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Sweet Treats


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 162 min read
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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 81 min read
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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 31 min read
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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 191 min read
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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 171 min read
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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 131 min read
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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 311 min read
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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 311 min read
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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
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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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
Apr 1, 20241 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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Tropical Fruit & Ginger Cake
Suggested by Jill Dodd Those of you who attended our first Annual Member’s Meeting may have tasted this delicious cake made by Jill Dodd...
Jo Anderson
Jul 1, 20232 min read
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Chocolate & Spice Hot Cross Buns
Taken from BBC Good Food Magazine Flecked with dark chocolate, cinnamon, orange zest and plump raisins, these buns make an extra-special...
Jo Anderson
Apr 1, 20232 min read
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Barra Brith
For St David's Day. Taken from “Cattern Cakes and Lace” by Julia Jones and Barbara Deer St David (or Dewi in Welsh) is the patron saint...
Jo Anderson
Mar 1, 20231 min read
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Tiffin
Recipe provided by Jo Anderson A delicious treat that's easy to make. Store in the fridge...if you can resist eating it all at once! Prep...
Jo Anderson
Feb 1, 20231 min read
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Energy Balls
Recipe provided by Mark Hardy A healthy and yummy snack that's quick and easy to make. The dates give a natural sweetness, while the nuts...
Jo Anderson
Jan 1, 20231 min read
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