the gluten-free adventures of a compulsive feeder
Shhh! These family-friendly little patties are stuffed with secret goodness – my kids don’t even realise they’re eating zucchini, cauli, brown rice or chickpeas, because they’re blitzed, seasoned, then fried to crispy perfection. A cross between a patty & a felafel, these crumbed cuties are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside….
To be honest, I’ve never really ‘got’ smoothie bowls. I’ve always been quite happy drinking my blends but when I made this deliciously thick almost mousse-like concotion, a straw just wasn’t going to cut it. Out came the spoon. And then, once faced with a pale green blank canvas, I simply had to decorate it… This is a refreshingly cool, creamy, minty blend….
Delightfully zesty, with bursts of berry goodness, these are moist, simple little cakes with only a hint of sweetness. My family has been known to wolf an entire batch in one sitting… I love seeing ripples & splashes of colour emerge as the berry juice mixes into the batter….
Creamy & luscious, with only a handful of ingredients, this vegetable-based dip is quick to make & a pleasure to share. Grilling the whole aubergine locks in its natural moisture, which blends smoothly with tart lemon & velvety tahini.
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This is less of a recipe & more of an invitation to create. Instead of rolling traditional ingredients in nori, there are limitless variations for a sushi bowl – this one involves plenty of raw vegetables & generous sprinklings of sesame seeds. Plant protein comes from salty, savoury, tamari-fried tempeh sticks, which add a wonderfully umame element alongside the rice & vegetables….
Free from dairy, refined sugar – and of course, gluten – these cute wee cookies are a perfectly simple marriage of fruit and nuts. Once blitzed and baked, they are delicately sweet & nutty – and the extra burst of dark chocolate on top lifts them to next-level good!…
Healthy, plant-based, soft, smooth & not too sweet, these choc bombs are like tiny explosions of moist, creamy goodness on your palate – and the magical ingredient? Silken tofu. Trust me. This is a chocolate mousse delight….
No yeast, no raising agents, no oil, just a mountain of seeds & pseudo-grains united in golden loaf harmony! As you can see, it’s dense, chunky, hearty, filling & nutritious, a veritable door-stop of superfoods: chia, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed……
These really are the easiest bliss balls ever – you’ll easily memorise the recipe, since there are only three main ingredients: dried apricots, mixed nuts & a lemon. The combination of tartly sweet fruit, salty nuts & zingy citrus is truly wonderful….
Yes you read that right – chickpeas! I’m always keen to sneak extra protein into a dish, and I was intrigued to experiment with chickpeas in a sweet context. I love black bean chocolate brownie, so it made sense that other legumes could translate well into a sweet treat. These little choc bombs are fudgy, soft, rich and not too sweet. Topped with dark chocolate & sprinkled with festive toppings, these fudgy fridge treats make a lovely home-made gift….