Flour, Cake and Pastry

So we are just two days away from March, which means my Sugar-Free February challenge is almost at an end. And that also means this is our final recipe in our Sugar-Free Feb series! To find out why I've taken part in this challenge for Cancer Research UK, or to donate, simply click below. CHARLOTTE'S SUGAR FREE FEBRUARY This weeks recipe is one of those thrown together recipes that just so happened to work out rather well. With no added sugars, this still packs plenty of sweetness from the blueberries and honey used. I turned the batter into cupcakes, but you could easily do a sponge cake or loaf tin bake. BLUEBERRY CUPCAKES Ingredients 150g softened unsalted butter 3tbsp honey 3 eggs, beaten 180g self-raising flour Blueberries (I used two handfuls, just add in as many as you'd like) Method Pre-heat your oven to 180C, and line a cupcake tray with 12 cupcake liners. Melt together the honey and butter in a pan and set to one side. Sieve the f...

Welcome back to our Sugar-Free Feb series! So I went away this week and wanted to take some snacks with me that I could actually eat whilst I'm sugar free...and these fit the bill! Bananas are super versatile and can be used in cakes and cookies, or smoothies and ice cream. These bars are great for breakfast, an afternoon snack or a dessert. This recipe has just 2 key ingredients so it really is cheap as chips! I used the recipe from an amazing website, called The Kitchn however I adapted the recipe a little to suit my needs and tastes. As long as you have the two main ingredients (bananas and oats), you really can make this recipe anything you want it to be. Without further a do... BANANA OAT BARS Ingredients 2 ripe bananas 2 cups rolled oats 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional) 1/4 cup pitted, chopped dried dates (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) Grated nutmeg or cinnamon (optional) I added some chopped peanuts, ...

Aloha! This week is my second recipe in Sugar Free February, and you wouldn't think for one second that it has 0 grams of sugar! For the entirety of this month I'm giving up sugar to raise money for Cancer Research UK, you can head over to read more about why, what the money is going towards, and to donate, here . This means that I'm having to find recipes to share with you guys, and at home, that have 0 sugar, and so natural sugars are a go! SUGAR FREE LEMON AND HONEY CAKE So lemon cake is basically the best. Like I love it, a lot. But the downside to a good old lemon drizzle is that its 100% sugar overload, and that would just not do this month.  And then I stumbled upon this recipe , and to be honest, I don't think I'll go back to using my normal lemon drizzle recipe (sorry Bake Off). Ingredients 175g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 215g runny honey Zest of 3 lemons Juice of 1 lemon 75g ground almonds 3 eggs 100g self r...

Hello! Happy February! This month sees me taking part in Sugar Free February to raise money for Cancer Research UK, specifically for research into Secondary Breast Cancer, something which is very close to my heart. Now as a baker, going sugar free does have its challenges, mainly due to 99% of recipes containing some form of sugar. Even in normal life, it's surprising how much of our daily diets contain added sugar, even items you'd expect to have none in. So last week I spent most of my time researching (thank you Google) for some yummy recipes that do not contain an ounce of sugar, but still pack a sweet punch. Things from granola and cereal, to bread and biscuits. So for all of February, I'll be sharing a handful of delicious recipes, which don't break the bank, and which contain NO SUGAR ! And hopefully by the end of the month I'll have raised a little money, spread a little love, and feel a little bit healthier! I'll be sharing these posts as wel...