Sticky Toffee Pudding

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Sticky toffee pudding is my all-time favourite dessert but it’s normally off the table when I’m trying to stay on track. Keen to be able to incorporate my favourite dessert into more menus, I set my mind to coming up with a lighter version of 

Sweet Baked Peaches with Yoghurt, Strawberries and Pistachios

Sweet Baked Peaches with Yoghurt, Strawberries and Pistachios

Nothing says autumn to me like the smell of cinnamon coming from the kitchen. Paired with a juicy baked fruit, it’s the most delightful combination. This simple recipe is a lovely breakfast option, especially when heading into the darker mornings of winter. It’s warming, tasty 

Easy Rocky Road    

Easy Rocky Road  

I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but every now and then I quite enjoy a chocolatey treat with my afternoon cuppa. There’s a great selection of low-calorie goodies out there that you can buy ready-made, but sometimes it’s nice to be able to 

Drop Scones– 6sp

Drop Scones– 6sp

One thing I’m asked for a lot is a banana free version of the flourless pancakes that are popular with us WWers so when I woke up the other morning with a craving for some drop scones (or scotch pancakes as many call them), I 

Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Banana Pancakes – 1sp

Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Banana Pancakes – 1sp

Always keen to try new ways to jazz up banana pancakes, I thought the peanut butter and chocolate combo would work a treat and I have to say, I was definitely right. I love these little pancakes as they feel so indulgent and yet they 

Banana Ice Cream

Banana Ice Cream

While we might not get a whole load of hot, sunny days in the North, when we do, the temptation to indulge in a lovely iced treat is always strong. That’s why this ice cream is the perfect solution. Creamy and cooling, this dish is 

Cheat’s Eton Mess – 4sp

Cheat’s Eton Mess – 4sp

Desserts….not something I’m ever too fussed about having straight after my tea but, on the odd occasion (usually when other people are having them) I start to think ‘well why can’t I!?!’. In general I never think to reach for cake or sweet treats after 

Blueberry and Lemon Curd Muffins

Blueberry and Lemon Curd Muffins

Fluffy, light and indulgent-tasting, homemade muffins really area game-changer when you fancy something sweet without going off-track. I’ve included my two favourite variations of flavours here for you: blueberry and lemon curd, and raspberry and white chocolate. Both are delicious and I go back to 

Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffins – 5sp

Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffins – 5sp

I don’t know many people who enjoy resisting all things muffiny and cakey while they are trying to shift some pounds. This week, I was one of those people, but not wanting to give in I thought instead I would whip up my own not 

Cinnamon and Banana Waffles – 0sp

Cinnamon and Banana Waffles – 0sp

I got a ‘Four in One’ grill of my OH’s Mam a long time ago and so this morning when I went to make banana pancakes I thought ‘I wonder if they would work in the waffle maker?’ and what do you know, they did!!