Vegan Chocolate Truffles
I imagine, like most other people, that you are celebrating the holidays a bit differently this year? If you can’t get out to the shops, if there are no parties, if you aren’t hosting/attending a large family gathering and if you are beginning to feel just a teeny bit depressed about the whole idea of the holiday season […]
Chocolate is a health food
Chocolate has a bad reputation. People say it is a junk food, high in sugar, fat and caffeine. It has been accused of causing many problems from acne, to heart disease, to obesity, to cancer. In fact, there is considerable evidence to show that chocolate has significant health benefits for both body and mind. A […]
Salted Maple Walnut Brownies
I love salt and sweet together. Almost all of my desserts have at least a pinch of salt in them. It’s essential to bring out the flavour of chocolate and don’t get me started on salted caramel! I LOVE the stuff, but it’s hard to justify the quantities of butter and sugar… These caramelised walnuts […]
Raw, Vegan, Sugar-Free Chocolate Cream Pie
This dessert is raw, vegan, sugar-free, carb-free, gluten-free – and yet….COMPLETELY, UTTERLY, DECADENTLY, DIVINELY DELICIOUS! I guarantee you will not feel even a little bit hard done by on your gluten, dairy or sugar-free diet once you have a mouthful of this pie. For more sugar-free tips, have a look at our Sugar-free section. Ingredients […]
Carob Clusters
I love it when food transports you back to a particular place and time in your life. This recipe takes me to my friend Nicole’s kitchen, some years ago when we were both homeschooling our children. I was feeling happy and relaxed, as her, then 5-year-old, son how to make these sticky, chewy nutty treats. I’m […]
Raw Fudgy Nutty Brownie Clusters with Warm Chocolate Sauce and Vanilla Creme
All raw, gluten and dairy free, no refined sugar, all good fats. Seriously good. You do need a dehydrator if you want to keep this recipe raw. For a sugar-free version, replace the agave/maple syrup with the same amount of xylitol dissolved in an equal amount of warm water, and omit the sultanas. Ingredients Brownies 1 […]
Gluten-free Vegan Chocolate Torte
Just thought I’d pop this popular recipe in from my book, Divine Vegan Desserts. Always handy to have a delicious chocolate cake that almost everyone can enjoy! Ingredients Torte ¼ cup (35 g) cocoa 1 cup (135 g) plain gluten-free flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup (100 […]
