In the spotlight… Moo Free Chocolates

moo free chocolates

From humble personal beginnings to a treasured business, Moo Free has gone from strength to strength… Moo Free Chocolates is a family-owned chocolatier committed to ethically producing premium ‘free-from’ and vegan ‘milk’ chocolates. Founded only a few years ago in 2010 by husband and wife team Mike and Andrea Jessop, Moo Free Chocolates has grown […]

Hotel Chocolat releases delicious dairy-free chocolate range for Easter

hotel chocolat dairy-free easter

Luxury UK chocolate chain Hotel Chocolat has released a range of melt-in-the-mouth Easter-themed dairy-free chocolates. Luxury chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat has announced the release of its range of dairy-free Easter-themed chocolates in a recent Facebook post, saying: “Our NEW vegan-friendly Easter chocolate range will make you chirp with excitement!” Some of the tasty chocs gracing shelves this year include fun […]

Sugar-free brownie cheesecake

Sugar-free brownie cheesecake

A rich, fudgy sugar-free brownie topped with creamy vanilla cheesecake – this decadent dessert is a sweet treat that won’t send your blood sugars soaring.  Sugar-free brownie cheesecake Recipe by Natvia (www.natvia.co.uk) Serves: 9-12 GF SF EF (option)  Ingredients For the brownie base: 125g unsalted butter 125g sugar-free dark chocolate 3 eggs, lightly whisked or […]

Dairy-free chocolate taste test

Dairy-free chocolate taste test

See what we at Free-From Heaven HQ thought of a selection of the latest dairy-free chocolates and bars to hit the aisles… When we decided we were going to be doing a taste test on chocolate this month we were not short of volunteers to help us with the sampling, and they were not disappointed. […]

Vegan and gluten-free ‘Thanks a Million’ caramel squares

Vegan and gluten-free caramel squares

Vegan, and free-from gluten and nuts, this version from Pure Family Food is lighter and a lot more tropical than a traditional millionaire shortbread.  Vegan and gluten-free caramel squares Ingredients For the base: 125g (4½oz) coconut oil ½ a large banana, peeled, mashed 50g (1¾oz) coconut sugar 225g (8oz) plain gluten-free flour For the caramel: […]

Raw chocolate caramels 

Raw chocolate caramels 

Sweet date caramel enrobed with rich raw dark chocolate makes for a delicious sweet treat. They’d make fantastic handmade Christmas gifts too!  Raw chocolate caramels  By Niki Behjousiar (www.nikibakes.co.uk) Makes 8-10 | Prep 20 mins plus chilling | Cook 5 mins | Calories 117 (per chocolate) Serves 4 | Prep 5 mins | Cook 35 […]

Chocolate, aubergine & cranberry cakes

This gluten-free cake has a festive air and could be served at Christmas or another wintry celebration. Few people will guess it contains aubergine which adds moisture and a silky smooth texture. Chocolate, aubergine and cranberry cakes Recipe credit: Cooking for the Sensitive Gut, Dr Joan Ransley and Dr Nick Read for www.loveyourgut.com Makes: 1 cake (15 […]

Vegan chocolate cherry trifle

Vegan chocolate cherry trifle

This rich, decadent dairy-free pudding is perfect for getting you in the festive spirit!  Vegan chocolate cherry trifle By Rhian Williams (www.rhiansrecipes.com)     Serves 8 | Prep 30 mins plus chilling | Cook 10-15 mins | Calories 320 (per serving) GF DF EF V MF Ingredients For the jelly: 400g (14oz) tinned cherries in syrup […]

5-ingredient healthy Afgan cookies

A traditional New Zealand biscuit, these Afghan Cookies are pure chocolatey goodness. Usually laden with refined sugars, Natvia have taken that all out, making this the healthiest Afghan Cookie you’ll ever eat. Not only that, but they’re vegan and are super easy to put together with just 5 ingredients! There’s almost no excuse to whip these […]