Category: Recipes

Vegan Chocolate And Peanut Protein Bars (Vegan, Gluten-free, Soya-free)

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Delicious and nutritious chocolatey bars, crammed full of good things. Peanut butter, maple syrup, and cacao powder are combined with peanuts, seeds, oats, and an optional flurry of protein powder, for the ultimate post-gym treat or a protein-packed pick-me-up. ↓ Jump to the recipe! Energy bars are not usually my thing. Given that I have … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate And Peanut Protein Bars (Vegan, Gluten-free, Soya-free)

Pea And Mint Samosa With A Smooth Mint Raita (Vegan, Nut-free, Soya-free)

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Traditional Indian samosa with a little herby twist. Beautifully crisp pastry surrounding a mouthwatering filling of spiced potatoes, peas, and mint with an optional, but delicious, tangy raita. These golden parcels are fragrant, full of flavour, spicy, and deeply satisfying. ↓ Jump to the recipe! I would need far more space than this blog post … Continue reading Pea And Mint Samosa With A Smooth Mint Raita (Vegan, Nut-free, Soya-free)

Vegan Chocolate Buckwheat Banana Bread (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Soya free)

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Soft and squidgy chocolate banana bread made with buckwheat flour. It's vegan, gluten-free, and grain-free, but with zero compromise on flavour or texture. Delicious, nutritious, simple to make, and dangerously moreish. ↓ Jump to the recipe! Banana bread was the comfort food we all needed during the first lock-down, and just because things in the … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Buckwheat Banana Bread (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Soya free)

Vegan Rhubarb, Orange and Almond Crumble (Vegan, Gluten-free, Soya-free option, Nut-free option)

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There's nothing more comforting than a classic rhubarb crumble. For this recipe, delectably tart rhubarb is stewed with sugar, orange juice and fragrant orange zest, and covered with a crisp and crumbly topping of oats and almonds. Simple, but utterly delicious. ↓ Jump to the recipe! It might seem strange that rhubarb, a spring plant, … Continue reading Vegan Rhubarb, Orange and Almond Crumble (Vegan, Gluten-free, Soya-free option, Nut-free option)

Vegan Spring Gado Gado (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free)

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Loosely based on the classic Indonesian salad, this dish is a riot of flavours celebrating the best of Spring produce. New potatoes, broad beans, asparagus, bean sprouts, and spring greens slathered in a salty, spicy, sweet and tangy peanut sauce, with marinated tofu, fresh mint and chilli. ↓ Jump to the recipe! Gado Gado is … Continue reading Vegan Spring Gado Gado (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free)

Vegan Pasteis De Nata – Portuguese Custard Tarts (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Nut-free, Soya free option)

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These little tarts are an absolute delight; rich, smooth and sweet custard encased in tender, flaky pastry, for a few bites of heaven. These are surprisingly easy to make, and even easier to eat – perfect as a sweet treat with a cup of tea, and an ideal provision for picnics. ↓ Jump to the … Continue reading Vegan Pasteis De Nata – Portuguese Custard Tarts (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Nut-free, Soya free option)

Grain-free Sun-dried Tomato Crackers (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Soya-free)

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Perfectly crisp sun-dried tomato crackers, made with mixed seeds and gram flour. Super simple, really tasty, packed full of good things, and ideal for transporting your favourite dip, spread, or topping straight into your mouth. ↓ Jump to the recipe! I've always enjoyed a picnic but after a year of varying covid restrictions, the idea … Continue reading Grain-free Sun-dried Tomato Crackers (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Soya-free)

Easy Chickpea Omelette (vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, soya-free option)

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This soft, fluffy and buoyant chickpea omelette makes for an excellent start to the day. Made with gram flour, it's low in fat, high in protein, and perfect for encasing all manner of exciting fillings. Plus it's really quick and really easy to make! ↓ Jump to the recipe! Eggs are often a major sticking … Continue reading Easy Chickpea Omelette (vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, soya-free option)

Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free option, Nut-free option)

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Perfect for an Easter Sunday chocolate blow-out, an exceptional way to use up abundant Easter eggs, or a dessert for any occasion that requires excessive chocolate consumption; this no-bake cheesecake is creamy, luscious, silky smooth and deeply chocolatey. Made with an oaty hazelnut chocolate base, a silken tofu, vegan cream cheese and chocolate filling, and … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free option, Nut-free option)

Vegan Hot Cross Buns (Vegan, Nut-free, Soya-free option)

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The ultimate Easter bun – soft, sticky, beautifully spiced and wonderfully fruity. This easy vegan recipe is every bit as heavenly as traditional versions; I'd defy anyone to tell the difference. Serve warm with lashings of vegan butter and a cup of tea, for ultimate Spring vibes. ↓ Jump to the recipe! Hot cross buns … Continue reading Vegan Hot Cross Buns (Vegan, Nut-free, Soya-free option)