There are only so many ripe avocados a household of two people plus two dogs can get through in a few days. Especially given avocados are seemingly toxic to dogs. This is a recent lesson I’ve learnt after winning the ripe avocado lottery. Keen to give something back to the community my husband has been helping … Continue reading
Tag Archives: chocolate
Chocolate hazelnut spread – like Nutella but homemade
Whenever I see an iconic jar of Nutella it brings back fond childhood memories. For years Nutella was my naughty spread alternative to butter. I could literally eat it straight from the jar. In more recent years Nutella has fallen victim to my quest to wean myself off added sugar. Despite it being a ‘hazelnut … Continue reading
Sugar free nutty jaffa brownies
Every cookbook I own seems to include a tempting brownie recipe. Donna Hay and Jamie Oliver are among those responsible for past moments of brownie over-consumption. Continue reading
Mini chocolate & hazelnut cheesecakes
I’m the first to admit that cakes aren’t my dessert strong point. That’s why I love this cheesecake – by name it’s a cake but it’s so simple that you’d probably be able to whip it up even after a few glasses of Shiraz. I based this recipe on a magazine clipping but made a … Continue reading
No added sugar nutty chocolate-oat cookies
When it comes to desserts my recipes have two things in common – no added sugar and a list of ingredients that’s not as long as my arm. This recipe for my No added sugar nutty chocolate-oat cookies not only ticks those two boxes but it’s also about as guilt free and health promoting as desserts … Continue reading