Sweet Treats
Sweet Treats & Desserts
Vegan Carrot Cake with Macadamia & Cashew Frosting
Growing up carrot cake was always at every family get together, and once I left home I would make the same family recipe for my friends. It was high time to try a plant-based version so I could enjoy my favourite cake again. I thought the cream cheese frosting would...
Healthy Vegan Buckeyes with Popped Quinoa
You want to hear the story of how these delights came about? So, we were invited to a vegan bake-sale picnic in De Waal Park in Cape Town. Why have I never been there before? A serene and green park amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. Sunshine, shady trees,...
Healthy Vegan Afghan Cookies | Dairy free, gluten free, refined sugar free and paleo
When I lived in New Zealand many moons ago (and pre-healthy eating days) I was introduced to the Edmonds Cookery Book; which is filled with pages of traditional kiwi favourites. One recipe in particular got my attention - the famous Afghan Cookies. I made them over...
Vegan Fudgy Choc Chip Blondies
Blondie bars often pop up on my social media feeds, but either they aren’t popular in South Africa or some how I have been missing out on these beauties for years! Blonde moment, but I admit I had to ask google why these gooey, fudgy bars are in fact called Blondies....
Vegan Chocolate Cake with frosting
A vegan cake that tastes just like a traditional rich chocolate cake? Huh! Never! There's no way, right? Well, I was wrong. I'd choose this cake over any cake on a dessert table. And I can guarantee you that no-one would even notice that it was a wheat-free,...
Raw Avocado Chocolate Mousse Tart
Inspired by a raw chocolate tart I had at a function recently, I have been playing with this recipe to get it just right, and now it's time to share the love! I'm amazed at how the coconut oil creates a glossy glow and the avocado helps to...
Wheat-free & dairy-free Carmelitas
Do you have any idea what a carmelita is? I had bookmarked this recipe for months and finally got around to trying it! I had no idea what a carmelita was until I accidentally came across this gluten-free, vegan friendly version. I had to google it. Is it an American...
Raw Chocolate Brownies
Rich, gooey and smothered in dark chocolate, these raw brownies are finger-licking good! When recipe testing I usually half the recipe to avoid wasting precious ingredients if it doesn't turn out the way I imagine, but when it comes to raw brownies, I should have...
Lemon Crunch Energy Balls
I have an obsession with date balls at the moment. I can’t stop playing with different flavours. When I made these I got stuck on this one flavour and have made them over and over (and over) again! I love the tart lemon zest, the hint of ginger and the crunch of the...
Cookie Dough Monsters
After months of drought Cape Town has been hit by a monstrous storm! With schools closed for the day, and house-bound kids driving each other CRAZY, I got them to do something fun and rewarding. They created these fun cookie-dough monster cookies and while...
Paleo Choc Chip Cookies
You can't get much better then a warm, ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookie! These paleo-friendly chocolate chip cookies are gluten, grain and dairy free and taste just like the real thing! These may just become your favourite too! Ingredients ¼ cup ghee or...
Flourless Honey Almond Cake
With my mother-in-law coming over for afternoon tea, I whipped up a flourless almond cake and served it warm out of the oven, drizzled with honey and toasted nuts. The cake is light and fluffy, and perfect for anyone following a gluten-free or grain-free diet....