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Chocolate Cottage Cheese Pudding (High Protein/Healthy)

Chocolate Cottage Cheese Pudding (High Protein/Healthy)

This chocolate cottage cheese pudding makes a tasty make-ahead-of-time breakfast option or even a healthy dessert! Packed with 42g protein per serving and you only need 6 ingredients to make it! I'm new to the cottage cheese game. For a very long time I avoided eating dairy all together since I linked it to my IBS and eczema flare-ups. I started reintroducing it back into my diet last year and to my surprise I haven't had any negative side affects. Looking back I wonder whether I ever had an adverse reaction to dairy. I now know my IBS is usually triggered by things like stress and lack of sleep, rather than any one ingredient I consume in isolation. I also [...]

Nadia2024-06-18T17:56:51+01:00March 5, 2024|Breakfasts, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, snack, Vegetarian|44 Comments

Moroccan Zaalouk Recipe (Aubergine Salad)

Moroccan Zaalouk Recipe (Aubergine Salad)

This Moroccan Zaalouk recipe makes a great appetiser, side or snack! With a rich, tangy and smokey flavour, I also love serving it with plain vegetables or rice to add a lot of flavour as well as extra nutrients and antioxidants! Zaalouk is a traditional Moroccan dish made primarily from eggplant and tomatoes, flavoured with garlic, olive oil, and various spices such as cumin, paprika, and chili pepper. It's typically served as a side dish or salad and is often enjoyed with bread. Zaalouk can vary slightly in preparation and ingredients depending on the region or personal preferences, but it's generally known for its rich and savoury flavours. It's a popular vegetarian dish in Moroccan cuisine. I love food, all [...]

Nadia2024-02-22T18:46:29+01:00February 22, 2024|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Salads, Sauces and Dips, Side dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian|9 Comments

3-Ingredient Apricot Coconut Balls

3-Ingredient Apricot Coconut Balls

Are you looking for a healthy and delicious treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than these 3-ingredient apricot coconut balls! Made with only a few simple ingredients, these balls are not only tasty but also a nutritious snack or healthier dessert option. It hit me recently that I've never used dried apricots in any of my creations before. I used to eat dried apricots a lot when I went through my fad diet phase. I was a big yo-yo dieter before I studied nutrition and improved my relationship with food and my body. I remember one of the big things at the time was to snack on dried apricots instead of sweets/desserts to help kerb sweet [...]

Nadia2024-02-09T19:32:35+01:00February 9, 2024|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, snack, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

2-Ingredient Turkish Fig Pudding

2-Ingredient Turkish Fig Pudding

A simple pudding made with only figs and milk. I came across this 2-ingredient Turkish fig pudding and just had to give it a try. All I need to say is that it didn't disappoint! As someone who grew up eating dried figs, this 2-ingredient Turkish fig pudding was right up my street. Like dates, figs (especially dried figs) are a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine. Growing up in Iraq meant they were a big part of my diet. We couldn't afford sweets often, so for us, figs were a readily available and cheap sweet treat that we looked forward to. For some reason, my palette doesn't seem to appreciate the taste, but mainly the texture, of fresh figs. Dried [...]

Nadia2024-01-03T17:41:00+01:00January 3, 2024|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|11 Comments

4-Ingredient Pumpkin Cake

4-Ingredient Pumpkin Cake

This 4-ingredient pumpkin cake is so easy to make, no-bake and so delicious! Each serving offers 15g protein! Makes a great post-workout treat, snack or healthier dessert. I wasn't sure what to call this recipe and whether to refer to it as a 'cake' or a 'tart'. It's technically neither. Unlike a traditional cake, it's not baked in the oven and has no flour or eggs. Then again it doesn't have a tart base, so I guess I could refer to it as a 'crustless tart', but that would make the title too long and complicated. When making protein desserts, most rules go out the window anyway, so I'm sticking to calling this recipe a cake. I know I'll get [...]

Nadia2024-09-30T17:01:36+01:00November 23, 2023|Cakes, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Protein recipes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|1 Comment

3-Ingredient Healthy Mousse

3-Ingredient Healthy Mousse

This 3-ingredient healthy mousse is made with only dark chocolate, water and orange zest. Healthy desserts don't come easier than this! Whipped up in the blender for an airy, light, yet decadent texture. This one's a must try! I shared this 2-ingredient chocolate mousse a couple of months ago that went viral on my Instagram page. Why? My guesses are because it's easy, contains chocolate and only one other ingredient, water. I don't usually list water as an ingredient in any of my other recipes, so essentially it's a 1 ingredient recipe! A few of you left me comments and messages suggesting I whip up the chocolate & water mixture before refrigerating to set. Of course I had to try [...]

Nadia2024-02-18T17:09:05+01:00November 21, 2023|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|16 Comments

Tahini Chocolate Crunch Bars

Tahini Chocolate Crunch Bars

These tahini chocolate crunch bars have the perfect soft to crunchy ratio! A chocolate 'rice krispie' base, a smooth creamy centre and a layer of decadent dark chocolate on top. Oh and it's all vegan, gluten-free and no-bake. Dessert perfection! I've made these bars so many times in the last couple of years. They always make a really nice treat for when I have guests over. They also have every thing I love - tahini, chocolate and a satisfying crunch! Those 3 elements together are the definition of a good dessert as far as I'm concerned. Although I'm using tahini in the recipe, I've also made these bars with sunflower seed butter and peanut butter. The recipe is so easily [...]

Nadia2023-11-17T17:25:48+01:00November 17, 2023|Bars, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|9 Comments

Healthier Sticky Toffee Pudding

Healthier Sticky Toffee Pudding

A healthier sticky toffee pudding made with better-for-you-ingredients and made into individual portions for ease and a shorter baking time. They're just the right level of sweet and really easy to make. Cold rainy weather calls for something warming, cosy and comforting. I think it's safe to say this healthier sticky toffee pudding ticks all those boxes! Serve warm with my three ingredient drizzle for the ultimate dessert to satisfy your sweet cravings this winter. In case you're not already familiar with it, sticky toffee pudding is a classic British dessert that consists of a moist, dense sponge cake made with dates, covered in a rich toffee sauce. It's a popular and indulgent dessert known for its sweet and sticky [...]

Nadia2023-11-13T16:16:22+01:00November 9, 2023|Cakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|16 Comments

Protein Mango Coconut Chia Pudding

Protein Mango Coconut Chia Pudding

A delicious breakfast that's packed with protein. This protein mango coconut chia pudding is great to prepare ahead of time for a fuss-free breakfast that you can also take with you on-the-go on busy mornings. Chia pudding is such a versatile breakfast. You can customise it with various ingredients like fruits, nuts, seeds, spices, sweeteners, and flavourings to suit your taste preferences. The flavour combination possibilities are endless, meaning you can make a different variation every day without getting bored of it. My current favourite flavour combination for breakfast is mango and coconut. Even though we'll shortly be heading into winter and the cold weather is slowly creeping in, I'm still craving cold, refreshing and vibrant breakfasts. If anything they [...]

Nadia2024-06-20T15:49:51+01:00October 20, 2023|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Overnight Oats, Post Workout Meals, Protein recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian|13 Comments

4-Ingredient Sunflower Seed Chocolate Bites

4-Ingredient Sunflower Seed Chocolate Bites

If you're looking for an easy crunchy snack that's also good for you, try these 4-ingredient sunflower seed chocolate bites. All you need is sunflower seeds, maple syrup, salt and dark chocolate! These 4-ingredient sunflower seed chocolate bites were inspired by these crunchy nut & seed rounds that I made a few months ago. They went down a treat on Instagram, so I thought why not make an even simpler version without nuts (for those with nut allergies). I also dipped them in chocolate (because why not!), but of course you can omit for a lower calorie version. Like many of my recipes, this recipe is flexible - you can use other seeds (like sesame or pumpkin seeds), or you [...]