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Sophia / August 16, 2016

Paleo Double Chocolate & Almond Cake

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This paleo, sugar-free chocolate almond cake went down so well in my family home in Gloucestershire a few months ago (sorry it’s taken so long for me to put this recipe up). When I am… View Post

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    Banana Upside-Down Cake

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    Buckwheat, Maca Waffles

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Sophia / February 22, 2016

Grain-free Carrot Cake with Cashew Cream Cheese Icing

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Because my paleo Chocolate Courgette Cake was such a success, I decided to adapt the recipe to make a different veggie cake. The base ingredients are much the same but I swapped the courgette for carrot and… View Post

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    Mango, Lime & Baobab Nana Icecream

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Sophia / January 29, 2016

Grain-free Chocolate Courgette Cake with a Raspberry Cashew Topping

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Recipe adapted from Secret Squirrel’s *Chocolate Zucchini Birthday Cake*

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    The Ultimate Superfood Green Soup

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    Creamy Pea Soup

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    Mini Festive Raw Cranberry Cheesecakes

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Sophia / December 1, 2015

Cranberry & Chestnut Chocolate Brownies

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So it’s the 1st of December and the countdown to Christmas has begun! And have I got something special and Christmassy for you today. Gooey, nutty, sweet and sticky brownies that are totally grain and… View Post

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    Lime, Coriander & Chilli Hummus

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    Mini Festive Raw Cranberry Cheesecakes

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Sophia / November 5, 2015

Vegan Cranberry & Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies 

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These cookies are sweet, but not too sweet, chewy, and they have the most delicious bursts of flavor from the dried tart cranberries and rich dark chocolate.

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Sophia / September 18, 2015

Healthy Carrot Cake With A Macadamia Nut Topping

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Me and my Mum adore carrot cake, it’s one of our favourites! I’ve not made it since changing my diet but when I spotted the Love and Lemons Vegan Carrot Cake recipe a few days… View Post

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    Simple Horchata with Cinnamon & Turmeric

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Hi, I'm Sophia

I'm a food, health and lifestyle blogger, currently battling chronic illness. I share my story and thoughts on coping with and managing illness as well as my passion for creating delicious healthy recipes.

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