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Mango Chia Seed Pudding

Mango Chia Seed Pudding

A delicious breakfast that's packed with protein. This Mango Chia Seed Pudding is great to prepare ahead of time for a fuss-free breakfast that you can also take with you on-the-go on busy mornings. Chia pudding is such a versatile breakfast. You can customise it with various ingredients like fruits, nuts, seeds, spices, sweeteners, and flavourings to suit your taste preferences. The flavour combination possibilities are endless, meaning you can make a different variation every day without getting bored of it. My current favourite flavour combination for breakfast is mango and coconut. Even though we'll shortly be heading into winter and the cold weather is slowly creeping in, I'm still craving cold, refreshing and vibrant breakfasts. If anything they brighten [...]

Nadia2026-06-24T12:20:02+01:00June 24, 2026|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Overnight Oats, Post Workout Meals, Protein recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian|13 Comments

Tiramisu Overnight Oats

Tiramisu Overnight Oats

This tiramisu overnight oats tastes like a decadent dessert but functions as a nourishing, power-packed breakfast rich in protein, fibre, and antioxidants. It’s the ultimate prep-ahead meal that can easily be adjusted to your likes and dietary preferences. Why I love making this tiramisu overnight oats: I'm a huge coffee fan - I absolutely love the taste of coffee and the aroma it fills the kitchen with. It's one of my favourite scents (think the smell you're hit with when you walk into a cafe). However, coffee doesn't love me back. It leaves me feeling jittery, on edge and heightens my anxiety. It gives me nervous energy instead of making me feeling awake and alert. That won't stop me from [...]

Nadia2026-06-15T22:02:38+01:00June 15, 2026|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Overnight Oats, Protein recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Beef and Bean Stew

Beef and Bean Stew

This slow-simmered beef and bean stew is the ultimate low-maintenance, high-reward comfort food, heavily inspired by the traditional Iraqi Fasolia I grew up eating. While it asks for a patient three-hour simmer, the reward is a nutritional powerhouse packing 33g of protein and 8g of fibre per serving. It's the perfect, freezer-friendly meal prep to warm your soul and fuel your busy week. Beyond its incredible ease and soothing warmth, this stew bridges two worlds: the rich, aromatic tapestry of Middle Eastern heritage and the modern need for practical, high-protein, nutrient-dense meal prep. Why I love making this beef and bean stew: Growing up in Iraq, the scent of Fasolia wafting through the house was the universal signal [...]

Nadia2026-06-10T11:56:11+01:00June 8, 2026|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Protein recipes, Rice|0 Comments

Oat and Date Cookies

Oat and Date Cookies

If you’re looking for a wholesome snack that satisfies your sweet tooth without the inevitable sugar crash, look no further than these oat and date cookies. By combining just three simple, whole-food ingredients you can create a delightfully chewy cookie that relies entirely on nature's caramel for its sweetness. No refined sugar required. Perfect for a quick adult energy boost or a safe, delicious treat for a toddler with dairy and egg allergies. Would you believe me if I told you you can create a rich, chewy, deeply satisfying cookie using absolutely no refined sugar, flour, butter, or eggs? Some would probably laugh me out of the kitchen. But modern snacking has evolved. A lot of us aren't willing to [...]

Nadia2026-06-13T11:18:24+01:00June 1, 2026|Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|15 Comments

Vegan Crème Brûlée

Vegan Crème Brûlée

This 4-ingredient vegan crème brûlée strips away the stressful water baths and fussy egg techniques of the classic recipe, giving you a flawlessly rich, velvet custard with that signature glass-like shatter. It is the ultimate dairy-free culinary hack - perfectly portioned for a solitary moment of self-care, yet seamlessly scalable for your next dinner party. I'm all for single serve desserts. I live with my partner who doesn't have much of a sweet tooth, so whenever I make sweet treats (which I do a lot!), I find that I'm the only person eating them. It doesn't help that I can't have big meals/portions of anything because it triggers my IBS and I don't like wasting food. That's where single serve [...]

Nadia2026-06-09T19:13:02+01:00June 1, 2026|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Peanut Butter Date Bars

Peanut Butter Date Bars

The tastiest (and maybe even healthiest!) chocolate bar out there. These homemade peanut butter date bars utilise better-for-you ingredients like juicy Medjool dates, peanut butter, and dark chocolate to make a candy bar that's as satisfying as it is good for you. What makes them even better it they're no-bake and so easy to put together. You can easily adjust the recipe and use different ingredients so you feel like you're eating a different bar each time you make them! Peanut butter date bars - the ultimate sweet and salty duo: The foundation of these bars relies on one of the greatest partnerships in food: dates and peanut butter. Medjool dates are often referred to as "nature’s candy," and for [...]

Nadia2026-06-09T19:59:18+01:00May 18, 2026|Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|4 Comments

Nut Free Granola

Nut Free Granola

Finding a supermarket nut-free granola that balances wholesome nutrition with an irresistible, toasted crunch can feel like a daunting task in a world of sugary cereals. This specific nut-free blend relies on the natural, caramel-like richness of Medjool dates and the aromatic warmth of cardamom to deliver a premium breakfast experience. By focusing on mineral-dense seeds and fibre-rich oats, you can create a versatile pantry staple that powers your morning without the need for common allergens. Granola is a pantry staple, but I think that finding the "perfect" version in the supermarket is surprisingly difficult. Most commercial granola is either packed with refined sugars and preservatives, or frustratingly for those with allergies, a lot of granola brands are completely off-limits due [...]

Nadia2026-04-28T13:35:53+01:00April 28, 2026|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Granola, Nut Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Marry Me Chicken Orzo Recipe

Marry Me Chicken Orzo Recipe

This marry me chicken orzo recipe is the right balance between a "fast and easy" and "restaurant-quality delicious" meal. The perfect one pot weekday dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes with minimal clean up. A creamy, delicious and well-rounded meal the whole family can enjoy. Creamy chicken orzo - the magic of one-pan cooking: The biggest barrier to a good home-cooked meal is often the cleanup. The beauty of this recipe is that the pasta actually cooks inside the sauce. No extra pots: Forget boiling a separate pot of water and cleaning a colander. Minimal prep: With just a bit of slicing and dicing, you’re ready to go. 30-minute victory: From the moment you hit the pan to the [...]

Nadia2026-06-16T14:36:50+01:00April 27, 2026|Dairy Free, Main Meals, Pasta|0 Comments

Chocolate Figs

Chocolate Figs

If you love the viral stuffed dates but crave something a little different, it’s time to meet your new favourite treat - chocolate figs! Stuffed with creamy nut butter and a crunchy walnut, then dipped in rich 70% dark chocolate, these dried figs hit every craving for chewy, crunchy, and creamy. They are the ultimate nutrient-dense, grab-and-go bite to keep stashed in your fridge! Why these chocolate figs are my new favourite snack: We’ve all seen them. Over the last few years, they took the internet by storm, dominating our social media feeds and transforming our afternoon snacking routines: the ubiquitous stuffed date. Snickers-style dates are one of my favourite snacks, but I do like a slight change from time [...]

Nadia2026-04-14T15:17:25+01:00April 16, 2026|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Chickpea Cookie Dough

Chickpea Cookie Dough

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this healthier chickpea cookie dough, an indulgent treat that swaps refined sugars for wholesome, plant-based power. This creamy, fibre-rich treat proves that you can enjoy the nostalgic flavour of raw cookie dough while fuelling your body. The Ultimate Guide to Chickpea Cookie Dough: Your New Favourite High-Protein, Healthy Snack If you haven’t tried it yet, the idea of turning a legume into a decadent treat might sound a little... adventurous. But trust the process. This edible cookie dough is creamy, rich, and satisfies that nostalgic craving for raw dough without any of the risks (like raw flour or eggs) or the post-dessert lethargy. In this guide, we’re diving deep into why this specific blend of [...]