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Unicorn Doughnuts – Vegan & Gluten-free

Unicorn Doughnuts – Vegan & Gluten-free

Unicorn Doughnuts - Vegan & Gluten-free Is it just me or is this year flying by so quickly? How it almost April already?? Today is the first day of spring so it seemed fitting that I would post a more colourful dessert as apposed to my usual chocolate coloured desserts! I've always been drawn to pastel colours. There is such a calming and relaxing element to them and as someone who suffers with anxiety, I need all the calm I can get. I had seen loads of 'unicorn' inspired recipes on social media and instantly knew I wanted to join the craze, even if it is only a trend that will pass in a couple of months. If there is a [...]

Nadia2018-01-15T22:10:24+01:00March 20, 2017|Dairy Free, Desserts, doughnuts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|8 Comments

‘Nutella’ Stuffed Cookie Dough Balls

‘Nutella’ Stuffed Cookie Dough Balls

'Nutella' Stuffed Cookie Dough Balls Nutella is one of those things I miss A LOT since cutting out dairy and junk food and trying to eat more consciously. I know eating a spoon of it won't kill me and if I really wanted to I would eat it, but it's easier for me to avoid such foods because once I have a taste, I want to eat the whole thing. I'm sure I'm not alone in this! It's like recently the hubby bought a bag of salted crisps and I had some while we were watching a film. I never crave salty foods, but since then I've had this crazy craving for crisps, despite always craving sweet food usually. Now all of a sudden all I [...]

Nadia2017-03-18T21:16:43+01:00March 14, 2017|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|17 Comments

Healthified Homemade Nutella (Video)

Healthified Homemade Nutella (Video)

When you think of Nutella, you think 'hazelnut+cocoa', but when you look at the ingredients a typical jar is made up of only 13% hazelnuts! In fact, the first 2 ingredients are sugar and oil! That's not to say you cannot enjoy it from time to time as part of a balanced diet, but if you want to eat it on a daily basis, why not make you own healthy version that tastes equally as good!

Nadia2022-08-05T11:34:53+01:00March 12, 2017|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Spreads, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|14 Comments

Butternut Squash Spaghetti with Black Bean ‘Meatballs’

Butternut Squash Spaghetti with Black Bean ‘Meatballs’

Butternut Squash Spaghetti with Black Bean 'Meatballs' To me nothing says comfort like a nice big plate of pasta, especially spaghetti with a tomato sauce - yum! It's one of those meals you can always turn to when you need something to lift your mood and spirt. As delicious as it is, spaghetti usually leaves me feeling heavy and uncomfortable after, which is not the feeling you want to be left with when you're already down and seeking comfort. That's just counterproductive! So I keep trying to find alternatives that taste delicious, but don't leave me with that same gluttonous feeling. I've tried courgette noodles which I know fools no one and can't exactly be called 'spaghetti' because the taste and texture is [...]

Nadia2017-03-08T17:29:27+01:00March 8, 2017|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Noodles, Vegan, Vegetarian|8 Comments

Vegan Gluten-free Wagon Wheels

Vegan Gluten-free Wagon Wheels

Vegan Gluten-free Wagon Wheels Wagon Wheels - another classic British treat I just had to recreate. Do you sense a theme here? It seems I'm drawn to making healthified, vegan and gluten-free versions of some of Britain's favourite treats at the moment. So far I've made my own versions of Oreos, Twix, Snickers, Bounty Bars, Ferrero Rocher, Hobnobs, Jaffa Cakes and now Wagon Wheels! What's next? Who knows, but I'm really enjoyed experimenting with such classic sweet treats, and you seem to be enjoying them too! I say a British classic, however; a quick search online tells me that Wagon Wheels actually originated in Australia before moving base here. Now they seem to be popular the world over, and that doesn't [...]

Nadia2017-06-13T13:23:42+01:00March 4, 2017|Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|17 Comments

Vegan & Gluten-free Jaffa Cakes

Vegan & Gluten-free Jaffa Cakes

Vegan & Gluten-free Jaffa Cakes Jaffa cakes are one of those treats that I missed the most since I started avoiding dairy and gluten. Once a Jaffa Cake pack was opened, there was no stopping me. I would gobble the lot! They're such a comforting snack, especially with a nice warm cup of tea. What makes them even more special is that all Jaffa Cakes are produced at a McVitie's factory in Stockport, which is not too far away from where I live and around the corner from my parent's house! I posted a shot of these vegan & gluten-free Jaffa Cakes on my Instagram feed mentioning that I wasn't sure whether they were only available and sold here in the UK. Many of you informed [...]

Nadia2017-09-04T09:32:46+01:00March 2, 2017|Cakes, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|21 Comments

Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes Only two more days before Pancake Day! You didn't think I would let it pass without sharing another vegan and gluten-free pancake recipe, did you? Last week I made a basic maple pancakes recipe with four basic main ingredients - gluten-free flour, milk, coconut oil and maple syrup. Today I'm sharing a slightly fancier recipe with a few more ingredients including chocolate chips, which is one of my favourite ingredients to add to pancakes. They instantly make them taste so much fancier and more luxurious. and who doesn't like having chocolate for breakfast? What would make these pancakes even more luxurious and special? Drizzling them with melted chocolate of course! You can leave this step out if you think having [...]

Nadia2017-02-26T18:20:46+01:00February 26, 2017|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Pancakes, Vegan, Vegetarian|7 Comments

Vegan Black Bean Nachos

Vegan Black Bean Nachos

Vegan Spicy Black Bean Nachos Since it's Friday today and apparently National Tortilla Chip Day, I just had to make a recipe using tortilla chips. Obviously it's not the healthiest thing in the world but it's ok to have every now and then as a treat. I've made it healthier by adding beans (for fibre and slow energy release), avocado (for an amazing source of fats), tomatoes, onions, and vegan cheese which you can leave out or use any kind of cheese you prefer. Whenever I see nachos on a menu, I'm always so tempted by it. Especially if it's loaded with other delicious ingredients like avocado, tomatoes and jalapenos! But they're always smothered in cheese making them extra delicious of [...]

Nadia2022-08-05T11:34:53+01:00February 24, 2017|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Savoury Snacks, Side dishes, snack, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|3 Comments

Mini Raw Banoffee Pies – Vegan & Gluten-free

Mini Raw Banoffee Pies – Vegan & Gluten-free

Mini Banoffee Pies - Vegan & Gluten-free Banoffee pie is a quintessential British dessert that can satisfy even the sweetest sweet tooth. A rich, crumbly biscuit base, a sticky toffee/caramel centre, a layer of banana slices and a thick fluffy layer of whipped cream. Doesn't that sound like the most heavenly combination ever?! Of course the rich deliciousness comes at a price. The downside is that a banoffee pie is typically extremely high in sugar, saturated fat and not much else, apart from the banana layer of course of, the benefits of which are drowned by the use of all the other processed ingredients. A while ago I made my own healthified version of a banoffee pie (see my raw banoffee pie) made using [...]

Nadia2017-02-23T17:40:11+01:00February 23, 2017|Dairy Free, Desserts, Raw, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|6 Comments

Maple Pancakes – Vegan & Gluten-free

Maple Pancakes – Vegan & Gluten-free

Maple Pancakes - Vegan & Gluten-free I've made a few variations of a 'basic' pancakes recipe before (like my strawberry choc chip pancakes and English pancakes), but this recipe by far is the easiest! Pancakes shouldn't be complicated and they definitely don't need loads of ingredients and additions to make them taste good! With pancake day around the corner, blogs and social media is saturated with pancake recipes. I wanted to post a recipe that's easy to make, requires very few ingredients and is both vegan and gluten-free. Many of the recipes I've seen are either gluten-free or vegan, but rarely tick both boxes. That's not ideal for someone like me who wants to avoid both irritants to keep [...]