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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 [...]

Nadia2023-09-26T18:04:28+01:00September 26, 2023|Chocolate, Cupcakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Post Workout Meals, Protein recipes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 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|14 Comments

Chocolate Fudge Oat Bars

Chocolate Fudge Oat Bars

A super delicious no-bake dessert - these chocolate fudge oat bars are the perfect treat to make on a hot summer day when you're craving something sweet, but don't fancy ice cream. I do love a good no-bake recipe, especially during summer when it's too hot to turn the oven on. The last thing you want to do on a scorching hot day is to add even more heat by turning on the oven. These no-bake chocolate fudge oat bars are the perfect, no fuss, quick and easy treat that takes no time to prepare. Meaning you can spend more time out in the sun taking advantage of the lovely weather while it lasts. Because let's face it, UK isn't [...]

Nadia2023-08-23T15:43:16+01:00August 21, 2023|Bars, Breakfasts, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Granola, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|50 Comments

Peanut Butter & Jam Oat Cake Sandwiches

Peanut Butter & Jam Oat Cake Sandwiches

These peanut butter & jam oat cake sandwiches are my newfound obsession! They're made with only 6 ingredients and have the perfect balance of sweet and salty with the most satisfying crunch. I was struggling to find the appropriate name to call this recipe. I haven't seen anyone make something like this before, yet it's such a simple concept for a healthier recipe! Ideas come to me when I least expect them. Weirdly enough I usually get them when half asleep - either while falling asleep or waking up. When I sit down and try to think of creative new ideas, they just won't come to me. It's almost like I have to wait for an epiphany. These peanut butter [...]

Nadia2023-08-18T17:26:27+01:00August 18, 2023|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|4 Comments

Healthy Grain-free Granola Recipe

Healthy Grain-free Granola Recipe

This healthy grain-free granola recipe is one that I've been making on repeat recently. It's super crunchy and keeps well, making it a great option to have on hand for a speedy breakfast, healthy snack or a crunchy addition to elevate meals. Granola is something that you can easily make at home with one bowl, no equipment (apart from an oven, which most people have access to) and very little time. You can make it so much healthier than most shop bought granolas and at a fraction of the price. It's so adaptable - you can change the ingredients around according to your likes, or use what you have available in your cupboard to save you a shopping trip. Usually [...]

Nadia2023-08-16T18:10:03+01:00August 16, 2023|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Granola, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|4 Comments

Mocha Buckwheat Pudding (Vegan | GF | High Protein)

Mocha Buckwheat Pudding (Vegan | GF | High Protein)

Delicious, super smooth and chocolaty - this mocha buckwheat pudding can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack or a healthy dessert! Breakfast is my most favourite meal of the day by far! I've said it before and I'll say it again, if I could I would eat breakfast foods for breakfast, lunch AND dinner. I wake up looking forward to it, so I wanted to share with you my current favourite breakfast that's easy to make, balanced and tastes so good. A lot of people seem to struggle with breakfast ideas, especially breakfasts that are healthy with good amounts of protein, fibre and healthy fats. I recently rediscovered buckwheat pudding, which I hadn't had since making this blueberry buckwheat pudding. It's [...]

Nadia2023-09-01T11:56:01+01:00August 10, 2023|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Overnight Oats, Porridge, Post Workout Meals, Protein recipes, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|54 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Salted Caramel Protein Bars

Vegan Chocolate Salted Caramel Protein Bars

A yummy post-workout snack that tastes like a dessert! These vegan chocolate salted caramel protein bars are no-bake and really easy to put together. Sometimes I love to snack on protein bars instead of a dessert to try to bump up my protein intake in between meals. Especially on days where I haven’t been able to prepare/eat well rounded meals (which is usually the case for lunch) and feel my protein intake has been on the low side. I used to regularly stock up vegan protein bars to have in my cupboard to snack on when I'm running around, but they can be really expensive. It made sense for me to make my own at home considering how easy they [...]

Nadia2023-09-13T12:22:21+01:00August 8, 2023|Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Protein recipes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|6 Comments

4-Ingredient Almond Butter Cookies

4-Ingredient Almond Butter Cookies

These 4-ingredient almond butter cookies are not only easy to make, but are also nutritious and taste so good! A great snack to have in your fridge or a healthier dessert to enjoy after meals. Recipes don't come easier than this - a cookie recipe using only 4 ingredients and requires no baking. What makes them even better is they're healthy! Using only almond butter, oats a little bit of maple syrup to sweeten. I can't seem to stop creating super simple and quick treats. It has definitely become my thing now, especially since lockdown. Simple comforts with few, easy to find ingredients that don't leave you with a lot of washing up behind. I was looking through my recipe [...]

Nadia2023-08-04T17:30:57+01:00August 4, 2023|Breakfasts, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|28 Comments

Courgette Tofu Fritters (High Protein)

Courgette Tofu Fritters (High Protein)

These courgette tofu fritters make a great speedy dinner option, lunch or high protein snack. I usually serve them with roasted vegetables and a side of hummus (for even more protein and plant goodness!). I'm always looking for new, tasty and fun ways to use tofu. It's such a great plant-based protein option and can easily be flavoured with anything you like. It usually gets a bad rep for being boring, but when using the right flavourings (things like spices, garlic, fresh herbs, etc.) and enough of them, you can turn it into so many tasty and nutritious dishes. Tofu is a complete protein source, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its [...]