Anyone who follows my Instagram account will know that I ADORE nut butter! I use it in everything from indulgent healthy desserts to creamy salad dressings and everything in between. I had a bit of a dilemma over whether to call this winter spiced or Christmas pecan and almond butter but I decide that to strict this to just Christmas time would be a crime. Considering that I live in Ireland where … [Read more...]
Healthy Nutella fudge {Vegan, Paleo, Dairy, Gluten + Sugar free}
This delicious recipe came about by complete accident. I was making hazelnut brownies or I should day attempting to make brownies. So I added the almond milk into the blender without measuring it because I thought I could judge it by eye (a case of misguided confidence to say the least!) I should have known that my eyesight cannot be trusted. To make matters worse I left the kitchen and forgot … [Read more...]
Hazelnut caramel squares {Vegan, Raw, Paleo, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
These hazelnut caramel squares are heaven in a bite (not that it is possible to have just one bite!). I would even go as far as to say that these are quite possibly the best thing that I have every made. So good in fact are these gooey caramel slices that instead of writing up this post while the caramel slices hardened in the freezer as I planned, I spent the entire time licking every spoon and … [Read more...]
Homemade coconut yogurt {Vegan, Raw, Paleo}
My name is Aoife and I am a coconut yogurt addict! Jokes aside my ardent love of coconut yogurt has recently been reaching fever pitch. I mean how can you not love this stuff? It is a pot of lusciously thick and creamy tropical greatness. My love of coconut yogurt knows no bounds; breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, dessert.....There is pretty much no food that I don't eat this with; curry, chili, … [Read more...]
Healthy homemade Oreos {Vegan, Raw, Paleo, Sugar free}
I always associate Oreos with summer holidays. When I was younger I would spend my days swimming laps of the pool and eating oreos by the dozen under the sun. I am not sure that my calorie burning could keep apace with my insatiable appetite for these chocolate delights! To my twelve year old self this was quite simply living the dream. I couldn't wait to make my own healthier Oreos and enjoy … [Read more...]
Cucumber, apple, pineapple + mint juice {Vegan, Raw, Paleo}
We all know the importance of staying hydrated especially in the summer months, well if the sun makes an appearance that is! I must admit that while I am fond of water sometimes drinking two liters can seem like a chore not to mind drinking even more. Tired of water I came up with the perfect solution; cucumber juice. The wonderfully refreshing and juice taste of cucumbers is thanks to their high … [Read more...]
Cookie dough Easter eggs {Vegan, Raw, Paleo, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
As amazing as warm cookies are I must admit that my favorite type of cookies is in fact cookie dough. Half the effort, no waiting for them to cook (perfect for someone as impatient as I am!) and most importantly just as delicious if not even more so. Whenever we were baking as young children my mom would always tell us to not eat the dough in case we got sick, unsurprising once you tell a child … [Read more...]
Salted caramel cheesecake {Vegan, Raw, Paleo, Sugar free}
I have a little notebook that I carry around with me full of all the things I want to make (geeky i know right!). A salted caramel cheesecake has been top of my list for as long as I can remember. I have tried many times to make this however each time it was never quite right. I mean it seems (or i should say seemed) pretty simple; I made date caramel and added it to my cheesecake mix but it was … [Read more...]
Raspberry + vanilla creme brulee {Vegan, Raw, Paleo, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
If you haven't already guessed by now my favorite way to celebrate pretty much everything is with a beautiful meal so to celebrate Mother's Day it only seemed fitting to make something really special. My mom is a woman of many talents; sous chef, my number one recipe tester and food styling assistant amongst others. Without my mom's constant encouragement and help this blog wouldn't have lasted … [Read more...]
Beetroot + mint hummus {Vegan, Oil free}
If Barbie made hummus this would be it! Beetroot lends this hummus a beautiful color that is just perfect to liven up boring salads. Not only does beetroot lend this hummus a striking color but a delicious flavor too. The combination of mint and lemon juice gives one of my favorite snacks a summer update. I love dipping some slices of refreshing cucumber into this luscious dip perfect to be … [Read more...]
