Strawberry Cake

Broccoli and Rice Cakes is back. And we’re baking! In celebration of A-L’s 3rd birthday, this recipe uses three types of strawberry to make a fruity and flavoursome treat. Happy Birthday A-L xx Continue reading →

Mini No-Cook Christmas Puddings

Using left-over ingredients from my Christmas pudding, these mini treats are a ‘healthier’ festive treat. They are extremely quick to make, with no added sugar and no cooking required. The best bit is that your little people will love to help make, decorate/ sabotage, and eat these treats. Happy Christmas! Continue reading →

Date Slice

Here is a version of the classic date slice: juicy dates sandwiched between two layers of oaty, buttery crumble but without refined sugar and with added linseed goodness. This slice is a wholesome treat to delight the little people and other dried fruit enthusiasts. Continue reading →

Rice Crispy Cakes with Tahini and Honey

This is a more wholesome version of the classic children’s favourite, the rice crispy cake. Just as easy to make, this tahini and honey recipe is a clear winner: the crispy cakes are chewy, moist and sticky like the traditional recipe but with the added nutritional benefit of sesame seeds and no refined sugar or other nasties. The whole family thinks they are awesome! Continue reading →

Very Berry Fruit Loaf

This is my kind of fruit loaf: jam packed with juicy berries, no added sugar or fat, super easy to make and soooo good with a cup of tea. The recipe has a secret ingredient which gives the loaf a wonderfully sweet and fruity tang. Your little people will love this loaf too, satisfying even the most raisin-obsessed toddlers. Continue reading →

Chocolate, Orange and Prune Cake with Orange & Maple Frosting

My latest cake creation is especially for my daughter, to celebrate her second birthday. Yey! I needed to create a cake that A-L could share with her friends at nursery whilst not inflicting sugar infused chaos on the nursery staff. Thus, I developed this Chocolate, Orange and Prune Cake. It is a wonderful chocolatey, fruity and zesty cake and without refined sugar or other nasties. We all loved it. Happy Birthday A-L xx Continue reading →

Tahini and Honey Biscuits

These Tahini and Honey Biscuits have a flavour which reminds me of peanut brittle. They are really yummy! The biscuits make a nice treat because they contain the wonderfully nutritious tahini and are only sweetened with honey. Continue reading →

Pina Colada Cookies

Made with pineapple, banana and coconut, these cookies bring rays of sunshine into grey days. They are sweet, fruity and juicy but without refined sugar or any hidden nasties. Enjoy! Continue reading →

Gingerbread and Pear Biscuits

This gingerbread biscuit recipe is not too sweet but incredibly moreish. The pear provides an interesting twist with a fruity sweetness and chewy bite. I made and ate these with my daughter and we both think that they make a brilliant biscuit for the festive season and beyond! Continue reading →

Date and Pecan Loaf

This loaf is date-tastic! Studded with sweet, juicy dates and wrapped in a moist, dark sponge, this loaf is a perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea. Without refined sugar, this loaf isn’t too sweet and is full of wholesome ingredients. The dates in this loaf mean that it has lots of fibre and provides a source of iron. It is very simple to make and toddlers will love to help with the pouring, mixing and eating! Continue reading →