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Vegan Gluten-free Banana Blueberry Bread – Video

Vegan Gluten-free Banana Blueberry Bread – Video

Banana Blueberry Bread If I had to choose between a fluffy sponge cake and a dense, moist one, I would always choose the latter - especially if it's banana cake! I've made a banana bread in the past where I used a mixture of banana and avocado in the dough and it turned out to be one of my most popular blog posts! So I thought it's about time I made another one, a more traditional version without the avocado, but with a little fun twist - a blueberry frosting! Because everyone knows banana and blueberries go exceedingly well together, especially in the form of a cake, cupcakes or muffins. I created this recipe for Arctic Power Berries using their blueberry powder, [...]

Nadia2024-04-19T16:14:42+01:00January 26, 2017|Cakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|25 Comments

Vegan Protein Snickers – Video

Vegan Protein Snickers – Video

Vegan Protein Snickers A treat to satisfy both you peanut butter AND chocolate cravings! It's national peanut butter day! Although I'm pretty sure that most of us don't need an excuse to eat it on the daily :P It's such a versatile ingredient that can be used in so many recipes, form breakfasts, snacks, curries and of course lost and lots of desserts. Another thing that everyone loves are Snickers! So to celebrate national peanut butter day, I made these delicious vegan protein snickers. To keep them as healthy as possible, I used a mixture of oat flour and vegan protein powder to create the base, topped with a layer of natural peanut butter and some peanuts to give it a more [...]

Nadia2024-04-19T16:15:31+01:00January 24, 2017|Bars, Breakfasts, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Post Workout Meals, Protein bars, Protein recipes, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|8 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

Vegan Gluten-free Gingerbread Doughnuts

Vegan Gluten-free Gingerbread Doughnuts

Vegan Gluten-free Gingerbread Doughnuts During the festive season in my pre "healthy eating" days, we used to buy a lot of boxes of Christmas biscuits like Mcvitie's and Fox's and would over indulge on Celebrations and Quality Street chocolates. After all that was the tradition in many households and ours was no different. I used to let myself go and indulge in as many treats as I liked. And I used to wonder how I ever put on 10kg during the first couple of years since moving to the UK! It's all so clear now haha :P We never used to bake anything at home around Christmas. We didn't need to. There were so many treats that they were practically coming [...]

Nadia2024-05-16T13:26:43+01:00December 22, 2016|Christmas, Cinnamon, Dairy Free, Desserts, doughnuts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|9 Comments

Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties

Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties

Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties Here's how to make dairy-free/vegan peppermint patties, dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy cane to make them look and taste extra special. Perfect treat to enjoy on Christmas day after indulging in a decadent Christmas meal. After most meals I always crave something sweet to end my meal with, even if it's just a grape. I think growing up feeling deprived of sweets and treats has left me with a huge craving for them. So even after a really heavy meal, I still want something sweet to end with. There's nothing better than enjoying an After Eight mint thin after a heavy meal, which lets face it is unavoidable on Christmas day! It wouldn't be [...]

Nadia2016-12-15T18:21:54+01:00December 15, 2016|Chocolate, Christmas, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, New Year's, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|2 Comments

Christmas Tree Brownies – Vegan & Gluten-free

Christmas Tree Brownies – Vegan & Gluten-free

Christmas Tree Brownies - Vegan & Gluten-free If you're looking for a super healthy Christmas sweet treat that tastes naughty, but is still good for you, you need to make these brownies! It doesn't get healthier than these Christmas tree brownies! Made using East End Foods dry chickpeas making them high in protein, fibre and minerals such as manganese, folate, iron and zinc. Chickpeas make up a big part of my diet, I eat them on a daily basis in the form of falafel, stews, savoury bakes, calzone, pizza and HUMMUS (of course!), but I also love incorporating them into sweet treats to make them as healthy and beneficial as possible. Recent research suggests that the consumption of chickpeas (as well as other pulses [...]

Nadia2024-04-19T16:13:53+01:00December 13, 2016|Brownies, Christmas, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|9 Comments

Chocolate Matcha Brownies (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Matcha Brownies (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Matcha Brownies (Vegan & Gluten-free) Who can resist a good chocolaty, gooey, rich brownie? It's one of the best desserts ever invented! I always have room for a brownie, even when I'm stuffed. That's when my second stomach wakes up from its slumber! Who says you can't make a vegan and gluten-free treat without compromising on taste and texture? These chocolate matcha brownies are dense and sweet whilst being much healthier than regular brownies. Adding matcha to baked goods is a great and easy way to add a dose of antioxidants into your diet at the same time as treating yourself to something delicious! If matcha is not your thing because you don't like the taste of it, but [...]

Nadia2024-04-19T16:11:19+01:00November 29, 2016|Brownies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|20 Comments

Chocolate Mousse Cups (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Mousse Cups (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Mousse Cups (Vegan & Gluten-free) I'm a big fan of dark chocolate, but this certainly wasn't always the case. It takes time getting used to the bitter taste of dark chocolate, but once you start appreciating the complex depths of its flavour there's no turning back! I have a huge sweet tooth, but I'm not the biggest fan of sugary sweets. Things like jelly babies, wine gums and Haribos never really appealed to me. When it comes to choosing a dessert, I always lean towards anything chocolatey. The bitterness of the chocolate counteracts and balances out the overall sweetness of the desserts making it just right for my liking. Sometimes I find non-chocolate desserts tend to be so sickly sweet. If you haven't already noticed, A [...]

Nadia2024-04-19T16:12:21+01:00November 16, 2016|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|11 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 Butternut Squash Alfredo

Vegan Butternut Squash Alfredo

Vegan Butternut Squash Alfredo In my eyes, any pasta-based dish is classed as a comfort food, especially during the colder autumn and winter months when I start to crave warm high-carb meals. If you've ever had Alfredo pasta, you'll know that the sauce is not exactly made up of the healthiest of ingredients. Things like full fat milk, cream, butter and cheese don't exactly scream the word 'health'. There is no doubt that it tastes delicious, creamy and indulgent (with those ingredients, how can it not be!), but if it's something that you want to enjoy on a regular basis (I for one could eat pasta all day everyday!) then perhaps a healthier alternative is exactly what we need. My version [...]