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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

This cottage cheese chocolate mousse is a lighter, high-protein twist on traditional chocolate mousse. Instead of being made with cream, eggs and lots of sugar, I use blended cottage cheese as the base. When whipped smooth with cocoa powder, peanut butter and maple syrup, the cottage cheese creates the perfect creamy, yet light mousse-like texture. The result is a dessert that’s rich and chocolatey but lower in fat, higher in protein, and it feels indulgent while being more nutrient-dense. I won't claim this cottage cheese chocolate mousse tastes exactly like 'the real thing'. Of course the traditional way of making a chocolate mousse will tastes richer and much more decadent. What I can say however is that if you're on [...]

Nadia2025-08-16T16:55:14+01:00August 16, 2025|Chocolate, Desserts, Gluten Free, Protein recipes, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Raspberry Chocolate Bar (3 Ingredients)

Raspberry Chocolate Bar (3 Ingredients)

You'll never want to buy an overpriced gourmet chocolate bar ever again once you see how easy it is to make this raspberry chocolate bar at home. Packed with fibre and antioxidants and she looks so fancy, don't you think? Easily customisable to taste and you don't really need any equipment to make them. Don't have a chocolate mould? No problem - there's no need for one. A loaf tin or even a baking sheet will do the job. Why I love making this raspberry chocolate bar: I love raspberries and peanut butter - the two gel so well together. Think PB&J, but grown up. Raspberry is often used in high-end jams, and peanut butter is its most iconic partner. [...]

Nadia2025-07-22T16:47:45+01:00July 22, 2025|Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Dubai Chocolate Mug Cake

Dubai Chocolate Mug Cake

This Dubai chocolate mug cake is a speedy treat that encapsulates the deliciousness of the viral Dubai chocolate bar, but with more wholesome ingredients, no fancy moulds required and it's ready in 10 minutes! If you've spent any time scrolling through food reels lately, you've probably come across the sensation that took over TikTok and Instagram: the Dubai kunafa chocolate bar. A masterful combination of crisp kataifi pastry (one of the main ingredients used to make the traditional Middle Eastern dessert - kunafa), rich chocolate, and a pistachio core. It’s every dessert lover’s dream wrapped in gold foil. If you're like me and crave that same indulgent experience with a bit less sugar and a bit more whole-food flair, you're [...]

Nadia2025-07-10T15:43:36+01:00July 10, 2025|Cakes, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Date Snickers Recipe

Date Snickers Recipe

If you’re craving something sweet, indulgent, and a little nostalgic without all the processed sugar, you need to try these 4-ingredient date snickers recipe. A super easy sweet treat that tastes amazing, easy to make and is good for you! This date snickers recipe may not taste exactly like the real snickers bar, but it's a yummy alternative when you're craving that sweet and salty taste without all the processed ingredients. Made at home in minutes and tastes just as good, if not better (in my opinion it's the latter!). Don't get me wrong, snickers are good, but for me they're too sickly sweet. I've also developed a taste for dark chocolate, so milk chocolate just does not taste good [...]

Nadia2025-06-26T15:03:08+01:00June 26, 2025|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Date Pistachio Chocolate Wreaths

Date Pistachio Chocolate Wreaths

These date pistachio chocolate wreaths make a great quick and easy festive treat or even edible gift for loved ones. They only call for 4 ingredients and can easily be adjusted to likes, tastes and dietary preferences. Why I love making these date pistachio chocolate wreaths: With Christmas Day literally only a couple of days away, I wanted to make a simple last minutes festive treat that me and my partner could enjoy over the next few days. Since I'm currently pregnant (yesterday was actually my due date!), I didn't want to spend hours in the kitchen, so something quick and easy was what I had in mind. Something that I didn't have to bake, or use any equipment for [...]

Nadia2024-12-23T15:14:30+01:00December 23, 2024|Chocolate, Christmas, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

5-Ingredient Chocolate Orange Pudding

5-Ingredient Chocolate Orange Pudding

A simple 5-ingredient chocolate orange pudding that's prefect for the festive period and beyond! This simple dessert is guaranteed to be a crowed pleaser post Christmas dinner. It's easy to make with only a handful of ingredients and it also happens to be vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and nut-free. A great one to add to your recipe catalogue for when you need a fuss-free speedy treat. Chocolate and orange is one of my favourite Christmas dessert flavour combinations ever! I'm not much of a mince pie or Christmas pudding fan, so when I think of festive treats, chocolate orange is what comes to my mind. I think what makes it Christmasy is its connections to Terry's chocolate orange - a common [...]

Nadia2024-12-19T17:46:53+01:00December 19, 2024|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|3 Comments

Vegan Pistachio Protein Bars

Vegan Pistachio Protein Bars

These vegan pistachio protein bars are easy to make and only call for 6 ingredients. They're cheaper and better for you than shop bought bars and you can easily adjust them to likes/preferences. They also taste absolutely amazing! If you're a fitness enthusiast, a busy professional, or someone striving to snack healthier, protein bars might already be a staple in your diet. But have you ever considered making them at home? Store-bought bars can be pricey, overly processed, and full of hidden sugars or artificial ingredients. Homemade protein bars, on the other hand, are customisable, cost-effective, and surprisingly simple to make. I've really struggled during my pregnancy to eat well and make sure I meet my macro and micro nutrient [...]

Nadia2024-11-29T17:17:05+01:00November 29, 2024|Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Post Workout Meals, Protein bars, Protein recipes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Healthy Tahini Pudding

Healthy Tahini Pudding

A creamy pudding topped with a chocolate ganache - this healthy tahini pudding is not only delicious, but it's made with better-for-you ingredients like tofu, tahini and dark chocolate. Each serving also offers 11g protein with no protein powder in sight! Not bad for a yummy dessert. This healthy tahini pudding is inspired by my popular tofu chocolate mousse recipe that has recently been making the rounds on Instagram and TikTok with so many influencers recreating it! I just had to make a tahini version (with chocolate of course) because I still think that tahini is such an underrated ingredient. Especially when compared to some of its counterparts like peanut butter. This may be a controversial take, but to me, [...]

Nadia2024-11-13T18:22:52+01:00November 13, 2024|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|1 Comment

Chocolate Quinoa Bites

Chocolate Quinoa Bites

If you’re looking for a delicious, healthier treat that's easy to make, these chocolate quinoa bites may just be what you're looking for. Not only are they satisfyingly crunchy, but also made with healthier ingredients, making them the perfect go-to for a quick energy boost or when you're craving a chocolate fix. What is puffed quinoa? Puffed quinoa (or quinoa pops) are puffed or popped quinoa grains, similar to puffed rice or puffed corn, created by heating the quinoa seeds until they expand and "pop." This gives them a light, crispy texture and makes them a great addition to snacks, cereals, and granola bars. They are popular as a nutritious snack or topping because quinoa is rich in protein, fibre, [...]

Nadia2024-11-06T17:44:40+01:00November 6, 2024|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Paleo, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Chocolate Sticky Toffee Puddings

Chocolate Sticky Toffee Puddings

These chocolate sticky toffee puddings are made with better-for-you-ingredients and with added cocoa for a bit of a twist on the old classic dessert. Made into individual portions for ease and a shorter baking time. They’re just the right level of sweet, but still indulgent! Sticky toffee pudding is a classic British dessert known for its rich, moist texture and indulgent sweetness. It’s typically made with a sponge cake that’s infused with finely chopped dates, giving it a unique stickiness and depth of flavor. After baking, the sponge is drenched in a warm, buttery toffee sauce, which soaks into the cake, making it incredibly moist and gooey. It’s often served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, custard, or a [...]