These Fudgy Monster Chocolate Cookies are perfect for Halloween baking (or all year round) as they are fun to make and so simple. They are rich, chocolatey and super fudgy with a crisp outside – plus they are naturally vegan, gluten-free and nut-free. With a week to go to Halloween, I am trying to get … Continue reading Fudgy Monster Chocolate Cookies (Vegan Gluten-Free)
A super moist, fluffy and decadent Tahini Fig and Chocolate Banana Bread packed with dried figs, chocolate chunks and swirls of tahini. Spread this loaf thickly with tahini buttercream for a delicious vegan and gluten-free bake. October’s banana bread is here and oh my, it is a good one. I think I love each month’s … Continue reading Tahini Fig and Chocolate Banana Bread (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Easy, chocolatey and hazelnutty, these Chocolate Hazelnut Linzer Cookies have two delicious hazelnut shortbread biscuits sandwich with chocolate mousse or spread. They are vegan, gluten-free and fun to make. Linzer cookies are traditionally Austrian and feature a flour and nutty biscuit sandwiched with jam and a lattice top. This chocolate variety celebrates the very best … Continue reading Chocolate Hazelnut Linzer Cookies (Vegan Gluten-Free)
This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip and Coconut Cake is thick, moist, fluffy and cake-y packed with autumnal pumpkin spices, chocolate chips and desiccated coconut all topped with a luscious coconut whipped cream. This snack cake is naturally vegan, gluten-free and easy to make in one bowl. I am back with another pumpkin recipe now we are … Continue reading Pumpkin Chocolate Chip and Coconut Cake (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)
Thick, fudgy and delicious Blackberry White Chocolate Blondies filled with juicy seasonal berries and gooey white chocolate. These cake-y blondies are naturally vegan, gluten-free and are ready in 30 minutes in one bowl. My love for blondies continues and if you’re not familiar with a blondie, let me explain. I think the best way to … Continue reading Blackberry White Chocolate Blondies (Vegan Gluten-Free)
A warmingly spiced, light and sweet nutty streusel cake bursting with fresh juicy blueberries. Topped with a sweet streusel, this cake is great with a cup of tea or serves as a dessert – it is naturally vegan and easily gluten-free, too. I love a good streusel cake and I suppose, in other parts of … Continue reading Blueberry Streusel Cake (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Light and fluffy chai pumpkin spice cupcakes with a light vanilla buttercream and a gooey maca caramel centre. This one-bowl bake is so simple, utterly delicious and is naturally vegan, gluten-free and makes an impressive dessert. My love for cupcakes continues into autumn and my first cosy cupcake recipe had to include chai and pumpkin … Continue reading Chai Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream (Vegan Gluten-Free)
A lightly spiced, super moist and delicious Caramel Apple Loaf Cake packed with grated apple, sticky cinnamon apples on top and oozing with delicious caramel. This bake is easy to make in one bowl, naturally vegan and gluten-free. When September comes around, one of my favourite foods to use in desserts is apple. They come … Continue reading Caramel Apple Loaf Cake (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Light and fluffy lemony cupcakes with a sticky strawberry jam centre topped with whipped vanilla buttercream. These cupcakes are naturally vegan, nut-free and easily gluten-free plus they are easy to make in one bowl. This late summer sunshine has me craving all the summery bakes and these cupcakes are one from earlier on in the … Continue reading Vegan Lemon Strawberry Cupcakes (Gluten-Free Option)
Coffee walnut cake and banana bread combine in this one-pan cake packed with coffee flavour, walnut pieces, a rich coffee buttercream complete with mini cookies. This banana bread is naturally vegan, gluten-free and quick and easy to make for a fun bake. I am on a roll with the banana bread recipes, and I got … Continue reading Coffee Walnut Banana Bread (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Sweet, chewy and delicious mini cookies flavoured with coffee and packed with crushed walnuts and melting chocolate chips. These vegan, gluten-free and easy cookies are made from wholefoods and are quick to bake and delicious as a little snack. I didn’t think it would be long before I shared another mini recipe and after my … Continue reading Coffee Walnut Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Delicious triple-flavoured cookies that are ready in 20 minutes and are so fun – plus they taste just like the best Neapolitan ice cream. Make one sugar cookie dough and flavour with chocolate, vanilla and strawberry and bake as swirl vegan and gluten-free cookies. Summer may be on the way out but I could not … Continue reading Easy Vegan Neapolitan Cookies (Gluten-Free)
A small batch two-layered lemon sponge cake coated in strawberry lemon cream cheese buttercream and a strawberry jam centre. This vegan cake is easily gluten-free, quick to make and is a great showstopper or celebration cake. I am back with another small-batch cake as I cannot get enough of them. I think they are so … Continue reading Vegan Strawberry Lemonade Cake (Gluten-Free)
Deliciously oaty cookies packed with dried fruits and nuts and melting chocolate chips. These cookies are best served miniature and are naturally vegan, gluten-free and made with wholesome ingredients. Why is everything so much cuter in miniature form? Babies, puppies, kittens… everything small just makes your heart skip a little beat. I think the same … Continue reading Mini Trail Mix Cookies (Vegan GF)
A rich, moist and sweet banana bread studded with shortbread biscuits and juicy fresh strawberries. Sandwich this vegan and gluten-free banana bread cake together with two-tone strawberry buttercream and decorate with strawberry shortbread sandwiches. Finally, the banana bread for August is ready to share! Earlier in the year, I was so prepared for my banana … Continue reading Strawberry Shortbread Banana Bread (Vegan GF)
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
Rich, crispy and chewy chocolatey cookies with a gooey brownie-like centre and a crunchy chocolate sprinkle coating. These vegan and gluten-free cookies are easy and quick to make, and you can sandwich them together with coconut whipping cream! You know when you just want something chocolatey, and you also want a cookie? I hope that … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Brownie Sprinkle Cookies (Gluten-Free)
Creamy and fudgy homemade vegan nougat encased in a chocolate shell ready in just a few minutes with 7 ingredients. These chocolate bars are a re-make of the classic British Milky Way bar and are naturally gluten-free and easy to make. After sharing my ultimate childhood favourite, the Chocolate Covered Honeycomb bar, I asked for … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Nougat Bars (Gluten-Free)
A delicious coffee sandwich cake with a vanilla coffee buttercream and no-bake coffee cookie dough balls on top. This cake is naturally vegan, easily gluten-free and is so light, fluffy and moreish – plus it’s small batch and is perfect for 6 people. I have been wanting to make a small-batch recipe for a while … Continue reading Coffee Cookie Dough Cake (Vegan Gluten-Free)
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)
Light and fluffy vegan and gluten-free banana bread studded with chunks of chocolate and homemade sticky honeycomb all topped with a vanilla cream cheese frosting. Add on extra chocolate honeycomb for the tastiest chocolate bar inspired banana bread loaf. The banana bread for July is here, albeit later in the month, but the wait is … Continue reading Chocolate Honeycomb Banana Bread (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Easy to make and delicious to eat, these golden orange honeycomb pieces are coated in thick dark chocolate to be even better than the “crunchy” chocolate bar. They are naturally vegan, gluten-free and don’t require a sugar thermometer. I bet you have a favourite chocolate bar and a few memories to go with it. My … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Honeycomb (Gluten-Free)
Light and fluffy sweet rolls filled with creamy homemade lemon curd and lots of bursting fresh blueberries, these rolls are easy to make and so delicious. Spread them thick with lemon cream cheese frosting for the best afternoon tea or brunch. There is something so nostalgic about baking with yeast. It’s a time so slow … Continue reading Vegan Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls
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)
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)
A summery twist on a classic Christmassy dessert, this tart is easy to prepare and makes a showstopping dessert that is vegan and gluten-free. A flaky pastry filled with a strawberry infused mincemeat topped with more strawberries and dairy-free ice cream. This post may seem a little “out there” but bear with me on this … Continue reading Strawberry Mince Pie Tart (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Thick, fudgy and rich chocolate brownies made from sweet potato stuffed with melting chocolate. These brownies are easy to make, naturally vegan, gluten-free and made with wholefoods. I love a good brownie and I love being able to sneak in extra vegetables and goodness into my bakes. These Sweet Potato Fudge Brownies are the perfect … Continue reading Sweet Potato Fudge Brownies (Vegan Gluten-Free)
A light and zesty banana bread oozing with homemade vegan lemon curd, juicy passion fruit and topped with a zingy lemon curd buttercream frosting. This banana bread is vegan, gluten-free and easy to make for a summer bake. The banana bread for June is here and it’s a summery one! To celebrate all the lovely … Continue reading Lemon Passionfruit Banana Bread (Vegan GF-Option)
A really simple, coconut-free vegan lemon curd made from a handful ingredients and packed with zingy citrus flavour. This curd is great for baking, spread and spooning and is ready in 15 minutes. I love all things lemon-y, especially during the summer, as it is such an uplifting and refreshing flavour and smell. Not to … Continue reading Easy Vegan Lemon Curd (Gluten-Free)
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)
The cutest and most delicious mini Oreo cakes. Two layers of chocolate sheet cake, cut out and sandwich together with Oreo Buttercream all covered in an Oreo Buttercream crumb coat decorated with chocolate ganache and mini Oreos. I have been so excited to share these Vegan Mini Oreo Cakes with you after I made them … Continue reading Vegan Mini Oreo Cakes (GF-Option)
A fresh and fruity custard tart with a golden crisp sweet pastry base and a creamy coconut custard filling all topped with tender toasted rhubarb and juicy strawberries. Decorate with some coconut whipped cream, this dessert is a family favourite and naturally vegan and simple to make. There is something so nostalgic and familiar about … Continue reading Strawberry and Rhubarb Custard Tart (Vegan GF-Option)
Light and fluffy bright pink strawberry flavoured cupcakes with a gooey strawberry jam filling topped with fresh strawberry buttercream. These cupcakes are packed with fresh strawberries and are easy to make, plus they are naturally vegan and easily gluten-free. When spring and summertime come around, all I can think about are the fresh bakes to … Continue reading Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes (GF-Option)
Light, fluffy and squidgy muffins packed with dried mango, coconut and brazil nuts topped with more nuts and coconut. These golden muffins are naturally vegan with gluten-free options and are made from wholesome ingredients in 25 minutes. There is something so wholesome and “hygge” about a muffin. They are humble in their simplicity and have … Continue reading Coconut Mango and Brazil Nut Muffins (Vegan GF-Option)
A really light and zesty lemon loaf studded with fresh juicy blueberries all topped with a lemon zest yoghurt frosting and more blueberries. This loaf is a great spring-summer bake that is naturally vegan, easily gluten-free and delicious. I love a fresh spring-summer loaf cake and have been waiting for the opportunity to make a … Continue reading Vegan Lemon and Blueberry Loaf (Gluten-free)
Light and fluffy scones made naturally sweet and cake-y with mashed banana studded with melted chocolate. These scones are easy to make in one mixing bowl and are naturally vegan and gluten-free. I love making scones and at the moment, I am really enjoying the more American-style scones. The main difference is that American scones … Continue reading Banana Chocolate Chip Scones (Vegan GF)
Chewy and golden chocolate chip cookie dough shaped and baked into cups before being filled with a gooey caramel and topped with chocolate. These desserts are naturally vegan, gluten-free and easy to make. I love making cookie cups and after my Christmassy Chocolate Orange Cookie Cups and my more breakfast-like Peanut Butter Protein Cookie Cups, … Continue reading Chocolate Chip Caramel Cookie Cups (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Light and fluffy breakfast muffins studded with juicy blueberries made from wholesome muesli and almond butter. Top these muffins with a nutty streusel topping for a delicious breakfast bake or snack. Like buses, blueberry muffin recipes come all at once here as I realise I just shared my Blueberry and Almond Muffins the other week … Continue reading Nutty Blueberry Breakfast Muffins (Vegan GF)
These vegan cake bites are inspired by the Australian lamington and the British Victoria sponge: a vanilla sandwich cake spread with jam and buttercream coated in chocolate and coconut. These are naturally vegan and make a delicious afternoon tea bake. Earlier this year, I knew I wanted to make Vegan Lamingtons, but weeks came and … Continue reading Vegan Buttercream Lamingtons (Gluten-Free)
A sweet and delicious banana bread layered with Biscoff cookie spread, crunchy Biscoff cookies and melting white chocolate all topped with a marble Biscoff cream cheese frosting and more Biscoff. This banana bread is vegan with gluten-free options and is easy but impressive. Here it is, May’s banana bread: White Chocolate Biscoff Banana Bread. Every … Continue reading White Chocolate Biscoff Banana Bread (Vegan GF-Option)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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 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)
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 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)
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)
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
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
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
Light and fluffy baked donuts studded with pieces of juicy rhubarb, topped with a lemon cream cheese zesty glaze and sticky rhubarb pieces. These fruity and delicious donuts are naturally vegan, gluten-free and easy to make with simple ingredients. I am still very much on the rhubarb hype at the moment, after bringing you my … Continue reading Rhubarb and Lemon Donuts with Cream Cheese Frosting
A moist and light almond and lemon sponge with fruity pieces of rhubarb baked on top smothered in sticky lemon icing and roasted rhubarb. This vegan cake is easy to make and comes together with minimal effort and maximum wow-factor. I am really into rhubarb this year and cannot get enough of it. From breakfast … Continue reading Vegan Almond Lemon and Rhubarb Cake
Chewy, oaty and wholesome cookies decorated with a drizzle of melted chocolate. These cookies are great with a cup of tea and for baking quickly with only 8 key (vegan and gluten-free) ingredients and in 20 minutes. I first made these Chocolate Topped Cashew Oat Cookies as “friendship cookies” to go against all the classic … Continue reading Chocolate Topped Cashew Oat Cookies
Light and fluffy vegan hot cross buns studded with melting chocolate chunks and decorated with a chocolate cross – these are the chocolate-lovers dream! Delicious warm from the oven or toasted under the grill, they’re naturally vegan, dairy-free and nut-free. They are easy to make in a few simple steps and make the kitchen smell … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Hot Cross Buns
A rich and decadent vegan peanut butter cake with a simple chocolate cream cheese frosting. The fluffy texture and smooth frosting make an impressive dessert or afternoon treat or a birthday cake. Having a birthday in isolation is slightly different to other years but I am so fortunate to be celebrating with my family. To … Continue reading Peanut Butter Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Easy to bake, this light and fluffy banana bread makes the most of ripe bananas and simple ingredients. With a vibrant and zesty orange flavoured sponge and a sticky orange glaze, this is a great Springtime bake with 6 ingredients. It is time for my banana bread of month and once again, I am cutting … Continue reading Sticky Orange Banana Bread
Light and fluffy swirl buns laced with sweet cinnamon sugar and juicy raisins. These no-yeast buns take 30 minutes to make and are much easier than traditional buns. Glazed with a rich and sticky vegan cream cheese frosting, these buns are a great weekend bake. Cinnamon buns without the yeast? No time needed for kneading … Continue reading Cinnamon Raisin No Yeast Swirl Buns
A simple but impressive vegan and gluten-free banana bread with one vanilla batter and one chocolate batter swirled together. Light and fluffy, moist and rich, this is delicious enjoyed all day long. There is a back story to this recipe, one that starts with my friend coming to visit. She has recently been diagnosed with … Continue reading Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread (Vegan GF)
A hearty, wholesome and easy no-yeast, no-knead loaf of bread inspired by the traditional Irish soda or wheaten bread. It takes less than 40 minutes with only 6 main ingredients and is naturally vegan, dairy-free and nut-free. This loaf of bread has been a long-time coming. Ever since my Irish flatmate at uni (in 2012!!) … Continue reading Seedy Wholemeal Soda Bread
Mince pies are a staple at Christmastime – these treats are a cross between the classic mince pie and a flapjack-style bar with a sweet crumbly top. They are naturally vegan, gluten-free and easy to make in less than 30 minutes. Who doesn’t love a good mince pie? I’m not a fan of the ones … Continue reading Mince Pie Crumble Squares
The ultimate festive chocolatey brownie studded with vibrant sugar candy canes and minty chocolate. They are naturally vegan, delicious and indulgent while being easy to make with less than 10 ingredients in 30 minutes. I love chocolate brownies and I love Christmas, so it only seemed right to combine the two. These Candy Cane Brownies … Continue reading Candy Cane Brownies
Light and fluffy chocolate swirl buns studded with crunchy hazelnuts and laced with lots of creamy chocolate. These are easy, no-knead and no-yeast buns that deliver every time while taking less than 35 minutes. Plus they are naturally vegan, low sugar and a delicious treat. I asked, you answered, and I’ve delivered! A few weeks ago, on … Continue reading Hazelnut Chocolate Swirl Buns
Donut meets cookies in this light and fluffy vegan baked donut topped with a creamy coconut yoghurt frosting and crunchy chocolate-y cookies. They are chocolate-y rich and high in protein and easy to make with only 8 ingredients. If I had to choose between a donut and a cookie, I would probably choose a cookie. … Continue reading Vegan Oreo Donuts
Lightly spiced pumpkin pie muffins which are moist, fluffy and with a cinnamon sugar nutty crunch topping. These muffins are delicately infused with rooibos tea and are wonderfully rich thanks to the pumpkin puree – they are vegan, healthy, wholesome with gluten-free options. I am in a patch of pumpkin obsession right now, from spiced … Continue reading Rooibos Pumpkin Pie Muffins
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
Light and fluffy chocolate chip banana bread donuts with a delicious tiramisu flavour and covered in a rich and creamy chocolate coconut yoghurt frosting. These donuts are naturally vegan, refined-sugar free and can easily be gluten-free - so everyone can enjoy them. Tiramisu Chocolate Chip Donuts I don’t “love” donuts but every time I see … Continue reading Tiramisu Chocolate Chip Donuts
Thick and chewy chocolate date cookies filled with sweet berry jam and a creamy chocolate drizzle. These cookies make a delicious teatime treat and are gluten free, naturally vegan and healthy! Chocolate Jam Thumbprint Cookies I love experimenting with new baking ideas and one grey afternoon, I knew I wanted to bake something, but I … Continue reading Chocolate Jam Thumbprint Cookies
I am a little bit obsessed with baked oats right now – from proats to zoats and the humble oat, I have been baking them like a mad woman recently. The joys of working from home and having time for a delicious brunch. *proats – protein-oats and zoats – zucchini or courgette-oats* There’s a few … Continue reading 3 Ways with Baked Oats
Happy Easter! You may have already eaten quite a few hot cross buns, but you can never have too many, wouldn’t you agree? The warming aroma of sweet spices and the tender soft dough always remind me of springtime in the UK, with the sun shining and daffodils blooming… but perhaps after all the actual … Continue reading Hot Cross Bun Granola
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
Warm chocolate banana bread oats baked until gooey and soft. Now, doesn’t that sound like an indulgent breakfast. If you need an excuse to jump out of bed, then this is it. Chocolate Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal Thick cake-batter style oats baked in an individual ramekin or dish until nice and crispy on top with … Continue reading Chocolate Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with eggs. As a toddler I loved hard-boiled egg and soliders (or shoulders as I would call them). But never scrambled eggs, fried eggs were gross and it was only throughout the last year of uni that I discovered poached eggs. So ‘giving up’ eggs when I learnt about … Continue reading Easy Veganuary Habits and Hacks: Eggs
A cinnamon-sweet mince pie filled cinnamon rolls with a sticky icing sugar glaze, perfect for weekend baking or festive treats.
Happy festive period, everyone. I am so excited to share this recipe with you as it was one that proved quite popular on my Instagram stories a few weeks ago and since then I have made them a few times and can attest that they make a great snack, on-the-go mini breakfast and an after-dinner … Continue reading Apple and Hemp Muffins with Hemp Crumble Topping
I don’t think I have ever made a chunkier, crunchier and downright chai-ier granola in my life. This is hands down a new favourite when I’m after those satisfying big clusters. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t look through the freshly made batch to hunt out the biggest clusters and then devour them before anyone else … Continue reading Chai Spiced Walnut Granola
It’s Halloween which can only mean one thing: it’s time for some spook-tacular baking! I toyed around with a few ideas of what to bake, make or raw-bake to celebrate the ghoulish day and saw that a lot of recipes required many ingredients and often those which were very artificial. I didn’t want to use … Continue reading Peppermint Green (S)Creams
A lightly spiced, fruity and nutty carrot cake baked as a delicious Bundt cake topped with luscious vanilla buttercream, extra walnuts, red currants, and caramel sauce. This cake is easy to bake, it’s naturally vegan and gluten-free and is a great cake for all the family. Not much beats a homemade cake, especially when it … Continue reading Carrot and Raisin Bundt Cake (Vegan Gluten-Free)
More is always more I say, when it comes to a chocolate drizzle, wouldn’t you agree? These tasty little treats came to me one afternoon when I whipped out the mixing bowl and threw a few ingredients together without much of an idea in mind. I had recently watched an episode of The Great British … Continue reading Chocolate Almond Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies
Are we in for a treat today, or what? After the amazing feedback on these Raw Banoffee Boost Slices on Instagram, I had to share the recipe with you as soon as possible. These epic bars of pure bliss are simply delicious. They fall on the right side of healthy and indulgent (which side is … Continue reading Raw Banoffee Boost Slices
Have you tried peanut butter flavoured protein powder? It’s a game changer, and I literally could inhale the entire bag on smell alone. I kindly received this Nutty Nutty Peanut Butter Protein Powder from That Protein for being shortlisted as the Best New and Noteworthy Blogger in the upcoming awards with the Health Bloggers Community … Continue reading Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies
Cherries, almonds, vanilla… it can only mean one thing: Cherry Bakewell. The sweet aromas of this Cherry Almond Bakewell Cake sing to the memories of my youth. As the smell spread throughout my kitchen I was transported back to school days, visiting friends houses and being offered one of these as a pre-dinner snack. Now, … Continue reading Cherry Almond Bakewell Cake
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
This recipe comes with a warning: once you start, you can’t stop. Have you made your own peanut butter? So many people, my former self included, are intimated by the process, fearing it to be far too complicated/time-consuming/difficult/easier to buy in the store. But I am here to change all that. Not only is it … Continue reading Chocolate Chai Peanut Butter
When life gives you lemons... make lemon drizzle cake. You’ll only need 3 of these beautifully yellow balls of sunshine to make this recipe, and the zingy-sweet cake plays on your taste buds (and on your mind) for long after the cake has gone. In fact, I made this cake for a recent potluck style … Continue reading Lemon Drizzle Cake w/ Homemade Candied Peel
A food blog wouldn’t be a food blog without at least one granola recipe, so here is my first (of many) offering to you all. This is my go-to recipe when I don’t have any fancy ingredients in the house and want to make a simple, nutritious and delicious breakfast cereal – but don’t limit … Continue reading My Everything Granola
Why is this called ‘ULTIMATE’? I know that is quite a claim, but this is hands-down the best banana bread recipe I have made, come across and eaten. Over the years I have tried and tested numerous banana breads, each claiming to be the best, so now I am throwing my own into the mix. … Continue reading Ultimate Banana Bread