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Mini cups filled with crunchy nuts – these vegan gluten-free baklava are the perfect light sweet treat! Baklava is probably the one dessert you’ll find served at every celebration in the Middle East o
A biscuit base, smooth hazelnut centre all topped with dark chocolate – these hazelnut cream bars are so delicious and dreamy! I made these copycat Kinder Bueno Bars a few weeks ago and they were a massive hit! What I love most about them is that the hazelnut cream centre is literally made up of 2 ingredients only – white chocolate and hazelnut butter! I just love recipes with few ingredients. I wanted to use that 2 ingredient hazelnut cream and incorporate it into another one of my popular recipes – these Biscoff Squares. These hazelnut cream bars are made using healthier ingredients like oats, ground almonds and hazelnut butter. I always try to use less sugar/sweetener in my treats …
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 …
A biscuit base, smooth hazelnut centre all topped with dark chocolate – these hazelnut cream bars are so delicious and dreamy! I made these copycat Kinder Bueno Bars a few weeks ago and they were a massive hit! What I love most about them is that the hazelnut cream centre is literally made up of 2 ingredients only – white chocolate and hazelnut butter! I just love recipes with few ingredients. I wanted to use that 2 ingredient hazelnut cream and incorporate it into another one of my popular recipes – these Biscoff Squares. These hazelnut cream bars are made using healthier ingredients like oats, ground almonds and hazelnut butter. I always try to use less sugar/sweetener in my treats …
Beet-a-ganoush Dip Recipe If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you’ll know of my never ending love for Hummus. What you may not know is I’m also a huge baba ganoush fan. What can I say, I was brought up in the Middle East and both dips were a big part of my diet and so have a very special place in my heart! Luckily as well as being delicious they also happen to be super healthy, high in fibre, nutrients and good fats! I don’t eat baba ganoush as much as I would like to since it’s slightly more time consuming when compared to hummus (which I literally eat on the daily!), and when I do make it, it’s …
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 …
Quick and easy crispy macaroons – these 6-Ingredient vegan macaroons are also gluten-free and super delish! Yummy bite-sized treats that are lovely and light – perfect for a small sweet treat after dinner. 6-Ingredient Vegan Macaroons Makes – 12 Ingredients 70g desiccated coconut35g ground almonds 1/4 tsp salt 3 tbsp maple syrup3 tbsp coconut oil, melted50g dark chocolate, melted Method Preheat your oven to 180C/160C fan/350F.Mix the first 5 ingredients in a bowl. The easiest way to shape them is by using a 1 tbsp measuring spoon – pack some of the mixture into the spoon, then tap onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper.Bake for 10-15 mins or until the tops are golden brown.Leave to cool completely, then …
My healthier take on a traditional Middle Eastern dessert I grew up eating. Mini oat cups filled with crunchy pistachios spiced with cinnamon & cardamom and sweetened with a little maple syrup.
Delicious, decadent and fudgy – these chocolate tahini cardamom bars are no-bake, made with healthier ingredients and are packed with aromatic flavours! If you’ve followed my blog and socials for a while, you’ll know all about my love for tahini. I have countless recipes (mainly desserts) where tahini is the star of the show. You’ll also know that I’m a self confessed chocoholic, so of course I’m always trying to marry those two ingredients together to make as many yummy treats as possible! I read this quote by Ottolenghi the other day where he said “Tahini is something that runs in the veins of the people in the Middle East” and “It’s like olive oil to southern Europe.”. That definitely …
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My healthier take on a traditional Middle Eastern dessert I grew up eating. Mini oat cups filled with crunchy pistachios spiced with cinnamon & cardamom and sweetened with a little maple syrup.
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My take on a healthier halva that’s higher in fibre and healthy fats. Made with only 4 main ingredients - a delicious treat that couldn't be easier to make!
A crunchy cookie flavoured with cardamom, cinnamon and tahini. I created these tahini cardamom cookies especially for Eid (which is this Sunday/Monday depending on the sighting of the moon). This is the third year in a row where I make a cookie recipe to celebrate Eid. A couple of years ago I made my healthified Kleicha/date cookies recipe (which is probably my favourite recipe on the blog to date!) and last year I made another version of cardamom cookies without the tahini and with a few different variations, but still equally as delicious! I used tahini instead of oil to add lots of goodness and flavour making these tahini cardamom cookies oil-free. They’re also vegan (no eggs, milk or butter) …
Mini oaty cups filled with smooth cream cheese and topped with roasted pistachios flavoured with orange and aromatic cinnamon and cardamom! Baklava is one of the most popular desserts in the Middle East or any Arab speaking country. It’s such a decadent dessert and one that is served to show hospitality and generosity. Diamond shaped delights made up of layered crispy phyllo pastry, crunchy nuts flavoured with cinnamon and cardamom all drenched in a rose water and orange blossom infused syrup. They’re super decadent and delicious, but they’re also really heavy, sugary and fatty. I did my best to make a healthier version a couple of years ago (you can find the recipe here), which turned out to be very …
A crunchy cookie flavoured with cardamom, cinnamon and tahini. I created these tahini cardamom cookies especially for Eid (which is this Sunday/Monday depending on the sighting of the moon). This is the third year in a row where I make a cookie recipe to celebrate Eid. A couple of years ago I made my healthified Kleicha/date cookies recipe (which is probably my favourite recipe on the blog to date!) and last year I made another version of cardamom cookies without the tahini and with a few different variations, but still equally as delicious! I used tahini instead of oil to add lots of goodness and flavour making these tahini cardamom cookies oil-free. They’re also vegan (no eggs, milk or butter) …
A delicious & warming treat that’s ready in no time! This single serving vegan cinnamon roll is the perfect treat when you’re craving something comforting that’s not overly indulgent. I’ve made my fair share of single-serving recipes that you can make in the microwave in a couple of minutes. Recipes like: • Single Serving Chocolate Chip Cookie• Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake• Vegan Peanut Butter Mug Cake• Banana Bread Mug Cake However, every single time I post a recipe that’s cooked in the microwave, the first question I get asked is “I don’t like using the microwave, can I bake it in the oven instead?”. So today I’m sharing a quick and easy single serving dessert recipe that’s baked in …
A crunchy cookie flavoured with cardamom, cinnamon and tahini. I created these tahini cardamom cookies especially for Eid (which is this Sunday/Monday depending on the sighting of the moon). This is the third year in a row where I make a cookie recipe to celebrate Eid. A couple of years ago I made my healthified Kleicha/date cookies recipe (which is probably my favourite recipe on the blog to date!) and last year I made another version of cardamom cookies without the tahini and with a few different variations, but still equally as delicious! I used tahini instead of oil to add lots of goodness and flavour making these tahini cardamom cookies oil-free. They’re also vegan (no eggs, milk or butter) …
Light and fluffy muffins that are packed with yummy flavours – these vegan cardamom orange muffins make a lovely light treat to go with your cuppa! Desserts are my favourite kind of recipes to make. I’ve always had a major sweet tooth. I think it’s mainly down to the fact that growing up in a war torn country meant we didn’t have the luxury of enjoying treats. So I think now my body wants me to make up for it! The only problem is I have IBS, eczema and anxiety issues, which means yet again I don’t have the luxury of eating whatever I want without it having some sort of negative impact on my mind and body. When people …
* This post is sponsored by Nature’s Charm* These vegan caramel crunch bars are one of my favourite creations so far this year! So easy to make, only call for a few ingredients and they taste divine! I know I’m being biased…but these bare are AMAZING!! A crunchy chocolate base, topped with a decadent caramel and drizzled with dark chocolate. That first bite tastes like heaven! And the best part about these bars is that you only need 6 ingredients to make them! Oh and did I mention these bars are completely vegan and gluten-free? I made the caramel layer using Nature’s Charm sweetened condensed coconut milk…guys…this product is a game changer! I can’t believe I haven’t tried it before. …
5 Ingredient Vegan Crème Brûlée A smooth and creamy vanilla infused dessert made without dairy and only 5 ingredients! You can make it with a traditional ‘burnt’ sugar topping or you could skip that part for a speedy and lush dessert. This 5 Ingredient vegan Crème Brûlée can be enjoyed hot, at room temperature or cold. The hubby preferred it hot whereas I thought the texture is much nicer when served cold. This treat would make an amazing after dinner dessert when you want something sweet yet light. Since I’m using coconut milk as the base for this French dessert, I needed to find a way to add some thickness to the texture for which I used Agar Agar. …
Quick and easy crispy macaroons – these 6-Ingredient vegan macaroons are also gluten-free and super delish! Yummy bite-sized treats that are lovely and light – perfect for a small sweet treat after dinner. 6-Ingredient Vegan Macaroons Makes – 12 Ingredients 70g desiccated coconut35g ground almonds 1/4 tsp salt 3 tbsp maple syrup3 tbsp coconut oil, melted50g dark chocolate, melted Method Preheat your oven to 180C/160C fan/350F.Mix the first 5 ingredients in a bowl. The easiest way to shape them is by using a 1 tbsp measuring spoon – pack some of the mixture into the spoon, then tap onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper.Bake for 10-15 mins or until the tops are golden brown.Leave to cool completely, then …
*This post is sponsored by Swizzles* Super easy and fun tarts that require no baking. A simple 4 ingredient chocolate tart case filled with a 3 ingredient Parma Violet custard. All vegan and gluten-free. This recipe is in collaboration with Swizzles who asked me to create a recipe in celebration of Parma Violets Day on Friday 26th June. Would you like a chance to be featured in their first ever recipe book? All you need to do is submit your recipe idea through their website. Good luck! Vegan Parma Violet Chocolate Tarts Makes – 4 Ingredients For the base 1 cup (110g) oat flour (plain rolled oats blended into a flour in the food processor) 1/2 cup (58g) cocoa powder …
* This post is sponsored by Good Catch* A delicious pizza that you won’t be able to tell is completely plant-based! This vegan Mediterranean tuna pizza can be enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike! To me, pizza is the ultimate comfort food. A treat to have on a Friday evening after a hectic week or on a Saturday evening with good company and a movie. Vegan pizzas have such a bad reputation of being boring and tasteless, but I’m here to prove that theory wrong with this tuna pizza that’s packed full of flavour using plant-based tuna! Good Catch recently contacted me asking if I wanted to try their vegan tuna, and how could I say no to that? I …
(AD) Super decadent brownies that are completely plant-based! If you’re looking for a yummy, sweet treat, you NEED these vegan chocolate brownies in your life! To me, brownies have to be fudgy, dense and gooey. Cakey brownies just don’t cut it for me. They have to be rich and chocolatey like these vegan chocolate brownies. You can get creative and make it your own by adding things like chopped nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips or even drizzle nut butter on top of the batter before baking to create a swirl effect! Nestlé has recently launched a new vegan condensed milk alternative to their iconic Carnation range and I’m collaborating with them to show how it’s such a fun and versatile …
Homemade Jammie Dodgers (Vegan & Gluten-free) One of my favourite indulgent treats is Jammie Dodgers! If you don’t live in the UK you may have never heard of these fun titled biscuits (also known as cookies in other parts of the world!). They’re a popular British treat made up of two shortbread biscuits with a layer of strawberry jam sandwiched in between. I really do love their name. They sound so mischievous and naughty. If cookies got together, Jammie Dodgers would be the ones that want to cause havoc and mayhem, but in reality when you see them, they look the absolute opposite of that. They’re so cute and innocent with a heart cut out in the middle, a sweet fruity centre and …
Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake Cups Mini vegan raspberry cheesecake cups that also happen to be cashew-free, nut-free and gluten-free! If you search for vegan cheesecake recipes online you’ll find that most of them are made with the same main ingredient – cashews! Not that there’s anything wrong with cashews, but I wanted to make a plant-based cheesecake that resembles the ‘real thing’ and I found the best way to do that is by using a dairy-free cream cheese alternative. Both the taste and texture is more true to the original, which is what you want really if you’re making a ‘cheesecake’. Especially if you’re making it for a non-vegan and you want to impress them, a cashew cheesecake just won’t cut …
Nutty vegan chocolate digestives - a homemade chocolate digestive biscuit, but better! Made at home with easy to find ingredients & can be made gluten-free!
Caramel Bramley Apple Energy Balls * This post is sponsored by Great British Apples* Quick, easy and healthy no-bake caramel apple energy balls. I love having snacks like these in my fridge for when I have a snack attack, which I usually get on busy days when I’m feeling stressed out and need something to keep me going between meals. They help me avoid reaching out for the biscuits and crisps, which are fine to have every now and then, but most of the time I try to make sure my snacks are as healthy as possible. I like to make a big batch of energy balls and enjoy them as a mid-morning snack with a cup of tea or as …
Chocolate Chip Doughnut Cookies A crunchy cookie shaped like a doughnut. Who could resist one of these chocolate chip doughnut cookies? I haven’t posted a dessert recipe on my blog in a while, which is so unlike me! So I thought it was about time I posted a new healthified treat. Chocolate chip cookies are a classic, and although they’re perfect just the way they are, I wanted to put a fun spin on them. I used a silicon doughnut mould to create choc chip cookies shaped like a doughnuts to make them stand out from the crowed, and also because why not? I don’t know what it is with me and doughnut shaped treats that are not actually doughnuts! I just …
A creamy coconutty bar with a layer of raspberry jam all dipped in luxurious dark chocolate - these vegan raspberry bounty bars are like little bites of heaven!
A biscuit base, smooth hazelnut centre all topped with dark chocolate – these hazelnut cream bars are so delicious and dreamy! I made these copycat Kinder Bueno Bars a few weeks ago and they were a massive hit! What I love most about them is that the hazelnut cream centre is literally made up of 2 ingredients only – white chocolate and hazelnut butter! I just love recipes with few ingredients. I wanted to use that 2 ingredient hazelnut cream and incorporate it into another one of my popular recipes – these Biscoff Squares. These hazelnut cream bars are made using healthier ingredients like oats, ground almonds and hazelnut butter. I always try to use less sugar/sweetener in my treats …
California Walnut & Sweet Potato Brownies Delicious and rich California walnut & sweet potato brownies made using amazing ingredients like walnuts, oats and sweet potato. A healthified take on the classic and much loved brownies. I have yet to come across a person who doesn’t love brownies. Even people who don’t seem to be keen on chocolate still love to indulge in a rich dense brownie every now and then. I could be wrong, but something I do know is that for me, brownies are the ultimate sweet treat. Brownies can however feel really heavy and can cause digestive issues with IBS sufferers like myself. I try to avoid dairy and gluten on a day to day basis and also try …
Breakfast Berry Crumble Dessert for breakfast? Yes please! This breakfast berry crumble is bursting with blueberry and raspberry goodness and topped with the most scrumptious crumble topping! A few weeks ago I posted a recipe for this raspberry almond baked oats and it was received so well. I guess you all love berries and oats just as much as I do 😀 I thought I would make another breakfast recipe with berries. Especially seeing that the weather isn’t getting any warmer in the UK and we still need all the comfort we can get first thing in the morning before kickstarting our day. Although the word ‘breakfast’ is in the title, there is no reason why you can’t enjoy this breakfast berry crumble any time …
Beet-a-ganoush Dip Recipe If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you’ll know of my never ending love for Hummus. What you may not know is I’m also a huge baba ganoush fan. What can I say, I was brought up in the Middle East and both dips were a big part of my diet and so have a very special place in my heart! Luckily as well as being delicious they also happen to be super healthy, high in fibre, nutrients and good fats! I don’t eat baba ganoush as much as I would like to since it’s slightly more time consuming when compared to hummus (which I literally eat on the daily!), and when I do make it, it’s …
*This post is sponsored by Ahmad Tea* A creamy, yet light tart packed with warming spices. This easy vegan chai chocolate tart is perfect on a cold day. This tart is made up of a no-bake chocolate base and a smooth cream filling made up of coconut milk, dairy-free milk and white chocolate. I love using tea and tea bags to flavour desserts. It’s such an easy and convenient way to add lots of flavour without using any artificial ingredients. I’m using Ahmad Tea chai spice tea bag. I’ve been a huge fan of their teas for years. I first came across them when I was looking for cardamom tea, something that I grew up drinking, but was struggling to …
Homemade dark chocolate covered Hobnobs. They're both vegan gluten-free and only call for 7 ingredients!
Delicious, decadent and fudgy – these chocolate tahini cardamom bars are no-bake, made with healthier ingredients and are packed with aromatic flavours! If you’ve followed my blog and socials for a while, you’ll know all about my love for tahini. I have countless recipes (mainly desserts) where tahini is the star of the show. You’ll also know that I’m a self confessed chocoholic, so of course I’m always trying to marry those two ingredients together to make as many yummy treats as possible! I read this quote by Ottolenghi the other day where he said “Tahini is something that runs in the veins of the people in the Middle East” and “It’s like olive oil to southern Europe.”. That definitely …
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 …
(AD) A delicious dessert that takes no time at all to put together. A simple treat made up of a 2 ingredient base, a creamy cheesecake centre and a berrylicious topping! Served in pots/glasses for ease. I’ve always preferred no-bake cheesecakes to the baked versions as these taste so much lighter and the no baking part means there’s one less thing to do. For me, the easier the recipe the better, especially when it comes to making desserts. Now that so many of us are spending more time cooking our main meals at home, a lot of us are in search for quick and easy treats that call for few ingredients and little washing up afterwards. Serving these delicious Vegan …
The perfect cookie to enjoy during the festive period. Packed with nuts, cranberries and a hint of orange with a layer of dark chocolate to intensify the flavour!
Quick and easy crispy macaroons – these 6-Ingredient vegan macaroons are also gluten-free and super delish! Yummy bite-sized treats that are lovely and light – perfect for a small sweet treat after dinner. 6-Ingredient Vegan Macaroons Makes – 12 Ingredients 70g desiccated coconut35g ground almonds 1/4 tsp salt 3 tbsp maple syrup3 tbsp coconut oil, melted50g dark chocolate, melted Method Preheat your oven to 180C/160C fan/350F.Mix the first 5 ingredients in a bowl. The easiest way to shape them is by using a 1 tbsp measuring spoon – pack some of the mixture into the spoon, then tap onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper.Bake for 10-15 mins or until the tops are golden brown.Leave to cool completely, then …
*This post is sponsored by California Walnuts* Keema is a minced meat dish usually made with minced beef or lamb. It’s an Indian dish, but variations of it are enjoyed in other counties like Pakistan, Bangladesh and even in Middle Eastern countries. I grew up in Iraq and we make it minus the chilli, so basically a milder version of it, but equally as delicious! It’s such a comforting meal, especially served with rice in a bowl during the cold winter months! I’m creating a vegan version using California Walnuts by blending the walnuts into a ‘mince’ then soaking it in water to make it lovely and soft to mimic real minced meat. This way it will absorb all the …
Vegan Banana Chocolate Tarts A simple and quick dessert that requires little time to prepare, no baking and only a handful of ingredients. These vegan banana chocolate tarts are fairly low in added sugar (as far as desserts go!) and are made with great ingredients like oats, ground almonds, cocoa and oat milk. The filling is a simple mixture of dairy-free banana flavoured oat milk and a bit of cornstarch and agar agar to firm it up and turn it into a thick custard consistency. I used Planted banana flavoured oat milk that you can get from Asda as an easy way to make a tasty filling that’s not too fiddly and doesn’t require too many ingredients. You can also use a …
A crunchy biscuit layer topped with a simple caramel filling, all dipped in lush dark chocolate - these vegan no-bake caramel bars are my healthier take on a Twix bar!
* This post is sponsored by The Protein Works* A yummy post-workout snack that tastes like a dessert! These vegan salted caramel chocolate protein bars are no-bake and really easy to put together! Sometimes I love to snack on protein bars instead of a dessert to try to bump up my protein intake in between meals. Especially on days where I haven’t been able to prepare/eat well rounded meals and feel my protein intake has been on the low side. I used to regularly stock up vegan protein bars to have in my cupboard for a rainy day or to take with me on the go, but they can be really expensive, especially considering how easy they are to make …
