You know, I never really understood the whole peanut butter and jelly thing. It just didn’t really seem like two things that would go together. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that being allergic to nuts meant that I had no idea what peanut butter was like. Or because being in England, I had a completely different idea about what jelly was. It took me a while to realise the whole thing was actually about jam! But since making my own free from butter, I’m obsessed with this strange combo!
Pink Strawberry Chia Pudding
It’s no secret that I love chia seeds, they’re so versatile; they can be sprinkled on top of breakfast, baked in your favourite cake (they taste so good in my super simple banana bread), or added to smoothies. And all the health benefits they contain are always a bonus.
But my favourite way to eat them has to be in a chia pudding. Simple, delicious and so versatile, it’s quick and easy to make and only uses 3 ingredients. I always have a big batch in my fridge, and have it for breakfast, lunch, quick dinners if I come in late, or even for pudding. It’s one of them thing that you can have pretty much any time of the day. It’s super filling, simply delicious, and can be changed in so many ways. I love adding a bit of apple strawberry compote, my favourite coconut yogurt and a little sprinkle of fresh berries and crunchy granola.
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Apple and Pear Granola Topped Crumble
I don’t know why, but lately I’ve been seriously craving a crumble. A crunchy oat topping piled on top of a deliciously sweet fruit puree, baked until golden brown and perfectly crisp.
But I wasn’t into the traditional crumble idea. Sugar and pastry, and a whole heap of butter placed on top of some apple chunks. I wanted to make something that was more ‘me’. That was more something that I was likely to eat, and more importantly, that I could eat!! I was dreaming of a crunchy granola style topping; thick, clustered and deliciously moreish. Atop some slightly spiced homemade compote. Think of it as a Rosie take on an all-time favourite and classic bake.
Ginger Festive Nice Cream
It may be cold outside, but something always draws me back to nice cream. Deliciously smooth and creamy, it may only be made up of frozen banana but that doesn’t mean that it’s lacking in flavour. It’s a pudding that I find myself having more and more, and lately, I’ve been experimenting with a ton of different flavours.
As it’s Christmas, I couldn’t help but make a festive inspired nice cream. One of my favourite warming flavours has to be ginger. It reminds me of when I was younger; dipping ginger spiced biscuits into a big, frothy cup of hot milk. It was a flavour that I wanted to replicate in a way that was quick and easy. And taa-dah, that’s how this nice cream was formed!