These Halloween Chocolate Dirt Pots make the most ghoulish and delicious chocolatey dessert this season. A rich, thick and creamy chocolate mousse topped with chocolate cookie “dirt” more chocolate and spooky sweets – naturally vegan and gluten-free. If you are looking for an impressively spooky and wow-factor dessert for Halloween that takes you less than … Continue reading Halloween Chocolate Dirt Pots (Vegan Gluten-Free)
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)
Deliciously autumnal caramel slices with a no-bake biscuit base, a gooey pumpkin spice caramel and a thick layer of hazelnut chocolate with more hazelnuts on top. These Pumpkin Spice Caramel Slicesare vegan, gluten-free and require no-baking. I am a huge fan of pumpkin spice season and have been having PS Lattes on repeat with pumpkin … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Caramel Slices (Vegan Gluten-Free)
These are the only no-bake “brookie” you need! These Pumpkin Spice Brownie Cookie Dough Bars have a thick brownie base layer with a chocolate chip cookie dough flavoured with pumpkin spices all topped with more chocolate – they are naturally vegan and gluten-free. I have a love for all things brownies and cookies aka “brookies” … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Brownie Cookie Dough Bars (Vegan Gluten-Free)
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)
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)
These Mini Chocolate Mousse Pecan Tarts made the best seasonal no-bake dessert and they are vegan, gluten-free and wholesome. A no-bake nutty tart case filled with the creamiest chocolate mousse studded with pecans. There is something about this time of year that makes me crave pecans so much. They are sweet, nutty, crunchy yet slightly … Continue reading Mini Chocolate Mousse Pecan Tarts (Vegan Gluten-Free)
These delicious Tahini Fig and Chocolate Bliss Balls are smooth and silky like a truffle but are packed with vegan and gluten-free wholefoods. They only need 6 basic ingredients and 10 minutes of your time. These are the balls that have made my fall back in love with bliss balls. A few years ago energy … Continue reading Tahini Fig and Chocolate Bliss Balls (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)
4-layered no-bake bars of chocolate and caramel deliciousness. These Salted Chocolate Coconut Caramel Slices have a nutty cocoa base with a coconut bounty layer topped with salted no-date caramel and covered in salted chocolate – these bars are vegan and gluten-free. I am back with another no-bake caramel bars – it’s safe to say I … Continue reading Salted Chocolate Coconut Caramel Slices (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 simple and impressive do-it-yourself vegan dessert board that is full of delicious chocolate treats, cookies, fruit and nuts. While this looks indulgent, it is a great healthier choice to make for friends and family to graze on. I cannot believe in all this time, it’s taken me this long to post a Vegan Dessert … Continue reading Vegan Dessert Board (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)
Deliciously creamy no-churn homemade ice creams coated in a thick chocolate shell. These Neapolitan ice creams have a vanilla, a strawberry and a chocolate mix all served as one magnum with extra sprinkles. Truth be told, I did not think I would get round to posting this one in 2021. Summer in the UK seemed … Continue reading Vegan Neapolitan Ice Creams (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)
Double chocolate cake balls with chocolate hazelnut spread filled with a whole hazelnut all coated in a thick chocolate shell, crushed hazelnuts and more chocolate. These cake balls are no-bake, naturally vegan, gluten-free and only need 4 ingredients. Cake balls or pops are such a fun thing to make and at the moment, I have … Continue reading Ferrero Rocher Cake Balls (Vegan GF)
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)
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)
Coffee, chocolate and ice cream combine in these deliciously rich and refreshing vegan, no-churn and gluten-free magnum-style ice creams. A creamy coffee ice cream with a chocolate caramel sauce coated in a thick layer of dark chocolate. Homemade ice creams are one of my favourite things to make right now (ready for when the sunshine … Continue reading Mocha Magnum Ice Creams (Vegan GF)
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)
Oaty and nutty cookie dough balls studded with chocolate chips and laced with coffee, they are easy to make in 10 minutes using 7 ingredients and are a deliciously vegan, gluten-free and wholesome snack. There is not much that I don’t love about cookie dough. From cookie dough jars to eat with a spoon, to … Continue reading Coffee Cookie Dough Balls (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)
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)
Thick and creamy vanilla and chocolate chip nice cream layered with homemade no-bake cookie dough balls like your favourite childhood blizzard dessert. This version is naturally vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free and healthful. Do you have a favourite childhood dessert? A fond memory I have is of ice cream sundaes and coke floats at an … Continue reading Cookie Dough Nice Cream Blizzard (Vegan Gluten-Free)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Chewy, sticky and peanut buttery rice crispy squares loaded with crushed Oreos. These snacks or dessert are vegan, gluten-free and only need 4 basic ingredients and 5 minutes to make. I love rice crispy bars and ever since my Vegan Protein Rice Crispy Bars, I have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to make a … Continue reading Peanut Butter Oreo Crispy Squares (Vegan GF)
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)
Rich and decadent chocolate cake ball truffles with lots of Oreo buttercream dipped in white chocolate. These cake balls are easy to make, they are naturally vegan, easily gluten-free and are a fun recipe to use up cake. What to do with leftover cake? Now, this isn’t an issue I have a lot BUT it … Continue reading Vegan Oreo Cake Balls (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)
The creamiest blended oat jars with a chocolate layer followed by a strawberry one all topped with a vanilla oat layer. These oats have a few simple, vegan and gluten-free ingredients to make for a 10-minute deliciously healthy breakfast. I have a thing for blended oat jars, as seen here and here. They are just … Continue reading Neapolitan Breakfast Oat Jars (Vegan GF)
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)
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)
Rich, sweet and warmly spiced Biscoff cookie cream cheese truffles all coated in a thick layer of creamy white chocolate. These truffles are naturally vegan, and you only need 4 main ingredients (plus there are gluten-free options). There is something so special about Biscoff (also known as Lotus or Speculoos cookies/biscuits) and it truly brings … Continue reading Vegan White Chocolate Biscoff Truffles (GF-Option)
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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
The best way to have Easter eggs is for breakfast! These chocolate shell eggs are filled with a protein yoghurt mousse, peanut butter and granola. It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free and fun to make this Eastertime. One of my favourite foods is chocolate and I like to work it into as many meals as I can. … Continue reading Breakfast Bowl Easter Eggs (Vegan GF)
A rich, decadent and no-bake chocolate cream tart that is perfect to make ahead for an impressive dessert. With a cacao and nut base and a creamy chocolate mousse-like filling, decorate this tart with extra chocolate for a delicious vegan, gluten-free and soya-free showstopper. I love making no-bake cheesecakes especially chocolate ones. There is something … Continue reading Easter Chocolate Cream Tart (Vegan GF)
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)
Filling and wholesome sweet breakfast toasts with protein yoghurt and delicious toppings, these fun toast toppers are easy to make and are great for breakfast, brunch or as a snack. They take 5 minutes to make and use any topping ingredients you have to hand. This “recipe” is so easy that it hardly can be … Continue reading Protein Yoghurt Breakfast Toast 4 Ways (Vegan Gluten-Free)
Easy and fun to make sticky marshmallow rice crispy bars with only a handful of ingredients and with added vanilla protein. These bars make a great grab and go snack or as something sweet with a cup of tea. I have not had a rice crispy bar for years and I thought it was about … Continue reading Vegan Protein Rice Crispy Bars (Gluten-Free)
Thick and fluffy oat blender pancakes studded with chunks of banana and melting chocolate. These peanut butter pancakes are naturally vegan and gluten-free and great for weekend brunches. Pancake day may be a few weeks behind us now, but the desire for pancakes is still strong. Whether it’s a leisurely weekend brunch or a speedy … Continue reading Chunky Monkey Pancakes (Vegan GF)
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
Rich coffee flavoured fluffy oat blender pancakes layered with maple coconut whip topped with a chocolate almond sauce and raspberries – these have the classic tiramisu falvours with optional alcohol! The pancakes are naturally vegan, gluten-free and easy to make. Pancake day is so close now and all I am seeing on my social media … Continue reading Raspberry Tiramisu Pancakes (Vegan GF)
A rich and fudgy double chocolate brownie cake perfectly sized for two people. Filled with rich chocolate buttercream, fresh raspberries and topped with vanilla buttercream and sprinkles, it’s the perfect mini celebration cake! Valentine’s baking is giving me all the pink and love-filled vibes this year as I am loving adding sprinkles to pretty much … Continue reading Vegan Double Chocolate Brownie Cake for 2 (GF)
Rich and fudgy cake crumbs combined with deliciously chocolate buttercream rolled into balls and enrobed in dark chocolate – these cake balls are fun and easy to make. A great way to use up leftover cake and are naturally vegan and gluten-free. Now, these Vegan Chocolate Cake Balls may be far from perfect but in … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Cake Balls (GF-Option)
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)
Thick, rich and luscious chocolate nut butter cups with a salted chocolate almond butter base topped with an almond butter fudge layer and extra chocolate. These cups are naturally vegan, gluten-free and require no-baking. When I think of sweet recipes to make, my mind usually wanders down the chocolate path… and I’m not mad about … Continue reading Salted Chocolate Almond Butter Fudge Cups (Vegan GF)
A deliciously light and moreish banana bread with one chocolate batter and one peanut butter batter swirled together. Spread thick with peanut butter frosting and topped with homemade mini-Snickers bars, this is one chocolate and peanut butter banana bread combination. I am so excited to get 2021’s Banana Bread Challenge off to a bang with … Continue reading Snickers Banana Bread (Vegan GF)
A rich, warming and delicious vegan bread and butter pudding with a homemade peanut butter custard, chunks of banana and melted chocolate. This easy dessert only requires 6 ingredients and minimal effort. Nothing says British comfort food quite like a bread and butter pudding. Typically packed with dairy butter, cream and milk and gluten-containing bread, … Continue reading Peanut Butter Banana and Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding (Vegan GF)
A 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)
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)
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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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
Rich and fudgy raw chocolate brownies with a nutty cacao base and a creamy, smooth and decadent chocolate frosting. Topped with chocolate covered peanuts, these brownies are quick and easy to make and are naturally vegan and gluten-free. Who doesn’t love a good brownie? Rich and chocolatey, there is nothing quite like it. But sometimes, … Continue reading Raw Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Rich and creamy chocolate truffles with a chocolate peanut centre, rolled in chopped hazelnuts and cacao powder. These truffles make a great vegan and gluten-free after dinner dessert or afternoon snack. When it comes to chocolate, more is always more. And I am so excited to finally share this vegan chocolate truffle recipe with you. … Continue reading Vegan Peanut Chocolate Truffles
A light and fluffy single-serve giant pancake that is packed with fruit and protein. Naturally vegan, gluten-free and nut-free it comes together in 10 minutes and works well with whatever toppings you choose. I love pancakes – especially at the weekends – but sometimes, I want to throw it all in a pan rather than … Continue reading One-Pan Fruit Protein Pancake
Rich and chocolatey, this triple chocolate banana bread is a one-bowl recipe with simple ingredients and lots of chocolate. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, this cake is special enough to be a showstopper. I made this Triple Chocolate Banana Bread for my birthday this year in 2020 and thought I’d take on my banana bread challenge. … Continue reading Triple Chocolate Banana Bread (Vegan GF)
Chewy, sticky and oaty granola bars topped with a simple homemade chocolate ganache. These bars are raw, vegan and naturally gluten-free, making them a great all-day snack or even a quick breakfast on the go. I was hoping to share these granola bars a couple of weeks ago ahead of my cooking demo at Balance … Continue reading Raw Nutty Granola Bars with Chocolate Ganache
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
A rich and decadent chocolate tart with a raw nutty base and a simple 3-ingredient chocolate mousse filling – with no cashews or tofu in sight. Dark melted chocolate makes for a decadent and simple filling decorated with mini chocolate Easter Eggs and raspberries – an impressive and delicious vegan, gluten-free and easy dessert. Happy … Continue reading Easter Egg Dark Chocolate Tart
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
Simple, delicious and chewy vegan oaty cookies studded with chocolate M&M that come together in 20 minutes. These cookies are naturally vegan, gluten-free and are a great alternative to your childhood favourite. I first made these Vegan Flapjack M&M Cookies to celebrate a new vegan chocolate on the scene: peanut filled M&Ms from MiiRO that … Continue reading Vegan Flapjack M&M Cookies
Rich and indulgent Dark Mint Chocolate thick-shelled cups filled with a creamy and vibrant green matcha cashew butter filling. They are easy to make, taste delicious and are naturally vegan, gluten-free and packed with flavour. I love a good nut butter and chocolate snack; it is pretty much the dream snack. There are so many … Continue reading Minty Matcha Chocolate Nut Butter Cups
A light and fluffy baked pancake studded with sticky tender dried dates, lots of warming cinnamon flavours and a protein-packed batter. This baked pancake makes a great alternative to the traditional pancake – and it is naturally vegan and gluten-free. I have been wanting to make a baked skillet pancake for a long time now. … Continue reading Date and Cinnamon Skillet Pancake (Vegan and GF)
Chewy, chunky and moist cake-like blondies studded with melting chocolate chunks and lots of desiccated coconut. These little squares are naturally gluten-free, vegan and easy to whip up in 30 minutes with only 9 ingredients. These Chocolate Chunk Coconut Blondies are the second bake I made for when my coeliac friend visited me, and I … Continue reading Chocolate Chunk Coconut Blondies (Vegan GF)
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)
Light and fluffy large crepes made with gluten-free buckwheat flour and filled with warm juicy berries, thick coconut yoghurt and topped with sticky syrup and chocolate. These are easy to make and impressive to fill and roll. Pancake day is well and truly on the way (it’s only 2 days to go now in the … Continue reading Berry Buckwheat and Chocolate Crepes (Vegan GF)
Crumbly soft cookies and rich indulgent chocolate truffles combine in one impressive and simple sweet snack. These cookies are naturally vegan with fully gluten-free options, too, while being simple and quick to bake. Around this time of year (currently Valentine’s Day season here in the UK) everyone is talking of love and relationships and there … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Truffle Cookies
Rich, fudgy and indulgent chocolate truffles with minimal fuss and time needed and maximum indulgence. These truffles are naturally vegan and packed with a secret ingredient. This time of year (currently it’s February 2020) we tend to talk and think about Valentine’s Day. Whether or not you are in a relationship, the shops, social media, … Continue reading Rich Vegan Chocolate Truffles
A thick and creamy hot chocolate that is vegan and refined sugar-free while tasting indulgent and rich. This hot chocolate is simple to make at home for the most delicious and healthier hot chocolate. It’s about time I added a few more drinks to my recipe archive. If you follow me on social media, you’ll … Continue reading Cashew and Vanilla Hot Chocolate
Light and fluffy mini pancakes studded with melting chocolate chips. These pancakes are vegan, gluten-free, healthy and refined sugar-free and come together in a blender in 5 minutes. Pancake day is coming up later this month so I thought I’d get ahead of the game and start playing around with a few new pancake recipes … Continue reading Chocolate Chunk Pancakes (GF)
Rich, creamy and thick overnight oats with indulgent mocha flavours. These make a perfect grab and go breakfast or for a more leisurely brunch at home, too. They are naturally vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free. I love to eat oats in whichever way I can. Whether that is porridge bowls, flapjack bars, oaty snacks or … Continue reading Mocha Cold Brew Overnight Oats
Rich and crumbly nutty flapjack studded with juicy blueberries and sweet rich chocolate. These bars are naturally vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free and are easy and quick to make. They are a great mid-afternoon snack, delicious breakfast or enjoyed with a cup of tea. I do love a good flapjack bar but more often than not, … Continue reading Gooey Chocolate Blueberry Flapjack
A rich, indulgent and vegan chocolate tart infused with coffee flavour for a mocha twist. A raw date and nut base topped with a creamy thick chocolate mousse filling topped with more chocolate and raw chocolate truffles, this tart is easy and quick to make – plus it’s gluten-free and refined sugar-free. After falling back … Continue reading Chocha Mocha Mousse Tart
Sticky, raw and delicious granola bars that are quick and easy to make and packed with good-for-you ingredients. These snack bars are naturally vegan, gluten-free and contain only 9 simple ingredients and take 10 minutes to make. There is nothing better than a delicious snack bar when the 4pm slump hits – or for elevenses, … Continue reading Date Cashew and Coconut Granola Bars
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
A rich and creamy chocolate orange vegan mousse filling in a nutty and gluten-free sticky base. This raw tart is a perfect showstopping dessert for pleasing crowds and you’ll only need 10 ingredients to make it. I first made a raw chocolate mousse tart a couple of years ago as Christmas day dessert for my … Continue reading Chocolate Orange Mousse Tart
The ultimate festive chocolatey brownie studded with vibrant sugar candy canes and minty chocolate. They are naturally vegan, delicious and indulgent while being easy to make with less than 10 ingredients in 30 minutes. I love chocolate brownies and I love Christmas, so it only seemed right to combine the two. These Candy Cane Brownies … Continue reading Candy Cane Brownies
Crumbly, oaty, sticky and sweet flapjack-style bars layered with gooey vegan marshmallows and melted dark chocolate topped with an oaty crumble. These quick and easy, 10-ingredients bars are perfect as a gluten-free, vegan and healthy snack or dessert. I had so much fun making these bars themed about Bonfire night, but marshmallows are not only … Continue reading Vegan S’Mores Crumble Bars
Light and fluffy chocolate swirl buns studded with crunchy hazelnuts and laced with lots of creamy chocolate. These are easy, no-knead and no-yeast buns that deliver every time while taking less than 35 minutes. Plus they are naturally vegan, low sugar and a delicious treat. I asked, you answered, and I’ve delivered! A few weeks ago, on … Continue reading Hazelnut Chocolate Swirl Buns
A rich and fudgy chocolate mug cake that comes together in less than 3 minutes. This indulgent treat is vegan, gluten-free, refined-sugar-free and packed with chocolate. It is perfect for a quick dessert or snack with some ice cream, fruit and more chocolate. It’s about time that I had a super quick and easy recipe … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake
Donut meets cookies in this light and fluffy vegan baked donut topped with a creamy coconut yoghurt frosting and crunchy chocolate-y cookies. They are chocolate-y rich and high in protein and easy to make with only 8 ingredients. If I had to choose between a donut and a cookie, I would probably choose a cookie. … Continue reading Vegan Oreo Donuts
Light and fluffy chocolate cupcakes with a melting chocolate centre topped with smooth and creamy chocolate coconut whipped vegan “buttercream”. These cupcakes are a treat for the whole family and are really easy to make. I cannot believe this is my first cupcake recipe on the blog. After many cakes, muffins, cookies and cheesecakes, here it … Continue reading Double Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Coconut Whip
A thick and creamy fruit-and-veg-filled smoothie bowl that packs so much rich chocolatey flavour and zingy fresh ginger. A speedy, vegan, gluten-free breakfast bowl that comes together in 5 minutes for a nutritious and delicious start to the day. I love smoothie bowls, one look from my social media posts and on the posts that … Continue reading Chocolate Berry Ginger Ninja Smoothie Bowl
An oaty and chewy nutty flapjack base topped with a creamy and thick peanut butter caramel fudge layer drizzled with delicious chocolate. These easy, no-bake, 7-ingredient slices make a great vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free afternoon pick me up – plus they are filled with fibre and protein thanks to one secret ingredient. I love … Continue reading Chocolate Nutty Fudge Slices
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
Thick, chewy and hearty protein muffins that packed with delicious chocolate flavour and sweetened with juicy pears. These make great pre or post workout snacks or as part of a vegan and gluten-free breakfast. They are quick to make and come together in one bowl.
Thick, chocolatey-rich, filled with juicy dried fruits, crunchy nuts, sweet and salty popcorn and creamy delicious chocolate. These bars really do have everything you want in each bite plus they are naturally gluten-free, vegan and require no baking.
A rich and moist chocolate banana-bread sponge studded with dark chocolate chips, juicy dried cherry pieces with a creamy chocolate coconut frosting. A truly decadent show-stopper cake that comes together in one bowl and combines all the classic black forest gateau flavours. Chocolate and Cherry Banana Cake Another birthday means another reason for cake! For … Continue reading Chocolate and Cherry Banana Cake
A thick and creamy vegan porridge made with gluten free buckwheat flakes, delicious salted caramel protein and lots of jammy sweet dates, this porridge is a perfect breakfast any time of the year. I am fairly new to using buckwheat flakes in place of rolled oats in my porridge bowls, although I am a big … Continue reading Salted Caramel and Date Buckwheat Porridge
Thick and chewy flapjack-like base loaded with peanut butter and vanilla protein topped with a rich and creamy chocolate ganache, laced with more peanut butter. These bars are vegan-friendly, gluten-free and require no baking. I have updated this post (and the recipe and method) this August 2021 after first publishing this delicious recipe back in … Continue reading Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Flapjack Bars (Vegan GF)
Prepare to fool even the most fervent of avocado-haters with this recipe. Thick, chewy and fudgy chocolate brownies packed with hidden avocado, sweetened with coconut sugar and maple syrup with a rich chocolatey flavour that leaves you wanting more. These brownies are, of course, vegan and dairy-free while also being nut-free with a gluten-free option. … Continue reading Fudgy Chocolate Avocado Brownies
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
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
These Tahini Chocolate Chunk Oat Cookies are made with only a handful of ingredients and come together in less than 30 minutes. They are naturally vegan, dairy-free, refined-sugar-free and gluten-free while being deliciously rich and studded with dark chocolate chunks. They make the perfect dunking cookie or to enjoy with a glass of ice-cold milk. … Continue reading Tahini Chocolate Chunk Oat 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
I cannot believe that Nourishing Amy is already 1 year old. How time really does fly when you are having fun. In that time I’ve shared more than 100 recipes (enough for a cookbook, hey?) and have written 1000s of words, as I am quite word-y. And following on from the May's monthly motivation post … Continue reading Vegan Orange Chai Donuts
Have you ever made anything with aquafaba before? If yes, then you probably won’t be a stranger to the endless possibilities that a can of chickpea water can hold. If no, then you are probably wondering what is aquafaba? Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse Aquafaba is the water from a tin of chickpeas (or other beans work, too) … Continue reading Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse
Is there ever a bad time for chocolate? I don’t think so… and with Easter only a few days away, these are the perfect treat to whip up in no time at all. Yes, they only take 10 minutes to make and 1 hour to set and then you have deliciously creamy, rich and indulgent … Continue reading Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
With Easter coming up, what better way to celebrate than with coconut and chocolate treats that happen to be healthy, delicious and pretty in pink?! But don’t save these bars only for Easter time, they are delicious any time of the year and will brighten anyone’s day. Pink Bounty Bars Pink Bounty Bars They’re such … Continue reading Pink Bounty Bars
Happy birthday to me! What better way to start a special day than with extra-special and super easy and delicious pancakes! The ultimate plant-powdered protein pancake to make all your brunch dreams come true. I am in love with this recipe and am actually licking my lips after just devouring one on a grey and … Continue reading Giant Protein Pancake
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
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. Peanut Butter Coffee Crunch Chocolate Slices Peanut Butter Coffee Crunch Chocolate Slices These ones … Continue reading Peanut Butter Coffee Crunch Chocolate Slices
A delicious and alternative way to serve sweet potatoes - roasted and stuffed with breakfast essentials like granola, nut butter and fruit. They are easy, vegan and gluten-free.
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
Deliciously rich and indulgent, these healthy chocolate mousse pots are naturally sweetened, vegan and gluten-free.
These brownies are rich, indulgent, dessert-worthy, crowd-pleasing and simple to make.
Following from the previous post about Dairy Hacks for a stress-free and enjoyable Veganuary, I am now sharing top tips to replace other dairy products. Carrot and Raisin Bundt Cake We are fortunate enough today that the supermarket shelves are well stocked with delicious and nutritious alternatives to your usual dairy products like cheese, yoghurts, … Continue reading Easy Veganuary Habits and Hacks: Dairy II
January is here and that can only mean one thing: Veganuary.
Deliciously smooth, rich and indulgent chocolate truffles made with just three ingredients.
With a knowledge of the Italian language, it still makes me chuckle that ‘biscotti’ in every other language refers to this particular type of sweet treat, whereas ‘biscotti’ literally translates to mean ‘biscuits’. The Italian call these type of crunchy biscuit cantuccini which I think sounds much more exotic and enticing, don’t you agree? Nevertheless, … Continue reading Orange and Cranberry Almond Biscotti
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
What’s a Bronut, I hear you ask? A delicious brownie-donut fusion of course! Created in Cheshire by the immensely talented Emma at Soul Vegan Brownies. A self-confessed chocoholic, she initially created her drool-worthy range of brownies to share her love for cruelty free baking – showing you can indulge yourself without causing any harm and … Continue reading A Nourishing Review: Soul Vegan Bronuts
This review has been a year-long dream of mine after first being introduced to Mordechai and his extensive range of 100% nuts nut butter. Still today, I can remember the colourful set up on display and his offers to try all the flavours – and believe me, there are many! From original single nut butters … Continue reading A Nourishing Review: Nutural World
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
This tastes just like chocolate pudding. So, if you’re after pudding for breakfast then here is your answer. Or, you can make this chia pudding and actually enjoy it for pudding – it tastes that good. Not even in a ‘this is healthy so let’s pretend it tastes yummy, too’ kind of way. This is … Continue reading Chocolate, Cinnamon and Raisin Chia Pudding
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
For any breakfast lover, it is only a matter of time before you make your own granola. I love making my own oat-based cereal, as you can be as inventive as you like with flavours or keep it super simple like my classic Granola recipe. Even though it isn’t difficult, sometimes you don’t want to … Continue reading Cacao and Maca Raw Nola
As a happy two-month blog-iversay to Nourishing Amy, I have a special treat for all of you... Coconut and Cacao Donuts with Chocolate Coconut Glaze. I always say to eat more hole-foods! Donuts fit the bill perfectly. Joking aside, I am super proud of these ‘un-bakes’ and I am not afraid to say so. I, … Continue reading Coconut and Cacao Donuts
These are the family favourite. Hands down. I know there’s a plethora of chocolate chip cookies out there, but this one never claims to be a chocolate chip cookie. Instead, it’s more robust, hearty and chunky. It uses chopped chocolate for a rugged cookie, and the oats add that comforting ‘homely’ familiarity to them. You … Continue reading Chocolate Chunk Oat Cookies
My oh my are we in for a treat today! My good friend over at BlueberrySmiles and I have finally gotten around to collaborating on a little guest post for you. I am a huge fan of Celine’s food and her photography too, in fact she inspires me a lot (and she may not even … Continue reading Guest Post: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
AKA Easter Bunny Tails. Alas, Easter is but a distant memory and so is all the chocolate we received. But, fear not, for these beautiful little bliss balls make a delicious snack or sweet treat all year round, and as you can see their name is pretty adaptable. This is a recipe I initially created … Continue reading Chocolate Coated Coconut Bliss Balls
The one thing that has been on me to-make list recently has been a sweet potato smoothie bowl, but then I thought “why is it taking me so long to make something so simple?” I always have sweet potatoes in the house, but perhaps I was holding out because I knew I would think of … Continue reading Cacao Squash Smoothie Bowl
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
Over my instagramming days, I have shared quite a few pancake pictures with you so it seems well overdue that I give back to you with a recipe. From chocolatey-rich indulgent plates to a towering berry and coconut stack to refreshing orange and yoghurt topped pancake spirals, these brunch delights have always been well received … Continue reading Fluffy Spelt Pancakes
You can thank me later for this one. Indulgent, rich, gooey bites of chocolate-y goodness filled with crunch, chewy dried fruits and topped with a layer of cacao nibs, these are not for the faint-hearted. Although, if you chop them small enough, then you can just have more! I first made these on a whim … Continue reading Fudgey Rocky Road Tiffins