Indulging Innocently

Indulging Innocently Have your cake and eat it.

is what it says on the tin: Enjoy making sweet treats and eating them!

My recipes are mainly gluten-free, dairy-free, suitable for vegans and contain no refined sugar, so no one misses out! Focusing on delicious recipes made from healthy ingredients, it's my mission to create tasty recipes for all to enjoy.

COOKIE CHOCOLATE PROTEIN BARS πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸͺπŸͺ🍫🍫 these high protein snacks are perfect any time of day πŸ˜‹  Ingredients:150g oats1 tea...
02/02/2026

COOKIE CHOCOLATE PROTEIN BARS πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸͺπŸͺ🍫🍫 these high protein snacks are perfect any time of day πŸ˜‹

Ingredients:
150g oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons smooth nut butter
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons oat milk
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 large scoop vegan protein powder (I used Chocolate Bueno)
30g white chocolate chips

For the topping -
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons nut butter
3 tablespoons cocoa powderΒ 

Make them!Β 

Mix together the oats, cinnamon, nut butter, maple syrup and 2 tablespoons of the oat milk to combine to form a dough mixture. Put half aside.

With one of the halves, mix in the cocoa powder, protein powder and the remaining 1 tablespoon oat milk. Mix to form a dough then mix in the choc chips.

Line a loaf tin with greaseproof paper then alternate adding pieces of the dough and press down until all used up.

Melt the coconut oil, nut butter and syrup then whisk in the cocoa powder. Pour over the top in a generous layer to cover, then chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours to set.

When ready to serve, pop out of the tin and cut into bars. Enjoy!

GIANT BERRY CHOCOLATE PANCAKE πŸ˜πŸ˜πŸ“πŸ’πŸ«πŸ« to be enjoyed any time of day in my opinion, not just for breakfast!! Ingredients:1...
27/01/2026

GIANT BERRY CHOCOLATE PANCAKE πŸ˜πŸ˜πŸ“πŸ’πŸ«πŸ« to be enjoyed any time of day in my opinion, not just for breakfast!!

Ingredients:
150g gluten-free self raising flour
50g sweetener of choice
200ml oat milk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
100g frozen berries
70g dark chocolate, cut into chunks

Make it!
1) Whisk together the flour, sweetener, milk, eggs, oil and vanilla until quite thick and smooth.
2) Grease a deep ovenproof dish. Gently mix in the frozen berries and chocolate - don’t overmix!
3) Pour into the dish and spread out evenly. Bake at 180C for 25 minutes golden and risen. Allow to cool a little and enjoy hot or cold!

Chocolate Protein Cookie Dough Cups 🍫🍫πŸͺπŸͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ the best kind of high protein, high fibre, lower sugar snack πŸ˜‹ Ingredients:Fo...
25/01/2026

Chocolate Protein Cookie Dough Cups 🍫🍫πŸͺπŸͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ the best kind of high protein, high fibre, lower sugar snack πŸ˜‹

Ingredients:
For the cups -
70g oats
3 tablespoons coconut flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons nut butter
3 tablespoons Natvia Synbiotic sweetener
2 tablespoons oat milk

First make the cups: Place the ingredients into a food processor and whizz up until the mixture combines and comes together. Divide the dough between a 6-hole silicone muffin tin: press up the sides and along the bottom to create a cup shape.

For the filling -
2 tablespoons nut butter
2 tablespoons Natvia Synbiotic sweetener
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder (or oat flour)
1-2 tablespoons oat milk

Mix together the ingredients until thick and smooth then add a generous spoonful into each one to nearly fill up.

For the cookie balls -
1 x can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
4 tablespoons Natvia Synbiotic sweetener
2 scoops vanilla protein powder (or oat flour)
2 tablespoons nut butter
Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons oat milk
30g no added sugar dark chocolate, cut into chunks

Blend all of the ingredients (except the chocolate) in a food processor then mix the chocolate into the dough. Divide into pieces and roll into balls (should make 12 in total) then use 6 and pop one on top of each chocolate mixture - press down gently.

Bake at 180C for 10-12 minutes then set aside to cool. Heat up a little extra nut butter and drizzle over if you wish - then enjoy!

BROWNIE BERRY GINGERBREAD SLICE πŸ“πŸ«πŸ’πŸ«πŸ«Ingredients:For the gingerbread base –50g margarine 50g brown sugar1 tablespoon map...
21/01/2026

BROWNIE BERRY GINGERBREAD SLICE πŸ“πŸ«πŸ’πŸ«πŸ«

Ingredients:
For the gingerbread base –
50g margarine
50g brown sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
100g gluten-free flour
1 teaspoon ginger
Β½ teaspoon baking powder

For the brownie layer –
100g gluten-free flour
30g cocoa powder
90g sweetener
3 tablespoons natural yogurt (can be dairy-free)
100ml oat milk
1 tablespoon oil
80g frozen berries
40g white chocolate chips

First make the gingerbread: Melt the margarine, brown sugar and syrup gently, then stir in the flour, ginger and baking powder and mix to combine and form a dough.
Press the mixture into the base of a greased and lined loaf tin to cover the bottom in a generous layer.
Next mix together the flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, yogurt, milk and oil to combine and form a batter. Stir in the frozen berries.
Spoon the mixture over the base then sprinkle over the chocolate chips. Bake at 180C for 35-40 minutes (cover with foil halfway through) until firmed up, then leave to cool.
Once cooled, pop out of the loaf tin, slice up and enjoy!

Dark Chocolate, Coconut & Pear Cake πŸ₯₯πŸ₯₯🍐🍐🍫🍫Ingredients:100g gluten-free flour80g Natvia  Synbiotic sweetener1 teaspoon ci...
19/01/2026

Dark Chocolate, Coconut & Pear Cake πŸ₯₯πŸ₯₯🍐🍐🍫🍫

Ingredients:
100g gluten-free flour
80g Natvia Synbiotic sweetener
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons oil
200ml oat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large pear, diced
4 tablespoons desiccated coconut
60g no added sugar dark chocolate, cut into chunks

Make it!
1) Mix together the flour, Natvia, cinnamon and baking powder in a bowl. Whisk together the oil, milk and vanilla then pour in and mix well to combine.

2) Stir through most of the pear, chocolate and all of the coconut then spoon into a greased and lined 20cm circular baking tin. Spread out evenly.

3) Scatter over the remaining chocolate and pear pieces then bake at 180C for 30-35 minutes until golden and firm.

4) Remove from the oven and scatter over a little extra desiccated coconut. Allow to cool, pop out of the tin, slice into 8 pieces then enjoy!

19/01/2026

I'm loving Protein Works Sune vegan women's protein - Salted Caramel flavour πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹πŸ₯°πŸ₯° gorgeous texture, delicious taste, packed full of goodness plus it's gluten-free and contains no added sugar!

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Easy peasy chunky granola you can make in the air fryer? Go ahead! Makes a batch for 2 πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹ a delicious, healthy January r...
08/01/2026

Easy peasy chunky granola you can make in the air fryer? Go ahead! Makes a batch for 2 πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹ a delicious, healthy January recipe (and for all year round!) πŸ’ͺ

AIR FRYER CHOCOLATE GRANOLA 🍫🍫🍫
Ingredients:
1 banana
40g oats
1 scoop vanilla or choc protein powder
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon nut butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1-2 tablespoons oat milk
40g dark chocolate chunks

Make it!
Mash the banana then mix in the other ingredients besides the chocolate chunks.
Line an air fryer tray with greaseproof paper then spread over the mixture. Bake at 180C for 4 minutes then stir well. Cook for a further 2 minutes.
Scatter over the chocolate chunks and mix in. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the chocolate has melted. Allow to cool a little so big chunks form.
Serve with natural / coconut yogurt, berries, almonds and a generous helping of the granola!

PEAR, WALNUT & COFFEE TART πŸπŸβ˜•οΈβ˜•οΈ marrying some of the best flavour combinations in this gorgeous, ridiculously tasty ta...
05/01/2026

PEAR, WALNUT & COFFEE TART πŸπŸβ˜•οΈβ˜•οΈ marrying some of the best flavour combinations in this gorgeous, ridiculously tasty tart πŸ˜‹

Ingredients:
For the tart case –
100g oats
40g gluten-free flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons solid coconut oil
3 tablespoons maple syrup
4 tablespoons oat milk

For the pears and walnuts –
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon coconut or brown sugar
1 large pear, diced
50g walnut pieces

For the almond sponge –
100g gluten-free flour
50g coconut or brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Β½ teaspoon ginger
100ml oat coffee latte milk
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil

Make it!
First make the tart case – Mix together the oats, flour and cinnamon in a large bowl then rub in coconut oil to form breadcrumbs. Add in the syrup and milk and mix to form a dough.
Press this into the greased and lined 20cm loose bottomed tin across the bottom and up the sides. Prick the base with a fork and bake at 180C for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the maple syrup and add in the pears, walnuts and sugar and continue stirring while cooking on a medium heat for 5 minutes.
Mix together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, milk and oil to form a batter. Remove the tart case from the oven then pour the batter in.
Spoon over the caramelised pears and walnuts then continue baking for 25 minutes until golden and firmed. Leave to cool.
Remove from the tin, slice up and enjoy!

CHERRY COCONUT CHOCOLATE BARS πŸ’πŸ₯₯🍫 the ultimate treat! Insanely delicious and easy to make ready for the week πŸ˜‹Ingredient...
03/01/2026

CHERRY COCONUT CHOCOLATE BARS πŸ’πŸ₯₯🍫 the ultimate treat! Insanely delicious and easy to make ready for the week πŸ˜‹

Ingredients:
For the base -
100g oats
20g cocoa powder
2 tablespoons nut butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1-2 tablespoons oat milk
3 tablespoons cherry jam

For the coconut layer -
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
4 tablespoons desiccated coconut

For the chocolate topping -
1 tablespoon coconut oil
40g dark chocolate
Granola, to sprinkle over

Make them!
Place the oats, cocoa powder, nut butter, maple syrup and oat milk in a blender and whizz up until a dough like mixture forms. Press into a lined loaf tin then spread over the jam in a thin layer to cover, then set aside.
Melt the coconut oil and maple syrup then mix in the desiccated coconut until combined then spread over the jam to cover. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
Next melt the coconut oil and chocolate and pour over the coconut layer to cover. Sprinkle a generous amount of granola over the top, then return to the fridge for 2 hours.
When ready to serve, pop out of the tin and cut into slices. Enjoy!

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#IndulgingInnocently

I believe we should all enjoy food, whatever our preference, dietary or health choice.

I have a huge sweet tooth and love creating recipes but am conscious of how food affects my mood and health - which is where the #IndulgingInnocently concept comes in. Many of my recipes I made from wholesome ingredients while tasting and looking great (because that’s important too!), and are suitable for dairy-free, gluten-free, no refined sugar and vegan diets.

You CAN have your cake and eat it!