I simply call this recipe "Banana Oat Bread on steroids" - slightly modified recipe of my Banana Oat Bread, but equally delicious and satisfying. The difference is obviously the added cocoa powder and plain white flour instead of whole wheat flour. It also has slightly less sugar as I balance it out with the caramelized… Continue reading Cocoa Banana Oat Bread
Who doesn't love a lovely homemade shortcrust filled with delicious seasonal vegetables and cream? I thought so... A perfect dinner recipe that can be made with ready-made pastry or made from scratch, ideally served with fresh side salad. The leftover (if any) is amazing the next day for lunch served cold or warm with the… Continue reading Vegetable Quiche
I went into a Bubble Tea shop few weeks ago for my usual milk tea order, when I noticed some amazing soft pastries filled with gorgeous matcha flavoured cream. I couldn't say no and bought one - and oh my god. It was so delicious. Since then, I kept thinking about the matcha powder I… Continue reading Almond Matcha Cookies
There is no secret, this is by far my favourite brownie recipe: easy, quick and healthier than traditional brownies. It does not contain additional sugar (except the chocolate chip) and I always use oat flour (blended oats) instead of traditional flour. Done in 45 minutes and perfect with fresh fruit, yoghurt or some peanut butter… Continue reading Gluten Free Brownie
Couscous is an excellent option if you are bored of the usual side dishes such as rice, roasted veggies and other grains. You can add a variety of ingredients to prepare hundred different dishes, you can serve it cold or warm, combine it with meat, fish, chicken, tofu, hearty veggies, herbs and spices. This time… Continue reading Herb & Pomegranate Couscous
Oh my gosh! That's all I could say after I first tasted this super simple, but extremely delicious, earthy, aromatic and importantly, healthy plate of gorgeousness. It was quite a last minute decision to prepare this dish for lunch from Ottolenghi's book "Simple" and definitely no regrets. It will be on the agenda very often,… Continue reading Bulgur with Mushroom and Feta by Ottolenghi
Who can say no to a delicious, creamy and easy risotto recipe... It needs a handful of ingredients and the slow cooker does the job for you, without standing by the oven for hours. Perfect as a light lunch or dinner, or served as a starter before the main course. You can find the instructions… Continue reading Vegetable Risotto
The idea of preparing this delicious and healthy breakfast bar came from Dr Hazel Wallace, aka The Food Medic - a blog that I have been following for over a year now and has been my great help both mentally and physically. Definitely check out Hazel's blog and listen to her podcast, I promise it… Continue reading Healthy Apple & Nut Breakfast Bar
This post will be very short, I promise...I think you do not even need a recipe to make applesauce at home, but just in case, you can find my version below. I remember while living in Denmark, it was so easy to find delicious ready-made unsweetened applesauce, however, it is not the case here in… Continue reading Homemade Applesauce
Soups are the perfect lunch options on a busy week when I do not have much time to prepare a warm lunch. I usually make a huge batch at night or early morning, and keep it in air tight containers in the fridge for a couple of days and it is ready to be eaten… Continue reading Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup
My Honeycomb Kitchen 