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Caramel Bramley Apple Energy Balls

Caramel Bramley Apple Energy Balls

Caramel Bramley Apple Energy Balls * This post is sponsored by Great British Apples* Quick, easy and healthy no-bake caramel apple energy balls. I love having snacks like these in my fridge for when I have a snack attack, which I usually get on busy days when I'm feeling stressed out and need something to keep me going between meals. They help me avoid reaching out for the biscuits and crisps, which are fine to have every now and then, but most of the time I try to make sure my snacks are as healthy as possible. I like to make a big batch of energy balls and enjoy them as a mid-morning snack with a cup of tea or as [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:48:39+01:00October 17, 2019|Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Vegan Peanut Butter Mug Cake

Vegan Peanut Butter Mug Cake

Vegan Peanut Butter Mug Cake A speedy treat for those times when you just want to have a slice of cake! This vegan peanut butter mug cake is really quick, easy and so yummy! This recipe is for anyone who likes cake, peanut butter and lacks patience when it comes to waiting for treats to be prepared. It's all well and good making a cake batter, waiting for it to bake and then waiting for it to cool down before you can finally tuck in. But what if you want a cake RIGHT NOW? Well you wouldn't want to wait, would you? I made this protein chocolate mug cake last year and it was a huge hit! So I thought [...]

Nadia2019-10-14T18:46:55+01:00October 14, 2019|Breakfasts, Cakes, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|1 Comment

Vegan & Gluten-free Cookie Dough Bites

Vegan & Gluten-free Cookie Dough Bites

Vegan & Gluten-free Cookie Dough Bites A delicious, easy and speedy treat that's healthier for you but still tastes delish! These vegan & gluten-free cookie dough bites are packed with healthy fats, fibre and yummy flavours. It's been a month since my last post! I can't believe I left it so long, although I have to say I did have a good excuse. Many of you already know that I've been working really hard the past few years on getting my nutrition qualification and the last few weeks I've been keeping my head down trying to get my end of year portfolio submitted. 3 case studies, an essay and a whole lot of paper work took it out of me. [...]

Nadia2019-09-10T21:04:03+01:00September 10, 2019|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Chocolate Chip Almond Nicecream

Chocolate Chip Almond Nicecream

Chocolate Chip Almond Nicecream A quick and easy ice cream recipe that requires no churning! It's also much healthier than shop bought ice cream. I've been craving ice cream a lot recently. My flat is like a sauna and attracts the heat. So much so that it's actually warmer in the flat than it is outside! So you can imagine how hot it feels when it's 30 degrees outside. The only things I've been wanting to eat are ice cream and water melon. I've also been experiencing digestive problems due to stress and the fact that I haven't been eating well the past couple of months. I usually have a massive appetite and I'm always hungry. Now I find myself [...]

Nadia2020-06-23T16:53:18+01:00August 5, 2019|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Ice Cream, Raw, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|1 Comment

Air Fryer Vegan Samosas

Air Fryer Vegan Samosas

Air Fryer Vegan Samosas Delicious crispy vegan samosas made healthier by cooking in an air fryer with less oil. I love samosas, but they can be a bit heavy and greasy so I usually stay away from them. However these homemade air fryer samosas are so light, yet still taste delicious! The whole recipe only calls for 2 tablespoons of oil so they're much lighter and still as crispy as the ones you get from a takeaway. It's not easy getting hold of vegan or dairy-free samosas, especially around where I live. So I haven't had a samosa in years and I really missed them. This was my first ever attempt at making samosas. I was under the impression that making your own homemade [...]

Nadia2019-06-26T11:29:42+01:00June 25, 2019|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Side dishes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|0 Comments

Gluten-free Vegan Hot Cross Blondies

Gluten-free Vegan Hot Cross Blondies

Gluten-free Vegan Hot Cross Blondies *This is a sponsored post for FREEE by Doves Farm* These hot cross blondies are the perfect easy dessert to make this Easter. They’re delicious, vegan and gluten-free! If you’re looking for something to bake that’s a little different this Easter, why not try these gluten-free vegan hot cross blondies? They’re really easy to make and requires very little baking experience. You literally mix everything in a bowl, pour into a pan and bake. That’s it! Blondies may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of Easter, but I put a fun spin on them to make them more fitting for the season by adding some spices, orange zest and [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:50:45+01:00April 17, 2019|Brownies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|1 Comment

2-Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Fudge

2-Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Fudge

2-Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Fudge Dessert recipes really don't come easier than this! 2-ingredient vegan chocolate fudge that doesn't require a sugar thermometer or any fudge making experience whatsoever. It's also really quick and easy to make. You know how much I love easy recipes. The fewer the ingredients and steps the better. However I always make sure that the end result still tastes amazing. What's the point of an easy recipe if you don't enjoy the fruits of your labour, no matter how easy that labour was! As the title of this recipes suggests, this 2-ingredient vegan chocolate fudge has only, well, two ingredients. What are these ingredients I hear you ask? Your favourite dark chocolate - I used dairy-free 74% cocoa [...]

Nadia2020-11-08T20:03:04+01:00April 13, 2019|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|12 Comments

Breakfast Berry Crumble

Breakfast Berry Crumble

Breakfast Berry Crumble Dessert for breakfast? Yes please! This breakfast berry crumble is bursting with blueberry and raspberry goodness and topped with the most scrumptious crumble topping! A few weeks ago I posted a recipe for this raspberry almond baked oats and it was received so well. I guess you all love berries and oats just as much as I do :D I thought I would make another breakfast recipe with berries. Especially seeing that the weather isn't getting any warmer in the UK and we still need all the comfort we can get first thing in the morning before kickstarting our day. Although the word 'breakfast' is in the title, there is no reason why you can't enjoy this breakfast berry crumble any time [...]

Nadia2019-04-12T15:12:19+01:00April 1, 2019|Breakfast bars, Breakfasts, Desserts, Gluten Free, Oatmeal, Porridge, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|10 Comments

Mushroom Stuffed Potato Cakes

Mushroom Stuffed Potato Cakes

Mushroom Stuffed Potato Cakes Fluffy potato cakes stuffed with a fragrant lemony herby mushroom mixture. These mushroom stuffed potato cakes would make an amazing addition to meals. I made these potato filled cakes around this time last year and they went down a treat with the family. I had it in mind to make this recipe again to share on the blog, but then completely forgot about it! I then made them again a couple of months ago, took the photos, but wasn't 100% happy with the way the shots turned out. Now I've got my act together, made them again and actually took some really decent pictures this time. So now I can finally satisfied with the cakes AND the images. [...]

Nadia2019-03-01T17:41:43+01:00March 1, 2019|Bakes, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Nut Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|37 Comments

Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake Cups (cashew-free/nut-free/gluten-free)

Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake Cups (cashew-free/nut-free/gluten-free)

Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake Cups Mini vegan raspberry cheesecake cups that also happen to be cashew-free, nut-free and gluten-free! If you search for vegan cheesecake recipes online you'll find that most of them are made with the same main ingredient - cashews! Not that there's anything wrong with cashews, but I wanted to make a plant-based cheesecake that resembles the 'real thing' and I found the best way to do that is by using a dairy-free cream cheese alternative. Both the taste and texture is more true to the original, which is what you want really if you're making a 'cheesecake'. Especially if you're making it for a non-vegan and you want to impress them, a cashew cheesecake just won't cut [...]