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Anti-inflammatory Turmeric Hummus

Anti-inflammatory Turmeric Hummus

A slightly different take on the traditional Middle Eastern dip. This anti-inflammatory turmeric hummus is an easy way to get some extra goodness into your body, especially when served with a side of fresh vegetables! Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is shown to have potential anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. I use turmeric in many of my recipes and it's always one of the main ingredients in my curries. I also add it to soups, smoothies and I even use it to make a warming golden latte. Supporting our immune system is more important than ever now that we’re all trying to get back to some sort of normality. Kids are back in school and more [...]

Nadia2020-10-06T18:16:14+01:00October 6, 2020|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Protein recipes, Sauces and Dips, Savoury Snacks, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

5-Ingredient Chocolate Filled Cookie Cups

5-Ingredient Chocolate Filled Cookie Cups

Yummy no-bake cups filled with lush chocolate spread. These 5-ingredient chocolate filled cookie cups are so easy to make and so indulgent! Quick and easy recipes with few ingredients has become my thing! I personally prefer making recipes that take no time at all to make. I try to use healthier ingredients, but every now and then I like to indulge in a not-so-healthy treat because I hate the idea of restricting my diet and not enjoying food and life! It's been a really difficult year for everyone and we're all looking for small comforts to make our days feel less stressful. Making an easy treat like these chocolate cups can be very therapeutic - good for both the mind [...]

Nadia2020-09-25T13:16:00+01:00September 25, 2020|Chocolate, Cookies, Cupcakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|1 Comment

Caramel Chocolate Doughnut Cookies

Caramel Chocolate Doughnut Cookies

A fun recipe using silicon doughnut moulds. These caramel chocolate doughnut cookies are a fun take on Twix bars and made with healthier ingredients! Twix meets doughnuts! A doughnut shaped biscuits (aka cookie) with a layer of caramel all dipped in chocolate. The crunchy biscuit with the sweet caramel goes so well with the bitter dark chocolate coating and there's just a pinch of salt in the caramel to help intensify the flavour. All topped with a drizzle of caramel and crunchy nuts to make it look super pretty. I've made a couple of doughnut shaped desserts in the past that aren't actually doughnuts. I do love the idea of using doughnut silicon moulds to make something more creative and [...]

Nadia2020-09-22T16:58:48+01:00September 22, 2020|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, doughnuts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|10 Comments

Vegan Blueberry Crisp Tart

Vegan Blueberry Crisp Tart

This vegan blueberry crisp tart is so delicious and easy to make. Perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Now that we're heading into autumn, I thought it was the perfect time to share a warming treat with autumnal vibes. Autumn has to be my favourite season in the year. Cosy clothes, hot drinks and comforting food...what's not to love? And now that we're all trying to stay indoors more, the lack of nice warm weather makes it that much easier to comply to social distancing rules! This vegan blueberry crisp tart is made with healthier ingredients and less sugar, but it's still extremely comforting and delicious. You can make it more indulgent by serving it warm with a [...]

Nadia2020-09-21T19:45:04+01:00September 21, 2020|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Gluten-free Berry Bread Pudding

Gluten-free Berry Bread Pudding

A gluten-free bread pudding recipe made from scratch with homemade gluten-free bread and blueberry compote! I found myself turning to my bread maker a lot more than usual during lockdown. There’s nothing better than making your own freshly baked loaf of bread, but it became a convenience thing and a necessity especially during the first few weeks of lockdown. I have to say I've really enjoyed experimenting with it and making more than just loaves of bread! Of course if you don’t feel like making a loaf of bread for this recipe, you have the option of buying one and using that to save time. I do find that homemade gluten-free bread works better for bread pudding though as it’s crustier [...]

Nadia2020-09-17T17:22:01+01:00September 17, 2020|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegetarian|0 Comments

6-Ingredient Vegan Macaroons

6-Ingredient Vegan Macaroons

Quick and easy crispy macaroons - these 6-Ingredient vegan macaroons are also gluten-free and super delish! Yummy bite-sized treats that are lovely and light - perfect for a small sweet treat after dinner. 6-Ingredient Vegan Macaroons Makes - 12 Ingredients 70g desiccated coconut35g ground almonds 1/4 tsp salt 3 tbsp maple syrup3 tbsp coconut oil, melted50g dark chocolate, melted Method Preheat your oven to 180C/160C fan/350F.Mix the first 5 ingredients in a bowl. The easiest way to shape them is by using a 1 tbsp measuring spoon - pack some of the mixture into the spoon, then tap onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper.Bake for 10-15 mins or until the tops are golden brown.Leave to cool completely, then [...]

Nadia2020-08-30T19:25:19+01:00August 30, 2020|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|15 Comments

Chocolate Covered Tahini Cookies

Chocolate Covered Tahini Cookies

Crunchy sweet cookies dipped in dark chocolate...I can't imagine anything better than these chocolate covered tahini cookies! There is no question in my mind that crunchy cookies (aka biscuits as we refer to them here in the UK) always win over soft ones as far as I'm concerned. There is just something so so SO satisfying about digging your teeth into a hard cookie and hearing that crunch. So good! What makes a cookie even better is dipping it in chocolate. It takes it to a whole new level and makes something delicious even more so! I used my tahini cardamom cookie recipe, used a smaller cookie cutter, dipped it in chocolate and drizzled some more tahini on top for [...]

Nadia2022-06-14T18:55:17+01:00August 27, 2020|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|25 Comments

Pan-fried Maple Soy Tofu

Pan-fried Maple Soy Tofu

A delicious Asian inspired meal that's vegan and packed with protein - this pan-fried maple soy tofu dish is also easy to make and bursting with flavour! It's safe to say that my sweet recipes are a lot more popular on here and on Instagram compared to my savoury recipes, which means I gravitate towards making more sweet treats because I know that's what you all enjoy the most. I do however want to start making more savoury dishes as I also love cooking main meals and experimenting with savoury ingredients and flavours. One of my favourite ingredients to include in my meals is tofu, especially when it's served in a delicious sauce packed with flavour like this pan-fried maple [...]

Nadia2020-08-06T18:34:09+01:00August 6, 2020|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Protein recipes, Rice, Rice, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Vegan Gluten-free Raspberry Oat Bars

Vegan Gluten-free Raspberry Oat Bars

Delicious oaty and fruity treats that are super easy to make. These vegan gluten-free raspberry oat bars are the perfect treat for summer! These bars make a great snack or a healthier dessert, but they can also be enjoyed for breakfast if you're in a hurry and don't have time to put something together. I find treats like this really handy to have in the fridge for those times when I have the urge to reach out for the chocolate biscuits! The raspberries along with the lemon give these bars a zingy, tart flavour that makes them feel so refreshing and summery. You can substitute some of the sugar for stevia if you want to reduce the sugar content, but [...]

Nadia2020-07-30T15:02:16+01:00July 30, 2020|Bars, Breakfast bars, Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|12 Comments

Vegan Salted Caramel Chocolate Protein Bars

Vegan Salted Caramel Chocolate Protein Bars

* This post is sponsored by The Protein Works* A yummy post-workout snack that tastes like a dessert! These vegan salted caramel chocolate protein bars are no-bake and really easy to put together! Sometimes I love to snack on protein bars instead of a dessert to try to bump up my protein intake in between meals. Especially on days where I haven't been able to prepare/eat well rounded meals and feel my protein intake has been on the low side. I used to regularly stock up vegan protein bars to have in my cupboard for a rainy day or to take with me on the go, but they can be really expensive, especially considering how easy they are to make [...]