This is my latest iteration of a gluten free version of my regular vegan choc chip cookies. Ingredients: 200g margarine 180g caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence 5 heaped tablespoons of cooled mashed potato (either freshly made yourself and cooled, or from the 100% potato dried mix but just adding a little boiling water to… Continue reading Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Category: Baking
Things that generally require putting in the oven for a bit
Cinnamon Pinwheel Date Scones
Makes around 18 scones / wheels. Developed from here. Ingredients: Dough 2 Cups Plain Flour 4 teaspoons Baking Powder 1 teaspoon Salt 2 Tablespoons white sugar 60g Butter (straight from the fridge) ¾ Cup of Milk 60-100g dates, finely chopped. Filling 70g Butter ⅓ Cup Soft Brown Sugar 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon Glaze (Optional) 1/2 Cup… Continue reading Cinnamon Pinwheel Date Scones
Vegan Gluten Free Belgian Waffles
Quick Background Story I historically plan baking ingredients that don’t need to be freshly purchased, and can be stored comparatively long term. These are a few variations of the ingredients. I’m still fine tuning options, trying to bring the price down per waffle, whilst keeping it simple to access the ingredients, and taking out as… Continue reading Vegan Gluten Free Belgian Waffles
Wholemeal / White Sour Dough
A little background Sour dough is not as easy as ‘instant yeast’ loaves, but the results to me are well worth it. Apparently Sour Dough is easier to digest, plus as you can see it has fewer additives. More importantly though, it tastes delicious. It requires a little more planning ahead than an instant yeast… Continue reading Wholemeal / White Sour Dough
Banana bread muffins
Prep time: 15 minsCook time: 25 minsTotal time: 50 mins Makes: 6 muffins Ingredients 2 medium ripe bananas 3 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 Tbsp oil (rice bran, etc.) 1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2… Continue reading Banana bread muffins
Choc Oat Chewies
These are based on a ‘Special Oat Chewies’ recipe I picked up from somewhere many years ago. So when a friend asked for some chocolate chip cookies with oats this morning, this recipe came quickly to mind. Because of some new dietary restrictions amongst friends, I was able to modify the recipe accordingly below, and… Continue reading Choc Oat Chewies
Vegan pancakes
Quite a few years ago whilst working from home, I intentionally didn’t buy chocolate, sweets, or anything similar. That way I wouldn’t just eat the whole packet in a few minutes instead of a proper meal. Pancakes for a long time been my ‘go to’ option for those times I really wanted a sweet… Continue reading Vegan pancakes
Banana Bread
Ingredients: 225g plain flour 3 heaped tsp baking powder 100g brown sugar 3 tsp cinnamon or mixed spice 3 large ripe bananas, mashed 75g Vegetable or Sunflower oil (by weight, not volume) 50g Dried fruit or nuts (optional) Method: Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees Celcius. Mash the peeled bananas with a fork. Mix well with… Continue reading Banana Bread
Soft vegan chocolate brownies
Ingredients: 1 cup plain white flour 1 cup white sugar 1/3 cup cocoa 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup oil (ideally flaxseed or macadamia nut oil, but they are pricey) 1/2 cup water 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 1 banana (optional for extra deliciousness) 1/4 cup chopped almonds 1/2 cup raisins Method: Preheat… Continue reading Soft vegan chocolate brownies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is my favourite cookie recipe, modified and improved over the years. For a while it was sold commercially as the base of the ‘cookie dough’ dessert option at the luxury boutique hotel I owned/managed for three years. These days is a very popular choice for Pot Luck events. Makes about 12 good (big) sized… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sunday Chocolate Cake
Another deliciously rich chocolate cake
Banana Victoria Sponge (Egg Free)
Ingredients: 175g – margarine 175g – caster sugar 150g – Natural Yoghurt 2 ripe bananas (mashed) 250g – Plain Flour 5 tsp – Baking Powder Icing: Strawberry jam & Freshly whipped cream Method: Preheat oven to around 180 degrees Centigrade (350F) Prepare two non-stick 8 inch round cake pans (or grease and line if not… Continue reading Banana Victoria Sponge (Egg Free)