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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 [...]

Nadia2021-01-04T20:27:25+01:00January 4, 2021|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Post Workout Meals, Protein recipes, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|15 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Brownies

Vegan Chocolate Brownies

(AD) Super decadent brownies that are completely plant-based! If you’re looking for a yummy, sweet treat, you NEED these vegan chocolate brownies in your life! To me, brownies have to be fudgy, dense and gooey. Cakey brownies just don’t cut it for me. They have to be rich and chocolatey like these vegan chocolate brownies. You can get creative and make it your own by adding things like chopped nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips or even drizzle nut butter on top of the batter before baking to create a swirl effect! Nestlé has recently launched a new vegan condensed milk alternative to their iconic Carnation range and I’m collaborating with them to show how it’s such a fun and versatile [...]

Nadia2020-12-04T01:22:19+01:00December 4, 2020|Bars, Brownies, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Vegan, Vegetarian|3 Comments

Vegan Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies

Vegan Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies

* This post is sponsored by Nature’s Charm* A chocolate cookie with a yummy hidden surprise - These vegan caramel filled chocolate cookies are exactly what you need during this lockdown! We all need a little cheering up. It's bad enough that we're having to spend our days in doors without being able to see friends and loved ones, but this cold and gloomy weather is only making things that much more difficult! I think many of us, myself include, need little pleasures throughout the day. Something to look forward to to make the day a little easier. For me, cookies are the ultimate comfort treat. Especially when paired with a cup of tea. That time on the sofa afternoon [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:33:08+01:00November 13, 2020|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Chocolate Chickpeas

Chocolate Chickpeas

Chocolate chickpeas are two words you don't usually see together, but this simple 2 ingredient recipe makes for a surprisingly delicious snack or healthy post meal treat! By combining the earthy crunch of oven-roasted chickpeas with the velvety richness of dark chocolate, you create a snack that is as nutritionally dense as it is addictive. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just a dedicated chocoholic, this two-ingredient wonder is about to become your new afternoon obsession. What if I told you that the secret to the ultimate snack - one that satisfies the deepest cocoa cravings while actually fuelling your body - was hiding in a humble can of legumes? Let me introduce you to chocolate chickpeas. If you’re skeptical, I [...]

Nadia2026-05-11T21:05:23+01:00October 12, 2020|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Protein recipes, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Vegan Caramel Crunch Bars

Vegan Caramel Crunch Bars

* This post is sponsored by Nature's Charm* These vegan caramel crunch bars are one of my favourite creations so far this year! So easy to make, only call for a few ingredients and they taste divine! I know I'm being biased...but these bare are AMAZING!! A crunchy chocolate base, topped with a decadent caramel and drizzled with dark chocolate. That first bite tastes like heaven! And the best part about these bars is that you only need 6 ingredients to make them! Oh and did I mention these bars are completely vegan and gluten-free? I made the caramel layer using Nature's Charm sweetened condensed coconut milk...guys...this product is a game changer! I can't believe I haven't tried it before. [...]

Nadia2023-09-05T12:16:28+01:00October 7, 2020|Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|20 Comments

5-Ingredient Chocolate Filled Cookie Cups

5-Ingredient Chocolate Filled Cookie Cups

Yummy no-bake cups filled with lush chocolate spread. These 5-ingredient chocolate filled cookie cups are so easy to make and so indulgent! Quick and easy recipes with few ingredients has become my thing! I personally prefer making recipes that take no time at all to make. I try to use healthier ingredients, but every now and then I like to indulge in a not-so-healthy treat because I hate the idea of restricting my diet and not enjoying food and life! It's been a really difficult year for everyone and we're all looking for small comforts to make our days feel less stressful. Making an easy treat like these chocolate cups can be very therapeutic - good for both the mind [...]

Nadia2020-09-25T13:16:00+01:00September 25, 2020|Chocolate, Cookies, Cupcakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|1 Comment

Caramel Chocolate Doughnut Cookies

Caramel Chocolate Doughnut Cookies

A fun recipe using silicon doughnut moulds. These caramel chocolate doughnut cookies are a fun take on Twix bars and made with healthier ingredients! Twix meets doughnuts! A doughnut shaped biscuits (aka cookie) with a layer of caramel all dipped in chocolate. The crunchy biscuit with the sweet caramel goes so well with the bitter dark chocolate coating and there's just a pinch of salt in the caramel to help intensify the flavour. All topped with a drizzle of caramel and crunchy nuts to make it look super pretty. I've made a couple of doughnut shaped desserts in the past that aren't actually doughnuts. I do love the idea of using doughnut silicon moulds to make something more creative and [...]

Nadia2020-09-22T16:58:48+01:00September 22, 2020|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, doughnuts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|10 Comments

Chocolate Covered Tahini Cookies

Chocolate Covered Tahini Cookies

Crunchy sweet cookies dipped in dark chocolate...I can't imagine anything better than these chocolate covered tahini cookies! There is no question in my mind that crunchy cookies (aka biscuits as we refer to them here in the UK) always win over soft ones as far as I'm concerned. There is just something so so SO satisfying about digging your teeth into a hard cookie and hearing that crunch. So good! What makes a cookie even better is dipping it in chocolate. It takes it to a whole new level and makes something delicious even more so! I used my tahini cardamom cookie recipe, used a smaller cookie cutter, dipped it in chocolate and drizzled some more tahini on top for [...]

Nadia2022-06-14T18:55:17+01:00August 27, 2020|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|25 Comments

Vegan Salted Caramel Chocolate Protein Bars

Vegan Salted Caramel Chocolate Protein Bars

* This post is sponsored by The Protein Works* A yummy post-workout snack that tastes like a dessert! These vegan salted caramel chocolate protein bars are no-bake and really easy to put together! Sometimes I love to snack on protein bars instead of a dessert to try to bump up my protein intake in between meals. Especially on days where I haven't been able to prepare/eat well rounded meals and feel my protein intake has been on the low side. I used to regularly stock up vegan protein bars to have in my cupboard for a rainy day or to take with me on the go, but they can be really expensive, especially considering how easy they are to make [...]