Category Archives: Sweets and Treats

Frozen Yoghurt Fruit Cake

Posted on July 22, 2016 by TheRobbInn

I have to laugh at myself sometimes as to where and when I find recipes to try.   It was probably the hottest night of the year recently and I couldn’t sleep, so I was scrolling through the internet about 2am … Continue reading →

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Fruity “Ice Cream” – Our Favourite Dessert

Posted on July 9, 2016 by TheRobbInn

Frozen fruit smoothie, fruit yoghurt dessert, “ice cream” or whatever you want to call it, our favourite dessert is so simple – its frozen fruit blitzed in a NutriBullet (or high-speed blender) with homemade yoghurt and it is absolutely delicious, … Continue reading →

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Grilled Apricots with Almond Mascarpone

Posted on July 3, 2016 by TheRobbInn

Out shopping the other day I spotted a punnet of delicious looking fresh apricots and immediately remembered seeing a recipe recently for stuffed apricots using ricotta and pistachios.  I went into three local supermarkets but none of them stocked ricotta … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Strawberry Oat Cookies

Posted on June 26, 2016 by TheRobbInn

Although the original recipe called for instant oats, I used ordinary gluten-free ones (without grinding them down) and they worked perfectly.  However, it is important to measure out the ingredients correctly otherwise they will may end up too crumbly. Coming … Continue reading →

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Dairy-Free Fudge Ice Pops (Lollies)

Posted on June 3, 2016 by TheRobbInn

My grand-daughter said these tasted like brownies on a stick;  grand-dad thought they were like a Magnum;  little grandson didn’t say a word as he was too busy eating.  That’s how good these Ice Pops or Lollies were. I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Fruity “Ice Cream”

Posted on May 19, 2016 by TheRobbInn

The easiest, tastiest dessert ever………….. Open freeze banana slices and strawberries.  When frozen, store in a freezer bag. Take a handful of frozen banana, a handful of frozen strawberries  and place in the cup of a Nutribullet.  Add a good … Continue reading →

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Orange Chocolate Cake

Posted on May 14, 2016 by TheRobbInn

Not long ago, I realized that I could freeze a whole lemon, grate it, store the granules in the freezer and use ALL of it in many recipes.  No waste – brilliant. Now I find a recipe where I can … Continue reading →

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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Posted on April 22, 2016 by TheRobbInn

I used to love Lemon Poppy Seed muffins and not long ago I indulged in one whilst we were out.  Apart from finding it oversweet, the lemon flavour was very synthetic and I didn’t enjoy the experience at all,  so … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Cookies (Ginger Biscuits)

Posted on February 24, 2016 by TheRobbInn

Officially these are called Gingerbread Cookies but to my mind they are more like a Ginger Biscuit;  crisp and they break in half with a ‘snap’ – perfect for serving with a cup of coffee, or packing in a lunchbox, … Continue reading →

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Grain-free Crepes (Dairy free)

Posted on February 7, 2016 by TheRobbInn

These crepes are ideal if you are avoiding dairy and/or grain.  They are simple to make and taste absolutely delicious served warm with a little honey, maple syrup, or even a spread of almond butter and banana.   Another way to … Continue reading →

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