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Orange Cranberry Cookie Sandwiches – Vegan & Gluten-free

Orange Cranberry Cookie Sandwiches – Vegan & Gluten-free

Orange Cranberry Cookie Sandwiches - Vegan & Gluten-free Make these orange cranberry cookie sandwiches over the Christmas period and treat yourself and loved one to something extra special that also happens to be healthy, vegan and gluten-free at the same time! Cranberry cashew cream stuffed between two crunchy orange cookies, what's not to love? Orange and cranberries go so well together and they instantly make anything taste so festive! The shape of the cookies was just important as the taste, so of course I had to use a star cookie cutter and sprinkle them with edible gold dust to create glittery stars :D I was genuinely so happy with the way these cookies turned out. I could go so far as to say [...]

Nadia2024-05-16T13:23:14+01:00December 19, 2016|Christmas, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegetarian, Video|18 Comments

Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties

Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties

Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties Here's how to make dairy-free/vegan peppermint patties, dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy cane to make them look and taste extra special. Perfect treat to enjoy on Christmas day after indulging in a decadent Christmas meal. After most meals I always crave something sweet to end my meal with, even if it's just a grape. I think growing up feeling deprived of sweets and treats has left me with a huge craving for them. So even after a really heavy meal, I still want something sweet to end with. There's nothing better than enjoying an After Eight mint thin after a heavy meal, which lets face it is unavoidable on Christmas day! It wouldn't be [...]

Nadia2016-12-15T18:21:54+01:00December 15, 2016|Chocolate, Christmas, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, New Year's, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|2 Comments

Christmas Tree Brownies – Vegan & Gluten-free

Christmas Tree Brownies – Vegan & Gluten-free

Christmas Tree Brownies - Vegan & Gluten-free If you're looking for a super healthy Christmas sweet treat that tastes naughty, but is still good for you, you need to make these brownies! It doesn't get healthier than these Christmas tree brownies! Made using East End Foods dry chickpeas making them high in protein, fibre and minerals such as manganese, folate, iron and zinc. Chickpeas make up a big part of my diet, I eat them on a daily basis in the form of falafel, stews, savoury bakes, calzone, pizza and HUMMUS (of course!), but I also love incorporating them into sweet treats to make them as healthy and beneficial as possible. Recent research suggests that the consumption of chickpeas (as well as other pulses [...]

Nadia2024-04-19T16:13:53+01:00December 13, 2016|Brownies, Christmas, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|9 Comments

Chocolate Matcha Brownies (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Matcha Brownies (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Matcha Brownies (Vegan & Gluten-free) Who can resist a good chocolaty, gooey, rich brownie? It's one of the best desserts ever invented! I always have room for a brownie, even when I'm stuffed. That's when my second stomach wakes up from its slumber! Who says you can't make a vegan and gluten-free treat without compromising on taste and texture? These chocolate matcha brownies are dense and sweet whilst being much healthier than regular brownies. Adding matcha to baked goods is a great and easy way to add a dose of antioxidants into your diet at the same time as treating yourself to something delicious! If matcha is not your thing because you don't like the taste of it, but [...]

Nadia2024-04-19T16:11:19+01:00November 29, 2016|Brownies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|20 Comments

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 [...]