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‘Nutella’ Stuffed Cookie Dough Balls

‘Nutella’ Stuffed Cookie Dough Balls

'Nutella' Stuffed Cookie Dough Balls Nutella is one of those things I miss A LOT since cutting out dairy and junk food and trying to eat more consciously. I know eating a spoon of it won't kill me and if I really wanted to I would eat it, but it's easier for me to avoid such foods because once I have a taste, I want to eat the whole thing. I'm sure I'm not alone in this! It's like recently the hubby bought a bag of salted crisps and I had some while we were watching a film. I never crave salty foods, but since then I've had this crazy craving for crisps, despite always craving sweet food usually. Now all of a sudden all I [...]

Nadia2017-03-18T21:16:43+01:00March 14, 2017|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|17 Comments

Healthified Homemade Nutella (Video)

Healthified Homemade Nutella (Video)

When you think of Nutella, you think 'hazelnut+cocoa', but when you look at the ingredients a typical jar is made up of only 13% hazelnuts! In fact, the first 2 ingredients are sugar and oil! That's not to say you cannot enjoy it from time to time as part of a balanced diet, but if you want to eat it on a daily basis, why not make you own healthy version that tastes equally as good!

Nadia2022-08-05T11:34:53+01:00March 12, 2017|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Spreads, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|14 Comments

Vegan Gluten-free Wagon Wheels

Vegan Gluten-free Wagon Wheels

Vegan Gluten-free Wagon Wheels Wagon Wheels - another classic British treat I just had to recreate. Do you sense a theme here? It seems I'm drawn to making healthified, vegan and gluten-free versions of some of Britain's favourite treats at the moment. So far I've made my own versions of Oreos, Twix, Snickers, Bounty Bars, Ferrero Rocher, Hobnobs, Jaffa Cakes and now Wagon Wheels! What's next? Who knows, but I'm really enjoyed experimenting with such classic sweet treats, and you seem to be enjoying them too! I say a British classic, however; a quick search online tells me that Wagon Wheels actually originated in Australia before moving base here. Now they seem to be popular the world over, and that doesn't [...]

Nadia2017-06-13T13:23:42+01:00March 4, 2017|Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|17 Comments

Vegan Black Bean Nachos

Vegan Black Bean Nachos

Vegan Spicy Black Bean Nachos Since it's Friday today and apparently National Tortilla Chip Day, I just had to make a recipe using tortilla chips. Obviously it's not the healthiest thing in the world but it's ok to have every now and then as a treat. I've made it healthier by adding beans (for fibre and slow energy release), avocado (for an amazing source of fats), tomatoes, onions, and vegan cheese which you can leave out or use any kind of cheese you prefer. Whenever I see nachos on a menu, I'm always so tempted by it. Especially if it's loaded with other delicious ingredients like avocado, tomatoes and jalapenos! But they're always smothered in cheese making them extra delicious of [...]

Nadia2022-08-05T11:34:53+01:00February 24, 2017|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Savoury Snacks, Side dishes, snack, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|3 Comments

Vegan Blueberry Bounty Bars

Vegan Blueberry Bounty Bars

Vegan Blueberry Bounty Bars I'm really enjoying coming up with healthier vegan and gluten-free alternatives to some of my favourite treats and chocolate bars. I've already made my own healthified versions of Twix bars and Snickers and naturally I had to move on to creating a healthier version of bounty bars next! Bounty bars are up there as one of my all time favourite chocolate bars. As you may be able to tell by now, I don't actually just have one favourite - I have many favourites that I like equally. The original bounty offers nothing in terms of nutrition. My version is higher in fibre and minerals like copper, iron, magnesium, zinc and manganese. And even though I used maple syrup to sweeten they're still [...]

Nadia2018-04-14T21:16:22+01:00February 8, 2017|Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|31 Comments

Superfood Chocolate Mousse Parfait – Video

Superfood Chocolate Mousse Parfait – Video

Superfood Chocolate Mousse Parfait January is the time when everyone is on the hunt for healthy recipes that will help detox their bodies from the potential damage caused by the holiday's overeating and overindulging. And even though everyone seems to be on a diet or restricting their food intake, I still think there is room for desserts and treats, especially when they're super healthy like these superfood chocolate mousse parfait jars :D I'm usually wary of the word 'detox' when it's attached to a product as it's been over used and abused over the last few years. There are so many detox foods and diets out there promising to rid your body of toxins when in reality the body is fully capable of detoxifying itself. [...]

Nadia2024-04-19T16:17:27+01:00January 16, 2017|Breakfasts, Chocolate, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|3 Comments

Healthy Homemade Ferrero Rocher

Healthy Homemade Ferrero Rocher

Healthy Homemade Ferrero Rocher Chocolate + hazelnut is one of the best sweet flavour combinations ever! Think things like Nutella and Ferrero Rocher. I don't know anyone who dislikes either and they're equally decadent and moreish making them extremely difficult to resist. Once you have a spoon of Nutella, you just HAVE TO have another one. The same goes with Ferrero Rocher. I'm never satisfied with just the one, I have to have at least ten two. Over Christmas and new year's is when I need to fight my urge to inhale all the Ferrero Rocher presented in front of me. They're literally everywhere! At the entrance of supermarkets and department stores, at relative's houses and at least one person will give you a box as [...]

Nadia2024-04-19T16:18:43+01:00January 9, 2017|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Raw, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegetarian|7 Comments

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Blueberry Banana Smoothie A delicious blend of frozen blueberries and bananas swirled in a glass, because everyone likes a pretty breakfast ;) I'm a creature of habit so when I find something I like, especially when it comes to food, I tend to eat it over and over again without making changes a) because I'm usually in the kitchen all day experimenting with recipes so I want something quick and easy for my own meals that requires no time or effort to make b) I try to pack my meals with as many nutrient dense ingredients as possible a) well, because sometimes I'm just lazy! For example when it comes to breakfast, if I make a smoothie I will make a green smoothie [...]

Nadia2022-08-05T11:34:54+01:00November 8, 2016|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Smoothies, snack, Sugar Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|8 Comments

Vegan & Gluten-free Halloween Recipes

Vegan & Gluten-free Halloween Recipes

Vegan & Gluten-free Halloween Recipes If you're in need for some last minute Halloween recipe ideas that are both vegan and gluten-free, I have you covered! Here's three vegan and gluten-free Halloween recipe ideas that are quick and easy to make: Frankenstein's Avocado Crackers - a simple starter/snack/finger food idea that requires no cooking. Just some crackers, mashed avocado, olives and seaweed (sushi nori) sheets. Mini Spider Pizza Bites - because pizza is the best party food EVER! Click here for the full recipe Spider Web Truffles - decadent vegan truffles that are rich and chocolaty and oh so spooky! Click here for the full recipe If you liked these vegan and gluten-free Halloween recipes, be sure to share them on Facebook with [...]

Nadia2016-10-30T18:58:48+01:00October 30, 2016|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|8 Comments

Nectarine Crumble (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Nectarine Crumble (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Nectarine Crumble (Vegan & Gluten-free) September marks the beginning of Autumn, shorter days, cooler evenings and comfort food. I can’t think of a better way to welcome this month than with a bowl of warm crumble with a generous serving of cold custard! With the GBBO in full swing (in case you haven’t noticed with all the tweets and facebook posts), everyone is in the mood for baking. Even though we would all like to spend countless hours decorating a cakes or creating patisserie style treats, the reality is that most of us just don’t have much time to bake. If you’re new to baking, have never baked before or you’re looking to bake something that doesn’t require much preparation [...]