This Strawberry Sponge Cake is so good in summer as it utilises fresh strawberries. It’s also vegan and sugar-free! Every summer I love going strawberry picking. It’s nice to get out in the sun and wander around the strawberry patches finding all the best ones and of course sampling them too! This summer’s haul was...

When I was a kid my mum used to make peanut butter cookies and they were so good! Sometimes she would put chocolate chips in too! In my adult years I have made full sugar and animal product versions complete with choccie chips and I’ve also made a vegan, gluten free version, still full of...

Who doesn’t love a chocolate tart? This one is sort of a hazelnut chocolate tart, reminiscent of Nutella, but without the dairy or sugar. I had originally wanted to do this with sugar free, dairy free melted chocolate instead of the cacao but I just couldn’t find the chocolate. If you aren’t too concerned about...

Crackers are a great snack. Easy to eat on the go and easy to mix up with lots of different dips and toppings. The problem is though a lot of crackers (not all) you find in your local supermarket are loaded with carbs, often sugar, and milk products. I honestly spend far too much of...

With Easter just around the corner I thought it would be nice to provide a chocolatey recipe which diabetics and vegans can enjoy! So many Easter treats are loaded with sugar and dairy, but my chocolate truffles are both vegan and sugar while still being delicious! You wouldn’t guess they don’t include sugar or animal...

This lemon poppy seed loaf is not only vegan and sugar-free but it’s also gluten-free! I usually don’t do gluten free baking, in fact I tend to stay clear of it. It’s so different from normal baking and even more difficult when I’m trying to also make something vegan and sugar free. I always just...

I first made my own sugar-free breakfast cereal a few years ago when I started paying more attention to sugar content. I noticed that pretty much all breakfast cereals in the supermarket are loaded with sugar. I hated this as cereal tends to be marketed as healthy and a great way to start your day...

I love a good turmeric latte. They’re warm and comforting and perfect for a cold morning or evening and they look pretty awesome too. If you’re avoiding caffeine, a turmeric latte makes a great substitute, although you could also add coffee to this if you like. Just add a couple of teaspoons of instant coffee....

I’ve always looooved peanut butter cups. Before I was vegan or diabetic I was obsessed with Reeses. Chocolate and peanut butter is just the perfect combo, that semi sweet, thick creamy peanut butter centre covered in a coating of delicious chocolate. What’s not to like?  Well unfortunately, Reeses are made with dairy and a lot...

Ok so you know about normal porridge, but have you tried chocolate porridge? It’s a great way to liven up what could normally be a relatively plain breakfast and it makes it seem a bit like a treat, but it’s healthy with no added sugar! What a great way to start the day!    Let’s...

Chocolate chip cookies are the quintessential cookie, the cookie of all cookies if you will, and I’m pretty happy with my version – vegan, sugar-free chocolate chip cookies! Yep that’s right, it is actually still possible to make this cookie without any animal products or sugar. They’re a nice golden brown and soft and chewy...

What’s Christmas without a Gingerbread frappe? Or even better a DAIRY-FREE Gingerbread Frappe?  I love when Starbucks brings out their Christmas coffee range! Here in New Zealand we usually only get 3 flavours and occasionally a 4th. The ones we always get are Toffee Nut, Candy Cane and of course Gingerbread. I always get so...

My latest addition to my Chritsmas recipe lineup is a pumpkin spice Bundt cake. Vegan of course and also sugar-free.  This is sort of a new, original take on the traditional pumpkin pie. I love a good (vegan) pumpkin pie as much as the next person but to be honest it can be a bit...

My Sugar-Free Zucchini relish is carb free so is ideal for anyone watching their carb intake but still wanting a snack which doesn’t feel like diet food.  One of my favourite snacks is crackers loaded with delicious relishes, pickles or chutneys, but unfortunately they’re usually made with lots of sugar, preservatives and/or colours. This is...

Carbohydrates per serve: 15g (depending on the berries you use).  Like any crumble, my low carb berry crumble is the perfect winter dessert. It’s warming and comforting, plus the use of the oven warms up your kitchen, not just your stomach! It’s packed with lots of antioxidants and Vitamin C rich berries, which are great...

These Indian Spiced Nuts are the ultimate all rounder. They’re really tasty with just a little kick of heat, they’re vegan, gluten-free, filling and healthy! On top of all of that, this recipe is really quick and easy and makes a nice big batch. These Indian spiced nuts make a great snack any time, but...

Carbohydrates per serve: almost none, approx. 0.06g. This vegan mayonnaise is so good you would never guess it’s vegan! Just like regular mayo it’s really nice and thick, creamy and tasty. Perfect for adding to sandwiches, burgers, my fave – patatas bravas, or just anything you enjoy with mayo! It only uses 4 ingredients, takes...

Carbohydrates per serve: Aprrox 18.5g. When I came up with this Easy Vegetable and Chickpea Traybake I wanted an easy meal which uses minimal dishes, is vegan, low carb and still packs a huge amount of flavour. This recipe is just that. It’s also gluten-free and nut-free! I use a variety of vegetables in my...