It’s almost Winter in Australia which means it’s citrus season! Mandarins are definitely one of my favourite citrus fruit. They are sweet, easy to eat and the perfect snack size! Not to mention that they are packed with Vitamin C which helps ward of viruses common in winter such as the flu! I saw that…
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Whole mandarin orange almond cake (vegan)
The classic whole orange cake is from the Mediterranean, Moroccan and Middle Eastern regions. Whole oranges including the skin and flesh are boiled then incorporated into an almond meal mixture. The cake is often dense, very moist and suited for more mature palettes. Years ago, my mum raved about this supposed whole orange cake. She…
Vegan Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies
Vegan chocolate chip cookies, taken to a whole new level! These cookies don’t just have one chocolate element but THREE (and maybe even four). I made the cookie chocolate and packed it with chunks of dark chocolate, white chocolate… then dipped it in melted chocolate. And they happen to be gluten free! Need I say…
Hot Cross Bun Cinnamon Scrolls
With Easter just around the corner, I’m eyeing (and smelling) all of those delicious hot cross buns at my local supermarket. This year, I want something a little more special so I combined the classic hot cross bun with the flaky layers of cinnamon scrolls! These are more fun to eat as you get to…
Jam donut babka (vegan)
This Frankenstein dessert is the perfect cross between the cinnamon and fruity flavours of classic jam donuts AND the twists and turns of babka, a Eastern European pastry. The recipe is relatively simple and all of the ingredients can be found in your local supermarket. Donuts are characterised by their golden exterior, fluffy interior and…
Double Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns (vegan)
Easter is just around the corner so I’ve got just the treat for you! I’ve revamped traditional hot cross buns by replacing wrinkly raisins with the sweet comfort of double chocolate chips. They are fluffy, vegan, have just the right amount of spice and will melt in your mouth. It’s so easy to bake these…
Ultimate Blueberry Scrolls with a Blueberry Glaze (vegan)
If you love cinnamon scrolls and blueberries, I’ve got just the treat for you! A melt-in-your-mouth golden pastry rolled around a fruity berry filling with a luscious deep purple glaze! The other day, it occurred to me that Australians call these pastries ‘scrolls’ but people in the USA and UK refer to them as rolls…
Sourdough vegan cinnamon scrolls with a maple and vanilla glaze
Sourdough bread has become a staple in our household of two and I was lucky enough to have my friend teach me how to make a sourdough starter and bread from scratch. Many sourdough guides are really complicated but I’ve opted for the easiest ones possible without compromising on the fermentation process and taste. To…
Coffee chocolate ganache tart
Imagine this: Biting into a creamy chocolate ganache with a hint of coffee and a classic shortcrust pastry. Are you hungry yet?! This tart is vegan, refined sugar free and oh so divine. It’s healthy enough to have for breakfast… right?! For the base, basically you add all of the ingredients to a bowl, mix…
Easy watermelon sugar cookies (vegan)
Simple sugar cookies made with only 5 ingredients plus natural food powders for colour! The biscuit is a classic shortbread made with oil instead of butter which lends to a delicate crumb. As oil is runnier than butter, the dough can be a little fiddly. This can be overcome if you chill the dough in…
Gingerbread vegan caramel tart
Can you believe that Christmas is around the corner?! Although I’m busy working on my cookbook, I couldn’t resist dreaming of treats to make for the holidays. I adore gingerbread so am spending my free time scrolling through Pinterest looking for cute gingerbread men. This caramel tart has no dates, is vegan (free from dairy,…
Vegan Jam Tartlets + Announcement!
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a new recipe and I apologise! But I do have a good reason – more on that later. One of my favourite childhood treats were jam tartlets which were cheap packaged treats available at major supermarkets. They are normally a shortcrust/cookie-like base filled with strawberry or raspberry jam…
Strawberry, pink pitaya and chocolate tart
Baked chocolate cookie crust filled with a creamy and fruit strawberry and pink pitaya filling! Vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free with alllll of the taste and texture! Recently, there was a massive national strawberry recall in Australia where millions of fresh punnets of strawberries at major supermarkets were sent back to their farms. It was…
Chocolate peanut butter muffins
It’s Spring in the Southern Hemisphere so I’m craving ice cream and light treats. However, most of my Instagram friends are from the Northern Hemisphere so my feed is currently bombarded with hearty and warm sweet breads, soups and comfort food! To meet half way, I decided to make these chocolate and peanut butter muffins….
Mandarin curd tart
This mandarin curd tart is the new sexy cousin of the classic lemon tart! However, this one is vegan, refined sugar free, nut free and gluten free. The curd has a lovely creamy and gelatinous texture (with the use of cornflour and agar). And unlike many citrus tarts, the mandarin tart one uses the pulp…
Banoffee overnight chia oats
Who knew that breakfast could be so simple, yet so decadent?! I always make sure I have a hearty breakfast in the morning as my day is often busy and I may not have proper meals at the ideal times. These overnight oats are super creamy and taste like you’re having dessert for breakfast, which…
Lemon and white chocolate cookie ice cream sandwiches
It’s warming up here in Australia, especially where I am in Canberra, so I’m celebrating with ice cream sammies! These babies are vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free and oh so delicious. The cookies are chewy and crispy with a fresh touch of lemon and moreish white chocolate. The ice cream takes these sandwiches to…
Vegan cherry ripe cups
These treats are inspired by a classic Australian chocolate bar, the Cherry Ripe! I made chocolate from scratch and used it to enclose a juicy and sweet cherry and coconut filling. These snacks are moreish, can be left out at room temperature and the perfect bite size! There are so many 3-ingredient DIY chocolate recipes…
Strawberries, lemon and cream tart
To welcome the first week of Spring in Australia, I made this fruity tart which combines zesty lemon with sweet delicate strawberries. The filling is a light and slightly nutty cream which just melts in your mouth. It really complements the juicy strawberries and a crumbly short-style crust. My first bite of the tart reminded me…
Baked passionfruit vegan cheesecake with a coconut crust
Creamy cheesecake free from dairy and eggs, complemented by a crumbly and slightly chewy coconut crust topped with passionfruit pulp! This tart is vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free and has alllll of the good stuff. Who needs dairy cheese when you can make a cheesecake using just a few simple ingredients?! In Australia, did…
Caramel ice cream galaxy donuts
Galaxy donuts have taken social media by storm so I put my own twist on this trend by transforming them into ice cream donuts! These are vegan, naturally sweetened and naturally coloured too! The ice cream only has two ingredients plus optional flavourings. This ice cream reminds me of rainbow ice cream that I LOVED…
Almond butter mermaid cookies
Quick and easy almond butter cookies reminiscent of those bright and playful sugar cookies I loved as a kid! However, these are vegan, refined sugar free, gluten free and sooo easy to make! The cookies have only 5 ingredients and the frosting only has 3 ingredients (plus natural colourings). These cookies remind me to stop,…
Maple cinnamon unicorn cake donuts
Fluffy vegan gluten free baked cake donuts sweetened naturally with maple syrup and cinnamon! They are just my cup of tea! Making these donuts is all about *joy*. I loved colouring the frosting with natural superfood powders. I loved colouring the white chocolate and pretending I’m some sort of magician. I loved arranging the little…
Peanut butter and jam tart
A creamy and easy peanut butter filling with tangy raspberry chia jam and a rich brownie crust with an optional touch of banana. How does that sound? It is vegan, refined sugar free, gluten free and doesn’t have any cashews and coconut! I’ve been busy behind the scenes working on a special project which I…
Peanut butter and blueberry ‘no-churn’ ice cream with french toast sourdough
Who would like a no-churn ice cream bursting with the nuttiness from peanut butter, fruitiness from blueberries and the crunch and chewiness of sourdough french toast? It’s vegan, dairy free, kid-friendly and could be made nut-free if you use sunflower seed butter! It’s freezing in Canberra, Australia at the moment but I’m often craving the…
Sourdough, dark chocolate and raspberry trifle
If you grew up in the 80s and 90s like me, you probably would’ve eaten many trifles your time! Trifles are traditionally layered desserts with a layer of cake, jelly, custard and cream. We often layered our trifles with madeira cake, red jelly, store-bought custard and ice cream! I always had a soft spot for…
Apple and blueberry oat crumble muffins
Naturally sweetened and wholesome muffins, packed with fruit, whole grains and topped with a moreish crumble! I have a soft spot for blueberry muffins as my cousins and I used to make them when we were kids. I’d walk over to their house, play with some toys (or Nintendo) and we’d get our hands messy…
Vegan protein brownies
Fudgy, gluten free and chocolatey brownies with no refined sugar (unless you want it) packed with protein! I don’t often use protein powder but one of my lovely customers asked if I could use her protein powder to make treats for her wellness party. I love a challenge! I was surprised how easy it was…
Blueberry, blackberry and ginger cheesecake
Have you had a raw vegan cheesecake before? If you get a good raw cheesecake, it has the texture of a New York style cheesecake which just melts in your mouth. It’s smooth, creamy and almost fluffy. I don’t normally share my raw cheesecake recipes publicly as they are commercial recipes I use for my…
Green smoothie pancakes
Do you ever have a smoothie, sip it and say to yourself ‘You know… I actually want something warm… I actually want cake instead?!’ Well how about we turn smoothies into pancakes!!! Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day as you can have it savoury or sweet and the options are limitless. I get…