Tag: coconut

Paleo Lemon Sponge Cake

Paleo Lemon Sponge Cake

We have received a bag of fresh lemons from a friend. Such gifts make me happy because I like having lemons around the house to use in cooking or even drinks. However, I don’t want them to rot, because they will in a couple of weeks. 

Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream

Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream

Every year I come up with a new ice-cream idea. Last year I had made this peanut butter ice cream, however, my boyfriend is not a big fan of peanut butter and turned down the idea for making it again quickly. I had also enjoyed 

Heavenly fruit and nut bars (vegan, paleo, gluten free, dairy free)

Heavenly fruit and nut bars (vegan, paleo, gluten free, dairy free)

This recipe is inspired by my recent super easy egg-free breakfast bars. I like the fact that bananas can be used instead of eggs to bind breakfast bars creating a vegan and dairy free alternative. This is also great because you can easily store the 

Overnight oats

Overnight oats

Oats again, hello! So, as I have previously mentioned in my breakfast bars recipe , I do like oats for breakfast and even though they are not paleo they are very fulfilling. Here I am in my quest for abs trying to eat as much as good food as 

Raw Carrot Cake Bars

Raw Carrot Cake Bars

Did I ever mention how much I love raw desserts? Raw desserts are great, not only for their added nutritional benefit, but for the ease in preparation and the no cooking factor. Plus, it is very hard to find unhealthy raw desserts simply because to 

Lemon date coconut balls

Lemon date coconut balls

This is a simple recipe for adult coconut balls. I refer to them as being ‘adult’ since the lemon really adds a mature twist to the conventional coconut balls. They are great for welcoming guests during the festive season, or any other occasion. Simple to do 

Grain Free Granola

Grain Free Granola

I have liked the idea of making my own homemade granola since I started noticing the ingredients of the store bought versions. When I started eating healthy, a lot of things were different. Some food that I considered healthy 10 years ago, are no longer on my 

Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Seed Pudding

This recipe is very interesting. The first time I came across it was on Detox Your World but there are many other numerous similar recipes out there. I will give you the recipe as I found it, but you could experiment with adding other wonderful 

Pumpkin Donuts

Pumpkin Donuts

It’s pumpkin season and this brings with it lots of yummy soups, sauces and sweets involving pumpkin. Halloween is over and I hope you find this recipe a good use for your carved pumpkin leftovers.   I started this recipe by making pumpkin puree, which can 

Prinjolata (Carnival Cake)

Prinjolata (Carnival Cake)

What is Prinjolata? It is Carnival weekend in Malta. This calls for Prinjolata which is a Carnival Cake eaten during this time of the year. Sweet shops would be full with this cake during this time of the year. The original cake is full of 

Beetroot, Lemon and Coconut muffins

Beetroot, Lemon and Coconut muffins

I made these muffins for Valentines day. These muffins are sweet but yet guilt free, who wouldn’t want that ? :)  The beetroots do not taste so rest assured these muffins taste sweet and delicious! These muffins have a light fluffy texture but the coconut topping makes 

Coconut Flour

Coconut Flour

Coconut flour is so easy to make that it is not worth buying off the shelf. Try this and let me know what you think!  

Healthy Carrot Cake (new recipe)

Healthy Carrot Cake (new recipe)

Hello everyone! So I am back with a new slightly modified version of my previous carrot cake. Some had commented that it was bitter so in the new recipe I removed the lemon and some of the ginger. The texture came out similar to the one 

Healthy Chocolate Mousse

Healthy Chocolate Mousse

This mousse is delicious and i consider it a great treat for any chocolate craving. Avocados are full of nutritious and healthy fats and this means that they can aid lower cholesterol. This is where good cholesterol will reduce the bad cholesterol but I will not 

Bounty Coconut Hearts

Bounty Coconut Hearts

These coconut heats were so good that no one guessed what they were made of! If you do not like coconut you can use the heart shell for some homemade ice cream or fresh fruit.