This bliss ball slice is a completely wholesome and delicious bite to enjoy as a snack, when you're craving something sweet or as a nourishing addition to a child's lunchbox. Louie adores it! I find it much easier to prepare the bliss ball mixture and then press it into a pan rather than attempt rolling the balls with both children in tow! The one time I tried it with both children, I was removing cocoa from every inch of the kitchen for a week (thanks Louie!). Isabella on th

I’ve just realised that there has been a flurry of sweet recipes on the blog of late, sorry! I promise I do eat other foods too! However, it probably aptly reflects the stage of life I’m at. Breastfeeding a baby seven months on and still around the clock and so I often (well always) have a hankering for baked goods. And so I bake. Well we bake. Isabella and I because she loves it just as much as I do! Often the icing more than the cake itself and always the mixture more than

Mum and Dad have a few plum trees which at this time of year are dripping with lush, sweet fruit which Isabella absolutely adores, as do we all! This Summer Plum & Almond cake, inspired by a recipe Eleanor Ozich, was created to further enjoy the bounty of plums Mother Nature so graciously give us at this time of year. Made with only wholesome ingredients, it’s both dairy- and gluten-free, making it a very special cake for those with allergies or an intolerance. However, it’s

There’s nothing better than homemade treats and it’s fair to say that I simply adore my sweet things and especially making wholesome goodies now that my two-year old helps with eager anticipation! This Nutty Cranberry Chocolate Slice was inspired by a Julia + Libby recipe but I’ve added a layer of extra nuts and dried fruit and topped it all off with my favourite ever ganache by Nicola Galloway as found in her cookbook Homegrown Kitchen. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free and refin

This wholesome and delicious recipe is inspired by fellow nutritionist Larissa Beeby, one part of the Future Foody team. I spotted her post on Instagram here and immediately wanted to make it! I have been enjoying it so much I wanted to share my creation of it with you all. The best breastfeeding treat! *Disclaimer - I have only made this once and the quantities below are from memory so just use common sense and the below as a guide (or refer to Larissa's original recipe abov

Demand feeding a newborn and having a toddler to care for has left me the hungriest I have felt in years! I constantly dream about food, particularly baked goods and because we are spending more time at home with Louie, it has become a lovely activity to do with Isabella! Here is my classic Gluten-free Banana Bread. It’s a simple fail-safe recipe that’s always delicious and tastes amazing smothered in butter. The recipe can be easily doubled to make two loaves if you have exc

My husband and I are big chocolate lovers, so we often enjoy a square or two after dinner. Isabella adores her dried fruit (such as raisins and cranberries) so I thought I’d give homemade ‘chocolate’ a whirl using simple staple pantry ingredients. The result…a lush, rich treat to store in the fridge and enjoy in small slices when required! Homemade Fruit + Nut Block Chocolate ~gluten-free, dairy-free 1 cup coconut oil, I use Tanna Farms 1 Tbspn honey (or pure maple syrup) Hea

If you're looking for something deliciously wholesome to take to a Christmas do, then look no further than this Wholesome Rocky Road Bark! Made with only the BEST EVER coconut oil by Tanna Farms, you can find my recipe over on their blog here. You could add festive toppings such as cranberries to the mix too. It's both gluten-free and dairy-free meaning it's easy to cater for all. I often make a batch and keep it in a container in the freezer so that I have an antioxidant-ric

This recipe came about because I had a lovely half of the mocka pot left and didn’t want the espresso go to waste! The combination of chocolate, espresso and almond butter is decadent yet this dessert is extremely wholesome. Made with a combination of nuts, dates, coconut and sweetened with pure maple syrup and topped with just enough chocolate, a small piece is deliciously satisfying. Perfect for morning or afternoon tea when trying to cool down amongst the summer heat! If

These little muffins are just perfect to add to school lunchboxes or for adults to enjoy for morning or afternoon tea! If you don't have quinoa, you can make them with brown rice also. Quinoa, Feta & Parsley Muffins – makes 9-12 muffins Gluten-Free, Nut-Free 2 cups cooked and cooled quinoa (can cook quinoa in vegetable stock for more flavour ) 4 Free-range eggs ½ cup grated tasty cheese ½ cup feta, roughly chopped or torn ½ cup parsley, finely chopped 2 cups spinach or kale,