Have you noticed that whenever you make 'healthy' cookies, they tend to be soft not crunchy? most healthy cookies I've seen are usually the soft variety, which is fine. I love cookies in any form, but every now and then I do crave a good crunchy cookie (or biscuit as we call it here in the UK!) ...
For those who don't know, Eid Al Fitr is a celebration that marks the end of the month of fasting (Ramadan), It's like the Muslim version of Christmas. A time to spend with loved ones accompanied by lots of yummy traditional food and desserts...
Healthy Middle Eastern Cardamom Cookies Growing up in the Middle East meant I got the chance to enjoy plenty of desserts flavoured with cardamom. I love it so much that I can safely say it's my favourite spice. The hubby on the other side, hates cardamom, so I don't get to use it as much as I would like to. However, with Eid (the festival of breaking of the fast) fast approaching, I really wanted to create a Middle Eastern dessert, something that I grew up eating during this time. Last year I created a healthy, vegan and gluten-free version of the most popular Iraqi cookie - Kleicha, or date rolls/date filled cookies and they were a big hit! This year, I wanted to [...]
Raw Oreos Recipe (Vegan & Gluten-free) This recipe is one of my favourite cookie recipes, along with my date cookies and chocolate tahini cookies. The difference with these is that they're raw/no-bake and are best eaten chilled straight out of the fridge, so they're a really nice cool treat during summer, but are still rich and indulgent. This recipe makes about 15 raw "oreos". Usually when I eat cookies, I simply can't stop eating them. I keep saying to myself 'OK, just one more and then that's it!' but end up reaching out for more anyway, which is a problem :P But because these raw oreos are quite rich, I feel satisfied after just eating one (sometimes two!) but no more than that. So they should last [...]
Vegan & Gluten Free Vanilla Biscuit Recipe - heart shaped and dipped in chocolate, perfect gift for that special someone on Valentine's day!
When it comes to making healthy cookies, achieving a crunchy texture is not the easiest thing to do. Most of my healthier cookies tend to be soft or chewy, but if I were to make any cookie recipe crunchy, it had to be this one!
I'm absolutely obsessed with these cookies. I can honestly say these are the best healthy cookies I've ever made! They're so addictive! I've made these so many times over the last couple of years so I have no idea why it has taken me this long to share it!
Last year I made a healthier version of my favourite cookies - Kleicha (كليجة) which are Iraqi date cookies that are traditionally served on Eid (A religious holiday to celebrate the end of the month of Ramadan where muslims fast from sun rise to sun set for a whole month). Even though I loved the version I made last year, I wanted to outdo myself by making an even better and healthier version!
Two raw, soft and sweet heart shaped cookies with a layer of tangy raspberry chia jam sandwiched in between them - The perfect healthy sweet treat to make for that special someone whether it's for valentine's day, an anniversary, or just as cute gesture of love and appreciation.
I've been on a massive peanut butter kick the last few days when usually I'm more of a Tahini girl. I go through these phases where I crave a specific food and want to eat it everyday and right now, peanut butter is that food! I've been eating it straight out of the jar with a spoon.
