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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|0 Comments

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 [...]

Nadia2024-11-04T18:32:28+01:00October 30, 2024|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Tahini Chocolate Balls

Tahini Chocolate Balls

Looking for a snack that’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrition? Enter tahini chocolate balls - a delightful blend of rich, chocolatey goodness and the creamy nuttiness of tahini, all wrapped into bite-sized, nutrient-dense treats. These little power balls are perfect for busy mornings, post-workout recovery, or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Why I love making these tahini chocolate balls: It's no secret that I'm a huge tahini fan and I'm constantly trying to find new ways to include it in recipes. Especially desserts as I think tahini is such a versatile ingredient to include in healthy treats. I also find it goes exceptionally well with chocolate - my other food love! So I threw them together with a few [...]

Nadia2024-09-25T17:18:31+01:00September 25, 2024|Breakfasts, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|33 Comments

Chocolate Yogurt Pudding

Chocolate Yogurt Pudding

This chocolate yogurt pudding is the perfect healthier and lighter way to satisfy your chocolate cravings. It's super easy to make and you only need 5 ingredients to put it together. You can enjoy it as an instant pudding, or chill in the fridge for a couple of hours for a thicker dessert. Yogurt is a versatile, nutritious, and delicious that you can use in so many fun and creative ways. It’s perfect for breakfast, a quick snack, or even a dessert. But what if we took it up a notch and added a rich, chocolatey twist? Enter homemade chocolate yogurt – a creamy, indulgent treat that’s surprisingly easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth the healthy [...]

Nadia2024-08-18T16:33:58+01:00August 18, 2024|Chocolate, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegetarian|3 Comments

Dark Chocolate Biscuit Bark

Dark Chocolate Biscuit Bark

This dark chocolate biscuit bark combines 2 of my favourite treats - crunchy biscuits and dark chocolate. It creates the most satisfying contract of tastes and textures. From date bark, to strawberry bark, chocolate barks in general seem to be very popular on social media at the moment. I can see the appeal. A chocolate slab topped with things like fruit, nuts and nut butters - it's such a simple concept that's easy to put together and tastes amazing. They can easily be made healthy with the right selection of ingredients. Chocolate bark is also so much fun - you can create an endless number of variations depending on your mood! What is a dark chocolate biscuit bark? Biscuit bark [...]

Nadia2024-07-19T17:28:04+01:00July 19, 2024|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Pinwheels (Vegan & Gluten-free)

No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Pinwheels (Vegan & Gluten-free)

These no-bake peanut butter chocolate pinwheels make the perfect chilled after dinner-treat during the warmer months. They don’t require baking, easy to make and are healthier than your average chocolate-based treat! I’ve always thought that chocolate and nut butter make the most amazing flavour combination for healthier desserts. Especially when I’m thinking of no-bake desserts that require very few ingredients and a straight forward method. This no-bake peanut butter chocolate pinwheels recipe has been on my blog since 2018, and I must admit that up until recently I had completely forgotten about it! This tends to be the case when I’m busy thinking up new recipe ideas that I forget to appreciate old gems like this one. I’ve decided to [...]

Nadia2024-06-19T16:43:12+01:00June 19, 2024|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|14 Comments

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Cups

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Cups

These chocolate peanut butter oat cups make a great healthier dessert or snack in between meals. An oaty cup filled with a simple 2-ingredient homemade chocolate peanut butter. They're also so easy to make! These chocolate peanut butter oat cups were inspired by the peanut butter chocolate oat cups I made a couple of years ago. They're one of the most popular recipes on my blog, and for good reason. They're easy to make, require only a handful of ingredients and they're good for you. Not bad for a satisfying sweet treat! This version is a little different. I decided to bake the oat base, then I filled it with a simple chocolate peanut butter that I made myself by [...]

Nadia2024-06-01T12:41:11+01:00April 24, 2024|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

5-Ingredient No-bake Pistachio Brownies

5-Ingredient No-bake Pistachio Brownies

These 5-ingredient no-bake pistachio brownies are so moreish, require no baking and are packed with nutrients! Perfect if you’re looking for a super easy and yummy dessert. Why I love making these 5-ingredient no-bake pistachio brownies: No-bake desserts are my favourite type of treats to make. They’re so easy, call for few ingredients and taste so good! What I also love about them is that you can adjust the taste and texture as you go along rather than having to wait for something to bake before you know whether it’s worked or not. I've made a couple of different variations of these brownies over the years, based on one of my most popular blog recipes so far - these 5-ingredient no-bake [...]