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Chocolate Chip Doughnut Cookies – Vegan & Gluten-free

Chocolate Chip Doughnut Cookies – Vegan & Gluten-free

Chocolate Chip Doughnut Cookies A crunchy cookie shaped like a doughnut. Who could resist one of these chocolate chip doughnut cookies? I haven't posted a dessert recipe on my blog in a while, which is so unlike me! So I thought it was about time I posted a new healthified treat. Chocolate chip cookies are a classic, and although they're perfect just the way they are, I wanted to put a fun spin on them. I used a silicon doughnut mould to create choc chip cookies shaped like a doughnuts to make them stand out from the crowed, and also because why not? I don't know what it is with me and doughnut shaped treats that are not actually doughnuts! I just [...]

Nadia2021-11-23T19:16:59+01:00June 30, 2019|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Doughnuts, doughnuts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|8 Comments

2-ingredient Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bites

2-ingredient Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bites

2-ingredient Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bites If you like chocolate and you like crunchy treats, then you NEED these 2-ingredient chocolate quinoa crunch bites in your life! I've been really stressed out recently with clinic work and assessments, so I've been craving ALL THE CHOCOLATE! I know it's not the best thing to eat to nourish your body during periods of high level stress, but my God does chocolate help my soul and mental well being! It becomes my bestest friend :P I almost feel like chocolate is the only thing getting me by right now! It's sad to say, but it's definitely the highlight of my day (the rhyme wasn't intentional, promise haha!). My chocolate crunch doughnuts have been my [...]

Nadia2022-08-05T11:34:48+01:00January 19, 2019|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|47 Comments

Pink Pitaya Coconut Macaroons (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Pink Pitaya Coconut Macaroons (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Vegan Pink Pitaya Macaroons (Gluten-free) Yummy vegan and gluten-free macaroons made using only 7 ingredients and require no baking. These vegan pink pitaya macaroons are so easy to make and would make a beautiful party treat! I recently noticed that my Instagram page lacked a bit of colour, which I think is natural around this time of year. Being so close to Christmas means I'm leaning more towards the chocolate, cinnamon, spiced gingerbread types of flavours. It goes without saying that those flavours are super delicious, but there is no denying that those types of treats have more warmer, blander colours. I've also noticed a lot of people complaining about how low they're feeling now that the weather is a lot more miserable [...]

Nadia2023-06-15T13:35:31+01:00November 29, 2018|Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Raw, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|4 Comments

Vegan and Gluten-free Pecan Oat Cookies

Vegan and Gluten-free Pecan Oat Cookies

Vegan and Gluten-free Pecan Oat Cookies Deliciously crunchy vegan and gluten-free pecan oat cookies perfect enjoyed with a cup of tea as an afternoon treat :D A few weeks ago it dawned on me that I had't baked cookies in ages. How did that happen?? I used to bake cookies so regularly since they're my favourite kind of treat (that and chocolate ;) ). If you know me, you know I love cake, but I have to admit that I love cookies even more! Especially the crunchy kind. To make up for the months of lack of cookies, I recently posted a chocolate hazelnut stuffed cookie recipe as well as a giant skillet chocolate chip cookie. Now, I'm sharing with you these vegan and gluten-free pecan oat [...]

Nadia2018-09-24T22:07:54+01:00September 11, 2018|Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|10 Comments

Vegan & Gluten-free Chocolate Hazelnut Stuffed Cookies

Vegan & Gluten-free Chocolate Hazelnut Stuffed Cookies

Vegan & Gluten-free Chocolate Hazelnut Stuffed Cookies There is so much buzz at the moment around The Great British Bake Off since the first episode was aired yesterday. Since the new season kicked started with cookies, I wanted to join the fun by offering up a stack of these vegan & gluten-free chocolate hazelnut stuffed cookies. They're basically Nutella stuffed cookies, but I used a dairy-free version of the spread, which you can get here. It's not the healthiest thing in the world, I know, but at the same time a little won't do you any harm! In fact, enjoying one of these cookies will only leave you feeling happy and satisfied, which no doubt is good for your health! You know you really [...]

Nadia2018-08-29T20:07:25+01:00August 29, 2018|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|5 Comments

Protein Cookie Dough Cups (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Protein Cookie Dough Cups (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Protein Cookie Dough Cups (Vegan & Gluten-free) My current cookie dough obsession continues! I recently posted these cookie dough bars and they seemed to go down a treat with you guys, so I decided to go back to the kitchen and whip up another cookie dough creation for you. This time with added protein :D I try to make sure I consume enough protein throughout the day, which can sometimes be a struggle when trying to avoid meat and animal products. I ALWAYS add protein powder to my breakfast, whether that be in my smoothies, nicecream, overnight oats, porridge or chia pudding. I get the most awful blood sugar crashes between breakfast and lunch and need protein to help keep my blood sugar levels steady. Vegan [...]

Nadia2018-08-15T10:40:55+01:00August 11, 2018|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Protein recipes, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|1 Comment

Ice Cream Sandwiches 2 ways – Chocolate or Vanilla (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Ice Cream Sandwiches 2 ways – Chocolate or Vanilla (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Ice Cream Sandwiches 2 Ways - Chocolate or Vanilla (Vegan & Gluten-free) We've been really lucky in the UK the last couple of months in that we've had the most amazing weather. There's been so much sunshine we almost don't know what to do with ourselves. None of us is used to this much heat and sun! You'll find some making the most of it and enjoying every second of it, and others complaining about it. I have to say I was one of the latter. Don't get me wrong, I love the sunshine, it's the heat I can't stand. It makes me feel so sleepy, lethargic and irritable. Especially since moving into our new place. It seems our flat just draws [...]

Nadia2018-07-19T09:32:19+01:00July 18, 2018|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Ice Cream, Sweet Snacks, Vegan|2 Comments

Strawberry Chocolate S’mores

Strawberry Chocolate S’mores

Strawberry Chocolate S'mores S'mores aren't really a thing here in the UK, but they really should be! Two crunchy biscuits (aka cookies) with a melted marshmallow and melted chocolate. I can't think of anything better :D I missed out on so many years of toasted marshmallow goodness. I really didn't know what I was missing out on until I tried one for the first time and I was hooked! Really puts the regular, un-toasted marshmallow to shame. And now you can get gelatine-free marshmallows too (yay!!). In celebration of the Royal Wedding, I've created a traditional American recipe with a British twist by adding in some chopped strawberries to give them a 'strawberries and cream' feel. Everyone is in agreement [...]

Nadia2018-05-19T16:06:26+01:00May 19, 2018|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|4 Comments

Cookie Dough Brownie Bars

Cookie Dough Brownie Bars

Cookie Dough Brownie Bars A few years ago and before embarking on my health journey, I never thought healthier desserts existed. How can you have a dessert that's also somewhat good for you? It just couldn't be done, unless it was mainly fruit. Now I know the word 'health' and 'healthy' have different definitions to different people depending on their stand point. Just to give an example, I've come across people who don't even consider fruit healthy and avoid them at all cost because they're 'too high in sugar'. That notion still baffles me. When I say 'healthier' treats I mean treats that are lower in sugar and saturated fat but at the same higher in things like fibre. Treats that contain more 'whole' ingredients [...]

Nadia2021-03-16T19:18:32+01:00April 22, 2018|Bars, Brownies, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|18 Comments

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies (No-Bake, Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies (No-Bake, Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies (No-Bake, Vegan & Gluten-free) I find thumbprint cookies so cute and fun to make. I recently made a blueberry pistachio & cardamom thumbprint cookie recipe, which received a lot of love on my Instagram feed. So, I thought why not create another one, but this time a no-bake version with a chocolate hazelnut centre. These no-bake chocolate thumbprint cookies are super easy to make and only call for five ingredients, well technically six, but who counts salt as an ingredient anyway? They're a really good back up treat idea when you need to whip up something quick either when you're craving something sweet or if you have guests coming over and have nothing to serve them. Whenever I'm expecting [...]