I have an amazing, foolproof recipe for ginger cake that has always been my go-to recipe…until cutting out gluten and refined sugar. It was full of sugar, treacle and syrup, and coated in more syrup. I have really missed it, so I had a go at making a ginger cake today that contained less refined … Continue reading
Sometimes you just want something sticky, stodgy and chocolatey to eat. I confess that I am a comfort eater, so I try to find recipes that bring comfort without all the bad stuff. These brownies are lovely and squidgy, really chocolatey, and have an amazing icing on top. You have … Continue reading
These are my most baked item at the moment. My husband loves them for work as they are very filling due to their high protein content. They are usually gone within a couple of days. These cookies are great as they are so quick and easy to make. Ingredients: 1 … Continue reading
These muffins are easy enough to make in the morning for breakfast. They are lovely eaten warm, and you could even spread some butter on them too! They are also great for packed lunches and after school snacks. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups oats 1 cup plain … Continue reading
I am taking part in Foo Foo fun club classes, and part of it involves looking at what we eat. Amazeballs are recommended as a healthy snack alternative. I had a go at making two sorts this week. I just used what I had in the cupboard. Now they are in the fridge ready for … Continue reading
This is basically a flapjack type recipe, which I made in cup cake cases, but you could also bake it on a tray and use as granola. I normally do a “non chocolate” version, but I needed something a little chocolatey to snack on! Ingredients; – 2 cups oats (use gluten free if preferred) – … Continue reading
Naughty Alert!! This is not Paleo, vegan, dairy, gluten or sugar free!! But very yummy!! I made this cake for my friend’s birthday this weekend. 4 layers of chocolate sponge with soft cheese frosting, raspberries and chocolate ganache. Ingredients; Cake: -6 oz butter -6 oz caster sugar -3 eggs -6 oz self raising flour -2 … Continue reading
I have been wanting to post this recipe for ages but I always forget to take pictures! The pictures aren’t the best as I made these in the evening, and the lighting in my kitchen is not that great. These are so yummy, and taste like… brownies! Best of all they are super easy to … Continue reading
I was in need of something snacky that would curb my sugar/chocolate/grain cravings, and also suit the children and husband! I came across a recipe for coconut flour chocolate chip cookies here; http://detoxinista.com/2013/08/coconut-flour-chocolate-chip-cookies-grain-free/ Here is my take on them: Ingredients: 1/3 cup coconut flour 1/4 cup melted butter / coconut oil 1/4 cup honey Pinch … Continue reading
I really like peanut butter, and have been meaning to make a better alternative, so here it is! I roasted about 2-3 handfuls of raw almonds for 10 minutes in a hot oven. They were then blended with a bit of sea salt and a teaspoon of honey. This actually took quite a while as … Continue reading
I had a lovely weekend away with my husband. We went to the BBC Good Food Show in Harrogate. There were lots of lovely foods and drinks as well as numerous kitchen appliances. My blender broke last week, so I was interested to see what might be available … Continue reading
This is the second pudding I made for this weekend. (I forgot to take a photo before we started eating it!) This is one of the nicest cheesecakes I have had, and the first dairy free one! I topped it with some passionfruit, which really complimented the flavour … Continue reading
Family get togethers are great, but when given the task of providing puddings, and not wanting to compromise on a healthier outlook regarding food, it can be a challenge. Ok, so I could have made/bought a regular trifle or pie and not eaten it myself, but isn’t it … Continue reading
I made these to take to a family gathering over Easter. There are normally lots of sugar and flour laden cakes around so these were a nice alternative. It was the first time I had made them, so was a little unsure how they would turn out, but they … Continue reading
There is nothing better than a plate of fresh, warm pancakes. I have finally found a recipe for healthy, gluten free pancakes that works, and it really couldn’t be easier! Just use one banana and one egg per person (unless you are very hungry!) Mash the banana and … Continue reading
This is another fairly simple recipe, that tastes yummy and was a hit with the kids. Even my husband liked them! The original recipe is here: http://paleoaholic.com/paleo/paleo-carrot-and-raisin-muffin-recipe/ I used coconut flour instead of the almond flour, partly because I’m not a great fan of almond flour, but mainly because I had run out! … Continue reading
This was my first attempt at any paleo cake. I was very pleased with the results. It actually rose a little, looked like cake, tasted like cake and was more or less cakey in texture, just wetter. I did eat it with honey on – I’ve not quite adjusted to a less sweet palette … Continue reading
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