There’s a big difference, to me anyway, between an apple tart and an apple pie. I always feel a tart is for polite company, with perhaps a spoon of whipped cream whereas a pie brings up images of family and friends sitting around, bowls chock full of sweet apple filling and crusty pastry topped with vanilla ice cream.
I bought a wonderfully pretty patterned deep pie dish that measures 10″ wide and 2″ high so it’s substantial and deserves only the best Apple Pie to fill it.
These flourless Chocolate Chip Muffins are high in protein and bursting with delicious chocolate chips. You may not think they’re healthy because they’re muffins, but they absolutely are healthier than a regular muffin. I use no refined sugars and made them Dairy Free too. They are Vegetarian also and can be made suitable for Vegans by using your favourite egg replacer – 1 tbsp chia / flax seed mixed with 2 tbsp water, mix and leave for 5/10 mins to become a gel like consistency = 1 egg.
You can of course use regular oats, protein powder and chocolate chips if you don’t follow a particular diet so everyone can enjoy these delicious, soft muffins. A great grab and go healthy option for everyone!
One more bonus is you need no special equipment to make these muffins. No electric mixer or stand mixer, just a whisk and a large spoon.
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I love a quick and easy bread which also turns out very tasty and the folks at Meridian Foods came up with this yeast free bread recipe which uses their vegan friendly peanut butter and oats. Everything used is vegan and gluten free so it’s one for everyone.
You can find their great range of products here Meridian Shop: Natural nut & seed butters – vegan & palm oil free (meridianfoods.co.uk)
I love all their butters as they don’t use palm oil and they have no additives, so that’s always a winner for me.
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Have you tried the new Sweet Drop Peppers from Frontier Foods? They are just the right hit of sweet and heat and work so well in hot or cold dishes.
This is not your regular salad but something a little different and the proof that salads are not boring! To keep mine Gluten Free, I used the heels from our loaf. This will make enough for 6 people and can easily be doubled.
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Delicious and oh so easy to make cookies that contain mainly oats, oat flour and apples. No added refined sugars, no milk or butter so dairy free too! A lovely combination of tart and sweet apples for a guilt free treat. I haven’t made these using a flaxseed egg substitute but I think it should work okay.
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With strawberry season fast approaching, this is the perfect recipe to use up some of the delicious strawberries available. Baked Oats are a great get ahead recipe for all the family. This recipe is also Toddler Friendly and perfect for weaning little ones.
Use regular milk or plant milk depending on your needs.
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Everyone who knows me will know that I am a big lemon fan. Anything with lemon will always be a yes from me and the blend of lemon and poppy seeds is a much loved and delicious one.
The most important thing to remember when making muffins is not to overmix. It will lead to a dense, tough muffin and no one wants that! Otherwise, this recipe is a wonderfully simple process of mixing dry ingredients with the wet ones, a gently stir and bake to result in light as air, fluffy lemon muffins.
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I love making muffins. They are simply combining dry ingredients with wet ingredients. A gentle stir and bake. There’s rarely any mixers involved and usually just one bowl. What could be easier!
The one tip I would give you and it’s important, is to gently combine the ingredients and not to over mix the batter as it will end up with tough muffins which no one wants.
This recipe is a great way to use up a cooking apple or two in the fridge and make light as air Gluten Free Apple Muffins for everyone to share.
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Want to make delicious gluten free muffins in 30 minutes? Then you’re in the right place. No one will know the difference with these oh so very light muffins. No one guessed they were gluten free which is always a winner for me. It’s just one bowl, no mixers needed.
I got 11 muffins from this recipe because I am a firm believer that muffins should be large and delectable!
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This bread recipe is really special. It’s flourless, healthy and delicious! It cuts like a dream and toasts beautifully. What’s not to love!!
The recipe is just so versatile. I used some of my favourite spices but you can just leave them out completely or use your own favourite spices or herbs. Some suggestions you might like to try are cinnamon and nutmeg, cumin and chili powder, coriander and fennel seeds and garlic and rosemary. I used Smoked Paprika and Garlic for this one but will be making a cinnamon and nutmeg version next to enjoy with a cup of tea.
My tahini has salt already in it so I only used 1/2 tsp but if your tahini is salt free, then add a teaspoon. I added some sunflower seeds for added crunch and again, you can add whatever works for you. I used almond butter but you can use peanut butter, cashew butter or your own favourite.
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Probably one of the easiest and most delicious overnight oats recipe I’ve made. It’s full of some of my favourite flavours. It’s easily Gluten Free, dairy free, egg free and has no refined sugars. Having this for breakfast will keep you full till lunch time while slowly releasing good for you stuff!
A must make, simple and healthy breakfast, brunch or snack recipe. You can add protein powder into the mix when making it giving you an extra protein boost to start your day.
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A flavourful, delicious bread that offers something a little different with it’s mix of ingredients. If you’re a cheese lover, then you’re going to love this recipe. Use your favourite hard cheese for the topping along with some healthy seeds for extra nutritional oomph.
There’s no down time, no kneading and nothing complicated with this delicious bread recipe. The smell while it bakes is incredible and this bread is not just fantastic on it’s own, it works with soups and a variety of toppings.
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