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Hot Cross Millionaire’s Shortbread

Hot Cross Millionaire’s Shortbread

We all need a treat this Easter after the last 12 months we've all had (stills can't believe it's been a whole year since the first lockdown!). And now that we can meet people outdoors again, it would be lovely to start sharing food with others. This Hot Cross Millionaire's Shortbread traybake is the perfect crowd pleaser that everyone can enjoy this Bank Holiday. Made up of a crumbly shortbread base, a healthier date caramel centre and a chocolate topping. What's not to love? I added the warming flavours of a hot cross bun, allspice and cinnamon, to make it taste more like a hot cross bun. You can also add some sultanas to the caramel centre to add more [...]

Nadia2021-04-01T17:04:57+01:00April 1, 2021|Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Easter Egg Brownies (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Easter Egg Brownies (Vegan & Gluten-free)

It's often difficult to make bakes that are both vegan and gluten-free. Vegan bakes usually work best with plain wheat flour and gluten-free bakes need eggs to make the recipe work. So it can be a struggle to tick both boxes and still end up with something yummy with the right texture and consistency. Not only have I managed to make these brownies both vegan AND gluten-free, I've also made them using only 6 main ingredients! They're delicious, especially when topped with a vegan white chocolate drizzle. If you're looking for an easy Easter bake that's both vegan and gluten-free (it's also nut-free!), then you need to try these brownies! I added some food colouring to the white chocolate to [...]

Nadia2021-03-27T17:57:45+01:00March 27, 2021|Brownies, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Easter, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

5-Ingredient No-bake Peanut Butter Brownies

5-Ingredient No-bake Peanut Butter Brownies

If you're looking for a super easy and yummy dessert, look no further! These 5-ingredient no-bake peanut butter brownies are so moreish yet couldn't be simpler to make! 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! Many of you following me on Instagram seem to prefer my easy, few ingredient recipes too, that's another reason why I find myself gravitating back to this sort of recipe. These brownies are based on [...]

Nadia2021-02-24T12:48:47+01:00February 23, 2021|Brownies, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|28 Comments

No-Bake Breakfast Protein Cookies

No-Bake Breakfast Protein Cookies

Easy breakfast cookies with added protein and a source of fibre and healthy fats! These no-bake breakfast protein cookies are great as a light breakfast for busy days or even a healthier snack. Made with a mixture of oats, almond butter, plant milk, vegan protein, cocoa powder and a little bit of maple syrup to sweeten. I added chocolate chips, but you can leave them out or add things like cacao nibs, nuts or seeds instead! They're super easy to make and require no baking! They also make a yummy sweet treat/dessert. A must try! No-Bake Breakfast Protein Cookies Makes 12 Ingredients 125g smooth almond butter3 tbsp plant milk45g rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if necessary)3 tbsp vegan vanilla [...]

Nadia2024-06-20T16:03:35+01:00February 18, 2021|Breakfast bars, Breakfasts, Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Protein recipes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Vegan No-Bake Brownie Hearts

Vegan No-Bake Brownie Hearts

*This post is sponsored by The Raw Chocolate Company* Need a quick and easy treat for Valentine's Day? Try these super easy vegan no-bake brownie hearts! Chocolatey hearts made with healthier ingredients, yet taste super decadent and indulgent - perfect light treat to make for a loved one! Made with oats, cacao powder, almond butter and a little bit of coconut oil to hold and maple syrup to sweeten. Dipped in toffee flavoured raw chocolate from The Raw Chocolate Company to make them taste even more yum! I'm so thrilled to be working with The Raw Chocolate Company again! They produce the most delicious range of vegan products including raw chocolates, cacao butter, cacao powder and coconut blossom sugar. They also [...]

Nadia2023-02-15T13:38:01+01:00February 10, 2021|Brownies, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|4 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Rose Doughnuts

Vegan Chocolate Rose Doughnuts

*This post is sponsored by Conscious Chocolate* With Valentine's day just around the corner, why not make these cute vegan chocolate rose doughnuts for a special someone or a loved one? Healthier vegan and gluten-free chocolate doughnuts dipped in rose chocolate frosting for a decadent, yet light treat! The doughnuts are made with a mixture of gluten-free flour, almonds, cocoa powder and sweetened with coconut blossom sugar. They're baked rather than deep fired like typical doughnuts, so they feel much lighter and they're better for you! I used a 'flax egg' as a binder to make them vegan, but you can use a regular egg if you're not plant-based as well as regular dairy milk. If you're not fussed about the [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:27:12+01:00February 7, 2021|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Doughnuts, doughnuts, Gluten Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Biscoff Chocolate Cups (vegan, no-bake)

Biscoff Chocolate Cups (vegan, no-bake)

Super easy treats made using only 5 ingredients! Recipes really don't get easier than this! These biscoff chocolate cups are a must try! Rich no-bake chocolate cups made with oats, cocoa and a little bit of coconut oil to help hold the mix together and maple syrup to sweeten. All you have to do is press them into sillicon mini chocolate moulds, then freeze for a few minutes! The filling is literally one ingredient - Biscoff vegan spread. That's it! Melted in the microwave to make it runny and easy to pour into the chocolate cups, then refrigerated to set creating a smooth and creamy delicious filling! Why you need to try these Biscoff chocolate cups: They're so easy to [...]

Nadia2022-09-25T15:19:10+01:00February 2, 2021|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, snack, Sweet Snacks, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian|14 Comments

No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Biscuit Cake

No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Biscuit Cake

*This post is sponsored by The Raw Chocolate Company* Delicious and crunchy no-bake chocolate biscuit cake that you can make using only 6 ingredients! If there are two things I love most in the food world, it has to be chocolate and biscuits. If I could, I would live on them! That and tea :P So why not make a treat the combines those 2 beautiful creations and make something that's even more delicious! This biscuit cake, aka fridge cake, is no bake and you only need a handful of ingredients to make it. The crunchy biscuits and smooth chocolate mixture go so well hand in hand. The recipe is vegan and can easily be made gluten-free if you use gluten-free [...]

Nadia2023-03-06T18:10:46+01:00January 25, 2021|Cakes, Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Cherry Tart

Vegan Chocolate Cherry Tart

* This post is sponsored by Whittard* A yummy and decadent tart that's perfect for Veganuary made using only 6 ingredients! A flaky pastry base, a layer of jam all topped off with smooth silky chocolate - truly a combination made in heaven! To enhance the cherry flavour even more, I used some Whittard Chocolate Cherry Brownie Hot Chocolate mix. I love using hot chocolate mix to add extra flavour my desserts. It's such a fun and versatile way to enhance the taste without having to use too many ingredients. Whittard have just released a new limited addition hot chocolate mix in time for Valentine's day. Oh, and it just happens to be vegan! So it's also perfect if you're [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:27:53+01:00January 15, 2021|Brownies, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Sweet Snacks, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Chickpea Cookie Dough Balls

Chickpea Cookie Dough Balls

I'm a huge fan of the idea of adding beans, lentils and pulses into sweet treats. They bump up the fibre, mineral and vitamin content while giving desserts a lovely moist texture. It also means you don't need to add as much flour or even cut it out completely! Beans & pulses are so underrated, under-consumed and unappreciated. They're such an amazing source of nutrients, protein and fibre and yet as a nation we hardly ever eat them! Baked beans are probably the only exception but they come with added salt and sugar and to be fair there is only so much you can do with them. On toast, on baked potatoes or on the side of a fry up. Beans and pulses are [...]