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Chocolate Mousse Cups (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Mousse Cups (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Mousse Cups (Vegan & Gluten-free) I'm a big fan of dark chocolate, but this certainly wasn't always the case. It takes time getting used to the bitter taste of dark chocolate, but once you start appreciating the complex depths of its flavour there's no turning back! I have a huge sweet tooth, but I'm not the biggest fan of sugary sweets. Things like jelly babies, wine gums and Haribos never really appealed to me. When it comes to choosing a dessert, I always lean towards anything chocolatey. The bitterness of the chocolate counteracts and balances out the overall sweetness of the desserts making it just right for my liking. Sometimes I find non-chocolate desserts tend to be so sickly sweet. If you haven't already noticed, A [...]

Nadia2024-04-19T16:12:21+01:00November 16, 2016|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|11 Comments

Vegan & Gluten-free Halloween Recipes

Vegan & Gluten-free Halloween Recipes

Vegan & Gluten-free Halloween Recipes If you're in need for some last minute Halloween recipe ideas that are both vegan and gluten-free, I have you covered! Here's three vegan and gluten-free Halloween recipe ideas that are quick and easy to make: Frankenstein's Avocado Crackers - a simple starter/snack/finger food idea that requires no cooking. Just some crackers, mashed avocado, olives and seaweed (sushi nori) sheets. Mini Spider Pizza Bites - because pizza is the best party food EVER! Click here for the full recipe Spider Web Truffles - decadent vegan truffles that are rich and chocolaty and oh so spooky! Click here for the full recipe If you liked these vegan and gluten-free Halloween recipes, be sure to share them on Facebook with [...]

Nadia2016-10-30T18:58:48+01:00October 30, 2016|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|8 Comments

Halloween Spider Web Truffles (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Halloween Spider Web Truffles (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Halloween Spider Web Truffles Halloween seems to be becoming everyone's favourite 'holiday'. Even though technically it's not a holiday, it's something that so many of us look forward to every year! It gets our creative juices flowing and gives us adults an excuse to be kids again by dressing up in any outfit we like and enjoy making and eating some creatively decorated treats fun treats! I haven't had the chance to make many Halloween recipes for my blog so far as I always seem to have something going on around this time of year. Last year for example I was busy working on assignments and clinic preparation that I just didn't have the time to experiment in the kitchen with some halloween themed recipes. [...]

Nadia2024-05-16T13:33:57+01:00October 27, 2016|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|7 Comments

Raw Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Raw Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Raw Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Both the hubby and I are huge fans of cheesecake, but as someone who avoids dairy, refined carbs and sugar, regular animal fat and sugar-laden cheesecakes are off the menu for me. However, I do still crave a slice every now and then - that's when a raw cheesecake comes in handy! I'm pretty sure you'll agree with me when I say layered cheesecakes are ALWAYS better than a no-layered cheesecake. They just look so pretty when you slice into them and I like the distinguished flavours. Chocolate and peanut butter is such a classic and delicious pairing. I haven't yet come across someone who doesn't like those 2 flavours merged together. This raw chocolate peanut butter cheesecake is [...]

Nadia2016-10-10T10:44:39+01:00October 10, 2016|Cheesecake, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Raw, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|6 Comments

Vegan Custard Tarts (Gluten-free)

Vegan Custard Tarts (Gluten-free)

Vegan Custard Tarts When I started cutting out dairy, one of the many things I stopped eating was custard, and it's one of the many things I really missed! I had no idea how easy it was so make my own, homemade dairy-free version. It's ridiculously easy! AND it tastes just like 'normal' custard. How I wish I tried this recipe months and months ago! I missed out on so much custard goodness! I just realised this paragraph is full of exclamation marks!! Moving on... These vegan custard tarts taste like the 'real thing' and the custard part definitely tastes like the custard I remember and love. Sweet, thick and...vanillary? OK I think I just made that word up but [...]

Nadia2017-09-08T17:59:50+01:00October 5, 2016|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Sweet Snacks, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|38 Comments

Nectarine Crumble (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Nectarine Crumble (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Nectarine Crumble (Vegan & Gluten-free) September marks the beginning of Autumn, shorter days, cooler evenings and comfort food. I can’t think of a better way to welcome this month than with a bowl of warm crumble with a generous serving of cold custard! With the GBBO in full swing (in case you haven’t noticed with all the tweets and facebook posts), everyone is in the mood for baking. Even though we would all like to spend countless hours decorating a cakes or creating patisserie style treats, the reality is that most of us just don’t have much time to bake. If you’re new to baking, have never baked before or you’re looking to bake something that doesn’t require much preparation [...]

Nadia2016-09-26T14:23:30+01:00September 4, 2016|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|10 Comments

Sesame Caramel Bars (Video) Raw/Vegan/Gluten-free

Sesame Caramel Bars (Video) Raw/Vegan/Gluten-free

These sesame caramel bars make an excellent alternative to your average chocolate bar that not only are free from all the harmful ingredients, but actually contain ingredients that are beneficial for you! Who can say no to a treat that's also good for you!

Nadia2024-05-16T13:39:44+01:00August 29, 2016|Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Paleo, Raw, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|17 Comments

Fruity Kombucha Popsicles

Fruity Kombucha Popsicles

We've had a few glorious, hot sunny days here in the UK, but unfortunately it looks like things are set to change on the weekend. I'm pretty sure that will surprise anyone. To make the most of what's left of this gorgeous weather, I made these fruity kombucha popsicles, filled with lots of delicious, juicy in season berries and kiwi for a an extra pop of colour.

Nadia2024-05-16T13:41:16+01:00August 17, 2016|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Ice Cream, snack, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|7 Comments

Homemade Raspberry Chocolate (Raw/Vegan/Dairy-free) – Video

Homemade Raspberry Chocolate (Raw/Vegan/Dairy-free) – Video

Making your own dairy-free chocolate at home couldn't be easier! All you need is some coconut oil, cocoa powder and some sort of liquid sweetener. I like to add nut butter, especially cashew butter to make it more creamy and delicious :D but it's completely optional. I would however avoid using peanut butter because the taste is just too overpowering.

Nadia2024-05-16T13:42:45+01:00August 15, 2016|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Raw, Sweet Snacks, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|11 Comments

Vegan Tahini Popsicles

Vegan Tahini Popsicles

Vegan Tahini Popsicles I'm afraid I might be a little late in sharing this recipe since it seems the sun has decided to retire after a couple of weeks of glorious weather! But I'm one of those people who can eat ice cream any time of the year. It always seems like the perfect light and refreshing after dinner dessert. If you haven't noticed already, a lot of my recent recipes have been based around tahini. I just can't get enough of the stuff! And since my Salted Caramel Tahini Cheesecake was such a hit, I just had to create another tahini treat. (and I have a few more on the way!). These vegan tahini popsicles are so creamy, rich and taste so good! Dipped in homemade [...]