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‘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

Vegan Blueberry Bounty Bars

Vegan Blueberry Bounty Bars

Vegan Blueberry Bounty Bars I'm really enjoying coming up with healthier vegan and gluten-free alternatives to some of my favourite treats and chocolate bars. I've already made my own healthified versions of Twix bars and Snickers and naturally I had to move on to creating a healthier version of bounty bars next! Bounty bars are up there as one of my all time favourite chocolate bars. As you may be able to tell by now, I don't actually just have one favourite - I have many favourites that I like equally. The original bounty offers nothing in terms of nutrition. My version is higher in fibre and minerals like copper, iron, magnesium, zinc and manganese. And even though I used maple syrup to sweeten they're still [...]

Nadia2018-04-14T21:16:22+01:00February 8, 2017|Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|31 Comments

Vegan Protein Snickers – Video

Vegan Protein Snickers – Video

Vegan Protein Snickers A treat to satisfy both you peanut butter AND chocolate cravings! It's national peanut butter day! Although I'm pretty sure that most of us don't need an excuse to eat it on the daily :P It's such a versatile ingredient that can be used in so many recipes, form breakfasts, snacks, curries and of course lost and lots of desserts. Another thing that everyone loves are Snickers! So to celebrate national peanut butter day, I made these delicious vegan protein snickers. To keep them as healthy as possible, I used a mixture of oat flour and vegan protein powder to create the base, topped with a layer of natural peanut butter and some peanuts to give it a more [...]

Nadia2024-04-19T16:15:31+01:00January 24, 2017|Bars, Breakfasts, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Post Workout Meals, Protein bars, Protein recipes, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|8 Comments

Superfood Chocolate Mousse Parfait – Video

Superfood Chocolate Mousse Parfait – Video

Superfood Chocolate Mousse Parfait January is the time when everyone is on the hunt for healthy recipes that will help detox their bodies from the potential damage caused by the holiday's overeating and overindulging. And even though everyone seems to be on a diet or restricting their food intake, I still think there is room for desserts and treats, especially when they're super healthy like these superfood chocolate mousse parfait jars :D I'm usually wary of the word 'detox' when it's attached to a product as it's been over used and abused over the last few years. There are so many detox foods and diets out there promising to rid your body of toxins when in reality the body is fully capable of detoxifying itself. [...]

Nadia2024-04-19T16:17:27+01:00January 16, 2017|Breakfasts, Chocolate, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|3 Comments

Healthy Homemade Ferrero Rocher

Healthy Homemade Ferrero Rocher

Healthy Homemade Ferrero Rocher Chocolate + hazelnut is one of the best sweet flavour combinations ever! Think things like Nutella and Ferrero Rocher. I don't know anyone who dislikes either and they're equally decadent and moreish making them extremely difficult to resist. Once you have a spoon of Nutella, you just HAVE TO have another one. The same goes with Ferrero Rocher. I'm never satisfied with just the one, I have to have at least ten two. Over Christmas and new year's is when I need to fight my urge to inhale all the Ferrero Rocher presented in front of me. They're literally everywhere! At the entrance of supermarkets and department stores, at relative's houses and at least one person will give you a box as [...]

Nadia2024-04-19T16:18:43+01:00January 9, 2017|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Raw, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegetarian|7 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

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

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

Sesame Caramel Bars (Video) Raw/Vegan/Gluten-free

Sesame Caramel Bars (Video) Raw/Vegan/Gluten-free

These sesame caramel bars make an excellent alternative to your average chocolate bar that not only are free from all the harmful ingredients, but actually contain ingredients that are beneficial for you! Who can say no to a treat that's also good for you!