Recipes

Coconut Overnight Oats (High Protein/No Protein Powder)

Coconut Overnight Oats (High Protein/No Protein Powder)

These coconut overnight oats taste like a chocolate coconut macaroon in breakfast form. Even better is that they're nourishing and only made with a handful of ingredients. I've used ingredients that will naturally pack them with 23g protein without adding any protein powder. The perfect healthy, tasty and balanced breakfast to get you through busy mornings. If you're a fan of coconut macaroons or chocolate bounty bars, I can guarantee that you'll enjoy these coconut overnight oats. I especially love coconut macaroons that have been dipped in dark chocolate. Coconut is one of the many flavours that I think go really well with chocolate. The fruity, milky, and slightly sweet taste of desiccated coconut marries so well with the rich [...]

Nadia2024-08-27T17:23:51+01:00August 27, 2024|Breakfasts, Gluten Free, Oatmeal, Overnight Oats, Protein recipes, Vegetarian|2 Comments

TikTok Cucumber Salad

TikTok Cucumber Salad

You've probably seen the TikTok cucumber salad that's going viral all over social media by now. Literally everyone seems to be making it, or a version of it. I didn't want to feel like I'm missing out, so I gave it a try - with my own little spin of course. What is the TikTok cucumber salad: This trend started when a food content creator, Logan (aka the cucumber guy), shared his take on an Asian cucumber salad. Now everyone seems to be making it, or at least making their own version of it. I remember a couple of years ago (it may have been during lock down) when a similar version of a cucumber salad went viral - a [...]

Nadia2024-08-25T17:30:23+01:00August 25, 2024|Gluten Free, Sauces and Dips, Side dishes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Chocolate Chip Baked Oats

Chocolate Chip Baked Oats

Make these chocolate chip baked oats the next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast meal prep idea that you can make ahead of time to enjoy on busy weeks. They're warm and gooey, but also healthy and nutritious. You'll feel like you're having (healthy) cake for breakfast! Baked oats (aka baked oatmeal) has become such a popular breakfast with everyone sharing their favourite flavour combinations on social media. I've noticed especially over the last few months, so many baked oats Reels have gone viral on Instagram and TikTok. I thought it was about time I share my basic chocolate chip baked oats recipe, which is based on my all time favourite chocolate baked oats that I've been [...]

Nadia2024-08-21T18:49:11+01:00August 21, 2024|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Oatmeal, Porridge, Post Workout Meals, Protein recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian|9 Comments

Chocolate Yogurt Pudding

Chocolate Yogurt Pudding

This chocolate yogurt pudding is the perfect healthier and lighter way to satisfy your chocolate cravings. It's super easy to make and you only need 5 ingredients to put it together. You can enjoy it as an instant pudding, or chill in the fridge for a couple of hours for a thicker dessert. Yogurt is a versatile, nutritious, and delicious that you can use in so many fun and creative ways. It’s perfect for breakfast, a quick snack, or even a dessert. But what if we took it up a notch and added a rich, chocolatey twist? Enter homemade chocolate yogurt – a creamy, indulgent treat that’s surprisingly easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth the healthy [...]

Nadia2024-08-18T16:33:58+01:00August 18, 2024|Chocolate, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegetarian|3 Comments

Tabbouleh Salad Recipe (Tabouli)

Tabbouleh Salad Recipe (Tabouli)

This Tabbouleh salad recipe is my take on one of the most famous and iconic Middle Eastern Salads out there. You'll almost certainly find Tabbouleh on the menu of every single Middle Eastern restaurant. It's famous for it's simplicity and freshness - a salad that everyone needs to try! In the vast world of culinary delights, few dishes capture the essence of freshness and simplicity like tabbouleh. This traditional Middle Eastern salad, hailing from the Levant region, is a vibrant medley of herbs, vegetables, and grains. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or a kitchen novice, tabbouleh is a dish that deserves a spot on your culinary radar. Tabbouleh, also spelled tabouleh or tabouli, has roots deeply embedded in the Levantine [...]

Nadia2024-08-14T15:46:18+01:00August 14, 2024|Dairy Free, Nut Free, Salads, Side dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Healthy Frozen Yogurt (4-Ingredients!)

Healthy Frozen Yogurt (4-Ingredients!)

This healthy frozen yogurt is one of the easiest and healthiest ways to cool down on a hot summer day. Best of all you only need 4 ingredients to make it and no ice cream machine required! Why I love making this healthy frozen yogurt: I'm constantly looking for tasty and refreshing chilled treats that are also healthy and beneficial for my body. This healthy frozen yogurt ticks all the right boxes for me. It's easy, quick and calls for only a few ingredients (4 to be precise, 3 if we're discounting salt!) Yogurt is a great ingredient to incorporate into a snack. It's a source of probiotics/live cultures, which are beneficial bacteria that can help with digestion and support [...]

Nadia2024-08-12T17:52:13+01:00August 12, 2024|Desserts, Gluten Free, Ice Cream, Nut Free, snack, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Dark Chocolate Bounty Bars

Dark Chocolate Bounty Bars

These dark chocolate bounty bars are made with only 5 ingredients and are so easy to put together. They're more wholesome than the real thing and also happen to be vegan/dairy-free. If you live in the UK, you'll know the running joke that every Christmas when a box of celebrations chocolates go around the room, all the bounty's are left behind because no one wants them. I could never relate, because for me, I would always reach out for the bounty bars first! My partner is the same, so they can't be that unpopular. They taste more sophisticated and have so much more flavour that some of the other chocolates in the tin. I think most people like them, but they [...]

Nadia2024-08-07T18:00:05+01:00August 7, 2024|Bars, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|3 Comments

Healthy Peanut Butter Mug Cake

Healthy Peanut Butter Mug Cake

If you're looking for a quick and easy dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth, but is also wholesome and nutritious, you need to try this healthy peanut butter mug cake! It's ready in 5 minutes and only calls for a handful of easy to find ingredients. A mug cake is a single-serving cake that is typically prepared and cooked in a mug using a microwave. It's a quick and convenient way to make a small, individual portion of cake without the need for an oven or extensive preparation. Why I love making this healthy peanut butter mug cake: Mug cakes have been one of my go-to desserts for while now whenever I'm craving something sweet, but don't feel like baking [...]

Nadia2024-08-05T17:25:47+01:00August 5, 2024|Cakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|9 Comments

Chocolate Banana Nice Cream (Healthy/Plant-Based)

Chocolate Banana Nice Cream (Healthy/Plant-Based)

This chocolate banana nice cream is the perfect hot weather treat when you're looking for something tasty, satisfying and healthy! Made with only of a handful of wholesome ingredients and no ice cream maker in sight! What is Nice Cream? The concept of nice cream or banana ice cream is not a new one, it's one of the earliest healthy desserts I remember making when I embarked on my health journey. It's basically a a dairy-free alternative to traditional ice cream, typically made from blended frozen bananas. It is popular among those who are vegan, lactose intolerant, or simply looking for a healthier dessert option. The basic nice cream recipe involves blending frozen bananas until they achieve a creamy, ice [...]

Nadia2024-07-31T17:36:45+01:00July 31, 2024|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Ice Cream, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|1 Comment

Healthy Flapjack Recipe

Healthy Flapjack Recipe

Delicious oaty squares that can be enjoyed as a snack, healthier dessert or even a handy on-the-go breakfast. This healthy flapjack recipe is so easy to make and super convenient to have in the fridge for when you need a quick pick-me-up. What are flapjacks? In the UK - Flapjacks are a type of sweet tray-baked oat bar. They are typically made from rolled oats, butter, brown sugar, and golden syrup. Optional ingredients can include dried fruits, nuts, and chocolate. They are chewy and slightly crispy and are usually cut into squares or rectangles. Although flapjacks are usually baked, you can make a no-bake version that's just as tasty and saves a lot of time. I made these flapjacks with [...]