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Sweet Treats


Christmas Cookie Jars
If you haven't managed to snaffle one of our pre-filled cookie jars, don't despair! Download our instruction sheets and build your own! You'll need a 1 litre kilner jar or similar, and carefully layer the ingredients as shown above. Print off the appropriate instructions (we have dark chocolate & cherry, milk chocolate & raisin, or white chocolate & cranberry) and you're all set!
Jo Anderson
Dec 8, 20251 min read


Spider Cookies
Cure your arachnophobia with these yummy spider cookies! A great recipe to make with the kids and grandkids, especially at Hallowe'en! Ingredients: 75g salted butter, cubed 1 small egg 100g plain flour 50g golden caster sugar 25g muscovado sugar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon baking powder ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg 80g oats 40g milk chocolate chips 20 white chocolate chips 10 milk chocolate buttons Method: To make the cookies: Preheat the oven to 180C and line two baking trays with b
Jo Anderson
Oct 31, 20252 min read


Banana Loaf
Ripe bananas make this cake deliciously sweet without the need for added sugar...and it’s vegan too. Lots of reasons to eat more of it! ...
Jo Anderson
Aug 20, 20251 min read


Caramel Popcorn
A great snack to keep the kids going on a day out, and for home movie nights! Simple to make and simply delicious! A BBC Good Food...
Jo Anderson
Aug 15, 20251 min read


Picnic Trail Mix
Packed full of fruit, nuts and seeds with a chocolatey twist—sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike! Prep time: 10 minutes Cook...
Jo Anderson
Jul 29, 20251 min read


Simnel Cake
A modern twist on a traditional Easter treat using mini eggs instead of marzipan balls to represent the Apostles. It's usual to add only...
Jo Anderson
Apr 16, 20252 min read


Easter Nests
A simple, delicious, no-bake Easter treat - sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Swap the dark chocolate for milk chocolate if...
Jo Anderson
Apr 8, 20251 min read


Easter Biscuits
Traditional spiced biscuits - a great alternative to all that chocolate! Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Makes: 20 biscuits...
Jo Anderson
Apr 3, 20251 min read


Peanut Butter Cookies
Adapted from a BBC Good Food recipe These delicious cookies are so simple to make - a great activity for the kids over half term! Prep...
Jo Anderson
Feb 19, 20251 min read


Snicker Dates
Suggested by Livi Gorvin These Snicker dates are like mini Snickers bars, but made with the good stuff - try to resist them! Prep Time:...
Jo Anderson
Feb 17, 20251 min read


Chocolate & Nut Snack Bars
Adapted from a recipe in Laura Fuentes' book Clean Treats An easy no-bake recipe for delicious snack bars. With just enough sweetness to...
Jo Anderson
Feb 13, 20251 min read


Chia Pudding
Suggested by Michelle Gordon Chia seeds are packed full of protein, antioxidants, omega-3 fats, minerals and fibre, so make a really...
Jo Anderson
Jan 31, 20251 min read


Sweet & Salty Seeds
Recipe suggested by Wendy Reid Trying to avoid the chocolate after Christmas but still need a sweet pick-me-up? These sweet and salty...
Jo Anderson
Jan 31, 20251 min read


Date & Walnut Cake
A delicious, easy to make cake packed full of fruit and nuts Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 90 minutes Ingredients 200g self-raising...
Jo Anderson
Nov 30, 20241 min read


Chocolate Syrup Flapjacks
Recipe provided by Mandy Robbins This recipe can be easily adapted to make it allergen-free: just use gluten-free oats, and dairy free...
Jo Anderson
Sep 30, 20241 min read


Apricot & Ginger Energy Bars
From wearesovegan.com , suggested by Judith Plumley These bars have proved to be a real hit at The Green Gram volunteer events. The...
Jo Anderson
Mar 31, 20241 min read


Classic Hot Cross Buns
Adapted by Wendy Reid from https://www.cookingwithmykids.co.uk/hot-cross-buns/ A classic Easter recipe to make with the kids! Prep Time:...
Jo Anderson
Mar 1, 20242 min read


Sticky Pear & Ginger Cake
A BBC Good Food recipe Similar to sticky toffee pudding, this makes a great alternative to Christmas pudding! Delicious served with cream...
Jo Anderson
Dec 1, 20232 min read


Ginger & Walnut Carrot Cake
A Nigella recipe - www.nigella.com Light, fluffy and full of flavour- we were treated to this cake on moving day. A delicious pick-me-up...
Jo Anderson
Nov 1, 20232 min read


Rhubarb & Orange Polenta Cake
Suggested by Ann Dennis Celebrate the success of The Green Gram and our forthcoming move to the High Street with your family and friends,...
Jo Anderson
Jul 31, 20231 min read
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