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Healthy Tahini Halva Recipe

Healthy Tahini Halva Recipe

This healthy tahini halva recipe is my take on the traditional tahini halva, but higher in protein, lower in fat and added sugar. Made with only 4 main ingredients and can easily be adjusted. There's no cooking involved - all you need is a spoon and bowl! Tahini halva has a history that stretches back more than a thousand years. The term halva comes from the Arabic word meaning “sweet,” and while its exact beginnings are uncertain, many historians trace its origins to ancient Persia and the broader Middle East. One of the earliest known halva recipes appears in a 13th-century Arabic cookbook, marking its deep cultural roots in the region’s culinary traditions. If you're familiar with the word, but [...]

Nadia2025-10-17T16:34:23+01:00October 17, 2025|Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Post Workout Meals, Protein recipes, snack, Vegetarian|21 Comments

Karak Chai

Karak Chai

If you're a tea fan, I can guarantee that this Karak Chai recipe will be your new favourite way to prepare your daily cuppa! Brewed slowly to create a rich, strong and sweet tea with aromatic spices like cardamom, cinnamon and cloves. What is Karak Chai? The roots of Karak Chai trace back to South Asia, where “chai” (tea) has been a daily staple for centuries. The word “karak” meaning strong, referring to its bold flavour and concentrated brew. It was brought to the Gulf region by Indian laborers during the mid-20th century, where it quickly found a new identity. Over time, Gulf locals embraced and adapted it - giving birth to a uniquely Middle Eastern version that combines the [...]

Nadia2025-10-15T15:48:15+01:00October 15, 2025|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Drinks, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Healthy Twix Bites

Healthy Twix Bites

These healthy Twix bites are my take on the original much loved treat. Made with just a handful of better-for-you ingredients and they're not bake, so you don't even need to turn on your oven! There’s something so irresistible about the classic Twix bar - the layers of crunchy biscuit, gooey caramel, and silky chocolate. But if you’ve ever wished for a version that satisfies your sweet tooth without the sugar crash, these healthy Twix bites are a game-changer. They're no bake with less refined sugar, more fibre and healthy fats. Why I love making these healthy Twix bites: Instead of refined sugar and processed flours, these healthy Twix bars call for more wholesome ingredients like oats, almonds and tahini. [...]

Nadia2025-10-08T13:36:26+01:00October 1, 2025|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|1 Comment

Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies

Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies

If you're looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious breakfast you can enjoy on the go, these banana oat breakfast cookies are the perfect solution. Made with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, hearty oats and tahini, these nutritious cookies are naturally sweet, full of fibre, and easy to customise with your favourite mix-ins. Unlike sugary cereals or processed pastries, these banana oat breakfast cookies provide lasting energy to fuel your morning - whether you’re heading to work, school, or the gym. Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies: A Healthy Start to Your Day When mornings get busy, breakfast often becomes an afterthought. Grabbing something quick doesn’t always mean grabbing something healthy - but banana oat breakfast cookies are here to change that. [...]

Nadia2025-11-11T13:38:38+01:00August 23, 2025|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, snack, Vegetarian|6 Comments

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

This cottage cheese chocolate mousse is a lighter, high-protein twist on traditional chocolate mousse. Instead of being made with cream, eggs and lots of sugar, I use blended cottage cheese as the base. When whipped smooth with cocoa powder, peanut butter and maple syrup, the cottage cheese creates the perfect creamy, yet light mousse-like texture. The result is a dessert that’s rich and chocolatey but lower in fat, higher in protein, and it feels indulgent while being more nutrient-dense. I won't claim this cottage cheese chocolate mousse tastes exactly like 'the real thing'. Of course the traditional way of making a chocolate mousse will tastes richer and much more decadent. What I can say however is that if you're on [...]

Nadia2025-08-16T16:55:14+01:00August 16, 2025|Chocolate, Desserts, Gluten Free, Protein recipes, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegetarian|6 Comments

Raspberry Chocolate Bar (3 Ingredients)

Raspberry Chocolate Bar (3 Ingredients)

You'll never want to buy an overpriced gourmet chocolate bar ever again once you see how easy it is to make this raspberry chocolate bar at home. Packed with fibre and antioxidants and she looks so fancy, don't you think? Easily customisable to taste and you don't really need any equipment to make them. Don't have a chocolate mould? No problem - there's no need for one. A loaf tin or even a baking sheet will do the job. Why I love making this raspberry chocolate bar: I love raspberries and peanut butter - the two gel so well together. Think PB&J, but grown up. Raspberry is often used in high-end jams, and peanut butter is its most iconic partner. [...]

Nadia2025-07-22T16:47:45+01:00July 22, 2025|Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Dubai Chocolate Mug Cake

Dubai Chocolate Mug Cake

This Dubai chocolate mug cake is a speedy treat that encapsulates the deliciousness of the viral Dubai chocolate bar, but with more wholesome ingredients, no fancy moulds required and it's ready in 10 minutes! If you've spent any time scrolling through food reels lately, you've probably come across the sensation that took over TikTok and Instagram: the Dubai kunafa chocolate bar. A masterful combination of crisp kataifi pastry (one of the main ingredients used to make the traditional Middle Eastern dessert - kunafa), rich chocolate, and a pistachio core. It’s every dessert lover’s dream wrapped in gold foil. If you're like me and crave that same indulgent experience with a bit less sugar and a bit more whole-food flair, you're [...]

Nadia2025-07-10T15:43:36+01:00July 10, 2025|Cakes, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|3 Comments

Dark Chocolate Nut Squares

Dark Chocolate Nut Squares

These dark chocolate nut squares are indulgent, nourishing, and deeply satisfying. They feel like a dessert, but they function more like a power snack. Whether you’re fuelling a workout, curbing the afternoon slump, or just treating yourself after dinner, they’re a snack you can feel genuinely good about. Why I love making these dark chocolate nut squares: I love snacks with nuts, and these dark chocolate nut squares are an easy (and not to mention tasty!) way to easily get them into my diet. A lot of the research points towards including more nuts and seeds into our diets is a good thing. Many of us don't even eat them on a daily basis - this is an easy way [...]

Nadia2025-07-08T17:24:21+01:00July 8, 2025|Bars, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|33 Comments

Date Snickers Recipe

Date Snickers Recipe

If you’re craving something sweet, indulgent, and a little nostalgic without all the processed sugar, you need to try these 4-ingredient date snickers recipe. A super easy sweet treat that tastes amazing, easy to make and is good for you! This date snickers recipe may not taste exactly like the real snickers bar, but it's a yummy alternative when you're craving that sweet and salty taste without all the processed ingredients. Made at home in minutes and tastes just as good, if not better (in my opinion it's the latter!). Don't get me wrong, snickers are good, but for me they're too sickly sweet. I've also developed a taste for dark chocolate, so milk chocolate just does not taste good [...]

Nadia2025-06-26T15:03:08+01:00June 26, 2025|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|6 Comments

Healthy No-Bake Cheesecake Bites

Healthy No-Bake Cheesecake Bites

You only need 4 ingredients to make these healthy no-bake cheesecake bites. A great way to satisfy your sweet cravings without overindulging or spending ages in the kitchen. Made with less fat and sugar, but every bit as satisfying! These are my healthy no-bake cheesecake bites. Little gems of smooth, tangy, and perfectly sweet, with none of the heaviness or hassle of a traditional cheesecake. They’re made with wholesome ingredients, take just minutes to throw together, and they're easily customisable. This recipe was inspired by my peanut butter & jam oat cakes recipe. A great example of just how easy it is to adjust to your likes or what you have available at home. Whether you're looking to satisfy a [...]