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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|19 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 [...]

Nadia2023-10-18T11:27:16+01:00October 18, 2023|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|42 Comments

Vegan Raspberry Bounty Bars

Vegan Raspberry Bounty Bars

A creamy coconutty bar with a layer of raspberry jam all dipped in chocolate - these vegan raspberry bounty bars are like little bites of heaven! I'm sure most of you will know what a bounty bar is, but just in case you've never heard of or tried one before, bounty bars are a popular coconut-filled chocolate bar. They are known for their distinctive combination of sweet, moist, and chewy coconut filling coated with a layer of milk or dark chocolate. What makes these vegan raspberry bounty bars special?: My take on the traditional bounty bar is one with less sugar, no dairy and I coated them in good quality dark chocolate for a hit of antioxidants. I also added [...]

Nadia2023-10-04T17:31:14+01:00October 4, 2023|Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|19 Comments

Vegan Strawberry Chocolate Protein Cupcakes

Vegan Strawberry Chocolate Protein Cupcakes

These vegan strawberry chocolate protein cupcakes are super delicious topped with a simple 3-ingredient protein chocolate frosting. They’re easy, made with healthier ingredients and packed with 15g protein per cupcake! Why I love making these vegan strawberry chocolate protein cupcakes: I love adding protein powder to my treats. It’s such an easy way to add extra goodness without compromising on taste or texture. The great thing about using flavoured protein powders is that they also add some sweetness, meaning you don’t need to use as much sugar as you would in a regular recipe. Not only are these cupcakes high in protein, they’re also lower in added sugar! I also love using finely ground oats instead of plain flour in [...]

Nadia2024-06-20T15:51:29+01:00September 26, 2023|Chocolate, Cupcakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Post Workout Meals, Protein recipes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|7 Comments

2-Ingredient Earl Grey Chocolate Mousse

2-Ingredient Earl Grey Chocolate Mousse

This easy 2-ingredient Earl Grey chocolate mousse is so rich, decadent and luxurious! A simple (and healthy!) dessert to enjoy after dinner when you're craving something sweet to end your meal. I love finding new ways to incorporate tea into desserts. Brewed tea is such a fun and easy to way to infuse a lot of aromas into a dish without using artificial flavours. I particularly love using tea (especially black tea varieties) to flavour desserts, like this one! Earl Grey and chocolate is a delightful combination of two distinct flavours: the bold, citrusy notes of Earl Grey tea and the rich, creamy taste of dark chocolate. This fusion creates a unique and sophisticated treat that appeals to both tea [...]

Nadia2023-09-25T17:24:32+01:00September 25, 2023|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|9 Comments

Healthier Banoffee Pie

Healthier Banoffee Pie

This healthier banoffee pie is my take on the classic British dessert. Made with better for you ingredients and also happens to be vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. Banoffee Pie is one of my favourite all time desserts. Crumbly biscuit base, rich caramel centre topped with sliced banana and fresh cream…what’s not to like? No one can resist a good slice of banoffee pie! The base of this healthier banoffee pie is made up of oats instead of plain flour, making it slightly better for you. I used a dairy-free butter alternative to help it hold together since we're not using eggs. The caramel part of a banoffee pie is typically made using condensed milk which is boiled in the can [...]

Nadia2023-09-12T14:51:24+01:00September 12, 2023|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian|1 Comment

Sesame Pomegranate Chocolate Bark

Sesame Pomegranate Chocolate Bark

This sesame pomegranate chocolate bark is inspired by one of my childhood snacks from the Middle East - sesame brittle aka Simsemieh. It's deliciously crunchy and sweet whilst also being packed with healthy fats and antioxidants! Sesame seeds have long been cultivated in the Middle East and feature quite heavily in both sweet and savoury recipes. One of the most widely known ways of using sesame seeds (aka simsim in Arabic) is blended into tahini, which is basically sesame paste/butter. They have a rich, nutty flavour that works so well in desserts and sweet snacks. Its uses go way beyond tahini though as it's used heavily in desserts (like halva), savoury dishes (as a garnish), baked goods (a lot of [...]

Nadia2023-09-12T11:01:03+01:00September 8, 2023|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, snack, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|20 Comments

Tahini Date Freezer Cups

Tahini Date Freezer Cups

These tahini date freezer cups make a lovely snack or healthier chilled treat to enjoy after dinner on hot days. Best of all is you only need 5 ingredients to make them! I've probably said this about a million times before and I don't think I'll ever stop saying it - tahini and dates are the best dessert combination EVER! Even better when paired with cardamom. That flavour combination is one made in heaven! Every time I post a recipe that includes tahini I still get asked the question 'what is tahini?'. It surprises me because it seems to me that tahini is now everywhere. So many people on social media use it in both sweet and savoury recipes. It's [...]