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!
Chocolate Chia Pudding ~ Rainbow Chia Series
This one is for all those chocolate lovers out there. Smooth and creamy chia pudding infused with a rich chocolate flavour; it’s delicious, simple to make and healthy. It’s one of the easiest recipes that I have here. As well as one of the most popular chia pudding variations by far… I wonder why?!
I think that with this recipe the most important thing is to make sure that you have a good quality cocoa powder. This helps the chocolate shine through and means that you don’t need to add so much powder to get a good, strong flavour.
When mixing the milk and cocoa powder make sure that you really mix them together and that they’re completely combined – there should be no lumps at all – before stirring through the chia seeds. Remember the chia seeds will expand so although it may not seem like you’ve added enough, they will swell up overnight, you can always add more if you need to later. It’s better than having a pile of chocolate gloop (trust me I’ve made this mistake). You can eat it after about an hour of making it, but I find that it’s always best when left overnight for the best consistency.
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for no more than 1-2 days for optimal freshness. Pile on your favourite topping and enjoy your healthy chocolate pudding.
Rosie x
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| Prep Time | 5 Minutes |
| Passive Time | 12 Hours |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Milk dairy free if required
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder can be substituted for Hot Chocolate Powder if needed
- 1 Teaspoon Coconut Sugar
- 3 1/2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
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Instructions
- Mix the Cocoa Powder, Coconut Sugar and Milk together, stirring until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually add the Chia Seeds, stirring continuously.
- Place in an airtight container and leave to thicken overnight. Eat within 2 days, but best enjoyed the next day.
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Gluten Free Banana Bread
Free from gluten, egg, dairy and all the other major allergens; this banana bread is definitely one of my favourite snacks. This was one of the first recipes I concocted after I received my diagnosis. And my main focus was on making it allergy friendly. I was fed up with the bland, stodgy GF alternatives that were out there, loaded with what feels like a million ingredients. Or the strange baking rules that we have to follow – like adding this powder for elasticity and that complicated flour blend for moisture.
I really wanted to prove to myself that free from food can still taste delicious and that a gluten free recipe can be super simple to just whip up at home. And I finally think I’ve done this. The banana bread is fluffy, light, moist, full of flavour and is unbelievably easy to make!
This is now one of my favourite and easiest recipes that I have; not to mention one of the quickest, this banana bread can be in the oven in under 15 minutes! I’ve even made this in the morning before work. Honestly, nothing’s better than the warming smell of mixed spice first thing in the morning!
The bananas are the key ingredients here. They – along with the coconut oil – act as a butter replacement. The combination of the two help to add moistness to the bake that you really can’t do without! I’ve found the riper (or browner) your bananas are the better. Overripe bananas are not only a lot easier to mash but they are also a lot sweeter and really do make a big difference to the flavour of the banana bread. But if you prefer things a little less sweet just cut down the amount of sugar or use your ‘nanas a little riper – it’s all about what works for you!
I’ve used coconut sugar in this bake. It’s one of my favourite sugars to use. And has a delicious caramel flavour which is perfect when paired with banana. But I know it can be tricky to find at times so a great alternative is light brown sugar. Although, if you do use light brown sugar it is worth mentioning that it is a little sweeter so you’ll need to use around a teaspoon less than the recipe asks for.
I don’t usually use baking powder in my recipes. But I’ve found that buckwheat flour is very dense and needs a bit of a helping hand to rise. Especially when paired with other heavy ingredients such as banana. Although, even with the added baking powder I have to admit, this is quite a flat bake. So please don’t get too disheartened if the loaf isn’t as big as you expected. I promise the flavours are all there and you know what they say… sometimes the best things come in small packages!
This is honestly one of my favourite recipes and I love having this is my cupboard for a quick snack. With a bit of butter spread on top or enjoyed a little more indulgently with thick yogurt and a blob of puree. It makes a great breakfast, pudding, or anytime of the day snack.
Store wrapped in foil or an air tight container for 2-3 days.
Rosie x
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Light, moist and completely delicious. This one is a definite winner all round, and one of my tastiest healthiest bakes... Yes, really! Warm out of the oven, slathered with a light (or thick) layer of butter, or with some thick yogurt (coconut of course!) and a generous helping of fruit puree. It's perfect any time of the day, and makes a delicious power snack. Full of hidden chia seeds, it's packed full of superfoods and is completely allergy friendly.
Wrap in foil and store for up to 2-3 days in a cool, dry place.
| Prep Time | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time | 1 Hour |
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Ingredients
- 100 grams Coconut Oil melted, at room temperature
- 80 grams Coconut Sugar
- 25 grams Chia Seeds
- 150 grams Buckwheat Flour
- 3 Very Ripe Bananas mashed
- 3 TBSP Coconut Milk
- 2.5 TSP Mixed Spice
- 2 TSP Baking Powder Gluten Free if necessary
- Pinch Fine Sea Salt
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Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 160*C Fan / 180*C / 350*F / Gas Mark 4. Line a 1kg baking tin with parchment paper and set aside.
- Beat the Coconut Oil and Sugar together in a mixing bowl until creamy, and well mixed
- Gradually add the other ingredients to the mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture into your pre-lined tin.
- Bake in the centre of the oven for 45 mins - 1 hour. After this time, check the cake is cooked through by inserting a skewer into the centre of loaf. If this comes out clean, remove the cake from the oven. If not, put back in the oven, checking every 5 minutes.
- Once cooked, take out the oven. Leave the loaf in the baking tin for around 5 minutes, before removing onto a wire rack to cool.
- Once cool, wrap in foil and keep in an air tight container for 2 - 3 days.
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