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Vegan Mini Baklava Cheesecakes

Vegan Mini Baklava Cheesecakes

Mini oaty cups filled with smooth cream cheese and topped with roasted pistachios flavoured with orange and aromatic cinnamon and cardamom! Baklava is one of the most popular desserts in the Middle East or any Arab speaking country. It’s such a decadent dessert and one that is served to show hospitality and generosity. Diamond shaped delights made up of layered crispy phyllo pastry, crunchy nuts flavoured with cinnamon and cardamom all drenched in a rose water and orange blossom infused syrup. They're super decadent and delicious, but they're also really heavy, sugary and fatty. I did my best to make a healthier version a couple of years ago (you can find the recipe here), which turned out to be very [...]

Nadia2022-04-29T17:29:37+01:00April 29, 2022|Cheesecake, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

No-bake Pistachio Brownies

No-bake Pistachio Brownies

A super easy and decadent treat - these no-bake pistachio brownies are rich and chocolatey, but made with healthier ingredients! A simple no-bake base packed with oats, cocoa, a little maple syrup to sweeten and a bit of coconut oil to bind everything together. The centre is made up of pistachio butter, whole pistachios and a little more coconut oil and maple syrup. Pistachios are such an underrated nut. It's by far my favourite nut. I do think it's so underrated and under used in the west. Whereas in the Middle East where I grew up, it's the most popular. They use it in so many desserts and even savoury dishes. But they're mostly enjoyed on their own - salted [...]

Nadia2022-04-21T18:19:35+01:00April 21, 2022|Brownies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|17 Comments

Vegan Chai Chocolate Tart

Vegan Chai Chocolate Tart

*This post is sponsored by Ahmad Tea* A creamy, yet light tart packed with warming spices. This easy vegan chai chocolate tart is perfect on a cold day. This tart is made up of a no-bake chocolate base and a smooth cream filling made up of coconut milk, dairy-free milk and white chocolate. I love using tea and tea bags to flavour desserts. It's such an easy and convenient way to add lots of flavour without using any artificial ingredients. I'm using Ahmad Tea chai spice tea bag. I've been a huge fan of their teas for years. I first came across them when I was looking for cardamom tea, something that I grew up drinking, but was struggling to [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:11:50+01:00April 12, 2022|Desserts, Gluten Free, Sweet Snacks, Tarts/Pies, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Vegan Oat Date Cups

Vegan Oat Date Cups

A healthier dessert made with oats and sweetened only with whole dates! These vegan oat date cups are so delicious and easy to make. I grew up eating and loving dates. It's such a big part of Middle Eastern cuisine and culture. It's especially important during the holy month of Ramadan as it's usually how most muslims break their fast. Growing up in Iraq wasn't easy to say the least, and for many reasons I won't go into in this post. We didn't have the luxury of enjoying treats, especially sweet treats as they were seen as non essential. When we did, it would be something my mum would make. She'd bake a cake or cookies every now and then, [...]

Nadia2022-08-28T14:11:47+01:00April 3, 2022|Dairy Free, Desserts, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|18 Comments

Healthier Vegan Pistachio Halva

Healthier Vegan Pistachio Halva

A healthier halva that's higher in fibre & healthy fats - these Healthier Vegan Pistachio Halva are such a delicious treat that couldn't be easier to make! Halva is a Middle Eastern dessert that I grew up eating. Traditionally made of tahini, honey or sugar with added nuts or spices like cinnamon/cardamom. I wanted to create a healthier version, so I substituted the sugar/honey for dates. There is no cooking involved either - all you need to do is blend the ingredients together and freeze! What you need to make these healthier vegan pistachio halva: Dates - Traditionally halva is sweetened with sugar or honey. To make it healthier, I'm using dates. I like to use Medjool dates because they're [...]

Nadia2022-11-04T17:10:47+01:00March 30, 2022|Bars, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Raw, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|23 Comments

Protein Vegan Skillet Brownie

Protein Vegan Skillet Brownie

A delicious brownie that tastes like a decadent treat, but made with better for you ingredients! As well as using ingredients like oats, nut/seed butters, I also love using protein powder in desserts to improve the nutrient content and make it healthier. It's also an easy way to add extra flavour and sweetness without adding extra sugar. This protein vegan skillet is the perfect comforting dessert to warm you up on cold days. There's nothing more comforting than a warm, gooey, chocolatey treat to lift your mood when the weather is getting you down and you're in desperate need for some cheering up. It's also perfect for sharing. I'd say it serves 4 people, but of course depending on your [...]

Nadia2022-03-22T20:37:33+01:00March 22, 2022|Brownies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|4 Comments

Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

A super easy treat that's ready in no time - these chocolate peanut butter sandwich cookies are no-bake and so delicious! A smooth 3-ingredient peanut butter filling sandwiched between two rich, no-bake chocolate cookies. What's not to love? I've always thought of chocolate and peanut butter as such a winning combo, but what makes these cookies special is that they're made using healthier ingredients! They're also no-bake and you don't need any fancy equipment to make them. I use oats in a lot of my baking and treats. They've become a staple in my kitchen and for good reason. They're an amazing source of fibre, vitamins and minerals as well as antioxidants. Including them in the diet is linked to [...]

Nadia2022-03-15T19:31:17+01:00March 15, 2022|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Vegan Lemon Curd Pudding

Vegan Lemon Curd Pudding

A light and refreshing treat, this vegan lemon curd pudding is a great dessert to make if you're looking to whip up a speedy, no-fuss dessert. You only need 5 ingredients and a pan to make it, that's it! I always get comments and messages from people trying my recipes telling me that easy, few ingredient recipes are their favourite. Guess what? Those are my favourite kind of recipes too! Whenever I've tried someone else's recipe that I've either found online or in a cookbook, I usually find myself feeling really frustrated if the ingredient list is too long and/or there are too many steps in the method. I'm usually so exhausted at the end of the day that I [...]

Nadia2022-03-09T19:06:52+01:00March 9, 2022|Dairy Free, Desserts, Vegan, Vegetarian|9 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Fudge Squares

Vegan Chocolate Fudge Squares

A super delicious treat made with healthier ingredients. These vegan chocolate fudge squares are also gluten-free, so decadent and require no baking! Vegan Chocolate Fudge Squares Makes - 8 squares Ingredients For the base80g oat flour - plain oats blended into a flour in the food processor25g ground almonds2 tbsp cocoa powder1/4 tsp salt1 tbsp maple syrup3.5 tbsp coconut oil, melted For the fudge centre250g soft dates (I used Medjool)120ml tahini Pinch of salt For the topping100g dark chocolate2 tbsp coconut oil Method Mix the base ingredients in a bowl, then transfer and press down into a loaf tin lined with baking paper. Freeze for 15 minutes while you prepare the filling.Place the dates, tahini and salt in a food [...]

Nadia2022-02-21T18:48:32+01:00February 21, 2022|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|12 Comments

Cookie Dough Hearts

Cookie Dough Hearts

Need a quick and easy treat for Valentine’s Day? Try these super easy cookie dough hearts! Healthier cookie dough encased in a decadent dark chocolate shell, oh and they're shaped like hearts! Can' think of a cuter way to show a loved one how much you care. I'm all about balance when it comes to my diet - eating healthy most of the time, but also enjoying an indulgent treat every now and then. But I also think if you can make a dessert healthier, why not? Especially if there is no compromise on taste. I made the cookie dough using 5 main simple ingredients (one of them may surprise you!): Cooked chickpeasCashew butterMaple SyrupOatsDark chocolate chips Simple, yet create [...]