We've seen a LOT of different recipes out there for energy balls - and while I enjoy those that are date-based occasionally, I find them pretty faffy to make and sometimes just a bit too sweet for my tastebuds. So, this latest recipe is energy balls yes, but with a twist - based on oats, … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Oat Energy Balls

This recipe is already one of my favourites for a snack solution, and it actually came from my needing to bake to distract myself from discomfort after having one of my wisdom teeth out last week. Inspired by my previous recipes using bananas in baking (plus they're amazing on their own of course!) I decided … Continue reading Strawberry Banana Bites

It's no secret that I'm definitely more of a cook than a baker, and although I do actually really enjoy baking, sometimes I don't feel like having the oven on, especially when it's warmer during these summer months! Recently, I was inspired by Performance Nutritionist Daniel Davy (he runs @foodflicker_official on Instagram) to try my hand at … Continue reading No Bake Chocolate Oat Protein Bars

Is there any recipe we CAN'T make delicious with chickpeas?! Today's recipe proves that the answer to that question is NOPE - they are the ingredient that keeps on giving! I'm bringing you guys a creation I've wanted to try my hand at for a while - 'no bake' energy balls without dates. I do … Continue reading No Bake Chocolate Chickpea Energy Balls

Well gang, I hope you all had an absolutely LOVELY Easter, and if you've got more chocolate leftover than you know what to do with, I've got you covered. Today's recipe, BROWNIES, is ideal for using up the leftover eggs and bars that you've got lying around the house! I use a creamy ripe avocado and … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Blueberry and Almond Brownies

Happy EASTER gang! I'll keep this intro short and sweet - I've adapted my Coconutty Carrot Cake recipe for your Easter Sunday baking into a lovely Carrot Cake Squares recipe - I hope you enjoy it! Remember you can freeze a batch of these and save them for snacks for the week too! Recipe (Makes 12 Squares) … Continue reading Coconut Carrot Cake Squares

After the success of my Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies, I was on a butter bean vibe recently (yes, that's a thing!) and was feeling like brownies - so this was the happy result! I hope you guys find them as tasty and more-ish as I did! Recipe (Makes 12 Brownies) Ingredients 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp … Continue reading Peanut Butter Bean Brownies

I absolutely LOVE oats. They're an essential cupboard ingredient for me - I love baking with them and of course, using them in my breakfasts, especially Overnight Oats! This week, I decided to get a little creative and come up with a new cookie recipe using oats as the key ingredient - I'm delighted to share … Continue reading Ciara’s Oaty Crunch Cookies