I am partial to a cookie – who’s not? Firm on the outside, soft on the inside, the perfect cookie melts in your mouth whilst the taste buds are bombarded with sweet deliciousness. Continue reading “Oat and raisin cookies”
Category: Sweet treats – cakes and desserts
Rhubarb Eve’s Pudding
This is one of my favourite simple desserts – easy to make and always tasty. I only found out recently it had a proper name though – Eve’s pudding. Continue reading “Rhubarb Eve’s Pudding”
Black bean chocolate brownies
Everyone loves a chocolate brownie, but is one made with beans going a bit far? The first time I heard about people adding beans to cake I really wasn’t convinced. However, the proof is in the pudding (or brownie) as the saying goes Continue reading “Black bean chocolate brownies”
Apple and blackberry oat slice
The hedgerows have been laden with beautiful, glistening blackberries this summer. I love going out foraging for these tasty berries. Continue reading “Apple and blackberry oat slice”
Raw blueberry lemon tarts
The weather this year has produced abundant amounts of fruit, particularly berries. Which is wonderful for both taste buds and bodies! Continue reading “Raw blueberry lemon tarts”
Christmas spiced cookies
There’s no getting away from it, I have a sweet tooth. Even now, when I’ve cut out so many ultra processed foods full of refined sugar and fats, I’ll always look at the dessert options on a menu before anything else. Continue reading “Christmas spiced cookies”
Chocolate orange mousse
There’s a few distinct flavours that I associate with Christmas. Warming spices of course, creamy Bailey’s (or now my version of it) and crispy Bubble and Squeak. And there’s another one – Terry’s Chocolate Orange, even though I haven’t eaten one for years! Continue reading “Chocolate orange mousse”
Gorgeous plum and nectarine oaty almond crumble
The summer fruit season is sadly coming to an end as we turn into meteorological autumn at the start of September. Personally, I’m still hoping that summer will return. Continue reading “Gorgeous plum and nectarine oaty almond crumble”
Apple and blackberry loaf cake
It’s that time of year again when the apples are starting to ripen and the hedgerows are bursting with beautifully ripe blackberries waiting to be picked. I still go blackberry picking every year. And why not – it’s free food! Continue reading “Apple and blackberry loaf cake”
Fruity yoghurt crunch
Are you a sweet or savoury person? I’m definitely sweet – my eyes are always drawn to the dessert section of a menu before looking elsewhere. Since going whole-food plant-based, it’s more of a quick ‘just in case there’s something’ glance. Continue reading “Fruity yoghurt crunch”
