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Mini Vegan Pecan Pies

Mini Vegan Pecan Pies

An easy and comforting treat - these mini vegan pecan pies are so delicious and can easily be made gluten-free too! Pecans (along with pistachios!) are my favourite nut. They're so addictive when roasted and taste so delicious when they come in the form of a decadent and warming pie. This recipe is based on my festive spiced pecan pie that I created a couple of years ago for Christmas. I haven't made a vegan pie since (I have no idea why!) and I've been craving some recently, so thought it was about time I make another one. I wanted to make an even easier version of my recipe using ready rolled shortcrust pastry. I know that pastry is not [...]

Nadia2021-09-21T11:59:09+01:00August 11, 2021|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Sweet Snacks, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Vegan Cavolo Nero Sausage Rolls

Vegan Cavolo Nero Sausage Rolls

*This post is sponsored by Discover Great Veg* A plant-based version of a British classic made with added veggie goodness and a bit of heat to make it even more warming and comforting! This one is for all the sausages roll fans out there looking for a quick and easy plant-based sausage roll recipe. A yummy flaky crust with a chilli sausage cavolo nero filling - great for a speedy weekday dinner or a weekend treat. Also one to make for picnics now that the weather is warming up! I’m teaming up again with Discover Great Veg to provide you with inspiration on new and exciting ways to Go Green and include spinach, kale, and cavolo nero in your daily [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:23:44+01:00August 10, 2021|Dairy Free, Main Meals, Side dishes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Vegan Gluten-free Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Vegan Gluten-free Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Vegan Gluten-free Cinnamon Roll Cookies Cinnamon rolls with a twist, or are they cinnamon cookies with a twist? I'm not sure, but what I do know is that these vegan gluten-free cinnamon roll cookies are absolutely delicious and super addictive. Having only one is not an option I always enjoy baking with spices, but even more do during winter and especially closer to Christmas time. I grew up not celebrating Christmas, even though I'm half English, I grew up in Iraq, a muslim country and there weren't many English/Christian people around us, so there didn't seem much of a point to celebrate it. Also, I grew up in a third world, war torn country that was subjected to sanctions that made it difficult [...]

Nadia2021-08-05T17:09:58+01:00August 5, 2021|Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|18 Comments

Spinach Patties with Lemon Chilli Spaghetti

Spinach Patties with Lemon Chilli Spaghetti

*This post is sponsored by Discover Great Veg* A delicious, quick and easy meal for the whole family – these spinach patties served with lemon chilli spaghetti are packed with veggies and lots of flavour! I’m so thrilled to be teaming up with Discover Great Veg to provide you with inspiration on new and exciting ways to Go Green and include spinach, kale, leeks and cavolo nero in your daily diet. The aim to create healthier recipes that anyone can make using easy to find ingredients, with green leafy veg at the core. Today I’m using spinach as the star vegetable to make these delicious patties and I’m serving them with a simple lemon & chilli spaghetti. I used spinach [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:25:25+01:00August 3, 2021|Dairy Free, Main Meals, Nut Free, Pasta, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Chocolate Salted Caramel Cups

Chocolate Salted Caramel Cups

Delicious, decadent and completely plant-based! These chocolate salted caramel cups are so easy to make with only a handful of ingredients! * This post is sponsored by Nature’s Charm* No-bake recipes are my favourite kind of recipes to make, but especially so on a hot day like today. I can’t even think about turning the oven to bake something right now - it's that hot and humid! All you need to make these cups is a bowl, spoon and moulds/muffin pan - that's it! Mix the dough ingredients together, press into the pan then fill the centre with ready made vegan salted caramel sauce. I used Nature's Charm coconut based salted caramel sauce. Because it's so sweet, I made sure not [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:25:40+01:00July 14, 2021|Brownies, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Maple Syrup, Muffins, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream

Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream

*This post is sponsored by Planted* Creamy homemade dairy-free and vegan ice cream that’s made using a handful of ingredients – this vegan cookie dough ice cream is no churn and so easy to make! It’s been a while since I’ve posted on here and I’m so sorry for my absence! It’s been a hectic few months moving house, working on lots of side projects and client work and just busy with life in general. I’ve still been active on my Instagram page as it’s always been my main platform and creative outlet where I share all of my recipes. Since Instagram Reels came along late last year, I've started filming and editing A LOT more videos, which take [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:26:01+01:00July 7, 2021|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Ice Cream, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Caramel Crunch Bars

Vegan Chocolate Caramel Crunch Bars

Delicious crunchy treats that are made using healthier ingredients! These vegan chocolate caramel crunch bars are the perfect weekend treat! Made with dates, tahini, protein crispies and dark chocolate, these bars make a tasty healthier substitute to things like brownies and cake when you're craving a bit of chocolate. I used protein soy crispies instead of rice crispises to bump up the protein content and add a delicious crunch! I topped the bars with a layer of smooth dark chocolate to make them a little more indulgent, but you can leave the chocolate out if you want to make them lighter or reduce the calorie count. The 'caramel' is made up of a simple blend of dates and tahini with [...]

Nadia2021-08-27T18:36:43+01:00April 16, 2021|Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free|0 Comments

Hot Cross Millionaire’s Shortbread

Hot Cross Millionaire’s Shortbread

We all need a treat this Easter after the last 12 months we've all had (stills can't believe it's been a whole year since the first lockdown!). And now that we can meet people outdoors again, it would be lovely to start sharing food with others. This Hot Cross Millionaire's Shortbread traybake is the perfect crowd pleaser that everyone can enjoy this Bank Holiday. Made up of a crumbly shortbread base, a healthier date caramel centre and a chocolate topping. What's not to love? I added the warming flavours of a hot cross bun, allspice and cinnamon, to make it taste more like a hot cross bun. You can also add some sultanas to the caramel centre to add more [...]

Nadia2021-04-01T17:04:57+01:00April 1, 2021|Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Easter Egg Brownies (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Easter Egg Brownies (Vegan & Gluten-free)

It's often difficult to make bakes that are both vegan and gluten-free. Vegan bakes usually work best with plain wheat flour and gluten-free bakes need eggs to make the recipe work. So it can be a struggle to tick both boxes and still end up with something yummy with the right texture and consistency. Not only have I managed to make these brownies both vegan AND gluten-free, I've also made them using only 6 main ingredients! They're delicious, especially when topped with a vegan white chocolate drizzle. If you're looking for an easy Easter bake that's both vegan and gluten-free (it's also nut-free!), then you need to try these brownies! I added some food colouring to the white chocolate to [...]

Nadia2021-03-27T17:57:45+01:00March 27, 2021|Brownies, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Easter, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Vegan Cookie Dough Brownies

Vegan Cookie Dough Brownies

Delicious ooey gooey brownies topped with an equally yummy cookie dough layer! These vegan cookie dough brownies are a must try! This recipe is slightly more difficult compared to my usual 4 or 5 ingredient recipes, but the result is so worth the extra effort! It's still really easy, you just need to create 2 separate batters, one for the brownie layer and another for the cookie dough! They're made using healthier ingredients like oats, almonds, flaxseed and almond butter! I did use brown sugar to sweeten, but a little sugar here and there is ok as long as you don't over do it. Vegan Cookie Dough Brownies Makes - 8 Ingredients For the brownie layer50g (1/4 cup) ground almonds55g [...]