Sugar-free brownies

These brownies are divine! They’re easy to make and really hit the spot. Sweetened with dates and banana, they’re healthier than the usual brownie, with just as much flavour!  Sugar-free date, almond, fennel seed and banana brownies By Dominic Franks (www.belleaukitchen.com) Ingredients 200g pitted Medjool dates – chopped 100ml boiling water (used to soak the […]

Chocolate chip & peanut butter cookies

It’s hard to believe it takes just five ingredients to make these delicious gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies!  Chocolate chip & peanut butter cookies By Lakeland (www.lakeland.co.uk) Serves 12 | Prep 20 mins plus chilling | Cook 10-12 mins | Calories 185 (per serving) GF DF EF V MF Ingredients 125g […]

Pear & cardamom loaf cake

Pear & cardamom loaf cake

This fabulously festive pear and cardamon loaf is just bursting with fruity goodness, and has a wonderfully crispy caramelised sugar topping.  Pear & cardamom loaf cake By Donna Crous of Eighty20Nutrition Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 45 mins GF DF MF Ingredients 3 firm conference pears, peeled (2 diced and 1 cut into […]

How to make sugar-free icing for cookies

You might think creating a delicious sugar-free icing that looks as good as it tastes would be impossible, but chef Ambra Torelli shows us that this certainly isn’t the case with her ingenious recipes for sugar-free icing… How to make sugar free icing for cookies By Ambra Torelli (www.littlebitesofbeauty.com) Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that […]

Vegan protein muffins

Vegan protein muffins

This vegan protein muffin recipe by Ross Edgley could be the simplest, most indulgent, nutrient-dense “sports snack” to ever grace both your kitchen cupboard and gym bag! Vegan protein muffins This could be the simplest, most indulgent, nutrient-dense “sports snack” to ever grace both your kitchen cupboard and gym bag. Packed with fiber-rich carbohydrates and mouth-watering nut […]

4 natural sugars that aren’t bad for your health

Quitting refined sugar can be tough, but given how incredibly harmful sugar can be, it is definitely worth the effort. Kris Gunners shows us some worthy alternative sweeteners… Stevia Stevia is a very popular low-calorie sweetener. It is extracted from the leaves of a plant called stevia rebaudiana. This plant has been grown for sweetness […]

Blueberry & yoghurt American style gluten-free pancakes

American style blueberry pancakes

An American classic, these fluffy gluten and sugar-free blueberry and yoghurt American-style gluten-free pancakes make the perfect brunch. Blueberry & yoghurt American style gluten-free pancakes By Seasonal Berries (www.seasonalberries.co.uk) Serves 4 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 10-15 mins | Calories 241 (per serving) GF SF MF Ingredients 50g (2oz) fine polenta 50g (2oz) tapioca flour ½ […]

Dairy-free alternatives to protein

Michelle Kickham looks at some credible and tasty ways to get all the protein you need without relying on unwanted dairy… Macronutrients; carbohydrates, fats and proteins are crucial. Life cannot be sustained without them. Of course, all three are important, but protein definitely gets the most attention – and for good reason! Protein is essential […]

Double chocolate hazelnut cream cups

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CREAM NESTS

They double chocolate hazelnut cream nests are unbelievably delicious, whilst still being raw, dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free and refined sugar-free so they won’t take your blood sugar on a mile long high either. Packed with good fats, fibre, antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients, these treats really are pretty special. Who knew that a sweet treat could have so many […]

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 […]