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Christmas Tree Protein Brownies

Christmas Tree Protein Brownies

A festive treat with a healthy twist - these Christmas tree protein brownies are the perfect healthier treat if you're looking for something tasty, but not overly indulgent. They're no-bake, easy to make and taste so good! There's no doubt that Christmas is a time of indulgence. There are so many treats around everywhere you go. It's always a challenge to eat healthy with so many temptations around. Of course there's absolutely nothing wrong in indulging, I would never encourage abstaining from yummy food, especially during a period when many of us socialise with family, friends and work colleagues. However, some of us (myself included) find that the indulging often starts early December and doesn't end until early January. That's [...]

Nadia2024-06-20T15:46:14+01:00December 20, 2023|Brownies, Chocolate, Christmas, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Protein recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian|4 Comments

Vegan Orange Chocolate Truffles

Vegan Orange Chocolate Truffles

These vegan orange chocolate truffles are super creamy and easy to put together. They make a lovely light post-Christmas dinner treat! Christmas desserts don't need to be complicated and time consuming to be impressive. These truffles are extremely easy to make and guaranteed to impress anyone. Especially those with a sweet tooth and a weakness for chocolate. Anything orange + chocolate reminds me of Christmas. Although I'm not one to restrict myself from enjoying that flavour combination the rest of the year. Chocolate truffles are amazing as is, but with a hint of orange they just taste so much more moreish, don't you agree? The combination of cashews, milk, melted dark chocolate and coconut oil creates the perfect texture for [...]

Nadia2023-12-18T15:42:15+01:00December 18, 2023|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|12 Comments

4-Ingredient Vegan Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles

4-Ingredient Vegan Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles

These 4-ingredient vegan hazelnut chocolate truffles are so easy to make and taste divine! They contain no dairy or coconut milk. Perfect for chocolate hazelnut lovers and makes a great post-dinner treat. These truffles are inspired by the orange truffles I made this time last year for Christmas. Instead of using cashews, I used hazelnuts and omitted the orange zest for a simple hazelnut chocolate truffle version. I feel like I've made a few hazelnut recipes recently, like this chocolate hazelnut granola and these hazelnut protein bars. I don't know what it is, I guess I just LOVE hazelnut and chocolate. To be fair, it is a match made in heaven, I don't think many would argue with that statement. [...]

Nadia2023-11-30T18:25:19+01:00November 30, 2023|Chocolate, Christmas, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Sandwiches, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

4-Ingredient Pumpkin Cake

4-Ingredient Pumpkin Cake

This 4-ingredient pumpkin cake is so easy to make, no-bake and so delicious! Each serving offers 15g protein! Makes a great post-workout treat, snack or healthier dessert. I wasn't sure what to call this recipe and whether to refer to it as a 'cake' or a 'tart'. It's technically neither. Unlike a traditional cake, it's not baked in the oven and has no flour or eggs. Then again it doesn't have a tart base, so I guess I could refer to it as a 'crustless tart', but that would make the title too long and complicated. When making protein desserts, most rules go out the window anyway, so I'm sticking to calling this recipe a cake. I know I'll get [...]

Nadia2024-09-30T17:01:36+01:00November 23, 2023|Cakes, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Protein recipes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|1 Comment

3-Ingredient Healthy Mousse

3-Ingredient Healthy Mousse

This 3-ingredient healthy mousse is made with only dark chocolate, water and orange zest. Healthy desserts don't come easier than this! Whipped up in the blender for an airy, light, yet decadent texture. This one's a must try! I shared this 2-ingredient chocolate mousse a couple of months ago that went viral on my Instagram page. Why? My guesses are because it's easy, contains chocolate and only one other ingredient, water. I don't usually list water as an ingredient in any of my other recipes, so essentially it's a 1 ingredient recipe! A few of you left me comments and messages suggesting I whip up the chocolate & water mixture before refrigerating to set. Of course I had to try [...]

Nadia2024-02-18T17:09:05+01:00November 21, 2023|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|16 Comments

Vegan & Gluten-free Chocolate Hazelnut Granola

Vegan & Gluten-free Chocolate Hazelnut Granola

This vegan & gluten-free chocolate hazelnut granola makes a great delicious and crunchy breakfast that you can make ahead of time. I love making a big batch to enjoy throughout the week as a speedy breakfast or a scrumptious snack. Why I love making this vegan & gluten-free chocolate hazelnut granola: I like to make a big batch of granola every now and then to have in my cupboard whenever I need a speedy breakfast. Pour some granola into a bowl, pour in some milk, add some berries and you have a delicious healthy breakfast. Who doesn't want to eat chocolate for breakfast? I know I couldn't say no. Well, I wouldn't choose to eat it every day, but it's definitely a [...]

Nadia2023-11-13T19:06:26+01:00November 13, 2023|Breakfasts, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Granola, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|20 Comments

4-Ingredient Sunflower Seed Chocolate Bites

4-Ingredient Sunflower Seed Chocolate Bites

If you're looking for an easy crunchy snack that's also good for you, try these 4-ingredient sunflower seed chocolate bites. All you need is sunflower seeds, maple syrup, salt and dark chocolate! These 4-ingredient sunflower seed chocolate bites were inspired by these crunchy nut & seed rounds that I made a few months ago. They went down a treat on Instagram, so I thought why not make an even simpler version without nuts (for those with nut allergies). I also dipped them in chocolate (because why not!), but of course you can omit for a lower calorie version. Like many of my recipes, this recipe is flexible - you can use other seeds (like sesame or pumpkin seeds), or you [...]

Nadia2023-10-18T11:27:16+01:00October 18, 2023|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|39 Comments

Vegan Gluten-free Baked Chocolate Oats

Vegan Gluten-free Baked Chocolate Oats

A delicious breakfast that tastes like a dessert! This vegan gluten-free baked chocolate oats recipe is perfect to enjoy on a chilled cold weekend day. * This post is sponsored by FREEE* I'm a huge fan of oats for breakfast in general, but during the colder months, nothing beats a bowl of baked warm oats straight out of the oven! Oats are a great source of fibre, vitamins (such as B vitamins), and minerals (like manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium). Baking them into a dish can help you make the most of these nutrients. They're also a complex carbohydrate, which means they release energy slowly + will help regulate your blood sugar levels. This will help to keep you full and [...]

Nadia2023-10-11T18:09:58+01:00October 11, 2023|Breakfasts, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Oatmeal, Porridge, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|30 Comments

Tahini Chocolate Marble Banana Bread

Tahini Chocolate Marble Banana Bread

This tahini chocolate marble banana bread is a delicious twist on the classic banana bread recipe. It combines the moist and flavourful goodness of banana bread with the rich and indulgent taste of chocolate with a hint of tahini. Banana bread is one of my favourite kinds of cake. There's something so satisfying about the texture of banana bread compared to other cakes. This moistness makes the bread soft and such a pleasure to eat. Even better if there's added chocolate in there to balance out the sweetness of the bananas. Ripe bananas are naturally sweet, and when mashed and incorporated into the bread, they add so much natural sweetness without the need for excessive sugar. It's one of my [...]

Nadia2023-10-09T17:36:51+01:00October 9, 2023|Cakes, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|17 Comments

Vegan Raspberry Bounty Bars

Vegan Raspberry Bounty Bars

A creamy coconutty bar with a layer of raspberry jam all dipped in chocolate - these vegan raspberry bounty bars are like little bites of heaven! I'm sure most of you will know what a bounty bar is, but just in case you've never heard of or tried one before, bounty bars are a popular coconut-filled chocolate bar. They are known for their distinctive combination of sweet, moist, and chewy coconut filling coated with a layer of milk or dark chocolate. What makes these vegan raspberry bounty bars special?: My take on the traditional bounty bar is one with less sugar, no dairy and I coated them in good quality dark chocolate for a hit of antioxidants. I also added [...]