Recipes

Creamy Vegan Chickpea Risoni

Creamy Vegan Chickpea Risoni

Creamy Vegan Chickpea Risoni * This post is sponsored by East End Foods* Creamy, delicious and packed with flavour - this creamy vegan chickpea risoni is the perfect quick and easy meal to try if you're still taking part in Veganuary or if you're wanting to continue to reduce your animal product intake once January is over. You don't have to be vegan to enjoy more plant-based meals. There is a common misconception that vegan meals are expensive, boring and lack in flavour. My diet is mainly plant-based and I can tell you that I never feel like I'm missing out on anything and I always make sure that my food tastes good by including lots of fresh ingredients as well [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:44:45+01:00January 30, 2020|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Pasta, Rice, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Protein Bars

Vegan Chocolate Protein Bars

Vegan Chocolate Protein Bars Healthy homemade bars that only call for 6 ingredients - these homemade vegan chocolate protein bars make the perfect afternoon snack! Have you ever made your own protein bars? I made these quick and easy vegan chocolate protein bars with basic, but healthy ingredients to demonstrate how easy they are to make. I love adding protein to my snacks to make them more filling and nutritious. You only need 6 ingredients and a food processor to make them. These bars would make a great mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack, or a post workout treat to keep you going until meal time. Vegan Chocolate Protein Bars Makes - 10 bars Ingredients 1 (400g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 40g protein powder [...]

Nadia2021-03-02T13:07:13+01:00January 29, 2020|Bars, Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Post Workout Meals, Protein bars, Protein recipes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|15 Comments

Tofu Quinoa Sushi Bowl

Tofu Quinoa Sushi Bowl

Tofu Quinoa Sushi Bowl A quick and delicious meal that you can enjoy for lunch or dinner. This tofu quinoa sushi bowl is both tasty and nutritious! For many people, January is about developing new habits, self improvement and meeting health goals. However, this tends to be short lived as the temptation is for us to flip our diet on its head and change it completely as well as embark on a crazy new fitness regime that our bodies aren't used to. The combination of both just gets on top of us and we lose the will to carry it through. I've been there so I know exactly what it's like. Instead what we should be doing is making small changes here and [...]

Nadia2021-10-25T11:29:19+01:00January 28, 2020|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Post Workout Meals, Protein recipes, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian|5 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Orange Pancakes

Vegan Chocolate Orange Pancakes

Vegan Chocolate Orange Pancakes Rich and indulgent yet not too sweet or heavy - these vegan chocolate orange pancakes are the perfect Veganuray brunch! I haven't made pancakes in the longest time! Longer than I would like to admit. I usually only make them on special occasions like as a special treat on someone's birthday or on a weekend if I wake up nice and early, but the truth is pancakes can (and should!) be enjoyed often and so I'm taking it upon myself to increase my pancake intake, because they're too damn delicious not to be enjoyed on a regular basis! To make the batter super chocolatey with a hint of orange, I'm using Whittard's orange flavoured hot chocolate. It's completely vegan as is [...]

Nadia2020-01-27T20:47:13+01:00January 27, 2020|Breakfasts, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Pancakes, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Chocolate Stars Granola

Chocolate Stars Granola

Chocolate Stars Granola * This post is sponsored by FREEE* If you love cereal and are looking for a bit of a change, try this healthier chocolate stars granola that’s vegan, gluten-free and so moreish! I know you love make-ahead of time breakfasts as much as I do. They really are such time savers and take the hassle out of your morning routine. It’s even more convenient when it’s easy enough to take with you to work if you don’t even have time for a sit-down breakfast. Skipping breakfast is not an option for me. If I don’t have a good filling breakfast in the morning it really plays havoc on my appetite later on in the day, especially late [...]

Nadia2020-01-23T20:36:38+01:00January 23, 2020|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Granola, Side dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Vegan Sweet Potato Cakes

Vegan Sweet Potato Cakes

Vegan Sweet Potato Cakes A delicious side to any meal, these vegan sweet potato cakes are yummy and really easy to make. Seeing that my mushroom stuffed potato cakes are one of the most popular recipes on my blog, I thought I'd create another potato cake recipe only this time using sweet potatoes. This humble vegetable is so tasty as it is, but when mashing it with other vegetables and spices, shaping it into cakes and frying it in some coconut oil, they taste that much more amazing! There are two ways of preparing the potatoes in this recipe. You can either boil them until soft, leave to cool and then mash them. Or what I like to do is roast them in the oven with salt, [...]

Nadia2020-01-23T18:07:36+01:00January 23, 2020|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Pancakes, Side dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian|16 Comments

Chai Chia Pudding

Chai Chia Pudding

Chai Chia Pudding Another super easy and nourishing breakfast that you can prepare ahead of time. This chai chia pudding is perfect if you're taking part in Veganuary or if you're simply trying to eat healthier this month. Even though Christmas is over and we're already half way through the first month of the new year, I'm still craving all the warming and comforting spices. I love chai tea, and I had the idea to create a recipe incorporating tea bags into a recipe instead of using whole or ground spices. Why not? I figured chai tea bags already have just the right combination of flavours making it a much easier way to get the perfect chai flavour into a recipe. Chia [...]

Nadia2020-01-14T19:04:53+01:00January 14, 2020|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Breakfast Fibre Flake Bars

Breakfast Fibre Flake Bars

Breakfast Fibre Flake Bars * This post is sponsored by FREEE* These breakfast fibre flake bars are perfect to enjoy on busy mornings either before you leave the house, or on-the-go. Are you looking for a fun way to liven up your breakfasts? I wanted a change from my usual smoothies and porridge bowls and felt I was stuck in a breakfast rut. Don't get me wrong, I love my porridge and smoothies, but every now and then I do like to change things up a little. A bit of a crunch is what I've been craving recently. Something crispy and satisfying to bite into! Also, I knew January was going to be a busy month after taking so much time out to [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:46:04+01:00January 10, 2020|Breakfast bars, Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Granola, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|9 Comments

Vegan Gluten-free Spiced Pecan Pie

Vegan Gluten-free Spiced Pecan Pie

Vegan Gluten-free Spiced Pecan Pie * This post is sponsored by East End Foods* A delicious festive treat that's guaranteed to satisfy the whole family. This vegan gluten-free spiced pecan pie is my current favourite Christmas dessert and one I can see myself making for years to come. Happy Holidays! It's that time of year to spend with friends, family and to indulge in lots of delicious food! I've been wanting to make a pecan pie for the longest time and I've finally got around to it. It took me a few tries to get it right, but all good things require require patience and all good recipes require a few tweaks to make sure the end result is as good as it can [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:46:33+01:00December 24, 2019|Christmas, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Sweet Snacks, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Truffles

Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Truffles

Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Truffles * This post is sponsored by Planted* Deliciously rich and smooth vegan peppermint chocolate truffles that are super festive and easy to make. If you're looking for a quick and easy Christmas treat to enjoy around the holidays, try these no-bake festive minty truffles. This recipe calls for only 5 ingredients (but can technically be made with only 3!) and requires no cooking skills whatsoever. All you need to do is melt and mix the ingredients in a pan, roll into balls and coat them in melted chocolate. If you're not a big peppermint fan, you can substitute the peppermint extract for something like orange extract, caramel flavour or keep it plain and simple with some vanilla [...]