The ice cream festivities must come to an end and I am ending it off on a light note. No pun intended. Light and fluffy pancakes without any egg, milk or butter insight. Cookies and cream is such a classic combination. So it was no surprise that my whole family loved this flavour. Creamy, smooth and velvety ice cream mixed with crunchy, chocolaty and sweet biscuits. I mean… a match made in heaven. I was really confused for a good minute what to make with this ice cream, becau

Who says that ice cream is for milkshakes and cold summer desserts? Well, not me… I have created some fun, new and exciting recipes that incorporate this velvety, creamy and oh so yummy frozen treat. Before we get stuck into this delicious recipe I would like to thank Virtue Ice Cream for collaborating with me on this blog post and of course for the incredibly tasty ice cream. I will be using Virtue Ice Cream throughout the week to create these awesome recipes. To start the i

These no bake double chocolate peanut bars are simple and can be prepared in about 15 minutes. The perfect easy dessert, snack or cheeky breakfast for chocolate peanut lovers. I can't even being to put it in words my love for chocolate and peanuts. So, I decided to make thick, rich and decadent chocolate peanut bars to satisfy my love and cravings for these two fantastic ingredients. I have definitely out done myself with this bars. They are super delicious, crunchy but also

An easy, warm and tasty breakfast couscous porridge, topped with fresh gooseberries, tangy yoghurt and crunchy mixed nuts. So, are you bored of eating oats and eggs on toast in the morning? This easy porridge recipe will give you back your breakfast groove. It might sound weird having pasta for breakfast, but trust me, you will definitely love this healthy, quick and delicious breakfast. Couscous porridge Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 0 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredi

I have created two amazing protein packed recipes using vegan protein powder. Thank you to my friends at Youthful Living for sending me a hamper of their vegan protein powder and some of their protein snacks. These are the products that I will use to create my recipes. To start the protein festival, I have created a warm and nourishing bowl of protein porridge, which is perfect for this cold weather. This recipe is a perfect example that protein powder is not only meant for

Moist, simple and so versatile, these unique savoury muffins make for the perfect snack or a flavoursome savoury breakfast. Filled with wholesome ingredients, surprisingly these muffins can be made to be vegan or gluten free. Healthy Savoury Muffins Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25-30 minutes Makes: 9 muffins Ingredients ½ cup/ 125ml yellow maize meal 2 cups/ 500ml boiling water 2 cups/ 500ml oats flour (finely ground oats) 2T/ 15ml corn flour 1t/ coconut sugar o

Easter is around the corner and I am starting off the Easter celebrations with a healthy orange smoothie. Say "goodbye" fat with this fat burning smoothie. I have put together ingredients that have been proven to boost your metabolism and have positive effect on your health. This orange smoothie is refreshing, sweet and slightly creamy thanks to the coconut milk. Bright orange smoothies are honestly the ideal way to start your day. Fat burner smoothie Preparation time: 5 m

Kedgeree is a delicious, healthy and easy breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is extremely versatile and also makes for a wonderful meal after a heavy night of drinking. Kedgeree is ideal for using up any leftovers and sneaking in tons of vegetables. One ingredient that should not mess around, with is the rice. Do not replace the rice with another grain or starch, this will take away from the heartiness of the dish. A Kedgeree will not be a Kedgeree without fish and eggs, use any

Light, fluffy and filled with heaps of flavour. These corn pancakes will turn breakfast upside down. Throw out any pre-existing notions you had about breakfast because it is about to get spicy. I have to admit i'm not the biggest fan of savoury breakfasts… BUT, these pancakes have converted me. Having roots in Kwa-Zulu Natal, spice is a huge part of my family's cooking. I don’t know why I never thought of putting the two together (savoury breakfast and spice), I guess better

Simple, easy and delicious sweet and soft buns flavoured with apple and raisins. No time to make a yeast dough? Don't worry... These sweet apple raisin buns have no yeast and come together in 30 minutes. Thanks to the apple sauce, self-rising flour and baking powder these buns rise and become light and fluffy. These buns are also oil and dairy free and I am sure they will be a hit in your home. Sweet apple raisin buns Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20-25 minutes M

Healthified classic lemon poppy seed muffins that are oil and gluten-free. These lemon poppy seed muffins are light and fluffy, they honestly taste like freshly baked ones from a bakery but without the tons of refined ingredients. So, these yummy muffins make for a guilt free breakfast or snack. Lemon poppy seed muffins Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15-20 minutes Makes: 12 Ingredients 2 large eggs or flax eggs ¾ cup/ 180ml apple sauce ½ cup/ 125ml brown sugar or

A trail mix is full of healthy fats from nuts and seeds, sweetness from dried fruit and heartiness from the grains. It is an easy and satisfying snack that can even double up as an on the go breakfast. There are so many variations to a trail mix, that one might become overwhelmed when wanting to build their own trail mix. An easy formula to remember when wanting to create your own trail mix is: 1 Part healthy fats and protein (nuts or/and seeds) Peanuts Cashew nuts Almonds P

What would a tea party be, without something warm and filling? I present to you my warm, sweet and tangy berry oats that is infused with Five Roses mixed berries tea. This vibrant red berry oats is delicious, full of flavour and requires minimal effort to make. It is bursting with fresh berries and a sprinkle of cashew nuts for a bit of a bite and crunch. Mornings have just become a whole lot tastier. This recipe is easily adjustable. You could use any combination of berries

I can't believe it, it is Easter already. The best way to enjoy and celebrate Easter is with some hot cross buns. You will not believe how amazing these buns taste and they are a guilt free pleasure. Since you have the Easter long weekend off there is no reason why you can't whip up a batch of these buns for the family. The recipe for these hot cross buns is simple and straightforward. Don't let the long list of ingredients and steps scare you. The lengthy list of ingredient

The Easter celebrations continue with a carrot cake inspired oats. This morning porridge is filled with healthy ingredients that will nourish your body, plus it taste like having dessert for breakfast. Can you imagine all the flavour of carrot cake in one delicious bowl. You don't have to imagine it any more, now you can make it. This warm and cosy porridge, that taste absolutely fantastic will make anyone's morning. I don't know why I have never shared this recipe on my

Yes, I said it, dessert for breakfast. I have created three yummy desserts that can be served for breakfast. Your breakfasts will never be the same again, they will be filled with richness, sweetness and deliciousness. Let's get right into it with dessert number one, which is a Blueberry ice cream. I can't think of anything better than ice-cream on a hot summer's morning. This blueberry yumminess is a quick breakfast that can be done in 5 minutes, just don't forget to freez

January comes with enough worries as it is, don't let eating healthy be one of them. For the next three weeks I will be posting budget friendly recipes not only on my blog, but also on my other social media accounts. So follow @kitchen New Gym and never miss out on a recipe. Eating healthy can definitely be done on a budget, which is what inspired me to create Kitchen New Gym. My aim is to inspire others with healthy recipes that are easy on the pocket, taste amazing and are

Most mornings my breakfasts are sweet. There are days when I want something savoury in the morning, but I still want it to be hearty and filling. My go to breakfast in the morning is generally oats, because it healthy, filling, quick to prepare and you can flavour the oats in so many ways. So a few weeks ago it clicked to me" why not make your oats savoury?" I know the concept seems a bit out there, but trust me, the oats has a very creamy and velvety texture which makes any

I personally think that every recipe website/blog must at least have one smoothie recipe. This week I am coming to you with two smoothie recipes that I created together with my brother (Nhlanhla Mgobhozi). My brother and I started our weight loss journey together, it was not always easy but at least we had each other when times were tough. I found it fitting that I would create these smoothies with him because we always tried having smoothies for breakfast. We really tried be

All you need to make these quick and easy blueberry squares is a blender or a food processor. These squares are perfect for busy mornings, you can quickly whip up a batch the night before or during the weekend for the busy week ahead. These blueberry squares are moist and tender inside and slightly crisp and golden brown on the outside. The blueberries add a huge burst in flavour and colour. These squares are packed with wholesome and nutritious ingredients, which makes them