Simply Scrumptious

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 ...

Brighten up your afternoon with a slice of this moist scrumptious indulgent coffee cake. A classic coffee sponge with a chocolate star on each slice, which is an optional extra. This is a lighter/healthier version of the favourite classic coffee cake. Made with half spoon sugar and at a reduced amount. For a sponge cake this recipe has very little sugar! I also opted for a low fat olive spread. Having made the healthier changes it hasn't impacted on the flavour at all, if anything it's enhanced the richness of the coffee flavour, but without making it bitter. This simple yet moreish cake is perfect for when friends or family visit as it takes no time at all to make. Approx 130 calories per slice without decoration INGREDIENTS 135g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 30g of ½ spoon sugar (Silver Spoon) 100g light olive spread 85ml skimmed milk 1 tbsp coffee granules + 1 tbsp boiling water 1 egg, beaten  OPTIONAL ADD IN 30g chocolate chips t...

READY IN LESS THAN 30 MINUTES! Gluten free, paleo, no added sugar and healthy. A Cherry Bakewell cookie that will take you one crumble away from thinking you were somewhere exotic! These cookies are a quick, easy healthy sweet treat any time of the day! INGREDIENTS  100g ground almonds 50g desiccated coconut ½ baking powder ½ baking soda 1 large egg lightly whisked 85g clear honey 1 tsp almond extract 6 glacier cherries, finely chopped METHOD Preheat the oven to 180ºc / 160º fan and line a large baking tray with some grease paper In a large bowl, mix together the ground almonds, coconut, baking powder and baking soda Next add the egg, honey, chopped cherries and almond extract into the dry ingredients and mix everything until combined. The mixture should be able to hold itself, but should still be a little wet and quite easily drop off a spoon. Should you find your mixture is a little too dry add 1-2 tsp's of water and mix aga...

Just 3 ingredients to make these delicious melt in the mouth shortbread thins. Not so healthy though, none the less they go down a treat with a hot afternoon cuppa INGREDIENTS 24g caster sugar 34g butter, sofened 44g plain flour METHOD Beat together the caster sugar and butter in a small bowl until pale and smooth. Sift the flour into the mixture, mix until all is combined and use your hands to bring the dough together Roll the dough into a sausage shape, wrap tightly in some cling film and pop in the fridge for at least an hour or until the dough is solid Preheat your oven to 200ºc / 180º fan and line a baking tray Unwrap the cling film and slice the sausage into rounds, approx 8mm in thickness. Place onto your lined baking tray and bake for approx 15 minutes or until the edges are beginning to turn brown/golden Leave to cool for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely 

A quick easy recipe for when you are wanting a sweet, chewy, crumbly treat with an afternoon cup of tea. These slices take just 15 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes approx to bake. A classic Oat and Raisin Slice with a tasty twist with added cinnamon. INGREDIENTS  50g butter/olive spread/marg (personal preference)  1 egg 1 tsp vanilla essence 50g wholemeal flour 0.5 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 150g porridge oats 100g raisins METHOD Preheat oven 190c - 170 fan Grease and line a baking tray 1. Cream the butter until light and fluffy, beat in the egg and then add the vanilla essence. 2. Sift the flour, baking powder and cinnamon into the egg mixture, mix well 3. Add the oats and raisins and mix thoroughly together 4. Tip into a lined baking tray and press down firmly 5. Bake in oven on middle shelf for approx 15 minutes 6. Carefully place on a wire rack to cool, when cool enough cut to desired size sli...