NOM ALERT. Recently, I was lucky enough to get to go to the Health Blogger's Community Summit event, and I got to try a gorgeous new chocolate by a brand called Nu Cao, and I had been really keen to try a new recipe with it! So, we all know Ciara LOVES dark chocolate, and coffee. Two absolute … Continue reading Cheeky Chocolate Coffee Loaf
Banana Bread. Don't those two words just make you smile? Banana bread is such a classic recipe, and although it has been tried, tested, and shared by many, I don't think it ever gets old. Although I do already have a Turmeric & Cacao Banana Bread recipe on my blog already, I recently just felt like going … Continue reading Ciara’s Classic Banana Bread
You guys will know that I recently took on a one week cookery course in Cafe Cooking at the Dublin Cookery School - and I loved every minute. I left with inspiration, new creativity, and fresh excitement to try the recipes we had tested, and of course get inventive with my own twist on them too! So … Continue reading Oat & Seed Scones
Truth time. I'm not a big bread gal - with the exception of favourites of mine like sourdough, or the rye breads from Biona Organic, I really prefer to make my own loaves at home. I've made a few variations for my blog, such as my Turmeric Banana Bread and my Sweet Potato Protein Loaf, but I decided I … Continue reading Oats & Berry Bread
This recipe doesn't need much introduction. It's a gorgeous breakfast smoothie I always go back to, as I can whizz it up for a quick breakfast or take it on the go in the morning! It's also a great snack idea too! Recipe (Serves 1) Ingredients A dash of cinnamon 1 tsp spirulina (You can … Continue reading Green Goodness Berry Breakfast Smoothie
Well gang, The Irish Balance has done it. A NON-OATS BREAKFAST RECIPE. I know. I was scared too. Jokes aside, this is a frickin' good one. I'm a big fan of quinoa, and despite that, I don't cook with it often enough. I've got a couple of quinoa recipes on my blog already (like my Chocolate … Continue reading Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bakes
I am all about the breakfast recipes this year guys. Breakfast is potentially my favourite meal of the day, and I didn't think I had quite enough creations shared with you on the blog yet. So, when I got involved with the Vega New Year campaign in January trying out recipes with their Essentials Nutritional … Continue reading Overnight Chia Protein Oats
All riiight, it's NEW RECIPE time! And today, we're talking BREAKFAST. I was so excited to hear from the lovely gang at Vega just before Christmas, who got in touch with me to ask if I would like to get on board with their 'Vega One Tub Test', to get creative in my kitchen and see … Continue reading Green Goodness Breakfast Muffins – With Vega Essentials
At Christmas, Santa proved how well he knows & loves to tease me by bringing me a Turmeric Cookbook! If you follow me you'll know I'm a MASSIVE turmeric & ginger fan - turmeric gets added to a LOT of my recipes! I love it for the flavour, colour & it's also been used for … Continue reading Turmeric & Chia Oatcakes
Okay. I admit it. I'm a little bit obsessed with turmeric. If you follow this blog or my Instagram, that confession won't be a shock to you! It's one of my top 5 favourite spices to cook with - and recently I've expanded that to baking too! At Christmas, my hilarious family decided to use … Continue reading Turmeric & Cacao Banana Bread
