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Vegan Cannellini Bean Dip

Vegan Cannellini Bean Dip

This smooth and silky vegan cannellini bean dip is great to have on the side of meals, as a snack, or even for breakfast on toast! I eat dips on a daily basis - usually in the form of hummus or Baba Ganoush. I find them an easy way to dress up salad and plain vegetables. Especially on busy days when I don't have much time planning my meals and to cook vegetables in fancy seasonings and sauces. Even though I'm a self confessed hummus addict, every now and then I fancy something a little bit different. Something like this vegan cannellini bean dip. The The recipe is basically exactly the same as the one I use to make [...]

Nadia2022-09-12T22:40:00+01:00August 24, 2022|Dairy Free, Nut Free, Sauces and Dips, Savoury Snacks, snack, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Vegan Gluten-free Cherry Oat Bars

Vegan Gluten-free Cherry Oat Bars

*This post in sponsored by KoRo* Fruity bars made with healthier ingredients - these vegan gluten-free cherry oat bars make a delicious snack or on-the-go breakfast. It's always handy to have a healthier treat in the fridge to grab when you're feeling snacky, but I also feel these cherry oat bars make a really nice light dessert. Especially now that the weather is warming up, fruity desserts are always my go-to during the summer months. Cherries are by far my favourite kind of berry! They have so much flavour, especially when they're in season - I can just keep eating and eating them. Unfortunately they're not in season here in the UK yet, but I had a major craving for [...]

Nadia2022-10-05T17:35:58+01:00May 25, 2022|Breakfast bars, Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|7 Comments

Healthier Vegan Pistachio Halva

Healthier Vegan Pistachio Halva

A healthier halva that's higher in fibre & healthy fats - these Healthier Vegan Pistachio Halva are such a delicious treat that couldn't be easier to make! Halva is a Middle Eastern dessert that I grew up eating. Traditionally made of tahini, honey or sugar with added nuts or spices like cinnamon/cardamom. I wanted to create a healthier version, so I substituted the sugar/honey for dates. There is no cooking involved either - all you need to do is blend the ingredients together and freeze! What you need to make these healthier vegan pistachio halva: Dates - Traditionally halva is sweetened with sugar or honey. To make it healthier, I'm using dates. I like to use Medjool dates because they're [...]

Nadia2022-11-04T17:10:47+01:00March 30, 2022|Bars, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Raw, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|25 Comments

Vegan Raspberry Coconut Bars

Vegan Raspberry Coconut Bars

*This post is sponsored by KoRo* A delicious creamy chocolate bar with a hint of berry goodness - these raspberry coconut bars are so easy to make and so tasty! These bars are perfect anytime of the year, but they're a particularly fitting treat for your loved one(s) this Valentine's Day! Even though you can serve any kind of dessert on the day that's also known internationally as the day of love, I do think that something chocolatey with a hint of pink/red just makes it so much more special. You're only making one Valnetine's Day dessert, so why not make event specific to show your special someone how much they mean to you! I do enjoy making heart shaped [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:16:39+01:00January 30, 2022|Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

No-bake Chocolate Oat Cookies

No-bake Chocolate Oat Cookies

No-bake Chocolate Oat Cookies Delicious and satisfying chocolate cookies that are healthier than your average cookie and require no baking. No-bake recipes are my favourite kind of recipes. They're so much quicker to make and a lot easier to master and get right. These no-bake chocolate oat cookies are a great example of that. You mix all the ingredients in a bowl, then shape into cookies and you're done! You do have to wait for them to set in the fridge, but that's the hardest part of the recipe. This is one of those recipes that you can make when you want need a quick chocolate fix, but you're not in the mood for baking. They're also perfect for those warm summer [...]

Nadia2022-01-26T20:03:00+01:00January 26, 2022|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|8 Comments

Vegan Tofu Patties

Vegan Tofu Patties

Delicious patties that are packed with protein - these vegan tofu patties are really easy to make and are so tasty! You can enjoy them for lunch, dinner or even as a healthy snack. I love using tofu in recipes. It's so versatile and can be used in so many ways. The one I see the most is chopped into cubes and fried, but I find crumbling a block into a fine mince or blending it with other ingredients works best in terms of both texture and taste. These patties have become my new favourite way of using tofu. It's so easy, all you have to do is blend everything together, shape, then fry them for a few minutes. You [...]

Nadia2022-01-24T19:03:18+01:00January 24, 2022|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Protein recipes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Vegan Breakfast Cookies

Vegan Breakfast Cookies

These vegan breakfast cookies are so easy to make and so convenient when prepared ahead of time. They're made with healthier ingredients and can even be enjoyed as a snack or healthier dessert! Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day. I could happily eat breakfast foods 3 times a day. I love preparing it too too - what I'm going to have for breakfast tends to be the first thing I think of when I open my eyes in the morning (I know I'm not alone in this!). Having said all that, some mornings I wake up and the That's why I love breakfasts that you can prepare in advance - either the night before or a couple of [...]

Nadia2022-01-13T18:46:46+01:00January 13, 2022|Breakfasts, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|10 Comments

Vegan Gluten-free Kimchi Pancake

Vegan Gluten-free Kimchi Pancake

If you're a fan of kimchi you NEED to try this recipe! This vegan gluten-free kimchi pancake is perfect for a speedy lunch or as a yummy side dish. I've been meaning to share this recipe for a while, but I really wanted to film a video showing you just how easy they are to make! I LOVE kimchi and making it from scratch has been on my to-do list for a while now too, but I haven't mustered up the courage to take on the challenge yet. Hoping I'll be brave enough to attempt it soon though! I'll have to keep you updated on how I get on. Until then, I always make sure I have a can/jar of [...]

Nadia2022-01-12T19:58:41+01:00January 12, 2022|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Side dishes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Cups

Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Cups

Delicious oaty cups with a layer of peanut butter all topped with smooth chocolate - these Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Cups are super delicious and packed with goodness. Even though we've had many hot days here in the UK, that shouldn't stop us from the joy of making our own treats. The way around it is to make desserts that don't require you turning on the oven. The last thing you want on a hot stuffy day is to add to the unbearable heat by turning on the oven unnecessarily. Treats like these peanut butter chocolate oat cups are perfect for such warm and clammy days. They're no-bake and they're served cold straight from the fridge. The no baking part [...]

Nadia2022-11-15T15:32:47+01:00January 5, 2022|Bars, Chocolate, Cupcakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|67 Comments

Chocolate Filled Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Chocolate Filled Peanut Butter Energy Balls

A delicious healthier snack to keep your craving at bay - these chocolate filled peanut butter energy balls are satisfying, yet made with healthier ingredients. I'm sure I'm not the only feeling this, but since the temperature suddenly dropped a couple of weeks ago, I seem to be finding myself a lot hungrier than usual. I want to eat all the time! The clocks going back and losing day light hasn't helped either. The days have become so gloomy that I'm finding myself seeking comfort in food. I do separate my 'treats' from my everyday snacks and I have to make an active effort not to constantly snack on unhealthy treats. A biscuit or a dessert here and there as [...]