The pros and cons of dairy-free milk alternatives

Michelle Kickham examines the pros and cons of some of the more popular dairy-free ‘milks’… Ever wondered why nearly all infants can digest real milk? And by real milk I mean the stuff containing lactose – not imaginary milk! Almost 65% of the adult human population has a reduced ability to break down lactose, the […]

Dairy-free blackberry and coffee ice-cream

This dairy-free blackberry and coffee ice-cream perfect dessert for those last few days of summer...

Refreshing, fruity and uplifting! This dairy-free blackberry and coffee ice-cream is the perfect dessert for those last few days of summer…  Blackberry and Coffee Ice-Cream By Donna of Eighty20Nutrition. Ingredients 600g frozen blackberries 1 tin organic coconut milk 2 Tbsp high standard maple syrup 1 Tbsp pure coffee extract 1-2 tsp coffee grinds Method In […]

Dairy-free mint chocolate bars

Dairy-free mint chocolate bars.

Fresh, minty, rich and sweet. You’ll find it impossible to resist these dairy-free mint chocolate bars!  Dairy-free mint chocolate bars  Makes 4 | Prep 10 mins plus chilling | Cook none  GF SF DF EF V MF Ingredients 100g (7oz) cacao butter 100g cocoa powder 60g coconut sugar 1 tbsp mint flavouring Method Melt the cacao […]

Ask the experts… Does dairy-free yoghurt provide a similar probiotic benefit to natural yoghurt?

Q Will dairy-free yoghurt provide a similar probiotic benefit to natural yoghurt? Good news! These days you can get lots of pro-biotic alternatives to dairy yoghurt if you’re looking for some gut healthy breakfast (or dessert) material. However, if you’re avoiding dairy because of a lactose intolerance (the naturally occurring sugars in milk), you may not […]

Dairy-free lemon drizzle cake

Dairy-free lemon drizzle cake

Lemon drizzle cake is a classic bake that’s hard to beat! And you’ll be surprised what the secret ingredient is that makes this dairy-free lemon drizzle cake so moist!  Dairy-free lemon drizzle cake By Lyndsay Edwards (www.livingwithcowsmilkproteinallergy.com) Serves 8-10 | Prep 25 mins | Cook 40-45 mins | Calories 391 (per serving) GF DF MF Ingredients […]

Cherry Ice-Cream with Rosewater & Dark Chocolate

Cherry Ice-Cream

This delicious dairy-free cherry ice-cream, flavoured with rosewater and studded with dark chocolate chunks is the perfect grown-up treat for summer!  Cherry Ice-Cream with Rosewater & Dark Chocolate By Donna of Eighty20Nutrition. Serves 12 | Prep Time 10 min | Cook Time 30 min GF SF DF EF V MF Ingredients 800g fresh cherries 1 tin coconut milk Juice of […]

Chocolate Orange Brownies

chocolate orange brownies

Fudgy, moist, chocolate brownies, with a hint of orange. You’ve never guess that these chocolate orange brownies are healthy! Not only that, they’re also gluten-free and dairy-free too – perfect for a not-so naughty mid-morning treat! Fudgy Chocolate Orange Brownies By Donna of Eighty20Nutrition. Serves 12 | Prep Time 10 min | Cook Time 30 min GF SF DF […]

Keep Your Cool With These Vegan Ice-Cream Recipes!

vegan ice-cream recipes

Scoops at the ready, summer is coming! And as it’s set to be a scorcher, you’ll need some super creamy, refreshing vegan ice-cream recipes to help you keep your cool this summer! The lovely thing about dairy-free and vegan ice-creams is that quite often, you only need a few simple ingredients to create some seriously delicious, […]

40 Sweet & Savoury Vegan Avocado Recipes

Britain is reportedly experiencing an “avocado boom“, due to increased celebrity endorsements, a growing awareness of its health benefits, and even due to lower costs for the fruit in supermarkets. So let’s make the most of these wonderful, smooth and creamy fruits with 40 delicious sweet and savoury avocado recipes! Savoury Dishes 1. Mediterranean Grilled Avocado […]