DESSERTS, COOKIES, CAKES & BARS

Chocolate and Ginger Mini Muffins

Chocolate and Ginger Mini Muffins

Yes, it is true, it is about time I posted these outrageously delicious mini muffins on the blog. They have been photographed and posted a couple of times on Facebook. The trouble is I have been so busy making batch after batch that I just haven’t had a moment to...

Carrot and Cardamon Cake

Carrot and Cardamon Cake

Since taking the leap to living a wholefood plant based, no-oil lifestyle, I have been on a mission to find a truly yummy cake recipe. And I do believe I have finally crossed the bridge and found the basic elements for a winner. This version is a light, moist and...

Excellent Chocolate Dessert

Excellent Chocolate Dessert

I call this the Excellent Chocolate Dessert because it truly is a big “yum”. It is great fun to invite the uninitiated to guess the ingredients. This is truly a delicious, decadent and yet healthy chocolate pudding and super easy to whip together. Many of...

Banana Cranberry Ice Cream

Banana Cranberry Ice Cream

Non-dairy ice cream whipped up in a few minutes is a life saver when the desire for something sweet strikes. Or when there just isn’t time to make a dessert for dinner guests. I always have some frozen bananas in the freezer. Well, isn’t it true that bananas can...

Spicy Chocolate Cake

Spicy Chocolate Cake

Stand up all those who love chocolate cake. Well, I imagine that takes care of almost everyone. So how about a way to secretly get the kids to eat their veggies, be gluten free (if you choose) and have a healthy for the heart slice of heaven all in one outrageously...

Plums & Apricots in Jars

Plums & Apricots in Jars

We had guests staying for a few days and I wanted to give them some options for breakfast. As well as offering lots of fresh fruit, I made up these little jars of plums and apricots. Cooking the fruit briefly and adding a minimal of sweetener intensifies the flavour...

Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Seed Pudding

Chia seeds are power packs of protein and Omega 3. I make up a bowl full of chia “pudding” and decant it into little jars to keep in the fridge for adding to my morning muesli or serving as a delightful dessert. These little pots of energy also make a quick...

Stewed Fruit Compote

Stewed Fruit Compote

Spice up your breakfast with this delicious stewed fruit compote. Dried fruit is available all year round, so transform your porridge or muesli with store cupboard ingredients. Top it with yoghurt or coconut cream for a delicious dessert. Just place a variety of dried...

Goji and Cocoa Nib Energy Bars

Goji and Cocoa Nib Energy Bars

Homemade energy bars are far cry from the conventional store bought variety. First and foremost I can decide what I put in them. I choose ingredients that are nutritionally dense for maximum net-gain. The energy bars are quick and easy to prepare and can be stored in...