Category Archives: Sweets and Treats

Guilt-Free Christmas Cake

Posted on November 28, 2016 by TheRobbInn

I belong to an exciting new Facebook Group – UK Health Bloggers and today we are starting to share some exciting Christmas recipes from other bloggers. My first ‘share’ is from Donna Crous at Eighty 20 Nutrition and her delicious-looking … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Banana Muffins

Posted on November 12, 2016 by TheRobbInn

There are plenty of recipes for Chocolate Banana Muffins – all very slightly different – so I’m not 100% sure where I found this one but the muffins are so tasty that it is one of my favourite recipes especially … Continue reading →

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Lemon, Coconut and Chia Seed Biscuits

Posted on November 5, 2016 by TheRobbInn

Who doesn’t love a biscuit (or two) occasionally.   These Lemon, Coconut and Chia Seed biscuits are a very tasty item to find in the biscuit tin and are quite simple to make. The chia seeds give a delicious little ‘crunch’ … Continue reading →

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Scones (Gluten Free)

Posted on October 25, 2016 by TheRobbInn

Using gluten-free flour is very different from baking with ‘ordinary’ flour which is often  wheat-based.  Gluten is the doughy part of the dough, the stretchy part of the pizza base; it helps dough rise and it is the structural protein … Continue reading →

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Strawberry and Chia Jam

Posted on October 24, 2016 by TheRobbInn

Apart from the fact that it is full of refined sugar, I don’t enjoy shop-bought jam as it always seems too sweet.  I made this strawberry jam to try on some gluten-free scones I was making and was delighted to … Continue reading →

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Banana and Pecan Muffins

Posted on October 11, 2016 by TheRobbInn

I came across a recipe a while ago for Cashew-Banana Bread but didn’t have the proper ingredients to hand when I was about to make it. I altered the ingredients drastically so renamed it Banana and Pecan Muffins.  Instead of … Continue reading →

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Chocolate and Hazelnut Tarts

Posted on October 7, 2016 by TheRobbInn

These little tarts are divine. They look and taste absolutely delicious and I found them fairly simple to make, especially as I had a little helper in the kitchen, who was also taster-in-chief. I  had ample ‘pastry’ for 36 mini … Continue reading →

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Raspberry, Strawberry and Coconut Cake

Posted on September 18, 2016 by TheRobbInn

Served with a little coconut cream or natural yoghurt, this cake would make an excellent dessert.  Alternatively, a slice is perfect for afternoon tea or as a snack.   My grandchildren couldn’t get enough of it when I served it … Continue reading →

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Plums with Pumpkin Seed Crumble

Posted on August 6, 2016 by TheRobbInn

Somewhere, in the back of my mind, I had a vague recollection of seeing a recipe for a plum crumble, made in a skillet with nuts and seeds in the topping.   Finding myself with a wonderful bowl of red … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake Cookies

Posted on July 30, 2016 by TheRobbInn

The original recipe for these cookies included sultanas.   I left the sultanas out and sprinkled the tops with chopped pecan nuts instead. We eat so many bananas in our household and I buy many bunches a week but we still … Continue reading →

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