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Healthy Blueberry Muffins

Healthy Blueberry Muffins

These healthy blueberry muffins make a great breakfast on-the-go option for busy mornings, a handy portable snack or lighter post meal dessert. They're made using better-for-you ingredients, but still taste delicious! When it comes to breakfast or snack options, blueberry muffins are a classic. But many store-bought versions are loaded with sugar and unhealthy fats, leaving you with a delicious yet less-than-healthy treat. The good news is that with a few simple tweaks, you can transform blueberry muffins into a wholesome, nutrient-packed snack that still satisfies your sweet tooth. Why I love making these healthy blueberry muffins: By making a few simple ingredient swaps, these healthy blueberry muffins become much more nutritious than the typical sugar-laden varieties. Instead of plain [...]

Nadia2024-10-24T17:20:33+01:00October 24, 2024|Breakfasts, Desserts, Gluten Free, Muffins, snack, Vegetarian|1 Comment

Tahini Chocolate Balls

Tahini Chocolate Balls

Looking for a snack that’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrition? Enter tahini chocolate balls - a delightful blend of rich, chocolatey goodness and the creamy nuttiness of tahini, all wrapped into bite-sized, nutrient-dense treats. These little power balls are perfect for busy mornings, post-workout recovery, or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Why I love making these tahini chocolate balls: It's no secret that I'm a huge tahini fan and I'm constantly trying to find new ways to include it in recipes. Especially desserts as I think tahini is such a versatile ingredient to include in healthy treats. I also find it goes exceptionally well with chocolate - my other food love! So I threw them together with a few [...]

Nadia2024-09-25T17:18:31+01:00September 25, 2024|Breakfasts, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|33 Comments

Scrambled Oats Recipe

Scrambled Oats Recipe

If you're bored of your morning bowl of porridge or plate of scrambled eggs, why not mix the two together and try making this scrambled oats recipe. You get the best of both worlds - the taste of your sweet bowl of porridge oats with the texture of scrambled eggs. A hearty and satisfying breakfast that's ready in minutes. I only recently came across the concept of "Scrambled oats". It's a creative twist on traditional oatmeal/porridge, blending the consistency of scrambled eggs with the hearty texture of oats. It's a dish where oats are cooked in a way that makes them resemble scrambled eggs in texture. Why I love making this scrambled oats recipe: I'm usually a sweet breakfast kind [...]

Nadia2024-08-31T16:15:32+01:00August 30, 2024|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Oatmeal, Porridge, Vegetarian|0 Comments

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

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

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 [...]

Nadia2024-09-25T13:38:44+01:00July 29, 2024|Bars, Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|7 Comments

Cottage Cheese Pudding (High Protein)

Cottage Cheese Pudding (High Protein)

This creamy cottage cheese pudding is as healthy as it is delicious! Packed with 40g protein, it makes a great prepare-ahead-of-time breakfast, healthier dessert or even a post-workout snack. Cottage cheese is definitely having a moment on social media right now and for good reason. It's such a versatile ingredient that's packed with protein and fairly low in calories and fat (especially the lower fat or fat-free varieties). It's also quite mild in flavour, so it can easily be incorporated into many different recipes. I never really thought of cottage cheese as a main ingredient in a sweet recipe until I saw the viral TikTok trend of using it to make cookie dough. Although I haven't tried the cookie dough [...]

Nadia2024-07-20T19:14:31+01:00July 15, 2024|Breakfasts, Desserts, Gluten Free, Post Workout Meals, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Chocolate Protein Chia Pudding

Chocolate Protein Chia Pudding

This chocolate protein chia pudding is the perfect prepare-ahead-of-time breakfast on busy mornings. A fuss-free breakfast that's healthy, balanced and tastes like a dessert! If you've been following me for a while, you'll know I'm a big chocaholic. Most of my dessert and snack recipes feature chocolate. I'm not sure when the obsession started, because growing up in Iraq, chocolate was very rarely eaten in my household, or in general. What I remember used to be referred to as 'chocolate bars' were cheap chocolate dipped biscuit wafers. When I say cheap, I mean the chocolate was so thin, you could actually see the wafer pattern underneath. There was barely any chocolate on them! Maybe that's why I'm so obsessed with [...]

Nadia2024-06-03T12:03:48+01:00May 16, 2024|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Protein recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian|10 Comments

Healthy Pistachio Date Cake

Healthy Pistachio Date Cake

This healthy pistachio date cake is made with better-for-you ingredients that will nourish your body, but it also tastes good! What more can you ask for in a dessert? This healthy pistachio date cake is inspired by the blueberry breakfast cake that I posted last month. I was so pleased with the way it turned out, both texture and taste, especially considering it was made with wholesome ingredients and had 13g protein per serving! I wanted to create another version with Middle Eastern flavours I grew up eating in Iraq. Cardamom, pistachio and dates are staples in Arabic cuisine, especially in desserts (but also savoury dishes!). When you combine all three flavours together you get the most delicious and moreish [...]

Nadia2024-07-19T13:57:27+01:00May 1, 2024|Breakfasts, Cakes, Desserts, Protein recipes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|18 Comments

Healthy Blueberry Breakfast Cake

Healthy Blueberry Breakfast Cake

This healthy blueberry breakfast cake is my new favourite way to start the day. Who said you can't have cake for breakfast? Packed with 20g protein, 5g of fibre as well as essential nutrients, antioxidants and healthy fats. It also tastes absolutely delicious! What makes this healthy blueberry breakfast cake a good option for breakfast? This cake is much lighter than your average cake with less sugar, more protein and nutrients/antioxidants. It's packed with good-for-you ingredients that you would usually associate with a healthy breakfast like oats, almonds, yoghurt, eggs, peanut butter and blueberries. As well as protein, this healthy blueberry breakfast cake also offers 5g of fibre and probiotics in the yoghurt to help feed your gut microbiome and [...]