

Banana and avocado muffins
I love banana bread, but have found that baking a loaf can be a bit 'hit and miss' at times. Any slight variation to the consistency and suddenly it doesn't rise or cook properly throughout the middle. This is one of the downsides to gluten free baking, which seems to be a little more sensitive than recipes containing gluten. So I tried switching the loaf tin for a muffin tray and can safely say that success is much more of a guarantee these days. I have tweaked the recipe ma


Chocolate and almond protein balls
These little snack balls are so good. They are packed with protein making them perfect after a workout or as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up and because they taste amazing you'll feel like you've had a treat without being drawn towards an unhealthy sugar-laden chocolate bar. Ingredients: 100g gluten free oats 100g almonds 50g cashews 100g crunchy almond butter 50g cacao powder 25g dessicated coconut 1 tsp vanilla essence 1/2 tsp cinnamon 3 tbsp honey 3 tbsp coconut oil Makes aroun


10 things I love about cats
Ever since I can remember I have had a special fondness for cats. I grew up with two cats, who I adored. One in particular was an incredibly loyal companion, sitting with me on my bed when I did my homework, on my lap when I watched TV and by my side when I ate my breakfast each morning, confident that I would drop little bits of toast on the floor for him to eat. Would my affections for cats be the same today if it weren’t for Mickey and Holly? Of course that’s a possibility