the gluten-free adventures of a compulsive feeder
To be honest, I’ve never really ‘got’ smoothie bowls. I’ve always been quite happy drinking my blends but when I made this deliciously thick almost mousse-like concotion, a straw just wasn’t going to cut it. Out came the spoon. And then, once faced with a pale green blank canvas, I simply had to decorate it… This is a refreshingly cool, creamy, minty blend….
Delightfully zesty, with bursts of berry goodness, these are moist, simple little cakes with only a hint of sweetness. My family has been known to wolf an entire batch in one sitting… I love seeing ripples & splashes of colour emerge as the berry juice mixes into the batter….
Creamy & luscious, with only a handful of ingredients, this vegetable-based dip is quick to make & a pleasure to share. Grilling the whole aubergine locks in its natural moisture, which blends smoothly with tart lemon & velvety tahini.
This is less of a recipe & more of an invitation to create. Instead of rolling traditional ingredients in nori, there are limitless variations for a sushi bowl – this one involves plenty of raw vegetables & generous sprinklings of sesame seeds. Plant protein comes from salty, savoury, tamari-fried tempeh sticks, which add a wonderfully umame element alongside the rice & vegetables….
Free from dairy, refined sugar – and of course, gluten – these cute wee cookies are a perfectly simple marriage of fruit and nuts. Once blitzed and baked, they are delicately sweet & nutty – and the extra burst of dark chocolate on top lifts them to next-level good!…
Healthy, plant-based, soft, smooth & not too sweet, these choc bombs are like tiny explosions of moist, creamy goodness on your palate – and the magical ingredient? Silken tofu. Trust me. This is a chocolate mousse delight….
No yeast, no raising agents, no oil, just a mountain of seeds & pseudo-grains united in golden loaf harmony! As you can see, it’s dense, chunky, hearty, filling & nutritious, a veritable door-stop of superfoods: chia, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed……
These really are the easiest bliss balls ever – you’ll easily memorise the recipe, since there are only three main ingredients: dried apricots, mixed nuts & a lemon. The combination of tartly sweet fruit, salty nuts & zingy citrus is truly wonderful….
Yes you read that right – chickpeas! I’m always keen to sneak extra protein into a dish, and I was intrigued to experiment with chickpeas in a sweet context. I love black bean chocolate brownie, so it made sense that other legumes could translate well into a sweet treat. These little choc bombs are fudgy, soft, rich and not too sweet. Topped with dark chocolate & sprinkled with festive toppings, these fudgy fridge treats make a lovely home-made gift….
I love chickpea flour. It’s so versatile, savoury & I especially love how you can create these wonderful vegan fritters without needing eggs. Made with only a handful of simple ingredients, these little beauties are a sure-fire way to ramp up the greens in your belly….