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Easy Chocolate Tahini Recipe

Easy Chocolate Tahini Recipe

If you’re a fan of chocolate spreads and the nutty flavour of sesame, then you'll love this easy chocolate tahini recipe. This silky, rich spread is perfect for serving with pancakes, slathering on toast, or sneaking spoonfuls straight from the jar. Best of all, it’s healthier than many store-bought alternatives, with minimal ingredients and no preservatives! Store-bought chocolate spreads often come with added oils, emulsifiers, and excessive sugar. By making your own chocolate spread at home, like this easy chocolate tahini recipe, you get to control the ingredients and flavours, ensuring a healthier and tastier product. Tahini, is packed with nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and healthy fats. Adding chocolate to it not only creates a treat that satisfies your sweet [...]

Nadia2024-11-28T17:56:12+01:00November 28, 2024|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Raw, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Healthy Date and Walnut Cake

Healthy Date and Walnut Cake

This healthy date and walnut cake makes a great healthier treat when you're craving something sweet with your afternoon cup of tea. Made with better-for-you ingredients like oats and tahini. Sweetened only with whole dates, so it's sweet, but not overly so. Make it the next time you're looking for a lighter cake recipe that still tastes amazing! I grew up eating dates almost on a daily basis, so they have a special place in my heart. Growing up in Iraq post the first gulf war and during the time the UN imposed international sanctions that crippled the country financially, things like treats and snacks became a luxury and not something we got to enjoy regularly. I've always had a [...]

Nadia2024-11-21T18:01:20+01:00November 21, 2024|Cakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|44 Comments

Chocolate Quinoa Bites

Chocolate Quinoa Bites

If you’re looking for a delicious, healthier treat that's easy to make, these chocolate quinoa bites may just be what you're looking for. Not only are they satisfyingly crunchy, but also made with healthier ingredients, making them the perfect go-to for a quick energy boost or when you're craving a chocolate fix. What is puffed quinoa? Puffed quinoa (or quinoa pops) are puffed or popped quinoa grains, similar to puffed rice or puffed corn, created by heating the quinoa seeds until they expand and "pop." This gives them a light, crispy texture and makes them a great addition to snacks, cereals, and granola bars. They are popular as a nutritious snack or topping because quinoa is rich in protein, fibre, [...]

Nadia2024-11-06T17:44:40+01:00November 6, 2024|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Paleo, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Date Caramels Recipe

Date Caramels Recipe

Easy to make, chewy and naturally sweet - this date caramels recipe is made using fudgy dates and creamy tahini. Unlike traditional caramels, which are usually made by cooking sugar, butter, and cream until they caramelise, these date caramels rely on the natural sweetness of dates as well as the richness of tahini to achieve a similar, though healthier, result. I'm revisiting old recipes on my blog that I've completely forgotten about. This date caramels recipe is based on these chocolate covered salted caramel 'fudge' that I shared back in 2018 (how was that 6 years ago?!). I make a lot of very easy, very few ingredient recipes, but this is easily one of the simplest I've ever created. [...]

Nadia2024-10-28T18:41:43+01:00October 28, 2024|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Paleo, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|12 Comments

Healthy Blueberry Muffins

Healthy Blueberry Muffins

These healthy blueberry muffins make a great breakfast on-the-go option for busy mornings, a handy portable snack or lighter post meal dessert. They're made using better-for-you ingredients, but still taste delicious! When it comes to breakfast or snack options, blueberry muffins are a classic. But many store-bought versions are loaded with sugar and unhealthy fats, leaving you with a delicious yet less-than-healthy treat. The good news is that with a few simple tweaks, you can transform blueberry muffins into a wholesome, nutrient-packed snack that still satisfies your sweet tooth. Why I love making these healthy blueberry muffins: By making a few simple ingredient swaps, these healthy blueberry muffins become much more nutritious than the typical sugar-laden varieties. Instead of plain [...]

Nadia2024-10-24T17:20:33+01:00October 24, 2024|Breakfasts, Desserts, Gluten Free, Muffins, snack, Vegetarian|1 Comment

Date Recipes

Date Recipes

Looking for some easy date recipes that are healthier and easy to make? Then you're in the right place! I've always been a massive fan of using dates in desserts. I grew up in the Middle East where dates are a staple in every household. I ate them almost everyday without fail, not that you'd ever hear me complain about it - I'm obsessed with them! They have the most delicious sweet, caramel like taste and fudgy texture that work so well in dessert. Desserts are often synonymous with indulgence and decadence, but what if you could satisfy your sweet tooth while also nourishing your body? Enter dates - the naturally sweet, versatile fruit that has been used for centuries [...]

Nadia2024-10-03T17:17:11+01:00October 3, 2024|Bars, Cakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Tahini Chocolate Balls

Tahini Chocolate Balls

Looking for a snack that’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrition? Enter tahini chocolate balls - a delightful blend of rich, chocolatey goodness and the creamy nuttiness of tahini, all wrapped into bite-sized, nutrient-dense treats. These little power balls are perfect for busy mornings, post-workout recovery, or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Why I love making these tahini chocolate balls: It's no secret that I'm a huge tahini fan and I'm constantly trying to find new ways to include it in recipes. Especially desserts as I think tahini is such a versatile ingredient to include in healthy treats. I also find it goes exceptionally well with chocolate - my other food love! So I threw them together with a few [...]

Nadia2024-09-25T17:18:31+01:00September 25, 2024|Breakfasts, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|33 Comments

TikTok Cucumber Salad

TikTok Cucumber Salad

You've probably seen the TikTok cucumber salad that's going viral all over social media by now. Literally everyone seems to be making it, or a version of it. I didn't want to feel like I'm missing out, so I gave it a try - with my own little spin of course. What is the TikTok cucumber salad: This trend started when a food content creator, Logan (aka the cucumber guy), shared his take on an Asian cucumber salad. Now everyone seems to be making it, or at least making their own version of it. I remember a couple of years ago (it may have been during lock down) when a similar version of a cucumber salad went viral - a [...]

Nadia2024-08-25T17:30:23+01:00August 25, 2024|Gluten Free, Sauces and Dips, Side dishes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Healthy Frozen Yogurt (4-Ingredients!)

Healthy Frozen Yogurt (4-Ingredients!)

This healthy frozen yogurt is one of the easiest and healthiest ways to cool down on a hot summer day. Best of all you only need 4 ingredients to make it and no ice cream machine required! Why I love making this healthy frozen yogurt: I'm constantly looking for tasty and refreshing chilled treats that are also healthy and beneficial for my body. This healthy frozen yogurt ticks all the right boxes for me. It's easy, quick and calls for only a few ingredients (4 to be precise, 3 if we're discounting salt!) Yogurt is a great ingredient to incorporate into a snack. It's a source of probiotics/live cultures, which are beneficial bacteria that can help with digestion and support [...]

Nadia2024-08-12T17:52:13+01:00August 12, 2024|Desserts, Gluten Free, Ice Cream, Nut Free, snack, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Chocolate Banana Nice Cream (Healthy/Plant-Based)

Chocolate Banana Nice Cream (Healthy/Plant-Based)

This chocolate banana nice cream is the perfect hot weather treat when you're looking for something tasty, satisfying and healthy! Made with only of a handful of wholesome ingredients and no ice cream maker in sight! What is Nice Cream? The concept of nice cream or banana ice cream is not a new one, it's one of the earliest healthy desserts I remember making when I embarked on my health journey. It's basically a a dairy-free alternative to traditional ice cream, typically made from blended frozen bananas. It is popular among those who are vegan, lactose intolerant, or simply looking for a healthier dessert option. The basic nice cream recipe involves blending frozen bananas until they achieve a creamy, ice [...]