Recipes: Mango Mixed Berry Chia Pudding
Puddings? What’s not to love, right?! This fresh and flavourful Mango & Mixed Berry Chia Pudding is Vegan, Gluten Free and UUUUBER delicious! Super simple to make, and perfect as a healthier dessert option. The chia seed base is made up of half oat milk, half coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt. For the fruity coulis layers we went with fresh mango and frozen mixed berries. We would recommend making the chia seed mix the day before to leave & soak overnight. The sharp contrast of the tart berries beautifully balances the sweetness of the Mango and Chia Seed Pudding. This is a light, creamy and delicious breakfast choice or a tasty evening dessert, y’know.. for when that sweet tooth is calling!
Recipes: Vegan Rhubarb & Blueberry Crisp
Rhubarb crisp is one of the most comforting and delicious bakes, and recently we’ve been turning to this recipe on a regular for a wholesome breakfast option. Traditionally crumble or crisp recipes are seen as a dessert, however by reducing the sugars, upping the fruit game and using no flour, we’ve made this a healthier Vegan version, which is also gluten free! We combined rhubarb with blueberries for this recipe, and together they provide a great source of Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, antioxidants, manganese, potassium and plenty of fibre. Top news for our tums! The crisp itself is made up of gluten free oats, cinnamon, finely processed almonds, walnuts and a hint of maple syrup for sweetness. This crisp you can turn to any time of the year, mixing it up with all kinds of seasonal fruits! Add some yogurt and you have yourself a tasty and filling breakfast bowl, or a scoop of ice cream for a sweeeet little evening treat!
Recipes: Vegan Chickpea Brownies
Yeah, these turned out mega & so we thought we’d share.. If you’re having one of those ‘chocolate craving’ days (ha - always) but you also want something on the lighter, healthier side - this chickpea brownie recipe is the one guys! These brownies taste super rich, fudgey and gooey (just like the traditional kind) but these are completely gluten free, vegan, and taste just as good, if not better. The chickpeas are naturally high in starch and protein, creating a really rich and delicious brownie batter, they add a softness and moisture to the texture that you just can’t get from flour, and people who don’t know the secret ingredient ahead of time will seriously never be able to guess! We’ve kept it pretty basic on the ingredients front and you’ll be glad to know, pretty much everything gets added to a food processor, whipped to a smooth batter, transferred to a baking tin et VOILA! Easy chick-peasy.
Recipes: Rye Apple Blueberry Loaf
For a simple, delicious & wholesome treat, try out our yummy and super moist Rye Apple & Blueberry loaf. It is deliciously spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, loaded with juicy blueberries and apples. This cake is perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea or anytime you want to have a little sweet pick me up!
The batter for this loaf is lovely and moist, and with the use of Rye flour this cake contains very little gluten (good news for our tummies). Compared to all purpose flour, which is milled from wheat, baking with rye flour keeps the cakes staying fresher for longer, as the moisture retention is far greater and it’s an all round better & far more nutritious grain to consume. We also added some lemon zest and juice, which naturally pairs beautifully with blueberries and balances the sweetness of this cake with a tasty tangy kick. Enjoy with a dollop of yogurt and more fresh berries on the side!
Recipes: Semolina Orange Cake
This Semolina Orange cake is comforting, not too sweet, soft and has a citrusy punch with the use of orange juice, zest and sweet orange syrup. With a crunchy outer layer and a delicate moist centre, this cake has a much more lighter texture than your usual ‘sponge cake’ batter. We used fine semolina flour, as opposed to all purpose flour which gives a chewier texture and slightly nutty notes. We topped this cake with some thick and creamy Greek yogurt to balance the sweetness and sprinkled with some roughly chopped pistachios for an added crunchy texture. This cake is a popular dessert in Turkey, and many other Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries. Each country has their own ‘take’ on this bake but the staple ingredients such as the semolina and sweet citrus syrup is used universally. This is definitely one of the best tea time cakes, and we can assure you will be a hit with all your friends & family!
Recipes: Vegan Berry Muesli Bites
We’re starting off the month on the right (tasty) foot with these Vegan Berry Muesli bars. They have a lovely crispy & chewy texture, packed with a mixture of dried berries, whole grains, drizzled with delicious white coconut milk chocolate and topped with crunchy chia seeds. Made in under 10 minutes, these are fool-proof, easy to make and properly satisfying... (& NO BAKING REQUIRED)! We used maple syrup to sweeten these (but you can also use honey for non Vegan version), peanut butter ‘to bind’, a pinch of sea salt & to make life just that little bit easier - we’ve used store bought Muesli.. this way you save money and the hassle of buying bags of various nuts, seeds and dried fruits!
Recipes: Nutty Date Bars
These nutty date bars are packed full of goodness; loaded with anti oxidants, minerals, fiber and protein, they are a sweet tooth dream! The combination of dates & the slightly bitter tahini has always been a winner for us! These bars are super soft & chewy, made up of a date paste, ground nuts & flax seeds. We’ve also made it that little bit more indulgent and glazed these bars with melted dark chocolate and a finishing of sea salt. These work perfectly as a snack option for any time of the day.
Recipes: Spelt Butternut Squash Cake with Yuzu Icing
Very similar to carrot cake, this is a delicately moist spiced cake, full of grated butternut squash & toasted nuts, generously covered in a tangy and sweet cream cheese icing. It’s beautifully fragrant and the butternut squash gives a lovely earthy tone. We used dark muscovado sugar and lightly toasted pecans for a deeper flavour. This cake would be equally nice with some raisins or sultanas but we decided to head down the nut route for an added crunchiness. We used wholegrain spelt flour as we love its flavour and health benefits and we found it gives the cake a more richer & wholesome tone. It’s rich without being overly decadent & the Yuzu juice we used in the cream cheese icing perfectly balances the creamy sweet taste with a punchy citrus note.
Recipes: Healthy Oat & Banana Cookies
We don’t know about you but for us it’s almost impossible to turn down cookies of any kind! Thankfully, we’ve found a way to get our cravings sorted.. These oat & banana cookies are suuuper easy to prepare - you throw everything in one bowl, mix it up, scoop it out & it’s ready to bake! These are a much healthier option than the traditional oatmeal cookies you’d buy in the store, and the wholesome base of oats, banana & peanut butter keeps you nice and full and very satisfied. We first made these cookies a few weeks ago when trying to find ways to keep our energy levels going during the day. After many tests, we finally found the sweet spot with these & couldn’t wait to share with you guys!
Recipes: Fig & Oat Energy Bites
HAPPY NEW YEAR! New year, new beginnings… by Chinese tradition it is the year of the Tiger. In China, the Tiger is considered the king of all beasts as it symbolises power and a great deal of nerve. Confident, full of energy - this is the year for all of us to take on a challenge & bring all efforts & energy together to accomplish something we find important to us! Whether it’s personal, work related or just a new sport/hobby you wanted to try - get out there & get it! …& with that we’re sharing one of our favourite quick recipes for a SUPER YUM energy booster! (You know, to get you going along the way…) Packed with fiber, protein and healthy fat these make for one amazing healthy snack ; working well as a breakfast bite on-the-go, mid-morning or afternoon snack, and equally great for pre- and post-workouts! The two big stars in these particular bites are Figs & Oats.. a truly sweet & wholesome combo!
Interview with: Katie Gillies
Nottingham based artist, Katie Gillies is highly in demand for her suuuper fun, colourful terrazzo-like sculptural objects and surfaces made out of Jesmonite (a composite of resin first invented in 1984 by Peter Hawkins). Katie graduated from Leeds College of Art in 2015 with a design degree in Printed Textiles and Surface Pattern.
Since then, her work has attracted the attention from the likes of Topshop, H&M, Glossier & Papersmiths amongst others. Katie talks us through her working process, inspirations, advice on starting up a business, her favourite brands to shop & exciting future plans to expand her collection range!
RECIPES: Dark Choc Pretzel & Puff Bars
We’ve got something very nutty, sweet & savoury to offer you… These delicious and healthy dark chocolate-pretzel & puff bars! These are one of our favourite bars to make, as it’s packed full of yumminess, keeps you full of energy and it’s a perfect and a healthier carb load option pre-post workout or just a nice little snack to give you that proper good mood boost.
Interview with: OUTPOST Coffee
OUTPOST are a Nottingham based coffee roastery, made up of a small team of the coolest, most down to earth and fun bunch of humans. OUTPOST instantly stands out with it’s simplistic but eye catching packaging, & most importantly their delicious selection of coffees… ( & there’s a sweet subscription service available for all you coffee heads out there!) We chat to the guys all things coffee (obv), what it’s like to be part of the OUTPOST team & what changes the guys hope to see in the future of the coffee industry..
RECIPES: SØD x OUTPOST COFFEE Muffins
Hello folks! We’ve partnered up with the loveliest bunch of people at OUTPOST COFFEE for a sweeet little GIVEAWAY. OUTPOST COFFEE are based in Nottingham, UK. They have a delicious & stand out selection of coffees, with a subscription service available.. for all of you who always need coffee in their life, whether its in the house or office… (we highly recommend!) These guys also provide masterclasses, ranging from one to one & group classes; from Home Brewing, Espresso/Latte Art making to Barista training - these guys have you covered.