All the recipes in this blog are free from refined sugar and use either zero or low sugar natural sweeteners. 

The recipes are aim to be as low carb as possible too so they are all grain and gluten free – (except for one rogue cake that slipped in!).

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Lebanese Yogurt Cake


Whilst this recipe might be called a yogurt “cake”, we’re actually talking desserts here. I feel I should clarify this from the start before you rush to get the teapot and afternoon tea crockery out.

You won’t be disappointed though - this is a beautiful and unusual dessert. Read more
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Sweet Potato Brownies

I’m a huge fan of cakes made with vegetables. They’re such an easy low carb substitute for wheat flour and they give a cake sponge a great consistency.

This brownie recipe is no exception. It’s exquisitely squidgy and chocolatey – as any self respecting brownie should be. And at the same time, it’s lovely and light and sits well on the tum too - all thanks to the sweet spud in the mix.Read more

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Upside Down Plum Cake

This lovely fruity cake was inspired by some beautiful ripe plums I bought recently. They begged me to incorporate them into a cake. Knowing better than to argue with a ripe plum I sliced and marinated them overnight in a smidgen of cinnamon, bayleaves and vanilla, to make their flavour sing. I then whizzed up this light, moist sponge with warm gingery undertones as a fitting throne to sit them on.Read more

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Peach and Ginger Crumble Cake or Dessert

This gorgeous concoction of juicy ripe peaches, soft vanilla sponge and buttery crumble is based on a recipe I found in one of those supermarket magazines.  It was a bit of a shot in the dark. Using a very different flour and an adjusted ratio of ingredients, there seemed a fair possibility I might have to dispose of large wobbly disaster. But I’m relieved and happy to announce this luxurious low carb version won the day. It really is a magnificent beast. Super-tasty too. And perfect for a late Summer treat.
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Low Carb pastry (incl nut free option)

Before I changed to a low carb diet, I used to love my home-made pastry. The fuller flavour and melt in the mouth texture was worth the extra effort. Eating without grains anymore, I was resigned at first to do without and then to a less appealing alternative as I experimented with various recipes. Perseverance though has paid off. I’ve honed ingredients and proportions down to this recipe which I love just as much. And so I thought I’d share the love Read more

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