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Dubai Chocolate Mug Cake

Dubai Chocolate Mug Cake

This Dubai chocolate mug cake is a speedy treat that encapsulates the deliciousness of the viral Dubai chocolate bar, but with more wholesome ingredients, no fancy moulds required and it's ready in 10 minutes! If you've spent any time scrolling through food reels lately, you've probably come across the sensation that took over TikTok and Instagram: the Dubai kunafa chocolate bar. A masterful combination of crisp kataifi pastry (one of the main ingredients used to make the traditional Middle Eastern dessert - kunafa), rich chocolate, and a pistachio core. It’s every dessert lover’s dream wrapped in gold foil. If you're like me and crave that same indulgent experience with a bit less sugar and a bit more whole-food flair, you're [...]

Nadia2025-07-10T15:43:36+01:00July 10, 2025|Cakes, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Dark Chocolate Nut Squares

Dark Chocolate Nut Squares

These dark chocolate nut squares are indulgent, nourishing, and deeply satisfying. They feel like a dessert, but they function more like a power snack. Whether you’re fuelling a workout, curbing the afternoon slump, or just treating yourself after dinner, they’re a snack you can feel genuinely good about. Why I love making these dark chocolate nut squares: I love snacks with nuts, and these dark chocolate nut squares are an easy (and not to mention tasty!) way to easily get them into my diet. A lot of the research points towards including more nuts and seeds into our diets is a good thing. Many of us don't even eat them on a daily basis - this is an easy way [...]

Nadia2025-07-08T17:24:21+01:00July 8, 2025|Bars, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Date Snickers Recipe

Date Snickers Recipe

If you’re craving something sweet, indulgent, and a little nostalgic without all the processed sugar, you need to try these 4-ingredient date snickers recipe. A super easy sweet treat that tastes amazing, easy to make and is good for you! This date snickers recipe may not taste exactly like the real snickers bar, but it's a yummy alternative when you're craving that sweet and salty taste without all the processed ingredients. Made at home in minutes and tastes just as good, if not better (in my opinion it's the latter!). Don't get me wrong, snickers are good, but for me they're too sickly sweet. I've also developed a taste for dark chocolate, so milk chocolate just does not taste good [...]

Nadia2025-06-26T15:03:08+01:00June 26, 2025|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Healthy No-Bake Cheesecake Bites

Healthy No-Bake Cheesecake Bites

You only need 4 ingredients to make these healthy no-bake cheesecake bites. A great way to satisfy your sweet cravings without overindulging or spending ages in the kitchen. Made with less fat and sugar, but every bit as satisfying! These are my healthy no-bake cheesecake bites. Little gems of smooth, tangy, and perfectly sweet, with none of the heaviness or hassle of a traditional cheesecake. They’re made with wholesome ingredients, take just minutes to throw together, and they're easily customisable. This recipe was inspired by my peanut butter & jam oat cakes recipe. A great example of just how easy it is to adjust to your likes or what you have available at home. Whether you're looking to satisfy a [...]

Nadia2025-06-19T12:55:11+01:00June 19, 2025|Cheesecake, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, snack, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Date Energy Balls (3 Ingredients)

Date Energy Balls (3 Ingredients)

These date energy balls are probably the easiest date balls you'll come across! With only 2 main ingredients (plus an optional one for coating if you're feeling fancy!). Looking for a healthy, naturally sweet snack that comes together in minutes and requires almost no effort? These 3-ingredient olive oil date energy balls will become your new go-to treat. Soft, chewy, and rich with caramel-like flavour from the dates, they’re balanced beautifully by the smoothness of olive oil and the subtle crunch of the optional toasted sesame seeds. This one is for all the date fans out there who love the chewy fudgy texture and natural caramel sweetness of dates. This recipe takes the humble fruit from delicious to absolutely divine! [...]

Nadia2025-06-29T17:06:57+01:00June 19, 2025|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Raspberry Oat Snack Bars

Raspberry Oat Snack Bars

A soft oaty bake filled with raspberry goodness - these raspberry oat snack bars make a great on-the-go breakfast or handy snack. They taste like a treat, but are much better for you than your average shop bought snack bar. I shared a recipe for these blueberry soft baked bars a couple of years ago and have made them so many times since. Each time I make them I'll use a different type of filling. I've tried everything from nut butters, other fruit jams and chocolate spreads. It was about time I shared another version of one of my favourite homemade baked snacks. Why I love making these raspberry oat snack bars: I love a good grab-and-go-snack when I'm feeling a [...]

Nadia2025-02-04T16:05:00+01:00January 31, 2025|Bars, Breakfast bars, Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Blueberry Oat Bars

Blueberry Oat Bars

These blueberry oat bars are perfect to have in the fridge for super busy weeks. You know, for days when you have no time in the morning for a sit down breakfast or even enough time to prepare anything to take with you as you rush out the door. Packed with antioxidants from the blueberries as well as fibre and slow releasing energy from the oats. Lemon and blueberries is just the most refreshing and zingy combination. I absolutely love fruity treats and these blueberry oat bars just hit the spot. They’re sweet enough to curb those sweet cravings many of us experience first thing in the morning, but not too sweet that you feel like you’re having dessert for [...]

Nadia2025-02-04T14:55:15+01:00December 28, 2024|Bars, Breakfast bars, Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|19 Comments

Date Pistachio Chocolate Wreaths

Date Pistachio Chocolate Wreaths

These date pistachio chocolate wreaths make a great quick and easy festive treat or even edible gift for loved ones. They only call for 4 ingredients and can easily be adjusted to likes, tastes and dietary preferences. Why I love making these date pistachio chocolate wreaths: With Christmas Day literally only a couple of days away, I wanted to make a simple last minutes festive treat that me and my partner could enjoy over the next few days. Since I'm currently pregnant (yesterday was actually my due date!), I didn't want to spend hours in the kitchen, so something quick and easy was what I had in mind. Something that I didn't have to bake, or use any equipment for [...]

Nadia2024-12-23T15:14:30+01:00December 23, 2024|Chocolate, Christmas, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

5-Ingredient Chocolate Orange Pudding

5-Ingredient Chocolate Orange Pudding

A simple 5-ingredient chocolate orange pudding that's prefect for the festive period and beyond! This simple dessert is guaranteed to be a crowed pleaser post Christmas dinner. It's easy to make with only a handful of ingredients and it also happens to be vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and nut-free. A great one to add to your recipe catalogue for when you need a fuss-free speedy treat. Chocolate and orange is one of my favourite Christmas dessert flavour combinations ever! I'm not much of a mince pie or Christmas pudding fan, so when I think of festive treats, chocolate orange is what comes to my mind. I think what makes it Christmasy is its connections to Terry's chocolate orange - a common [...]

Nadia2024-12-19T17:46:53+01:00December 19, 2024|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|3 Comments

Vegan Pistachio Protein Bars

Vegan Pistachio Protein Bars

These vegan pistachio protein bars are easy to make and only call for 6 ingredients. They're cheaper and better for you than shop bought bars and you can easily adjust them to likes/preferences. They also taste absolutely amazing! If you're a fitness enthusiast, a busy professional, or someone striving to snack healthier, protein bars might already be a staple in your diet. But have you ever considered making them at home? Store-bought bars can be pricey, overly processed, and full of hidden sugars or artificial ingredients. Homemade protein bars, on the other hand, are customisable, cost-effective, and surprisingly simple to make. I've really struggled during my pregnancy to eat well and make sure I meet my macro and micro nutrient [...]