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Oat and Date Cookies

Oat and Date Cookies

If you’re looking for a wholesome snack that satisfies your sweet tooth without the inevitable sugar crash, look no further than these oat and date cookies. By combining just three simple, whole-food ingredients you can create a delightfully chewy cookie that relies entirely on nature's caramel for its sweetness. No refined sugar required. Perfect for a quick adult energy boost or a safe, delicious treat for a toddler with dairy and egg allergies. Would you believe me if I told you you can create a rich, chewy, deeply satisfying cookie using absolutely no refined sugar, flour, butter, or eggs? Some would probably laugh me out of the kitchen. But modern snacking has evolved. A lot of us aren't willing to [...]

Nadia2026-06-02T15:14:55+01:00June 1, 2026|Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|4 Comments

Iraqi Kleicha Recipe

Iraqi Kleicha Recipe

This Iraqi Kleicha recipe is so much more than just a sweet treat to me; it's a celebration of culture, family, and memory and one of my favourite ways to welcome Eid. Filling the kitchen with the unforgettable scent of toasted cardamom and rich butter. If you've never tried Kleicha before, I'm here to show you how to make the national cookie of Iraq! Kleicha: The aromatic Iraqi date cookie that will steal your heart If there is one scent that universally signals celebration, joy, and the arrival of Eid in an Iraqi household, it is the warm, intoxicating aroma of cardamom and baked butter wafting through the kitchen. That scent means one thing: Kleicha is in the oven. If [...]

Nadia2026-04-15T20:41:15+01:00March 19, 2026|Cookies, Desserts, Nut Free, snack|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 Pistachio Chocolate Cookies (Healthy/Vegan/GF)

No-Bake Pistachio Chocolate Cookies (Healthy/Vegan/GF)

These no-bake pistachio chocolate cookies are the perfect summer treat when you're craving something sweet and chocolatey, but don't feel like turning on the oven. They're made with better-for-you ingredients and also happen to be vegan and gluten-free! I've always tended to lean towards making no-bake desserts over baked ones, for many reasons. Even more so during summer when the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven and make the house even warmer! For all my international readers, the last few summers in the UK have been a little unbearable. We may not experience the kind of scorching hot weather you get in other countries, but unlike other countries, we don't have AC built into our [...]

Nadia2024-07-04T16:59:42+01:00July 3, 2024|Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|1 Comment

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|17 Comments

Palestinian Date Ring Cookies (Kaak Asawer)

Palestinian Date Ring Cookies (Kaak Asawer)

These Palestinian date ring cookies (aka Ka'ak Asawer) are the perfect little treat when you want something sweet, but not overly indulgent. They have a hint of sweetness from the dates and are so aromatic from the addition of spices like cinnamon, cardamom, fennel, aniseed and nigella seeds. Kaak Asawer (also known as Ka'ak Asawir or Ka'ak bi ajwa) are traditional Palestinian cookies that are filled with a date paste and shaped into rings. They may look difficult to make, but the recipe is really simple. The only technical part comes into play when shaping them. Even then, you quickly get a hang of the process once you know how much of the dough and date paste you need to [...]

Nadia2024-04-11T18:19:05+01:00April 11, 2024|Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Vegan, Vegetarian|11 Comments

Vegan Gluten-free Maamoul

Vegan Gluten-free Maamoul

These vegan gluten-free Maamoul are one of my favourite things to eat! This is my take on the traditional recipe with no added sugar and naturally sweetened only with whole dates. Packed with aromatic flavours like cardamom and cinnamon - if you've never tried Maamoul before, this is your sign to make them! What is Maamoul? Maamoul is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert that is popular in many countries, including Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, and other parts of the Middle East. It is typically enjoyed during festive occasions and holidays, especially during religious celebrations like Eid, Christmas and Easter. They're small, shortbread-like cookies/pastries that are often filled with sweet fillings, such as dates, nuts (typically walnuts, pistachios, or almonds), or [...]

Nadia2023-10-13T21:24:34+01:00October 13, 2023|Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|28 Comments

4-Ingredient Almond Butter Cookies

4-Ingredient Almond Butter Cookies

These 4-ingredient almond butter cookies are not only easy to make, but are also nutritious and taste so good! A great snack to have in your fridge or a healthier dessert to enjoy after meals. Recipes don't come easier than this - a cookie recipe using only 4 ingredients and requires no baking. What makes them even better is they're healthy! Using only almond butter, oats a little bit of maple syrup to sweeten. I can't seem to stop creating super simple and quick treats. It has definitely become my thing now, especially since lockdown. Simple comforts with few, easy to find ingredients that don't leave you with a lot of washing up behind. I was looking through my recipe [...]

Nadia2023-08-04T17:30:57+01:00August 4, 2023|Breakfasts, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|35 Comments

Healthier Fig Rolls (Vegan & GF)

Healthier Fig Rolls (Vegan & GF)

These healthier fig rolls are my current favourite afternoon treat to accompany my cup of tea! They're so easy to make and only call for 7 ingredients. They also happen to be vegan, glute-free and dairy-free. I started testing a fig roll recipe a couple of years ago and dabbled with it again here and there, but never really finalised a recipe I was happy with. A couple of months ago I had a mad craving for fig rolls, so decided to revisit the recipe and test it a couple more times. I'm now finally happy with a recipe that tastes amazing, but is made with healthier ingredients making it better for you than shop bought fig rolls. I also [...]

Nadia2023-08-08T14:05:50+01:00July 29, 2023|Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|39 Comments

2-Ingredient Chocolate Macaroons

2-Ingredient Chocolate Macaroons

These 2-ingredient chocolate macaroons are so easy, I can barley call it a recipe. As the title suggests, you'll only need two ingredients that you've probably already guessed...yep, just dark chocolate and desiccated coconut! I've always been a fan of super simple and speedy recipes, especially when it comes to desserts. I think most of us struggle to find time to put a meal together, let alone a sweet treat, especially considering how easy it is to pick them up ready made from the supermarket. I don't know about you, but the last thing I want to do most days is spend an hour in the kitchen whipping up a dessert after spending so much time cooking and cleaning up [...]