Cherry Almond Cake Bars (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Delicious no-bake chocolate caramel slices spiked with ginger. A biscuity base topped with ginger no-date caramel and a thick layer of dark chocolate, these slices are vegan, gluten-free and easy to make. Caramel slices, millionaire bites, layered bars… whatever you like to call them, they are delicious. They are especially delicious in the summer as … Continue reading Ginger Chocolate Caramel Slices (Vegan Gluten-Free)
A date and nut granola-style base tart with a thick gooey salted caramel and fresh coconut whip topped with superfoods and fresh fruit. This is a great make-ahead dessert for friends and family that is naturally vegan, gluten-free and wholesome. I do love a good tart and when BBQ and picnic season comes around, there … Continue reading Coconut Caramel Granola Tart (Vegan GF)
A cross between chocolate brownies and cookies, these fudgy bookies are rich and soft with a crackly sugar top and chunks of melting dark chocolate and a soft tender middle. These brookies are vegan with gluten-free options and easy to make. Have you heard of a brookie before? There are two types, as far as … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Vegan Brownie Cookies (Brookies) (Gluten-Free)
Rich and creamy vanilla ice creams with a salted caramel swirl all enrobed in a thick dark chocolate shell. These homemade vegan, gluten-free and simple magnum ice creams are delicious on a hot summer’s day. As I have said a few times already this year, I am really into homemade ice cream this summer season. … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Ice Creams (Vegan GF)
A rough-form homemade pastry filled with juicy strawberries and melting chocolate topped with dairy-free ice cream. This makes a quick and easy dessert for friends and family that is vegan, easily gluten-free and nut-free. I love making desserts for guests and tarts and pies are always a great option when you want to impress but … Continue reading Strawberry Chocolate Galettes (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Thick and chewy, these oat peanut butter and chocolate chunk cookies are the perfect vegan and gluten-free spin on the classic monster cookie. Slightly chunky with a crisp edge and gooey middle, they are easy and quick to make. These Vegan Monster Cookies may just be my favourite cookie recipe to date (and I have … Continue reading Vegan Monster Cookies (GF-Option)
Creamy homemade no-churn vanilla ice cream with a fruity layer of mashed raspberries all coated in rich chocolate. These homemade magnum ice creams are naturally vegan, gluten-free and easy to make. Homemade ice creams are so fun to make, and I am really enjoying playing around with flavours this year. I have a few more … Continue reading Raspberry Vanilla Chocolate Magnum Ice Creams (Vegan GF)
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)
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)
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
A hearty and comforting autumnal dessert that is packed with cardamom, cinnamon, sticky pears and a healthy, gluten-free and nutty crumble. Perfect for a cosy treat for friends and family and is easy to make in one bowl in less than 45 minutes. Everyone loves a crumble, right? And as the temperatures dip slowly and … Continue reading Pear, Cardamom and Almond Crumble
Light and fluffy chocolate cupcakes with a melting chocolate centre topped with smooth and creamy chocolate coconut whipped vegan “buttercream”. These cupcakes are a treat for the whole family and are really easy to make. I cannot believe this is my first cupcake recipe on the blog. After many cakes, muffins, cookies and cheesecakes, here it … Continue reading Double Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Coconut Whip
Thick, chewy and nutty slices of raw dried fruits and nuts layered in a smooth and creamy dark chocolate ganache topped with crunchy cacao nibs and seeds make a delicious, indulgent and healthy snack. These bars are gluten-free, added sugar-free and naturally vegan – a real crowd pleaser! When the temperatures rise, I still love … Continue reading Chocolate Goldenberry Fruit and Nut Bars
There is nothing better than making your own baked goods and hands-down the most rewarding thing to bake involves yeast. I have a love-love-hate relationship (I love them twice as much as hate them!) as I get nervous every time just in case the airing cupboard isn’t quite the right temperature and what about that … Continue reading Vegan Hot Cross Buns
Thick, chocolatey-rich, filled with juicy dried fruits, crunchy nuts, sweet and salty popcorn and creamy delicious chocolate. These bars really do have everything you want in each bite plus they are naturally gluten-free, vegan and require no baking.
A thick and creamy vegan porridge made with gluten free buckwheat flakes, delicious salted caramel protein and lots of jammy sweet dates, this porridge is a perfect breakfast any time of the year. I am fairly new to using buckwheat flakes in place of rolled oats in my porridge bowls, although I am a big … Continue reading Salted Caramel and Date Buckwheat Porridge
Authenticity. Stop trying to uphold the façade of being something and actually just be that something instead. The social media world we live in means that we always have an insight into someone’s life, whether that is what they ate for breakfast, the HIIT workout they did at the gym or the nicely labelled jars … Continue reading Monthly Musings: June 2019
As I’m sat here in Pisa airport, after a busy week of catering at a yoga retreat I am really looking forward to getting back into my own kitchen and perhaps whipping up this Vegan Cinnamon and Cardamom Bread and Butter Pudding because it really is so simple and pretty much British comfort food down … Continue reading Vegan Cinnamon and Cardamom Bread and Butter Pudding
These almost raw, no-bake slices may just be a little bit addictive… you have been warned. I love making new variations on raw slices and experimenting with different flavour combinations and these bars are testament to one tasty afternoon of experimenting. These ones are triple layered with several layers of flavour. They were first inspired … Continue reading Peanut Butter Coffee Crunch Chocolate Slices
July’s monthly theme: FRIENDSHIP. “The bonds that our early ancestors formed were essential to humankind’s survival, enabling them to build communities that protected and nourished. Like birds flying in formation, even today we humans still find strength in numbers, relying on one another for support and guidance. Friendship provides a means to care for others … Continue reading Every Day Matters: July
