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Chocolate Mousse Cups (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Mousse Cups (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Mousse Cups (Vegan & Gluten-free) I'm a big fan of dark chocolate, but this certainly wasn't always the case. It takes time getting used to the bitter taste of dark chocolate, but once you start appreciating the complex depths of its flavour there's no turning back! I have a huge sweet tooth, but I'm not the biggest fan of sugary sweets. Things like jelly babies, wine gums and Haribos never really appealed to me. When it comes to choosing a dessert, I always lean towards anything chocolatey. The bitterness of the chocolate counteracts and balances out the overall sweetness of the desserts making it just right for my liking. Sometimes I find non-chocolate desserts tend to be so sickly sweet. If you haven't already noticed, A [...]

Nadia2024-04-19T16:12:21+01:00November 16, 2016|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|11 Comments

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Blueberry Banana Smoothie A delicious blend of frozen blueberries and bananas swirled in a glass, because everyone likes a pretty breakfast ;) I'm a creature of habit so when I find something I like, especially when it comes to food, I tend to eat it over and over again without making changes a) because I'm usually in the kitchen all day experimenting with recipes so I want something quick and easy for my own meals that requires no time or effort to make b) I try to pack my meals with as many nutrient dense ingredients as possible a) well, because sometimes I'm just lazy! For example when it comes to breakfast, if I make a smoothie I will make a green smoothie [...]

Nadia2022-08-05T11:34:54+01:00November 8, 2016|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Smoothies, snack, Sugar Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|8 Comments

Vegan Butternut Squash Alfredo

Vegan Butternut Squash Alfredo

Vegan Butternut Squash Alfredo In my eyes, any pasta-based dish is classed as a comfort food, especially during the colder autumn and winter months when I start to crave warm high-carb meals. If you've ever had Alfredo pasta, you'll know that the sauce is not exactly made up of the healthiest of ingredients. Things like full fat milk, cream, butter and cheese don't exactly scream the word 'health'. There is no doubt that it tastes delicious, creamy and indulgent (with those ingredients, how can it not be!), but if it's something that you want to enjoy on a regular basis (I for one could eat pasta all day everyday!) then perhaps a healthier alternative is exactly what we need. My version [...]

Nadia2024-04-19T16:53:03+01:00November 1, 2016|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetarian|7 Comments

Vegan & Gluten-free Halloween Recipes

Vegan & Gluten-free Halloween Recipes

Vegan & Gluten-free Halloween Recipes If you're in need for some last minute Halloween recipe ideas that are both vegan and gluten-free, I have you covered! Here's three vegan and gluten-free Halloween recipe ideas that are quick and easy to make: Frankenstein's Avocado Crackers - a simple starter/snack/finger food idea that requires no cooking. Just some crackers, mashed avocado, olives and seaweed (sushi nori) sheets. Mini Spider Pizza Bites - because pizza is the best party food EVER! Click here for the full recipe Spider Web Truffles - decadent vegan truffles that are rich and chocolaty and oh so spooky! Click here for the full recipe If you liked these vegan and gluten-free Halloween recipes, be sure to share them on Facebook with [...]

Nadia2016-10-30T18:58:48+01:00October 30, 2016|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|8 Comments

Halloween Spider Web Truffles (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Halloween Spider Web Truffles (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Halloween Spider Web Truffles Halloween seems to be becoming everyone's favourite 'holiday'. Even though technically it's not a holiday, it's something that so many of us look forward to every year! It gets our creative juices flowing and gives us adults an excuse to be kids again by dressing up in any outfit we like and enjoy making and eating some creatively decorated treats fun treats! I haven't had the chance to make many Halloween recipes for my blog so far as I always seem to have something going on around this time of year. Last year for example I was busy working on assignments and clinic preparation that I just didn't have the time to experiment in the kitchen with some halloween themed recipes. [...]

Nadia2024-05-16T13:33:57+01:00October 27, 2016|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|7 Comments

Raw Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Raw Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Raw Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Both the hubby and I are huge fans of cheesecake, but as someone who avoids dairy, refined carbs and sugar, regular animal fat and sugar-laden cheesecakes are off the menu for me. However, I do still crave a slice every now and then - that's when a raw cheesecake comes in handy! I'm pretty sure you'll agree with me when I say layered cheesecakes are ALWAYS better than a no-layered cheesecake. They just look so pretty when you slice into them and I like the distinguished flavours. Chocolate and peanut butter is such a classic and delicious pairing. I haven't yet come across someone who doesn't like those 2 flavours merged together. This raw chocolate peanut butter cheesecake is [...]

Nadia2016-10-10T10:44:39+01:00October 10, 2016|Cheesecake, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Raw, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|6 Comments

Vegan Custard Tarts (Gluten-free)

Vegan Custard Tarts (Gluten-free)

Vegan Custard Tarts When I started cutting out dairy, one of the many things I stopped eating was custard, and it's one of the many things I really missed! I had no idea how easy it was so make my own, homemade dairy-free version. It's ridiculously easy! AND it tastes just like 'normal' custard. How I wish I tried this recipe months and months ago! I missed out on so much custard goodness! I just realised this paragraph is full of exclamation marks!! Moving on... These vegan custard tarts taste like the 'real thing' and the custard part definitely tastes like the custard I remember and love. Sweet, thick and...vanillary? OK I think I just made that word up but [...]

Nadia2017-09-08T17:59:50+01:00October 5, 2016|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Sweet Snacks, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|38 Comments

10 Vegetarian Main Meal Ideas

10 Vegetarian Main Meal Ideas

10 Vegetarian Main Meal Ideas It's international vegetarian day! I have no doubt in my mind that eating less meat and more vegetarian meals is healthier for you, better for the environment and obviously means less animals need to suffer. There is plenty of research out there associating meat with chronic conditions that are on the rise like heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Many don't want to cut down on meat for obvious reasons, one of them being the perception that a meat-free dish is boring and not as tasty, but that's absolutely NOT the case. You just need to find the right recipes and experiment a little to find the flavours and combinations that you like. Here are some [...]

Nadia2016-10-01T10:59:41+01:00October 1, 2016|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|6 Comments

Chocolate Protein Waffles (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Protein Waffles (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Weekends are for waffles! On Sunday mornings I make more of an effort to make a special breakfast for the hubby and I since we don't often get the chance to sit together for breakfast during the week. Having a proper relaxed, take-your-time breakfast with loved ones really is one of the best ways to spend a Sunday morning.

Nadia2016-09-24T20:12:27+01:00September 24, 2016|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video, Waffles|12 Comments

Nectarine Crumble (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Nectarine Crumble (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Nectarine Crumble (Vegan & Gluten-free) September marks the beginning of Autumn, shorter days, cooler evenings and comfort food. I can’t think of a better way to welcome this month than with a bowl of warm crumble with a generous serving of cold custard! With the GBBO in full swing (in case you haven’t noticed with all the tweets and facebook posts), everyone is in the mood for baking. Even though we would all like to spend countless hours decorating a cakes or creating patisserie style treats, the reality is that most of us just don’t have much time to bake. If you’re new to baking, have never baked before or you’re looking to bake something that doesn’t require much preparation [...]