Simply Scrumptious

These muffins are so easy to make and take no time at all. Remember they will not taste sweet unless you add sugar, I prefer to cut my muffin in half and spread a little peanut butter or jam on rather than add sugar to the recipe, or you wanted to you could add some honey to the hot tea or coffee so it dissolves while cooling and it least that's a natural sweetener INGREDIENTS  1 mug of cold black tea or coffee (sugar is optional) 2 mugs of self-raising flour YOU CAN USE ANY SIZE MUG BUT YOU MUST USE THE SAME ONE FOR BOTH THE LIQUID & FLOUR, THE BIGGER THE MUG THE MORE MUFFINS YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE ALSO WORKS WITH MILK BASED DRINKS, FOR EXAMPLE CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE WOULD MAKE CHOCOLATEY MUFFINS, BUT REMEMBER IT WON'T BE FAT-FREE OR SUGAR-FREE. METHOD Pre heat oven to 180c  Using frylight spray a muffin tin ready (you may need more than one depending on size of mug) In a mixing bowl add the tea or coffee and sieve the flour in...

Ingredients  2 bananas 100g porridge oats (1 cup) 250ml milk (1 cup) 1 tbsp peanut butter 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon Method Thoroughly mash the bananas in a bowl  Add the remaining ingredients and mix well Cover and leave in the fridge for 8 hours or overnight Serve cold

Ingredients  1 ripe banana 2 eggs  TSP cinnamon (optional)  TSP Vanilla essence (optional) Method  Place the eggs and the banana in a blender and blend until smooth, if you haven't got a blender, mash the banana well in a bowl, adding the eggs making sure both ingredients are mixed well together. (add other ingredients at this time also if using) Heat a non stick frying pan  Spray the frying pan with some frylight  Add the batter to the frying pan in the shape of a pancake and leaving enough room between the pancakes as they tend to spread while cooking When bubbles start to form, flip over and cook for a further 10 - 15 seconds  Remove from heat and enjoy 

INGREDIENTS  1 Cup of self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup of milk 2 tbsp mayo  I used semi skimmed milk and lighter than light mayo METHOD  Pre-heat oven 180 degrees Combine all the ingredients  Spoon into a muffin tin Cook in the oven middle shelf for approx 15 minutes or until golden brown Makes approx 5 rolls TIP - Why not try using wholemeal flour for a healthier bake, or adding some herbs or a little grated cheese to add some extra flavour.

Homemade Healthy Banana Ice Cream What you will need  Food processor or hand blender Baking tray Sheet of greaseproof papaer Plastic freezer container Ingredients 2 medium bananas Preparation Slice both bananas & place banana slices on a baking tray lined with the greaseproof paper, pop into freezer for a couple of hours or until frozen. Using the food processor blend banana into a smooth paste Tip into the plastic container and pop back into the freezer until frozen. Tip  When ice cream is blended and before you freeze you can always add chocolate chips, sultanas or walnuts to add a little extra to the ice cream.

Marshmallow Bars INGREDIENTS 40g Cheerio's - less than 5% sugar 40g sugar free marshmallows METHOD Melt the marshmallows in a glass bowl in the microwave. This should only take 10-15 seconds! Once melted, give it a quick stir. I'd recommend using a silicone spatula, as it makes the melted marshmallow easier to work with.  Add the Cheerios to the melted marshmallows and stir well. You will need to move quickly, as the marshmallow will stiffen as it cools. If you should need to, return the mix to the microwave for approx 5 seconds at a time, to loosen the mixture up. Tip the Cheerio-marshmallow mix into a rectangular/square dish, and flatten. You may need to use a spoon or knife heated in some hot water for this bit. It makes the mix much easier to spread. If for any reason you should run into difficulty, and the mix becomes too stiff, just pop it back in the microwave for 5 seconds. Cover with clingfilm and place in the fridge to set. The mix takes app...

4 ingredient Cherry Bakewell Bread  Cherry Bakewell Flavour Bread INGREDIENTS 1 cup of fat free Greek yogurt 1 cup of self raising flour 4 - 5 glacier cherries chopped 1 tsp of almond essence METHOD  Preheat oven to 350 degrees Combine all the ingredients in a bowl until a dough starts to form Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and brush your hands with some flour Knead and divide into the required shapes you want Bake in oven on the middle shelf for approx 20-25 minutes or until start to turn a golden brown Cool on a wire rack

Healthy breakfast bar recipe that's naturally sweetened with the apple, high in protein, low calorie and is ridiculously easy to make using just three ingredients. These breakfast bars are chewy and wholesome, and should keep you going throughout the morning until lunch. Total time 40 minutes Makes approx 24 bars  Calories approx 40  INGREDIENTS  3 large cooking apples 1 cup / 90g oats 1 cup / 150g almonds METHOD Soak the almonds overnight in water, in at least twice the volume of almonds Preheat oven to 190C / 375F Rinse and drain the almonds Core and cube the apples Place all the ingredients into a food processor and blend for  a few minutes until all is combined Spread onto a baking tray about 12" by 8" lined with grease proof paper With a knife carefully cut your bars into desired size (this will make it easier to separate once baked) Bake in the oven for approx 30 minutes or unt...

Made with just 6 wholesome ingredients, these scrumptious healthy cookies are a simple solution when a cookie craving strikes! INGREDIENTS 1 medium carrot and chopped into big chunks 3 medjool dates, or 5 dried dates soaked in hot water for approx 10 minutes. Discard water after soaking. 1 medium ripe banana 1 cup of porridge oats 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon METHOD Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking tray with grease proof paper and set aside In a food processor, add carrots and dates, process for a few seconds until finely chopped Add remaining ingredients and pulse about 5 times, until combined Make about 2 tablespoons measure balls and place on the baking tray, spacing evenly apart. Using your hands, gently flatten into 2 inch discs (about 1/4 inch thick) Place baking tray in middle of the oven and bake for approx 25-30 minutes, until golden brown Place on cooling rack to cool...

Sugar Free Wholemeal Oaty Digestive Biscuits Having a digestive with a cup of tea doesn't lead to acidity  INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup wholemeal flour 1/4 cup plain flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp porridge oats 3 tbsp butter 4 tbsp milk 4 tbsp brown sugar (optional) METHOD Preheat oven to 375 degrees F Line a baking tray with grease proof paper Mix flour, porridge oats and baking powder in a bowl Add butter & sugar (if using) and mix well Now add milk to the mixture and make a thick paste Knead the dough until smooth Now roll out the dough and cut into round shapes of cookies. You can use a cookie cutter to get the perfect shape Place onto baking tray and prick biscuits with a fork Now bake until biscuits start to take on a golden colour Let cool and transfer to an air-tight container