A delicious and fluffy banana bread loaf with a sweet cinnamon swirl and crunchy cinnamon sugar top frosted with vegan cinnamon buttercream and decorated with homemade cinnamon roll cookies. This loaf is naturally vegan and has gluten-free options. This month’s banana bread may be coming quite late in the month but it’s definitely worth the … Continue reading Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread (Vegan GF-Option)
A no-bake biscuity base with a thick rich chocolate fudge topping studded with pecans. These bars are delicious, decadent and are naturally vegan and gluten-free and can be refined sugar-free depending on your chocolate. Happy Thanksgiving 2020 to all my virtual friends and online friends who celebrate thanksgiving. Even though we don’t celebrate here in … Continue reading Chocolate Pecan Fudge Bars (Vegan GF)
Warming and hearty, these tender and crisp roasted hassleback vegetables are served with crunchy roasted chickpeas and a creamy tahini sauce for a vegan, gluten-free and nourishing dinner. It’s been a long time since I uploaded a savoury recipe on here, and for that, I do apologise! I’ve shared a few over on social media … Continue reading Hassleback Sweet Potato and Chickpea Traybake with Tahini (Vegan GF)
A small batch of quick, no-yeast cinnamon rolls with a soft fluffy 3-ingredient dough and a sticky sweet cinnamon swirl. Top these vegan rolls with some icing sugar glaze and they’re a delicious warming bake ready in 30 minutes. There are so many reasons why I wanted to make these quick and easy small-batch cinnamon … Continue reading Quick Protein Cinnamon Rolls for 2 (Vegan GF-Option)
Sticky, sweet and fruity apple studded muffins with a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping and an icing sugar glaze, these muffins are easy and quick to make and bake. They are naturally vegan with a gluten-free option and make the most of British apples. I love a good apple at any time of the year, but … Continue reading Cinnamon Apple Streusel Muffins (Vegan GF-option)
A light and fluffy yeasted dough braided into a babka pattern and baked until golden – filled with lots of sweet raspberry jam. This vegan babka is easy to make in a few steps and tastes amazing warm from the oven. I finally got around to making a babka – it’s been a long time … Continue reading Raspberry Jam Babka (Vegan)
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)
Sweet flaky homemade pastry with a sticky apple walnut and cinnamon filling topped with a cinnamon sugar glaze, these pop tarts are naturally vegan, easy and fun to make. I went through a phase of loving pop tarts as a child, the smell of them toasting takes me straight back to be younger again. Now, … Continue reading Apple Walnut Cinnamon Pop Tarts (Vegan)
A simple and hearty one-pan meal packed with vibrant vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas and delicious sticky potatoes. Flavoured with balsamic vinegar, it’s a tasty mid-week dinner that is also great for meal prep. Traybake dinners are such a winner – they are great on those days when you want something hearty and wholesome but don’t want … Continue reading Balsamic Roasted Potato Aubergine and Broccoli Tray Bake (Vegan GF)
A simple homemade dessert with a flaky sweet pastry and sticky cinnamon apples. Topped with some thick yoghurt, ice cream or custard, it makes a delicious vegan and wholesome dessert. I love apple season and they are one of my favourite fruits to bake with, snack on or turn into breakfast recipes. To celebrate full-on … Continue reading Sticky Cinnamon Apple Galette (Vegan)
Warmingly spiced and sweet overnight oats laced with lots of pumpkin pie flavours topped with sticky cinnamon apples. This is a great cosy breakfast that is quick and easy to make for meal prep – and it’s naturally vegan, GF and refined sugar-free. Overnight oats are a staple in a lot of households – and … Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Spice Overnight Oats with Sticky Cinnamon Apples (Vegan GF)
A simple, delicious and wholesome massaged kale salad with herby hummus dressing and chunks of bread. With lots of vegetables, protein-rich butterbeans and lots of lovely fresh flavours, it makes a great lunch or main meal. I love a good Panzanella salad – and if you’re not familiar with the term, it basically refers to … Continue reading Herby Hummus and Kale Panzanella Salad (Vegan GF)
A smooth and creamy, warmingly spiced smoothie inspired by the much-loved pumpkin spice latte. With pumpkin puree, coffee and spices, it makes a delicious plant-based, gluten-free, refined sugar free breakfast or snack. Pumpkin season is well and truly underway, and I am so happy about it. I have been making so many pumpkin recipes recently … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Latte Smoothie (Vegan GF)
Chewy, light and tender chocolate chip cookies loaded with pumpkin pie spice flavours and caramel-like coconut sugar. This simple one-bowl recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes and is naturally vegan, refined sugar free and delicious. Now the weather is really taking a turn into autumn, I am enjoying cosying up with a cup … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)
Thick and creamy hummus with seasonal pumpkin puree, smoked salt and smoked paprika for a gorgeous rich flavour. This recipe is quick and easy to make with 7 basic ingredients and is naturally vegan, gluten-free, nut-free and soya-free. Hummus is a staple food for a lot of households and playing around with flavours is something … Continue reading Smoked Pumpkin Hummus (Vegan GF)
Chewy and buttery vegan flapjack with lots of coconut and sweet vanilla flavours. These are easy and quick to make and are delicious served warm or cold as a snack or dessert – plus they are naturally gluten-free and require only 8 ingredients. There is always a time and a place for flapjack, especially for … Continue reading Coconut Vanilla Flapjack (Vegan GF)
A 15-min flavour-packed plant-based stew stuffed into light and fluffy chickpea flour flatbread-style pancakes served with lots of homemade herby hummus – this is vibrant, healthy and wholesome food. This recipe has been the dream to work on and I am in love with each of the three elements in this dish. Don’t be put … Continue reading Mushroom and Butterbean Chickpea Flatbreads with Herby Hummus (Vegan GF)
A warmingly spiced and nutty banana bread loaf laced with lots of cinnamon and topped with a sticky smooth homemade toffee sauce. This banana bread comes together in one bowl and is naturally vegan, with a GF-option and is refined sugar free. Each month I enjoy my banana bread each more, it seems, and this … Continue reading Toffee Pecan Banana Bread (Vegan GF-Option)
Rich and moreish pumpkin cookie dough truffles studded with chocolate chips and enrobed in silky melted chocolate. These truffles are naturally vegan and gluten-free while being made from wholefoods with an added protein boost. They are great as a snack or dessert! Oh yes, I am back with another cookie dough recipe and this one … Continue reading Chocolate Pumpkin Cookie Dough Truffles (Vegan GF)
Sticky, thick and chewy cookie dough made from wholefoods with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spices. Studded with dairy-free chocolate chips, this indulgent dessert is secretly healthy and naturally vegan, gluten-free and high protein. The cookie dough obsession continues with this pumpkin-themed dessert/snack/breakfast and this is one of my favourites. Based on my original Peanut … Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (Vegan GF)
The simplest and fluffiest 2-ingredient flatbreads made from pumpkin puree and self-raising flour. These come together in 10 minutes and are great to serve alongside curries, salads, lunch bowls and more. I have been slightly obsessed with these 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Flatbreads and have tested them a few times, meaning that I’ve had flatbreads pretty much … Continue reading 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Flatbreads (Vegan GF-Option)
A 15-minute flavour packed and wholesome vegan stew wit a rich tomato and harissa sauce and chickpeas. Make this for dinner and enjoy leftovers for lunch the next day – it is naturally plant-based, gluten-free and delicious. This is my favourite kind of food and as the weather starts to dip as we enter autumn … Continue reading Aubergine Chickpea and Tomato Harissa Stew (Vegan GF)
Vibrant, fresh and simple summer rolls packed with colourful crunchy vegetables, hearty sliced vegan omelette served with a creamy and flavour-packed sauce. These summer rolls are easy to make and are so versatile – a great snack or main meal. I love summer rolls (and much prefer them to their fried sister the spring roll) … Continue reading Vegan Omelette Summer Rolls with Creamy Miso Tahini (GF)
Sticky, sweet and hearty vegan French toast with just a few basic staple ingredients. This stack of naturally sweetened toast is easily gluten-free and makes a great family brunch or weekend breakfast. You may know by now that brunch is by far my favourite meal of the day. I would pretty much eat it all … Continue reading Vanilla Berry French Toast (Vegan GF)
Chewy, moreish and delicious blondies that are naturally vegan, grain-free and gluten-free with added Jammie Dodger biscuits on top. Packed with peanut butter and with jam swirls, they are the ultimate PB&J combination that comes together in one bowl in 30 minutes. Peanut butter and jam (or jelly, depending where you are from) is one … Continue reading Jammie Dodger (PB&J) Blondies (Vegan GF-Option)
Soft and sweet chocolate chip cookie dough sandwiched between two salty pretzels all dipped in chocolate. These delicious snacks/desserts are naturally vegan, can be gluten-free and easily refined sugar free with added wholesome ingredients. I am a bit of a cookie dough addict these days – whether it is in the form of cookie dough … Continue reading Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Cookie Dough Sandwiches (Vegan GF-Option)
A vibrant summery salad that takes 15 minutes to come together and all in one bowl. Packed with colourful vegetables, this naturally vegan and gluten-free salad is great for lunch, dinner or served as a side salad. I recently worked with Baxters UK on some summery recipes celebrating all things beetroot and I loved the … Continue reading Almond Beetroot and Chickpea Quinoa Salad (Vegan GF)
Light and fluffy 3-ingredient flatbreads infused with beetroot for a naturally pink colour. Top these no-yeast flatbreads with crunchy vegetables and chickpeas for an easy side dish or main meal – all naturally vegan and plant-based. I am loving summery colourful dishes as always and alongside my Almond Beetroot and Chickpea Quinoa Salad, I am … Continue reading Beetroot Flatbreads with Crunchy Slaw and Chickpeas (Vegan GF-Option)
A no-bake crumbly biscuit base with a golden date caramel enrobed in rich dark chocolate, these caramel squares are easy and delicious. Naturally vegan, GF and can be refined sugar-free, they make a great afternoon snack or dessert. Chocolate caramel squares, bars, slices… whatever you want to call them, I am obsessed. I have made … Continue reading Golden Caramel Chocolate Slices (Vegan GF)
Chewy and sticky no-bake granola style bars filled with oats, seeds, coconut and dates with lots of wonderful matcha powder. Studded with chocolate chips and drizzled with more chocolate, these bars are naturally vegan, GF and can be refined sugar free. I am a bit matcha obsessed and, as you may know, my favourite part … Continue reading Chocolate Chip Matcha No-Bake Bars (Vegan GF)
Thick, chewy and soft baked oats perfect for sharing with melting chocolate chips, juicy blueberries and lots of peanut butter. There are even hidden greens, in there! A delicious filling brunch or breakfast that’s vegan and gluten-free. I love baked oats but before this recipe, I don’t think I was doing them justice. I used … Continue reading Peanut Butter Blueberry Chocolate Chip Courgette Baked Oats (Vegan GF)
The ultimate summer no-bake dessert that is easy to make and impressive for friends and family. Raw date, nut and oat crust with a strawberry jam and coconut yoghurt filling finished with fresh berries. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, they are a summertime staple. I am in love with berries and always have been! And this … Continue reading Strawberry and Coconut Tarts (Vegan GF)
A vibrant, wholesome and flavoursome plant-based buddha bowl filled with homemade BBQ jackfruit, grilled corn, charred peppers and a quick pickled cabbage. Fill it up with quinoa and avocado for a delicious gluten-free lunch or dinner. I am in love with this recipe for BBQ Jackfruit Bowls with Grilled Corn and have been in love … Continue reading BBQ Jackfruit Bowls with Grilled Corn
Oaty, fruity and sticky sweet crumble bars with a chewy oat base, a quick homemade raspberry chia jam middle and a crumbly oat topping with added cacao nibs for crunch. Easy to make, these bars are naturally vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free. There is something so satisfying about crumble bars, they are like warming crumble … Continue reading Raspberry Oat and Cacao Nib Crumble Bars (Vegan GF)
A refreshing salsa made from fruits and vegetables that comes together in 5 minutes in one bowl. Perfect for sharing meals, BBQs and picnics, it is naturally vegan, gluten-free and full of colour. I do love a good salsa and usually, I base mine on tomatoes, which I adore in every shape or form. They … Continue reading Mango Berry Salsa (Vegan GF)
Silky smooth and rich homemade hazelnut butter studded with chocolate sandwich cookie pieces, this 2-ingredient nut butter is easy to make and impressive. Naturally vegan, it comes together in less than 20 minutes and is great for snacking on all day long. There is nothing I love more at the moment than homemade nut butter … Continue reading Hazelnut Bourbon Biscuit Butter (Vegan)
Sweet, chewy and oat-y flapjack studded with cookie pieces, topped with cookies and cream nut butter all drizzled in melted chocolate. These bars are deliciously simple to make in one bowl in 30 minutes and are great for friends and family – the base is naturally gluten-free and vegan. My obsession with cookies and cream … Continue reading Chocolate Oreo Flapjack (Vegan GF)
A rich and hearty bowl of fragrant sun-dried tomato curried jackfruit served with noodles, crunchy cashew nuts and fresh herbs. This makes a great warming, healthy plant-based and gluten-free lunch or dinner and is ready in under 30 minutes. I am really into noodles at the moment – they make such a lovely change to … Continue reading Jackfruit and Sun-Dried Tomato Curry Noodles (Vegan GF)
Thick and sticky raw cookie dough bars studded with chocolate chips and crunchy roasted pistachios all topped with a layer of creamy chocolate. These cookie dough bars are naturally sweetened with dates and packed with oats – a vegan, gluten-free and easy no-bake recipe. Once again, I am back with a simple no-bake recipe which … Continue reading Chocolate and Pistachio Cookie Dough Bars (Vegan GF)
Light and fluffy banana bread sponge loaf packed with juicy sticky blueberries and sweet nutty hazelnuts, top this cake with berry icing sugar for a delicious and simple bake. This banana bread is naturally vegan, gluten-free and comes together in one bowl. I am back today with July’s banana bread of the month and it … Continue reading Blueberry and Hazelnut Banana Bread (Vegan GF)
A naturally sweet and crumbly oat pastry case filled with lots of summery fruits that is easy to make and is an impressive dessert. It is naturally vegan and gluten-free, and you can use your favourite fruits. It is time to get on board the galette train! I recently made a savoury pastry galette using … Continue reading Nectarine and Blueberry Galette (Vegan GF)
3-ingredient banana ice lollies coated in lots of dark chocolate and finished with a chewy and crunchy coating of dried fruits, nuts and seeds. These simple summery snacks are naturally vegan and gluten-free and require minimal effort. I’m back with another really easy recipe – I don’t even know if you can call it that! … Continue reading Chocolate Covered Banana Pops (Vegan GF)
A light and cake-y baked pancake studded with cookies and cream biscuits. The batter is naturally vegan, gluten-free and protein-packed and makes for a delicious breakfast or dessert. This Cookies and Cream Baked Skillet Pancake follows swiftly on from my Cookies and Cream Nut Butter – which is a fancy name for the fact I … Continue reading Cookies and Cream Baked Skillet Pancake (Vegan)
Light, fluffy, zesty and delicious lemon and poppyseed muffins perked up with turmeric for a golden glow. Topped with a lemon-y coconut frosting, these vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar free bakes are simple and packed with whole-foods. These delicious muffins come part of a recent challenge I accepted from Bioglan Supplements (see here). The challenge was: … Continue reading Lemon Turmeric Poppyseed Muffins and Eat Your Week Orange
Thick, creamy and addictive, this cookies and cream nut butter only requires two ingredients: cashew nuts and cookies and cream cookies (aka Oreos)! It is easy to make and is naturally vegan. I love homemade nut butter and have been on a bit of a roll with making my own over the last few weeks. … Continue reading Cookies and Cream Nut Butter (Vegan)
A simple and fluffy yeasted pitta bread dough smothered with harissa paste and topped with sticky red onions, fresh tomatoes, greens and chickpeas all drizzled with a tahini sauce. These pizzas are naturally vegan and easy to make - plus they are very impressive. I have been having an obsession with yeasted bread dough over … Continue reading Harissa Chickpea Pitta Bread Pizzas with Tahini
Rich chocolate cups filled with delicious almond butter and fresh juicy cherries – what is not to love? These 4-ingredient, no-bake vegan and gluten-free treats are easy to make and are an impressive dessert. Cherry season is here, and my Dad is only too happy as they are his favourite. And while I also love … Continue reading Chocolate Cherry Almond Butter Cups (Vegan GF)
A healthy, light and summery salad filled with roasted vegetables, sticky balsamic vinegar and lots of rice. With some fresh herbs, crunchy seeds and lots of colours, this naturally vegan and gluten-free rice salad is a great side dish. This Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Rice Salad is one that I have made for a few years … Continue reading Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Rice Salad (Vegan GF)
Rich, indulgent and full of cookie flavour, these 7-ingredient vegan chocolate-covered caramel bars are easy to make and addictive. A Biscoff date caramel and more Biscoff swirled into the caramel make these bars extra special. I have had a jar of Biscoff cookie spread (also known as lotus biscuit spread) in my cupboard for a … Continue reading Double Biscoff Caramel Bars (Vegan GF)
Light and fluffy banana bread donuts studded with melting chocolate chips topped with a creamy dark chocolate ganache. These baked donuts are so easy to make, are moist and delicious plus they are naturally vegan and easily gluten-free. I am a bit addicted to baking homemade donuts at the moment and am really enjoying experimenting … Continue reading Double Chocolate Banana Bread Donuts (Vegan GF)
A light, summery and zesty banana bread with subtle coconut flavours and lots of crunchy coconut on top. Finish this banana loaf with creamy coconut yoghurt and tropical passion fruit for a delicious vegan, gluten-free and simple bake. I am loving my banana bread challenge, take a look at all the previous banana bread recipes … Continue reading Coconut Banana Bread (Vegan GF)
Mini chocolate chip cookies that are oaty, crunchy and totally moreish made from a few basic ingredients. Serve these vegan and gluten-free mini cookies with milk as cereal or snack on them from a jar. Just like the pancake cereal trend which I adapted to my Mini Oat Pancakes to ensure they didn’t fade with … Continue reading Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie Crisp Cereal (Vegan GF)
A summery and light Panzanella salad with juicy burst cherry tomatoes, asparagus and chunky bread to soak up all the delicious flavours. With a simple balsamic vinaigrette, this makes a simple 20-minute lunch or dinner that’s vegan and gluten-free. Panzanella salads are one of my favourite kinds of salad – there’s lots of fresh leaves, … Continue reading Grilled Tomato Asparagus and Chickpea Panzanella Salad
You don’t have to change the world today. The size of the steps you take aren’t a reflection of the size of your goal. I found this inspiring message on a social media post recently (from @wearefeelgoodclub) and it really struck me as something I’d like to explore more. At a time where there is … Continue reading Monthly Musings: June 2020
Lightly spiced vegetable packed green lentil burgers that come together in one bowl and with minimal fuss. Hearty and wholesome, full of protein, these plant-based gluten-free burgers are great any time of year and perfect for BBQ season. Summer is coming and the warmer weather brings out the BBQs. While I love how many “meaty” … Continue reading Carrot and Cumin Lentil Burgers
Rich and chocolatey raw treats that are easy to make with leftover biscuits, marshmallows, rice krispies and dried fruits. Mix it all together with your favourite chocolate, set in the fridge and slice into decadent bars. Rocky Road is pretty much a childhood classic for a lot of people. It is something easy to make … Continue reading Easy Vegan Rocky Road
A fresh, vibrant and hearty Mexican themed salad with homemade crunchy tortilla chips and a tangy coconut sour cream dressing. Easy to make with simple ingredients while being protein-packed and gluten-free and plant-based. Salad season is fast-approaching, and I am so excited. As much as I love soups, stews and curries, I think salad and … Continue reading Tempeh Taco Salad
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
Crispy and flavour-packed falafels with fresh salad, rich and smooth homemade baba ganoush and light and fluffy chickpea flour wraps, this meal is a simple, plant-based and gluten-free lunch or dinner that hits the spot every time. I am so excited to bring this recipe to you as I have become slightly (read: very) addicted … Continue reading Baba Ganoush Falafel Chickpea Flour Wraps
Fragrant and fresh fava bean falafels baked until crisp on the outside and tender in the middle, served with a colourful salad and a vibrant beetroot sauce. This falafel bowl is naturally vegan and gluten-free and is filled with wholesome ingredients. I love a good falafel – in any way shape or form. Stuffed into … Continue reading Fava Bean Falafel Rainbow Bowl with Beetroot Sauce
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
A light, fluffy, zesty and fruity banana loaf studded with juicy strawberries pieces and finished with a sticky lemon glaze and more fruit. This banana bread is naturally gluten-free and vegan and makes a deliciously simple but impressive bake. It’s that time of the month when I share my latest banana bread recipe and this … Continue reading Strawberry Lemon Banana Bread (Vegan GF)
A simple, comforting and delicious pesto gnocchi. Filled with fresh tomatoes, olives and lots of pesto, this homemade gnocchi is great for lunch, dinner and leftovers. It is naturally vegan and gluten-free, too. After making so much gnocchi recently – see my Sweet Potato Gnocchi and Mushroom and Kale Gnocchi Bake recipes – I wanted … Continue reading Pesto Tomato Homemade Gnocchi (Vegan GF)
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 vibrant, tropical and simple breakfast bowl filled with superfoods, fruits and plant-based protein. This acai bowl is perfect for breakfast or a snack and can be topped with anything you like. I love a good acai bowl and I’ll often have one when I am out for brunch – there is something so satisfying … Continue reading Vanilla Berry Acai Bowl
A warming, comforting and delicious bowl of the classic mac n cheese with a plant-based and healthier twist using butternut squash. This sauce is thick, creamy, flavoursome and vibrant while it’s got added vegetables, too. I first posted this recipe back in 2018 and while I loved the recipe, I wasn’t 100% happy with the … Continue reading Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese
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
Sticky sweet rhubarb and raspberries topped with an oaty and nutty crumble topping baked until golden and crisp. This vegan and gluten-free dessert is one for the whole family and is easy to whip up with simple ingredients. Each year, rhubarb season creeps up on me, and before I know it, all I see across … Continue reading Rhubarb and Raspberry Crisp (Vegan GF)
A simple, hearty and wholesome gnocchi bake packed with Mediterranean flavours, juicy mushrooms, tomatoes and kale. A quick and easy vegan, gluten-free and healthy dinner or lunch that comes together in about 20 minutes! I have fallen in love with gnocchi, it’s official. So when I had some extra cauliflower gnocchi lying around, I knew … Continue reading Mushroom and Kale Gnocchi Bake
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)
A loaded toast perfect for brunch any day of the week. Your favourite bread topped with lime smashed avocado, juicy tomatoes, thyme glazed mushrooms and balsamic fried tempeh cubes – it’s quick, easy but impressive. This really is a quick turnaround recipe as I made this for brunch yesterday (after making it for so long … Continue reading Balsamic Glazed Tempeh Brunch Toast
Fluffy and soft gnocchi made from cauliflower that is vegan, gluten-free and easy to make. With 4 ingredients, these are a great alternative to shop-bought gnocchi and great served with your favourite sauces. I have gnocchi obsession this quarantine period and after mastering my Sweet Potato Gnocchi a couple of weeks ago, I wanted to … Continue reading Cauliflower Gnocchi (Vegan and Gluten-Free) with Balsamic Tomato Basil Sauce
A quick and easy throw-together vegetable and protein-packed dinner full of flavour. It is vibrant, healthy and delicious with simple ingredients and a creamy miso tahini dressing. This is my favourite kind of food: a few vegetables cooked in some flavour, served with a simple grain, some protein in there, avocado (of course) and a … Continue reading Miso Tahini Greens Stir Fry
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
Pillowy soft vegan and gluten-free homemade gnocchi made from sweet potato, flour and salt. Whip these up to serve with pasta sauce or vegetables and salads for an impressive, wholesome and comforting meal. After becoming recently obsessed with gnocchi and using the store-bought kind, I knew I had to make my own and this is … Continue reading Sweet Potato Gnocchi (Vegan and GF) and Tricolore Gnocchi Salad
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
Light and fluffy carrot cake muffins, with an orange vegan cream cheese frosting and crushed nuts, these are easy to bake this Eastertime and beyond. With simple ingredients, they come together quickly for a delicious treat with a cup of tea. I always love being creative in the kitchen and carrot cake (or something typically … Continue reading Vegan Carrot Cake Muffins
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
Warming and packed with Mediterranean flavours, plump butterbeans and juicy tomatoes, this one-pot is a deliciously simple and easy meal using store-cupboard ingredients. Served with crispy cumin potato wedges, it’s vegan, gluten-free and healthy. Without a doubt, it is a difficult time for us all right now, with the Coronavirus pandemic affecting us. So it’s … Continue reading Mediterranean Butterbean and Carrots with Potato Wedges
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
A simple, wholesome and comforting vegetable packed lunch or dinner that is ready in 15 minutes using store cupboard ingredients. Packed with Mediterranean flavour, this vegan, gluten-free and hearty main is great for meal prep and batch cooking, too. I first revealed the recipe for this Sun-Dried Tomato and Chickpea Gnocchi on my Instagram stories … Continue reading Sun-Dried Tomato and Chickpea Gnocchi
A vibrant and fresh plant-based shakshuka packed with herby flavours, and light and summery lemon. Served with simple, homemade gluten-free fluffy flatbreads, this meal is great any time of the day. I am really focusing on simple, home-cooked meals at the moment with fuss-free and easy to find ingredients. I want as many of you … Continue reading Green Shakshuka with Gluten Free Flatbreads
A comforting, wholesome and simple vegetable-packed dinner that’s easy to make from staple ingredients. This dahl is perfect with rice or flatbreads and some fresh crunchy slaw for a vegan, gluten-free and healthful meal. Dahl is a staple meal in many households and for good reason. It is simple to make with only a handful … Continue reading Simple Red Pepper and Spinach Dahl
A fresh, crunchy and vibrant salad that takes 5 minutes to come together and is great alongside hearty meals or curries and toasts. Packed with colourful vegetables, fruity pomegranate and hazelnuts. This slaw is my ideal kind of side salad – it makes the most of Brussel sprouts, which are oven forgotten about after Christmas … Continue reading Brussel Sprout Red Cabbage and Hazelnut Slaw
A large, warm and wholesome pancake baked in the oven until fluffy studded with juicy raisins and carrot cake flavours for a take on the classic cake. Top this single-serve pancake with anything you like for a delicious vegan and gluten-free breakfast. There are definite perks of working from home, one of them being you … Continue reading Carrot Cake Baked Skillet Pancake (Vegan and GF)
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 refreshing green smoothie filled with tropical mango and creamy banana with added greens for a boost! It is perfect for a light snack or breakfast that’s vegan, gluten-free and filled with good-for-you ingredients. There is nothing better than a good old green smoothie when you need a bit of a boost. This … Continue reading Ginger Mango Green Smoothie
A quick and easy flavour-packed tempeh stir fry that’s great for brunch, lunch or dinner depending on what you serve it with. With a medley of fresh vegetables, protein-rich tempeh pieces and lots of warming harissa flavours, this meal is vegan, gluten-free and healthy. I am really enjoying tempeh more than even at the moment … Continue reading Harissa Tempeh Stir Fry
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)
A quick and easy vegetable and protein-packed brunch option with lots of warming, fresh flavours. Crispy sweetcorn and red pepper fritters served with cooling and zesty avocado tomato salsa and coconut yoghurt – a deliciously simple vegan and gluten-free meal. I love brunch as I have said time and time again on here and on … Continue reading Sweetcorn and Red Pepper Fritters
A hearty, delicious and vegetable-packed pasta dish filled with vibrant beetroot, crispy cauliflower and crunchy walnuts. This pasta is a great mid-week dinner that’s naturally vegan, easily gluten-free and full of health-boosting ingredients. I do love pasta, what is not to love, but I don’t have it often. I recently received some fresh gluten-free pasta … Continue reading Roasted Cauliflower and Beetroot Pasta
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
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)
Tender toasted cumin carrots and golden cauliflower with protein-packed lentils and a green leaf salad with fresh tomatoes. Served with a thick, creamy and easy homemade cashew cheese, this vegan, gluten-free and balanced salad is great for lunch or dinner. I love to buy baby carrots when I see them, there’s something so satisfying about … Continue reading Roasted Cumin Carrot Lentil Salad with Cashew Cheese
