Sweet Treats
No Bake Pecan Bars

No Bake Pecan Bars

These mini no-bake pecan bars are a great thanksgiving or festive treat! And with only 6 ingredients they are super easy too. They are a great little snack to have in the fridge or freezer when you need a quick and healthy sweet fix. They are also cute enough to...

Easy Protein Bars

Easy Protein Bars

Homemade snacks don’t have to be difficult and these easy protein bars are a great example of that. With only 6 main ingredients, they are a breeze to make. They are vegan, gluten-free and full of amazing, good-for-you ingredients. They will really give you a...

Chocolate and Pear Baked Oats

Chocolate and Pear Baked Oats

These chocolate and pear baked oats are the perfect winter breakfast! When the weather is getting a bit colder, I really like a warm breakfast, and baking your oats is a fantastic option. Using oats to make porridge is also a great option but I think baking your oats...

Puffed Quinoa Bars

Puffed Quinoa Bars

So you’ve heard of Rice Krispie bars?  Well, these puffed quinoa bars are next level.  Using quinoa instead of rice doubles the protein in the bars (and adding nut butter to the mix adds even more).  And they are honestly one of the easiest...

Vegan Nutella

Vegan Nutella

This vegan nutella recipe is one you will want to make over and over again! It's got that classic, creamy chocolatey taste without all of the extra sugar and additives of the original. And what’s even better is that it only has 3 simple ingredients: Hazelnuts Raw...

Pumpkin Spice Cake

Pumpkin Spice Cake

I bake quite a few cakes but I don't always share them! But I had to share this recipe for an easy pumpkin spice cake. Using pumpkin in baking isn’t as big a thing in the UK as it is in the US, but I thought it would be fun to try this combination.  The use...

Nut Free Seed Bars 

Nut Free Seed Bars 

With only 6 ingredients these nut free seed bars are the best healthy treat. And for those of you that can’t (or don’t) eat nuts, they are a great option to try! Instead of nuts and nut butter, they are made with tahini and mixed seeds.  They have a gorgeous...

No Bake Pumpkin Balls

No Bake Pumpkin Balls

When it comes to satisfying your sweet tooth without spending hours in the kitchen, no-bake recipes are always my favourite! These No-Bake Pumpkin Balls tick all the boxes for a simple, quick, and healthy treat. They are perfect for autumn snacking and for healthy...

Cacao Oat Cookies

Cacao Oat Cookies

These cacao oat cookies are really oat bars in disguise and you can have them at any part of the day, including breakfast!   The reason they are an easy breakfast option is that they contain oats, nuts and nut butter to keep you full, as well as cacao which is great...

Cookie Dough Protein Bars

Cookie Dough Protein Bars

With nearly 9g of protein per cup, these cookie dough protein bars are a great option if you are looking for homemade protein snacks.  They are very simple to make too! You just combine the base ingredients together and top with melted chocolate. These cups are rich...

No-Bake Mini Twix

No-Bake Mini Twix

You asked for it, so here it is – my no-bake mini twix. It’s part of a series of mini treats that have minimal ingredients and are under 150 kcals. This is my 7th one - so check out the others (I'll link them at the bottom of the page). This was a trickier one to get...

Ginger and Apricot Cups

Ginger and Apricot Cups

With a 5-ingredient whole-food base and topped with a layer of dark chocolate, these ginger and apricot cups are a winner! They also have 8g of protein per cup, so are filling as well as wholesome. They are the perfect balance of flavour, texture, and nutrition. With...

Bounty Bar Cups

Bounty Bar Cups

These bounty bar cups are my homemade, healthier version of a bounty bar.  These only have only 5 ingredients and only 3 simple steps to make them. Being refined sugar free, gluten free and no-bake makes them even simpler. What is a bounty bar? Traditionally, it's a...

Apple & Pecan Bars

Apple & Pecan Bars

Nothing says autumn to me more than apple recipes, and these apple & pecan bars are a fabulous way to use up your apples. I’ve made them quite a few times to get the right consistency, and I think they are finally right.  Crispy on the outside but still...

Tahini Nut Cups

Tahini Nut Cups

These little tahini nut cups are a great way to add more fibre and protein to your chocolate snack – each little cup has 6g of protein! These cups are rich in healthy fats, plant-based protein, fibre, and antioxidants. The nuts and tahini really help balance out the...

5 Ingredient Buckwheat Bars 

5 Ingredient Buckwheat Bars 

Granola bars don't have to have oats in them! These 5 Ingredient Buckwheat Bars are a great idea if you want to try an oat-free alternative to your usual energy bar recipe. They come together really quickly for easy homemade snacks. They don't require baking either so...

Breakfast Cookies

Breakfast Cookies

Bored of your normal breakfasts?  Try these nutritious pistachio and cranberry breakfast cookies instead. They're vegan as well as gluten and dairy-free. There are lots of variations of these but mine have minimal added sweeteners. Most of the sweet taste...

4 Ingredient Fig & Pecan Cups

4 Ingredient Fig & Pecan Cups

Two of my favourite sweet, autumnal flavours are figs and pecans. Together in these easy 4 ingredient fig & pecan cups, they are a dream combination. Creamy, chewy and delicious and with only 4 ingredients. Make a batch and keep them in the fridge for quick and...

Lime & Pistachio Energy Balls

Lime & Pistachio Energy Balls

Looking for a quick, delicious snack that is both nutritious and easy to make?  These lime and pistachio energy balls are just the thing. With only five simple ingredients, they are perfect for quick and easy snacking. What’s more, they’re gluten-free,...

No Bake Almond & Strawberry Brownies

No Bake Almond & Strawberry Brownies

You must know by now that I’m a big fan of a no-bake recipe. And these no bake almond & strawberry brownies are one of my favourites. Not only are they incredibly easy to make, they also use just a few whole-food ingredients. They are gluten-free, refined...

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