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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies (No-Bake, Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies (No-Bake, Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies (No-Bake, Vegan & Gluten-free) I find thumbprint cookies so cute and fun to make. I recently made a blueberry pistachio & cardamom thumbprint cookie recipe, which received a lot of love on my Instagram feed. So, I thought why not create another one, but this time a no-bake version with a chocolate hazelnut centre. These no-bake chocolate thumbprint cookies are super easy to make and only call for five ingredients, well technically six, but who counts salt as an ingredient anyway? They're a really good back up treat idea when you need to whip up something quick either when you're craving something sweet or if you have guests coming over and have nothing to serve them. Whenever I'm expecting [...]

Nadia2018-11-17T20:52:42+01:00March 25, 2018|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|7 Comments

Pistachio Cardamom Rose Loaf (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Pistachio Cardamom Rose Loaf (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Pistachio Cardamom Rose Loaf (Vegan & Gluten-free) A deliciously nutty pistachio loaf flavoured with aromatic cardamom and topped with a silky pink rose flavoured frosting. Decorated with chopped pistachios and pomegranate seeds to add a pretty pop of colour contrast. A couple of days ago I posted a pistachio cardamom thumbprint cookie recipe and it made me realise how much I love that flavour combination. As you may be able to tell this loaf is inspired by Middle Eastern flavours. Pistachios, cardamom, rose and pomegranate are all essential ingredients in Middle Eastern cooking and especially desserts. Think baklava meats Turkish delight. This is what this cake tastes like to me. And I'm a huge fan of both baklava AND Turkish delight! I absolutely love sweet, [...]

Nadia2019-09-04T11:18:42+01:00March 10, 2018|Cakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|28 Comments

Mini Blueberry Bakewell Tarts (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Mini Blueberry Bakewell Tarts (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Mini Blueberry Bakewell Tarts (Vegan & Gluten-free) Delicious mini Bakewell Tarts using plant-based and gluten-free ingredients so that those of you who have allergies to dairy or gluten can still enjoy these traditional British treats! They can also be enjoyed by everyone and anyone who's looking for a healthier take on a yummy classic bake ;) Most of you are probably already familiar with Bakewell tarts, but for my over sea readers (hello there :D) A Bakewell tart is a traditional English treat that's made up of a shortcrust pastry, a jam centre and frangipane topping. Even if you've never tried it, you can just imagine how delicious that combination is, can't you? :D Bakewell tarts used to be one of my (many many) favourite [...]

Nadia2022-03-29T14:32:35+01:00February 14, 2018|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|18 Comments

Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes (Vegan & Gluten-free) Chocolate banana cupcakes topped with a lush two-ingredient chocolate ganache. All vegan, gluten-free and with no added sugar! Since Valentine's day is just around the corner, these chocolate ganache cupcakes would make the perfect post dinner treat to impress that special someone on Valentine's day. Nothing says I love more than a sweet, rich chocolate sponge topped with a silky smooth chocolate ganache. Am I right or am I right? :D I topped mine with berries, because I love the contrast in colour between the red raspberries, deep purple blackberries and deep red cherries. It just adds so much more character and makes these cupcakes that much more inviting. They're super simple to make using oat flour [...]

Nadia2022-08-05T11:34:50+01:00February 5, 2018|Chocolate, Cupcakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sugar Free|12 Comments

Coffee Vanilla Tarts (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Coffee Vanilla Tarts (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Coffee Vanilla Tarts (Vegan & Gluten-free) Creamy mini tarts filled with coffee and vanilla flavoured cream. A simple recipe that calls for few ingredients, but results in something so delicious and aesthetically-pleasing! I'm one of those people who probably loves coffee desserts more than actually drinking coffee. Don't get me wrong, I do love a good cup of milky coffee, but there's something special about a coffee dessert. Like chocolate desserts, I like how the bitter taste of the coffee complements the sweetness of a dessert. They're especially delicious during winter months when you need something more rich, comforting and decadent. Although I no longer drink coffee, I still like a good coffee dessert. The only reason I avoid coffee and caffeine in [...]

Nadia2017-12-01T20:35:09+01:00November 30, 2017|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Raw, snack, Sweet Snacks, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|12 Comments

Chocolate Mint Mousse Pie (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Mint Mousse Pie (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Mint Mousse Pie I love mint and chocolate. I think that combination is so delicious, especially in the form of a post dinner treat. The chocolate gives the desserts a decadent feel and the mint is just so refreshing after a meal! Recently I posted a mint Oreo recipe where I spoke more about my love for this flavour combination (click here to read more about it)! It made me realise that I haven't really experimented with mint and chocolate much in my recipes before, so now all I want to do is create mint chocolate recipes! So today, I'm sharing with you this, rich, smooth and decadent chocolate mint mousse pie! A simple oaty base with a lush, velvety centre made using only 4 ingredients! You'll find [...]

Nadia2017-11-26T19:23:49+01:00November 26, 2017|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian|13 Comments

Plum Blueberry Galette (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Plum Blueberry Galette (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Plum Blueberry Galette (Vegan & Gluten-free) The weekend is finally here! It's been a long and tiring week, and even though I'll still be working today and tomorrow, I love the calmness that comes with the weekend. Especially Saturdays! It's a chance for me to reflect on the week that's gone and a chance to work out what I need to do for the week ahead. And I love not having to worry about responding to a ton of emails or getting back to clients until Monday. It just feels so much more relaxed. Yesterday was my first day back at college. Some of you may already know that I enrolled into a Nutrition course (click here to find out more) [...]

Nadia2017-11-11T19:02:14+01:00November 11, 2017|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|10 Comments

Mint Moringa Oreos (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Mint Moringa Oreos (Vegan & Gluten-free)

A delicious, creamy & rich mint moringa filling between two crunchy chocolate cookies. Mint Moringa Oreos (Vegan & Gluten-free) I have made a raw version of Oreos in the past, but today I'm showing you how to make baked Oreo cookies filled with a refreshing mint and moringa filling. They're gluten-free and completely plant-based. Mint and chocolate is such a delicious combination. In fact, my favourite chocolate flavour is mint dark chocolate. I usually have a square or two after dinner if I don't have any homemade treats lying around. Yes, I don't always have an abundance of homemade treats in my house at all times ? Shocker, right? Even the hubby enjoyed these mint moringa Oreos and he's not at all [...]

Nadia2017-12-05T22:26:15+01:00November 7, 2017|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|12 Comments

Roasted Vegetable Tofu Quiche (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Roasted Vegetable Tofu Quiche (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Roasted Vegetable Tofu Quiche (Vegan & Gluten-free) You can't beat a good quiche with a side salad for lunch. But this is no ordinary quiche. This is a plant-based quiche made with tofu! Tofu is an amazing plant-based substitute for meat and eggs. It's a great source of calcium, protein, omega-3, selenium and zinc, all nutrients that can be lacking in a plant-based diet. I added some nutritional yeast to give it a cheesy/nutty flavour and some homemade sun-dried tomato pesto for an Italian twist. Packed full of delicious herby veggies to add more flavour, texture and vibrant colours! The crust is a simple mixture of oat flour, buckwheat flour and ground almonds which made for a scrumptious crumbly base. This quiche [...]

Nadia2017-09-24T12:35:29+01:00September 24, 2017|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Quiche, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|8 Comments

Salted Caramel Protein Ice Cream Doughnuts

Salted Caramel Protein Ice Cream Doughnuts

Salted Caramel Protein Ice Cream Doughnuts These salted caramel protein ice cream doughnuts are made up of a cookie/biscuit base, a protein salted maca caramel centre, a layer of gooey caramel all dipped in chocolate to make them extra decadent and lush! You really NEED to try this recipe! Prior to starting my blog and Instagram page, I never thought I could ever be creative. I grew up in Iraq, a country and environment that didn't encourage creativity. Not because its people chose not to be creative, but because they had been through so much hardship over the decades. We had to endure war after war, economic decline and never ending financial struggles. So over time things like creativity were seen as a luxury. Our [...]