I often comfort bake when it's cold and since embarking on this healthy eating journey I don't have so much appetite for sweet baked things as I used too. In fact, I've got a long list of savoury recipes in a queue and hardly any sweet ones! I'm going to … [Read more...]
Banana Bread with Chocolate Chunks ( gluten-free)
It's January, it's cold and I'm in need of some comfort baking. And so today's recipe is a Banana Bread with Chocolate Chunks to satisfy those needs. I've made it with my new favourite gluten-free mix of ground almonds, buckwheat and oat flour. This … [Read more...]
Chickpea and Almond Cookies (gluten-free & vegan)
These chickpea and almond cookies are inspired by something my mother in law has made for us when visiting this summer. She's made these incredibly tasty fried pastry parcels with chickpea and almond paste, absolutely delicious. A recipe I absolutely have … [Read more...]
Pumpkin, Orange and Turmeric Smoothie
I had some pumpkin puree left over from making my Pumpkin and Oat Breakfast Bars the other day and so I've made yet another recipe with pumpkin for you- Pumpkin, Orange and Turmeric Smoothie.This one may not be everyone cup of tea, but it's a perfect … [Read more...]
Pumpkin and Oat Breakfast Bars (gluten-free & vegan)
Since it's an October and officially a pumpkin season I've got a few more pumpkin recipes coming for you. Last week I've been playing around with healthy breakfast ideas and have created this moist Pumpkin and Oat Breakfast Bars recipe.They are really … [Read more...]
Savoury Courgette and Buckwheat Cake
More and more I've been experimenting with gluten-free baking, mainly because of my own personal healing journey and also of having the satisfaction of baking something wholesome and good for me. The basic recipe for this Savoury Courgette and Buckwheat … [Read more...]
Plum and Cinnamon Porridge
This delicious cozy Plum and Cinnamon Porridge has been my breakfast for the past few weeks. I'm absolutely in love with it, it's such a perfect start to my day in these early September days when I'm craving something warm and cozy in the morning. The … [Read more...]
Almond, Date and Coconut Granola
I've made this lovely Almond, Date and Coconut Granola to take for my holidays to Portugal this month. I find that I love to have something familiar for breakfast when I'm away, so I do take time to prepare some before I go. Granola is very simple to make … [Read more...]
Apple and Rosemary Grain Free Bread
Making apple and rosemary bread has been on my to try recipes list for a while now and I finally got to make the recipe today. Adapted from my Grain Free Banana Bread recipe it's a lovely moist bread made with chestnut flour and ground almonds, perfect if … [Read more...]
Beetroot, Carrot and Thyme Savoury Muffins (vegan)
For a while I've wanted to make some great tasting savoury muffins and I think I've just done it. Happy:) I absolutely love the flavour of these Beetroot, Carrot and Thyme Savoury Muffins that gets developed in the oven. I've added some red onion to the … [Read more...]
Grain Free Granola
I make this yummy Grain Free Granola for my husband. He doesn't do very well with oats in the morning and this is a great and very tasty alternative. I use his favourite - walnuts mixed with cashews, seeds, coconut flakes and dates topped with coconut oil … [Read more...]
Mango and Turmeric Smoothie
I should call this a sunshine smoothie, the colour of this smoothie is ever so beautiful. And cheerful. And uplifting.The blend of mango, banana, turmeric, ginger and cinnamon is just divine. This is a lovely sweet tasting healthy smoothie with added … [Read more...]
Blueberry and Spinach Green Smoothie
I'm not surprised green smoothies have gained such a popularity in the last couple of years. I used to juice pretty much everyday about 10 years ago when I was on my first "wellness journey", I even used to get up one hour earlier everyday to do my yoga … [Read more...]
Grain Free Banana Bread with Chestnut Flour
I have baked lots of banana bread in the past four weeks during our grain free diet and this one is the best grain free bread I have made. The beautiful mix of chestnut flour, walnuts and bananas is just match made in heaven. I screamed with delight when … [Read more...]