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Vegan & Gluten-free Chocolate Hazelnut Stuffed Cookies

Vegan & Gluten-free Chocolate Hazelnut Stuffed Cookies

Vegan & Gluten-free Chocolate Hazelnut Stuffed Cookies There is so much buzz at the moment around The Great British Bake Off since the first episode was aired yesterday. Since the new season kicked started with cookies, I wanted to join the fun by offering up a stack of these vegan & gluten-free chocolate hazelnut stuffed cookies. They're basically Nutella stuffed cookies, but I used a dairy-free version of the spread, which you can get here. It's not the healthiest thing in the world, I know, but at the same time a little won't do you any harm! In fact, enjoying one of these cookies will only leave you feeling happy and satisfied, which no doubt is good for your health! You know you really [...]

Nadia2018-08-29T20:07:25+01:00August 29, 2018|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|5 Comments

Vegan & Gluten-free Afternoon Tea

Vegan & Gluten-free Afternoon Tea

Vegan & Gluten-free Afternoon Tea If you're looking for a vegan & gluten-free afternoon tea, you've come to the right place! One of my favourite things ever is going to afternoon tea. There is something so special about sharing sandwiches, scones and little, bite sized desserts with loved ones. The husband and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary with a spot of afternoon tea. If you know me, you'll know I love nothing more than cakes and sweet treats. I used to be known for glancing at the dessert menu before looking at anything else when at a restaurant. I just have such a sweet tooth. I also love bread and anything baked, so you can imagine why I love afternoon tea so [...]

Nadia2018-08-20T00:08:45+01:00August 19, 2018|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Video|11 Comments

Protein Cookie Dough Cups (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Protein Cookie Dough Cups (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Protein Cookie Dough Cups (Vegan & Gluten-free) My current cookie dough obsession continues! I recently posted these cookie dough bars and they seemed to go down a treat with you guys, so I decided to go back to the kitchen and whip up another cookie dough creation for you. This time with added protein :D I try to make sure I consume enough protein throughout the day, which can sometimes be a struggle when trying to avoid meat and animal products. I ALWAYS add protein powder to my breakfast, whether that be in my smoothies, nicecream, overnight oats, porridge or chia pudding. I get the most awful blood sugar crashes between breakfast and lunch and need protein to help keep my blood sugar levels steady. Vegan [...]

Nadia2018-08-15T10:40:55+01:00August 11, 2018|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Protein recipes, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|1 Comment

Vegan Caramel Magnum

Vegan Caramel Magnum

Vegan Caramel Magnum If this UK heat isn't a good excuse to make my own homemade version of Magnums, then I don't know what is! Not that I need an excuse to make any form of ice cream. I welcome ice cream any time of the year, but I definitely crave it a lot more when it's scorching hot. So hot that even having a fan facing me at all time doesn't really do much to stop the sweating. I posted a picture of these vegan caramel Magnums on my Instagram page yesterday as a teaser and I received such an amazing response, so I just had to post them ASAP. As someone commented "it would be rude not to [...]

Nadia2018-08-11T11:15:39+01:00August 7, 2018|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Ice Cream, Nut Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan|4 Comments

Speedy Avocado Pizza (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Speedy Avocado Pizza (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Speedy Avocado Pizza (Vegan & Gluten-free) This avocado pizza is perfect for those evenings when you come home after a long tiring day and just want to throw together something quick, easy and tasty. You'll only need a handful of ingredients. I actually used a shop bought gluten-free pizza base, which you should be able to find in most big supermarkets. It just means you don't have to faff about making a base when you're in a hurry or simply don't have the energy to make one from scratch. If you prefer you can make one of my chickpea pizza bases. It's also really quick and easy to make. You can have it ready in 15 minutes, which is not [...]

Nadia2018-08-04T08:14:35+01:00August 1, 2018|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Vegan, Vegetarian|3 Comments

Blueberry Pear Chia Pudding

Blueberry Pear Chia Pudding

Blueberry Pear Chia Pudding Chia pudding is such a convenient and fuss free breakfast that you can prepare the night before and take with you to work or school the next morning. Chia seeds, blueberries and pears are all good sources for vitamin K. Put them all together in one bowl and you have a vitamin K powerhouse! Blueberry Pear Chia Pudding Serves - 2 Ingredients 90g frozen blueberries 3 tbsp chia seeds 160ml unsweetened almond or soya milk 2 tsp maple syrup – or to taste. You can omit for a sugar-free version. Optional - 1 scoop protein powder to make it more filling. Toppings 1 small pear, shredded 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds or pistachios 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds Method Add the blueberries [...]

Nadia2018-08-01T13:00:51+01:00July 27, 2018|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Overnight Oats, Smoothies, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan|5 Comments

Ice Cream Sandwiches 2 ways – Chocolate or Vanilla (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Ice Cream Sandwiches 2 ways – Chocolate or Vanilla (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Ice Cream Sandwiches 2 Ways - Chocolate or Vanilla (Vegan & Gluten-free) We've been really lucky in the UK the last couple of months in that we've had the most amazing weather. There's been so much sunshine we almost don't know what to do with ourselves. None of us is used to this much heat and sun! You'll find some making the most of it and enjoying every second of it, and others complaining about it. I have to say I was one of the latter. Don't get me wrong, I love the sunshine, it's the heat I can't stand. It makes me feel so sleepy, lethargic and irritable. Especially since moving into our new place. It seems our flat just draws [...]

Nadia2018-07-19T09:32:19+01:00July 18, 2018|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Ice Cream, Sweet Snacks, Vegan|2 Comments

Strawberry Chocolate S’mores

Strawberry Chocolate S’mores

Strawberry Chocolate S'mores S'mores aren't really a thing here in the UK, but they really should be! Two crunchy biscuits (aka cookies) with a melted marshmallow and melted chocolate. I can't think of anything better :D I missed out on so many years of toasted marshmallow goodness. I really didn't know what I was missing out on until I tried one for the first time and I was hooked! Really puts the regular, un-toasted marshmallow to shame. And now you can get gelatine-free marshmallows too (yay!!). In celebration of the Royal Wedding, I've created a traditional American recipe with a British twist by adding in some chopped strawberries to give them a 'strawberries and cream' feel. Everyone is in agreement [...]

Nadia2018-05-19T16:06:26+01:00May 19, 2018|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|4 Comments

Blueberry Scones (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Blueberry Scones (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Blueberry Scones (Vegan & Gluten-free) I've only made a scone recipe once before when I first started my blog and was fairly new to baking and recipe creating. I don't know why it's taken me so many years to finally make another one. It's not like scones are one of the most quintessential British bakes ever or anything like that! :P So I thought it was about time I went into my kitchen and made another scone recipe, but this time vegan, gluten-free and packed with blueberries! Because blueberries! I've teamed up with Seasonal Berries to demonstrate how versatile their Chilean blueberries can be and how you can incorporate them into sweet, delicious and moreish treats. Bursting with antioxidants, vitamins [...]

Nadia2018-05-18T18:46:21+01:00May 18, 2018|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|14 Comments

Cookie Dough Brownie Bars

Cookie Dough Brownie Bars

Cookie Dough Brownie Bars A few years ago and before embarking on my health journey, I never thought healthier desserts existed. How can you have a dessert that's also somewhat good for you? It just couldn't be done, unless it was mainly fruit. Now I know the word 'health' and 'healthy' have different definitions to different people depending on their stand point. Just to give an example, I've come across people who don't even consider fruit healthy and avoid them at all cost because they're 'too high in sugar'. That notion still baffles me. When I say 'healthier' treats I mean treats that are lower in sugar and saturated fat but at the same higher in things like fibre. Treats that contain more 'whole' ingredients [...]