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Coconut Caramel Bars

Coconut Caramel Bars

A delicious sweet treat that's super easy to make, these coconut caramel bars are the perfect post meal treat! Have you seen the new Celebrations Christmas advert? You know, the one where the bounty bar is lonely and no one loves him. It's become a running joke that the humble Bounty bar is the one chocolate left untouched every Christmas when the Celebration box comes out. What?? Is it just me that ALWAYS picks a bounty before any of the other Celebrations chocs? I'd be happy with a box full of bounty bars and nothing else. Actually, my partner is the same as me. Bounty is his favourite, so neither of us can understand why they're so unloved! I love [...]

Nadia2021-11-17T20:01:08+01:00November 17, 2021|Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Chocolate Filled Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Chocolate Filled Peanut Butter Energy Balls

A delicious healthier snack to keep your craving at bay - these chocolate filled peanut butter energy balls are satisfying, yet made with healthier ingredients. I'm sure I'm not the only feeling this, but since the temperature suddenly dropped a couple of weeks ago, I seem to be finding myself a lot hungrier than usual. I want to eat all the time! The clocks going back and losing day light hasn't helped either. The days have become so gloomy that I'm finding myself seeking comfort in food. I do separate my 'treats' from my everyday snacks and I have to make an active effort not to constantly snack on unhealthy treats. A biscuit or a dessert here and there as [...]

Nadia2024-06-20T16:02:48+01:00November 12, 2021|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Chocolate Tahini Cardamom Squares

Chocolate Tahini Cardamom Squares

Delicious, decadent and fudgy - these chocolate tahini cardamom bars are no-bake, made with healthier ingredients and are packed with aromatic flavours! If you've followed my blog and socials for a while, you'll know all about my love for tahini. I have countless recipes (mainly desserts) where tahini is the star of the show. You'll also know that I'm a self confessed chocoholic, so of course I'm always trying to marry those two ingredients together to make as many yummy treats as possible! I read this quote by Ottolenghi the other day where he said "Tahini is something that runs in the veins of the people in the Middle East” and “It's like olive oil to southern Europe.”. That definitely [...]

Nadia2021-10-28T16:51:09+01:00October 28, 2021|Bars, Brownies, Dairy Free, Desserts, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|14 Comments

Vegan Lemon Loaf

Vegan Lemon Loaf

A deliciously tangy treat - this vegan lemon loaf is so tasty and tart without being too sweet. The perfect pick me up on cold, grim days. I'm taking a break today from my usual chocolatey desserts to share something fruity for a change. It's been so gloomy and dull in the UK the past few days that I've felt like I needed something to brighten up the day and my mood. Lemon desserts always have that effect on me, so I had to make one today. Loaf cakes are probably my favourite type of cake. They're so dense, moist and satisfying. I'm not a big fan of cakes with cream or frosting, and loaf cakes don't usually come with [...]

Nadia2022-09-29T17:53:20+01:00October 20, 2021|Cakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|17 Comments

Raspberry Chocolate Galette

Raspberry Chocolate Galette

A simple fruity dessert with a hint of chocolate - this raspberry chocolate galette is made using healthier ingredients and less sugar. Great for a light post-dinner treat! I'm a huge dessert fan and have a major sweet tooth (as you'll probably be able to tell by looking at my Instagram page!), and I always try to make my desserts as healthy as possible. I also want them to taste good, which is tricky without using some sort of sugar or sweeteners and fat - both of which are extremely demonised. That's why I tend to stick to natural sweeteners like dates, which are high in fibre and healthier fats like nut butters. However, those ingredients don't always work in [...]

Nadia2021-10-14T14:51:36+01:00October 14, 2021|Dairy Free, Desserts, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Hazelnut Cream Bars

Hazelnut Cream Bars

A biscuit base, smooth hazelnut centre all topped with dark chocolate - these hazelnut cream bars are so delicious and dreamy! I made these copycat Kinder Bueno Bars a few weeks ago and they were a massive hit! What I love most about them is that the hazelnut cream centre is literally made up of 2 ingredients only - white chocolate and hazelnut butter! I just love recipes with few ingredients. I wanted to use that 2 ingredient hazelnut cream and incorporate it into another one of my popular recipes - these Biscoff Squares. These hazelnut cream bars are made using healthier ingredients like oats, ground almonds and hazelnut butter. I always try to use less sugar/sweetener in my treats [...]

Nadia2024-02-18T17:15:28+01:00October 11, 2021|Bars, Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian|11 Comments

Healthier Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Healthier Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

A lighter cake made with healthier ingredients - this healthier chocolate peanut butter cake is perfect if you're looking for a lighter celebration cake or if you're craving a slice of cake, but want something more nutritious to satisfy those cravings! I created this cake to celebrate BULK's 15th birthday! I'm proud to say I've been a BULK ambassador since January this year and it's been such a pleasure being part of their team. There are many reasons I love working with BULK. As someone from an ethnic minority, it's amazing to work with such a huge brand and feel so included as part of their massive team of ambassadors. It's also great to know that I work with a [...]

Nadia2024-06-20T16:03:20+01:00September 26, 2021|Brownies, Cakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Protein recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Salsa Vegan Grilled Cheese

Salsa Vegan Grilled Cheese

*This post is sponsored by Holy Moly Dips* Grilled cheese with a twist - this salsa vegan grilled cheese is jazzed up with smokey red pepper & tomato salsa. Great as a yummy savoury breakfast or a speedy comforting lunch! Some days you just need something really simple, yet decadent to lift up your mood. A grilled cheese in my eyes is the definition of simple comforts. It's almost like a pizza, but 10 times easer and faster to make. A grilled cheese on it's own is pure happiness, but add salsa to it and you elevate it to something so much more delicious! I used Holy Moly's new smokey red pepper & tomato salsa and it worked a treat! [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:22:07+01:00September 23, 2021|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Main Meals, Sandwiches, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Vegan Earl Grey Cake

Vegan Earl Grey Cake

*This post is sponsored by Ahmad Tea* This one is for all the tea lovers out there - this vegan Earl Grey Cake is infused with ground tea leaves adding a delicious and fragrant bergamot taste! I love using tea in desserts as a quick and easy way to add lots of flavour. I do think using tea in recipes is an idea that's so underrated and under used! There are so many amazing tea flavours out there that can be used to make delicious and decadent treats! Earl Grey is one of my favourite teas - I love the addition of the fragrant bergamot. It provides such a unique and exotic citric taste and adds so much character to [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:22:48+01:00September 16, 2021|Uncategorized|6 Comments

Single Serving Chocolate Stuffed Choc Chip Cookies

Single Serving Chocolate Stuffed Choc Chip Cookies

A delicious soft cookie filled with a chocolatey surprise! This single serving chocolate stuffed choc chip cookie is a must try when you're craving something sweet. I've mentioned before how much I love single serving desserts. I recently shared this single serving cinnamon roll and it was a hit on social media! I know many of you love baking and would do it on a daily basis if you could. The only problem is if you bake a dozen cookies, a cake or tray bakes, it will take a few days and lots of mouths to finish them off before you can bake again. Not ideal for someone like me who wants to bake something new every day! I live [...]