"I can't believe it's not granola"
Crunchy nuts with gorgeous dried fruit, coconut and flaxseed. Really delicious on its own or, my favourite, with chopped fresh fruit and some Greek yoghurt. Brilliant power snack!
1 cup of roughly chopped walnuts.
1 cup of almonds. Half roughly chopped, the rest whole.
1 cup of chopped dried fruit. I used figs and prunes.
3 tbsp flaxseed.
3 tbsp desiccated coconut.
1 tbsp coconut oil.
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup.
Stir everything together until ...
Crunchy peanut flavour with, hen still warm, molten chunks of chocolate oozing as you bite. Well, these certainly hit the spot! Simple as can be, everything is mixed in the same bowl and the mixture isn't too sticky. Perfect for everyone and definitely those with young children wanting to get them hands on in the galley.
Cream together 200g of peanut butter, smooth or crunchy, with 150g of light brown sugar and a tsp of vanilla extract.
Add an egg and 3 tblsp of milk, mix well. Then ...
Sat in the marina with a steady force 7 gusting 9, joyous! So it's treat day accompanied by multiple cups of tea and a movie or two.
I had a bar of orange flavoured dark chocolate and some candied orange peel in the cupboard and this was the result. Oven temp. is 170 degrees.
Cream together 100g of softened butter with 150g of light brown sugar. Beat in an egg and a tsp of good vanilla extract plus half a tsp of mixed spice. Mix in 170g of ...
I know, it's a bit naughty but I can't be good all the time!
Melt 175 grams of dark chocolate. Cool slightly then add a shot of espresso and 2 tblsp of amaretto. Separate 3 eggs. Add the yolks to the chocolate. Whisk the whites. Add a generous spoon to the chocolate mixture to loosen it then carefully fold the rest in.
Crush some amaretti biscuits until they resemble breadcrumbs. Add a good splosh of amaretto liqueur.
Now the naughtiness is up to you, either use tiny glasses or bigger ...
Believe me that I'd never bother making this if I could buy it ready made, but I can't so I did and was pleasantly surprised how quick it was and wow does it smell gorgeous!
Take a good sized mixing bowl. Zest 1 orange and 1 lemon, squeeze the juice from half of each into the bowl. Finely dice a small apple. Add 225 grams of sultanas and 100 grams of finely chopped candied peel, 225 grams of light brown sugar and 2 teaspoons of mixed spice. Pour over 60 ml of brandy and ...
Made these yesterday as a thank you gift. I'm weird as don't like cake really but these smelled incredible and the Boss scoffed one as soon as they were cool enough to handle. My friends emailed asking for the recipe so here it is!
Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
Cream together 200g of softened butter and 200g of sugar. Beat 4 eggs and add gradually (if the mixture curdles just add a spoon of flour and be more patient adding the rest of the egg!). Gently fold in 200g of self ...
(The tin was full when I handed it to them...)
Yummy indulgent treats with no refined sugar or grain. No, I'm not saying eat the whole batch in one go!
Spartanites? Well unfortunately I'm leaving Malta this weekend so wanted to make a "thank you for having me) gift for the amazing Spartan crowd. (www.spartankettlebellsmalta.com). Best gym ever! Ok, food..
Melt 250g of butter with 200g of 70% dark chocolate.
In a separate bowl whisk 4 eggs together with a tablespoon ...
There are moments when only a slice of cake can help. Start the night before please!
Ingredients:
200g currants or sultanas soaked overnight in hot tea (I used 2 Lady Grey tea bags)
300g almond flour
50g coconut flour
3 heaped soup spoons of honey
2 heaped soup spoons of coconut oil
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp bicarb of soda and 1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp mixed spice
Method: preheat oven to 180. Drain the sultanas. Mix everything together and press into a lined loaf tin. Bake for 40 ...
My first attempt, not very pretty but tasty? Oh yes! If I'd remembered to spread the paste on greaseproof paper they would've been far easier to remove.
Ingredients:
100g coconut (desiccated or flour, I only had flour)
1 heaped soup spoon raw honey
3 heaped soup spoons coconut oil
Either blitz together in a food processor or beat frantically with a wooden spoon until a smooth light paste. Spread on greaseproof to desired thickness and chill until hard (roughly 30 mins).
Whilst that's ...
Light sponge exterior with a naughty, nutty oozing puddle of chocolate sauce as soon as you dig in. Have I sold the concept yet? So simple but looks like you've worked really hard, shush don't tell anyone!
Ingredients to make 4 individual puddings.
150g dark chocolate (minimum 70%)
150g butter
2 tbsp honey
Melt these together until butter fully melted over a pan of barely simmering water. Remove from heat, stir and leave for a minute or so to cool.
3 egg yolks + 3 whole eggs.
Beat ...
