Simply Scrumptious

EGG FREE - NO ADDED SUGAR - NO ADDED FAT with the extra tbsp of oat flour without the extra tbsp of oat flour INGREDIENTS 2 ripe bananas Porridge oats approx (1 ½ cups) Splash of milk 3 tbsp berry and chia seed mix 1 tbsp desiccated coconut 1 tbsp oat flour (optional, but helps bind the ingredients, so its not so crumbly, I tried both ways and I personally prefer with oat flour) For the topping (optional) 1 tsp desiccated coconut METHOD Preheat oven 200ºc fan / 220ºc Line a small baking tin/dish Mash the bananas in a large bowl, then add the porridge oats, enough to bind the bananas together, then add the rest of the ingredients and mix well until everything is combined Scoop your mixture into a small lined baking tin, press down with the back of a spoon, then sprinkle with coconut Bake in the oven on the middle shelf for approx 20 minutes Leave to cool in dish for 10 minutes then carefully remove and place on a cooli...

NO ADDED FAT - NO ADDED SUGAR This loaf cake is the perfect afternoon treat It's so versatile, just slice and eat, or if you feel like indulging spread thickly with butter. You could even toast it and have it for breakfast with some honey, jam or better still a little chocolate spread. The perfect way to fuel your morning! INGREDIENTS 300g self raising flour 100g sultanas 50g pecans, roughly chopped 2 Weetabix, crushed ½ tsp mixed spice 275ml semi-skimmed milk 1 medium egg, beaten METHOD Preheat oven 130ºc / 110º fan Put all the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl Pour in the milk and the egg, mix well until everything is combined Pour the mixture into a lined loaf tin Place in the oven for approx 1 hour 15 minutes, until the loaf is firm to touch, has taken on a lovely golden brown and a skewer when inserted comes out clean Carefully turn out your bake and place on a wire rack to cool Once cool, cut into slic...

SUGAR FREE- FAT FREE - EGG FREE NO KITCHEN SCALES REQUIRED YOU WILL NEED TWO STANDARD EMPTY CLEAN BAKED BEAN OR SOUP CANS INGREDIENTS ½ cup of dried dates ½ cup of hot water ½ cup self raising flour ½ cup self raising wholemeal flour ½ tsp baking powder 2 tbsp fat free greek yogurt METHOD Preheat oven to 180ºc / 160º fan Grease and line your two clean cans, including the bottom of the can (fiddly I know and be careful of any sharp edges) Put the hot water in a medium mixing bowl Stir in the dates and baking powder, then the remaining ingredients Keep stirring until your mixture is caramel like, it will still have the lumps of dates but hopefully no flour lumps Spoon the mixture evenly into your two prepared cans, then pop on on some make shift lids using tin foil Place on a baking tray and pop into the oven and bake for approx 50 minutes Cool in the can for around 5-10 minutes, remove and cool on a wire rack Slice an...

For the Marmite lover! Either LOVE IT or HATE IT! INGREDIENTS 20g low fat butter 20g plain flour 200ml semi skimmed milk 200g low fat cheese, grated 1 tsp Marmite, plus extra for spreading 6 crumpets 100g low fat mozzarella, 6 slices and the rest grated METHOD Preheat oven 220ºc / 200º fan Line the bottom of a loaf tin with a strip of grease proof paper Heat the butter in a pan over a medium heat until it has melted, then add in the flour and stir to make a paste. Gradually add the milk, continually stirring until its all combined. Simmer gently until you get a think white sauce. Add in your grated cheese and 1 tsp of Marmite. Keep stirring until the cheese has melted, then remove from the heat. Toast the crumpets, then spread with Marmite Put half of the cheese sauce into the bottom of your prepared loaf tin, then top each crumpet with a spoon of cheese sauce and a slice of mozzarella. Carefully place each crumpet on its side in the t...

Oat slices are not only a delicious and filling snack, but they are great food for on the go. I generally use sultanas when making this recipe but I do like to change it up from time to time. These oat slices are very versatile that generally most dried fruits work well in it, every so often when I'm feeling like I fancy something a little more indulgent I use half chocolate chips and half dried fruit.  INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp chia seeds + 2 tbsp water (or 1 egg) 90g low fat olive spread, melted 1 tbsp clear honey 1 tsp vanilla essence  ½ cup plain flour 1 ½ cups oats ½ cup sultanas The sultanas can be substituted for other dried fruit METHOD Preheat your oven 180ºc / 160º fan Start by soaking the chia seeds in the water in a small bowl, leave to one side for approx 10 minutes, unless your using an egg Mix the melted olive spread and the soaked chia seeds or egg (whichever your using) and vanilla together, then add the flour and mix...

NO ADDED SUGAR - NO ADDED FAT - NO EGG A simple recipe with simple ingredients Perfectly sweetened by the naturalness from the fruit These muffins are the perfect accompaniment with an afternoon cuppa or you could slice one in half for breakfast and spread some lovely thick cut marmalade or jam on it. These muffins are sure to keep hunger pangs at bay! WHAT YOU WILL NEED Measuring cups and spoons Muffin tray greased Mixing bowl and spoon INGREDIENTS  ¾ cup mixed dried fruit (I used cranberries, chopped dates & sultanas) ¼ cup mixed seeds (I used pumpkin, sunflower & linseed) 1 cup water 1 cup self raising flour 1 cup wholemeal self raising flour 1 tsp baking powder METHOD Preheat oven 180ºc / 160º fan In a mixing bowl add the dried fruit, mixed seeds and water, give a quick stir Then sieve the flours and baking powder into the wet mixture and mix thoroughly until everything is combined, if you should find your ...

The perfect healthy pudding or snack, it's Low Gi so it keeps you fuller for longer, it has no added sugar, fat free, low calorie and the sweetness comes from the cherries, what's not to love about this classic flavoured oat bake? INGREDIENTS 60g oats 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp almond extract 3 tbsp fat free natural or greek yogurt (I used greek) 1 small/medium egg 20g (4 cherries) glacier cherries, roughly chopped OPTIONAL - if you have a sweet tooth then add 1 tsp honey TOTAL CALORIES = 388 CALORIES PER SLICE = 97 METHOD Preheat oven 200ºc / 180º fan In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well Spray a small baking dish(approx 12cm diameter) with some Frylight and scoop in your oaty mixture Bake in the oven on middle shelf for approx 30 minutes until the top is a lovely golden brown Leave to cool for about 10 minutes, then carefully turn out onto a wire cooling rack. This bake can be eaten either hot ...

Just five ingredients to make these scrumptious muffins, they have a lovely delicate moist centre, with an oaty texture and they are sweetened by the brambly apple sauce, you also get that lovely subtle hint of the cinnamon come through with every mouthful. INGREDIENTS 1 cup of applesauce 2 cups of oats 2 eggs 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon METHOD Preheat oven 180ºc / 160ºfan Put all your ingredients in a food processor, blend until all the ingredients are combined Pour equally into your muffin tray Place on middle shelf in oven and bake for approx 25 minutes  Leave in muffin tray to cool for 10 minutes, then turn out and finish cooling on a wire rack

SUGAR FREE - FAT FREE  NATURALLY SWEETENED FROM THE BANANA These wholesome cookies make the perfect snack to keep you going between meals or as an on the go breakfast! They're soft and delightfully chewy, yet firm enough not to make a mess INGREDIENTS 350g banana (approx 2.5 medium bananas) 1 egg ½ tsp cinnamon 1 ¼ cup oats (115g) ½ cup plain wholemeal flour (50g) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven 180ºc / 160ºc fan In a medium bowl mash the banana Add the oats, cinnamon, egg and flour to the banana, mix well until all the ingredients are combined. You should get a moist sticky dough texture Use a tablespoon to scoop the mixture, place scoops onto a lined baking tray, making sure you leave enough room between each cookie, gently using the back of your spoon flatten down the cookies. If you find the dough sticking to the back of your spoon, just dip the spoon in some cold water.  Bake in oven for approx 25-30 minutes Place co...

This stove top Granola is so incredibly easy, takes less than 10 minutes to make and is nutritiously delicious. Enjoy it for breakfast with some yogurt or just as snack!  INGREDIENTS 1 cup oats ½ cup chopped almonds ½ cup chopped pecans 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds 1 tbsp sunflower seeds ¼ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup sultanas or chopped dried apricots 2 tbsp melted coconut oil  3 tbsp clear honey INSTRUCTIONS In a medium frying pan over a medium heat, toast the oats, almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds for 3-5 minutes, stirring regularly until the oats start to go golden and the nuts and seeds are fragrant but not burnt. Add the coconut oil to the mixture and mix well coating the oats by pressing down using the back of your spoon, so that the oats absorb the oil. Add the honey and stir well making sure everything is coated well, then add the sultanas and cranberries, mix well so they are evenly distributed. Remove yo...

NO ADDED SUGAR - FAT FREE - DAIRY FREE Without Sultanas  These wholesome cookies make the perfect snack to keep you going between meals or as an on the go breakfast! They're soft and delightfully chew, yet firm enough not to make a mess. With Sultanas  INGREDIENTS 1 egg  280g (approx) jar Apple sauce 1 tsp cinnamon 1 ¼ cups oats ½ cup plain wholemeal flour (sultanas optional) METHOD Preheat oven 180ºc / 160º fan Mix all ingredients together in a bowl Use a spoon to scoop the mixture into mounds/balls on the baking tray making sure you leave enough room between each cookie. The mixture will be sticky. Then using the back of a spoon flatten down each one to make a cookie shape. I find using a metal spoon dipped in cold water helps with this mix. Bake for 25-30 minutes, allow to cool for 10 minutes the carefully place on a cooling rack

Scrumptiously tasty, with only 5 ingredients required and no scales needed; making healthy mini loaves has never been easier! There're high in fibre, dairy free, egg free, fat free and have no added sugar. All the sweetness comes from the dates. INGREDIENTS 1 cup dried dates, halved 1 cup boiling water 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour 1 cup self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder ¼ cup roughly chopped walnuts, plus a few for decoration or you can use pecans as I did. METHOD Put the dates in a medium mixing bowl with the boiling water and leave to soak until the water has cooled While the dates are soaking preheat your oven to 200ºc / 180º fan and line /grease your mini or muffin tray Now your dates have cooled, mix in the rest if the ingredients, flours, baking powder and chopped walnuts if your using until everything is well combined. If you find your mixture is a little dry just add a small amount of cold water. Transfer your mixture evenly in...

Less than 50 calories per biscuit! Scrumptiously tasty,  your guaranteed to be going back for seconds! YOU WILL NEED A BLENDER FOR THIS RECIPE INGREDIENTS 60g oats 1 tsp baking powder 1 egg  10g dark chocolate chips 20g dried cranberries 1 tsp vanilla essence/extract Makes 9 cookies Less than 50 calories per cookie  METHOD Preheat oven 180ºc / 160ºfan and line a baking tray with either a silicone mat or grease proof paper Place your oats in your blender and pulse a couple of times, just enough to break down the oats, you don't want to turn them into flour Pour your oats and baking powder into a medium size mixing bowl Put your cranberries and chocolate chips into your blender and pulse a couple of times just to break them up, then pour them into your mixing bowl and give everything a good stir In a small jug whisk your egg and vanilla essence, pour into your dry mixture and mix well so all the ingredients are ...

NO ADDED FAT - EGG FREE - SUGAR FREE INGREDIENTS Makes 4 mini loaves Each mini loaf is less than 150 calories each  INGREDIENTS 125g self-raising flour 50g fruit and seed mix 120ml skimmed milk or your choice You could if you wanted to, use half wholemeal self-raising and half white self-raising flour if you like the nutty wholegrain flavour that comes from wholemeal.  NOTE - You do get a lighter and better rise using just white flour as wholemeal is heavier.   METHOD Preheat oven 200ºc / 180ºfan Grease a mini loaf tray or muffin tray Put the flour and the fruit and seed mix into a bowl and mix Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour the milk in, mix well until everything is combined, if your mixture appears a little dry just add a little more milk Spoon your dough evenly into your mini loaf tray. Place in the oven on the middle shelf and bake for approx 20-25 minutes, checking after 15 minutes. Onc...

Your be mistaken to think that your in some up market coffee shop having these Muesli Scones for breakfast! Packed full of healthy goodness, with the delicate flavours of the fruit and nuts. These scones are the perfect breakfast to set you up for the morning ahead, there're light and full of flavour and won't weigh you down.   INGREDIENTS 1 ½  cup wholemeal self-raising flour ½  cup self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder (optional) ¼ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup dried chopped dates ¼ cup pumpkin seeds ¼ sunflower seeds 1 large egg, size does matter as dough will not hold together with small or medium egg 2 tbsp clear honey Milk in case mixture is to dry INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven - 160ºc / 180º fan / 350ºF 1. In a large bowl, mix both flours and baking powder 2. Stir in the dried fruit, seeds and nuts 3. In a small bowl combine the egg and honey 4. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ones 5. Using your hands form the mixture into a...

Who wouldn't want cheesecake for breakfast! This Cherry Bakewell Overnight Oats recipe takes less than 5 minutes to prepare, so you can have a healthy breakfast ready to go every morning! PREP TIME - 5 minutes TOTAL TIME - 5 minutes SERVINGS - 2  CALORIES PER PORTION - 113 INGREDIENTS  150g low fat cottage cheese 20g porridge oats 40ml almond milk  70g frozen or fresh cherries, halved if using fresh ½ tsp almond essence (optional) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix carefully until all is combined 2. Divide the mixture evenly between your two mason jars or small containers and place in fridge over night

These cookies are delicious, crunchy on the outside, yet soft and chewy in the middle. You get a lovely fiery kick from the ginger and a smooth yet bitterness from the dark chocolate chips. You would never have guessed that these cookies have no added sugar or fat in! These cookies are perfect as a snack or breakfast on the go. MAKES APPROX 16 COOKIES  APPROX CALORIES PER COOKIE = 187  INGREDIENTS  3 cups (270g) porridge oats  1 cup (225g) wholemeal self raising flour 1/2 cup (115g) self raising flour 2/3 cup (125g) Whitworths Fiery Crystallised Ginger (chopped) 1 1/2 - 2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 cup (90g) clear honey 1 large egg whisked 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips 5 tbsp water METHOD Preheat oven to 180c / 160 fan Place the oats, flour, baking powder, chocolate chips, ginger and ground ginger in a bowl and mix to combine Add the egg, honey and water to the mixture and mix well until a...

FAT FREE - EGG FREE - NO ADDED SUGAR - DAIRY FREE - YEAST FREE Just four simple ingredients to make these delicious spiced fruit bread buns! No scales required just a set of measuring cups and spoons! If you don't have measuring cups don't worry, you can use a normal cup or mug as long as you use the same one for all the measurements. The bigger the cup/mug the more buns you make I used a small mug and made 9 buns The recipe does say white self-raising flour, but I tried it with half wholemeal flour and half white self- raising flour. Having made these buns both ways, I found using all white self-raising flour gives you a lighter and better rise to the buns as I found the wholemeal makes the buns heavier and they didn't seem to rise as much. The wholemeal also has that distinct taste of wholegrain. So it's a personal preference to what flour you decide to use.  INGREDIENTS   2 cups of self-raising flour 1 cup of mixed dried fruit 1...

INGREDIENTS  1 medium/large ripe banana 2 tbsp cacao nibs 2-3 tbsp dried chopped dates 1 cup of porridge oats, lightly blitzed in a food processor, you still want an oaty texture METHOD 1. Preheat your oven 180c / 200 fan 2. Line a small baking tray or dish with grease proof paper 3. Mix all the ingredients together until they are thoroughly combined 4. Tip your mixture onto your baking tray and press down quite firmly 5. Bake in the oven on the middle shelf for approx 20-25 minutes or until starts to go golden brown 6. Leave on the baking tray to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely 7. Once cool cut to desired size and shape

A simple recipe with simple ingredients Sweetened by the naturalness from the fruit. These muffins are the perfect accompaniment with an afternoon cuppa or you could slice a muffin in half for breakfast and spread some marmalade or jam on it. It's sure to keep hunger pangs at bay! WHAT YOU WILL NEED measuring cups and spoons muffin tray lightly greased using Frylight mixing bowl and spoon Preheat oven to 180 / 160 fan Bake time approx 30-35 minutes INGREDIENTS   3/4 cup of mixed dried fruit (I used cranberries, chopped dates, sultanas) 1/4 cup of mixed seeds 1 cup of water 1 cup of self-raising flour 1 cup of self-raising wholemeal flour 1 tsp baking powder METHOD 1. Place mixed dried fruit, mixed seeds and water into a mixing bowl 2. Sieve the flours and baking powder into the wet ingredients and mix well until all is combined (if mixture is a little dry add a little more water) 3. Scoop your mixture evenly into y...