Whenever my daughter and I take a trip up to London, she always asks if we can go to Pret a Manger so she can grab one of their Acai Breakfast Bowls. We don’t have anything vaguely similar in our home town so it’s a proper treat for her, and I don’t complain as I … Continue reading SUPERFOOD ACAI BOWL
Category: Nutritional Snacks & Treats
Cutting Cocoa & Carob Bites
After almost nearly three months of lockdown I felt I had used the time to my advantage, spending a lot of time reading, studying, walking and pottering in the garden. I even managed to complete an online course in Therapeutic Art – more on that later. However, as with all positives, there is usually a … Continue reading Cutting Cocoa & Carob Bites
MEAL-IN-A-BISCUIT CRACKERS
Having seen a couple of people recommend it, I decided to bag myself a copy of Sarah Wilson's I Quit Sugar. If the concept of reducing or eliminating sugar from your diet is totally new to you then you would definitely learn a lot from this book. If you are interested in making some positive … Continue reading MEAL-IN-A-BISCUIT CRACKERS
MOLLY CAKE
This is my go to cake if I want an indulgent, yet guilt-free, treat. This unique cake ticks so many boxes for me; it is both egg and dairy free and has the added bonus of being both fat and refined sugar free. However, the natural sugars provided by both the dates and dried fruits … Continue reading MOLLY CAKE
SUPER SOFT GLUTEN FREE BREAD
For a long time I have been very anti the use of eggs in bread mixes, for two reasons; firstly I suffered from a nasty egg allergy for 15 years and secondly, well, eggs are for cakes, not bread. Thankfully I have recently established my egg allergy has corrected itself, which is wonderful given the … Continue reading SUPER SOFT GLUTEN FREE BREAD
Gluten Free Cheesecake
This is probably one of the most indulgent cheesecakes I have ever tasted, yet it’s totally vegan and gluten free. I made this for a dinner party and popped what we didn’t eat into the freezer so we can enjoy it at our leisure. The ingredients are quite costly, especially if, like me, you try … Continue reading Gluten Free Cheesecake
VALENTINE’S RAW CHOCOLATE HEARTS
This recipe is GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE and VEGAN. I always try and use organic foods, where possible, but the recipe will work just as well with non-organic produce. If you're looking to make a fuss of your loved one this Valentine's day and want to create something both handmade and wholesome, this recipe for … Continue reading VALENTINE’S RAW CHOCOLATE HEARTS
GLUTEN & DAIRY FREE OAT BARS
INGREDIENTS 2-3 Bananas 2 Carrots 2 Apples 1 cup Raisins 1 cup Sunflower Seeds 1 tbsp Chia Seeds 1 level tsp Cinnamon 1 level tsp Ginger 1 tbsp Coconut Oil 3-4 cups gluten free oats Honey to taste METHOD Mash up the bananas in a large mixing bowl , grate the apples and carrots then … Continue reading GLUTEN & DAIRY FREE OAT BARS
