The Easter indulgence has come to end…just. So here are my Sweet Potato & Cottage Cheese Pancakes to get you back on the straight and narrow. Pancakes are my happy place, I love ALL varieties and ALWAYS want them. These are a healthier twist on the classic style and are great for pre work out/training […]
'Healthy Alternative' recipes
Sweet Potato & Cottage Cheese Pancakes
March 3, 2016 by bright-admin - in Breakfast, Fitness Fuel, Free From, Gluten Free, Healthy Alternative
Pistachio Power Balls
March 3, 2016 by bright-admin - in Bites, Breakfast, Fitness Fuel, Free From, Gluten Free, Healthy Alternative, Vegan
I love snacking. One of my fellow cast members on the tour I am on calls me a little rabbit – always in the corner munching on something (leave your dirty jokes at the door please…!). ‘Healthy’ snacking can be challenging sometimes, so here is where my Pistachio Power Balls come into fruition. These are […]
Banana and Oat Protein Pancakes
January 1, 2016 by bright-admin - in Breakfast, Fitness Fuel, Free From, Gluten Free, Healthy Alternative
I reckon most of us are taking a dive into a new gym/workout routine what with the indulgence of the holidays now over, so these Banana and Oat Protein Pancakes are here to help. I’ve always loved sports and keeping active and myself and my boyfriend were sent some protein to try out from Fortified […]
Vegan Fig and Dark Chocolate Loaf
January 1, 2016 by bright-admin - in Bread, Free From, Healthy Alternative, Indulgent, Loaf, Vegan
So many people seem to be trying out a vegan diet for January so I thought I’d make something that was a tasty treat for those who may be struggling a little. This Vegan Fig and Dark Chocolate Loaf is a perfect tea time snack or dessert (I served it with some vegan coconut yogurt). […]
Vegan Cranberry & Pecan Upside Down Cakes
December 12, 2015 by bright-admin - in Bites, Cake, Christmas, Cupcake, Dessert, Free From, Healthy Alternative, Muffin, Vegan
These Vegan Cranberry & Pecan Upside Down Cakes are not only for the Vegan crowd. I wanted to make something that I could serve at a dinner party (or any party for that matter) and no one would know whether it was vegan/healthy/indulgent/whatever – a crowd pleaser, something that would go down well with everyone, […]
Wholemeal and Spelt Gingerbread Men
December 12, 2015 by bright-admin - in Biscuit, Bites, Christmas, Healthy Alternative, Indulgent
It would NOT be Christmas without Gingerbread. Fact. As I (..and my family and other half) get through a ton of them, I wanted to make them with a slightly ‘healthier’ twist. So were born my Wholemeal and Spelt Gingerbread Men. If I’m being really honest, I can promise you I don’t think you can […]
Simple Honey and Cinnamon Flapjack
November 11, 2015 by bright-admin - in Biscuit, Free From, Gluten Free, Healthy Alternative, Traybake
I’m on tour with a play at the moment and I am travelling to different parts of the UK every week. It’s quite a gruelling schedule – Poole to Blackpool, Exeter to Liverpool. Living out of a suitcase is definitely not for the faint hearted. I can’t travel much ‘stuff’, including food, as I’m not […]
SuperFood Crumble Bars – Vegan/Gluten Free
October 10, 2015 by bright-admin - in Bites, Breakfast, Free From, Gluten Free, Healthy Alternative, Traybake
I’ve been away on a UK tour of a show, hence a few less posts than normal, and I’ve been so eager to bake! I am back for a week and wanted to make something that I could take away with me as a bit of an energy lift during the interval of the show. […]
Wholemeal Kiwi & Pistachio Loaf
August 8, 2015 by bright-admin - in Bread, Free From, Healthy Alternative, Loaf
Kiwis are a new obsession in my household, however, I seem to buy a batch, forget I’ve got them and then realise I have 6 to eat in a day before they go off. Hence my Wholemeal Kiwi & Pistachio Loaf. Now, a word of warning, these kiwi’s need to be ripe and sweet, a […]
‘Lighter’ Blueberry Yogurt Cheesecake
August 8, 2015 by bright-admin - in Cake, Dessert, Free From, Gluten Free, Healthy Alternative
Everyone loves cheesecake, right? At least everyone I know loves cheesecake. I’m surrounded by cheesecake fiends. However, I’m not a fan of the MASSIVE calorie/sugar/fat content. I needed something that resembled a cheesecake that I could have half of and not feel toooo guilty. Nothing in the shops was inspiring me, so I made my […]
Nutty Fridge Bars
July 7, 2015 by bright-admin - in Bites, Fitness Fuel, Free From, Gluten Free, Healthy Alternative, Traybake, Vegan
It’s just TOO hot to bake, but I want a nutritious and cooling snack. I got my thinking cap on and so here are my Nutty Fridge Bars – they live in the fridge to keep them fresh and cool and are sort of like a sticky version of a granola bar. Gluten Free and […]
I’ve been to Thailand since my last post (…I know, lucky me!) and while I was away, coconut was pretty much a staple food in all meals – hence my slightly more exotic Coconut & Lime Energy Balls. Those of you who are regular visitors to my blog will already know of my love for […]
No Guilt Chocolate & Banana Bread
April 4, 2015 by bright-admin - in Bread, Free From, Gluten Free, Healthy Alternative, Loaf
I love chocolate, I love bananas and I love eating. I also like trying to be ‘healthy’. My cupboards were still full of Easter chocolate treats and I wanted a healthier way to consume them. So was made my Blooming Healthy Chocolate & Banana Bread. I’m all about guilt free treats and this is something […]
Gluten and Dairy Free Cookies – only 5 ingredients!
April 4, 2015 by bright-admin - in Biscuit, Bites, Breakfast, Free From, Gluten Free, Healthy Alternative
I’ve over indulged. Again. My excuse: I’ve been busy, it was Easter, lots of food on the go, needing a quick sugar fix and no time to bake. The rush has calmed and so I made these SUPER SUPER HEALTHY Gluten and Dairy Free Cookies. I also challenged myself to keep the cost down, so […]
Vegan and Gluten Free Carrot and Coconut Bites
March 3, 2015 by bright-admin - in Bites, Free From, Gluten Free, Healthy Alternative, Loaf, Traybake, Vegan
I was given a task. A vegan task. A request from Jonno’s (my boyfriend) friend, Gregg. I have been sending Jonno into work with various baking treats, trying to rid my household of what my will power cannot control. I have therefore been, mildly and happily, fattening the West End cast of Shakespeare In Love, […]
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