Dotted with dried banana chips, and a generous helping of chocolate, this banana and chocolate tea bread serves as a wonderful pick me up with a cup of tea mid afternoon, or anytime of day for that matter! Banana and Chocolate Tea Bread Makes 10 thick slices | Preparation time 15 mins | Baking time 1 hour […]
Crisp, crunchy and perfectly sweet, this healthier take on a rice crispy cake or Snickers bar is the perfect afternoon pick me up. Look for unsweetened crisp brown rice cereal (rather than Rice Krispies) and the plumpest Medjool dates you can find to ensure that they mash into a lovely smooth paste. Healthy Snickers Crisp […]
Q How can I prevent my gluten-free bakes being dry and crumbly? Many trials and errors in the kitchen have taught me that there are a few safeguards you can take to ensure that your gluten-free breads and cakes are light, airy and moist: Try not to use only one type of gluten-free flour. For example, if […]
Chocolatey, coconutty, fudgey goodness in one delicious recipe! We cannot get enough of these heavenly chocolate fudge doughnuts, especially as they’re made with a whole host of lovely, healthy ingredients. Chocolate Coconut Fudge Donuts By Harriet Smith (www.harrietemily.com) GF DF EF V MF Serves: 5 Ingredients For the donuts: 1/3 cup (40g) cocoa powder 1/2 cup […]
Feast your eyes on this dreamy white chocolate cake, filled with whipped raspberry cream, and smothered in white chocolate buttercream. And the best part is, this beautiful cake is gluten-free! Raspberry and White Chocolate Cake By Rianna Crowle (www.lovekensa.wordpress.com) Serves 12-16 | Prep 30 mins plus chilling | Cook 40 mins | Calories 430 (per serving) GF […]
Do you ever have one of those days when you just need a cookie? Nothing beats that feeling of biting into a cookie that’s still warm with the chocolate chips all soft and melted inside! The problem is, it can sometimes be a struggle to find a recipe that makes just enough to satisfy your […]
Chef/owner of Harry’s Kitchen, Harry Hensman is passionate about seasonal cooking and is sought out by clients who have super-healthy dietary requirements, but don’t want to sacrifice taste. Here’s his top tips for baking healthier, vegan treats… Top Tips for Vegan Baking Coconut oil Coconut oil is a great substitute for butter – you can make […]
Q Under what circumstances would you advocate xanthan gum in baking and when is it not needed? The gluten found in wheat flour plays an important role in the texture of our familiar baked goods. When absent, as in gluten-free flour, baking results sometimes don’t live up to our expectations. Xanthan gum, when added in […]
Fudgy, moist, chocolate brownies, with a hint of orange. You’ve never guess that these chocolate orange brownies are healthy! Not only are they healthy, they’re also gluten-free and dairy-free too! Perfect for a not-so naughty Christmas treat! Fudgy Chocolate Orange Brownies By Donna of Eighty 20 Nutrition Serves 12 | Prep 10 mins | Cook […]
Soft and chewy double chocolate gluten-free cookies that are perfect for a treat – best of all, you won’t even realise they are gluten-free! Double Chocolate Gluten-Free Cookies By Jane Dunn (www.janespatisserie.com) Serves 15 | Preparation time 10 mins | Baking time 15 mins GF MF Ingredients: 100g Unsalted Butter 200g Light Brown Sugar 2 […]