Rainy Afternoons......

What could be nicer on a rainy Saturday afternoon than your Roberts radio tuned to your favourite station, comfies on, baking vegan yumminess with your favourite helper in tow....

Mad Mog Gus aka my little helper....

Sounds idyllic right? And it is, sort off. You see I am not a natural baker which is somewhat annoying when you come from a family where your mum and sister would be strong contenders for The Great British Bake Off. They can whip up amazing master pieces in minutes in the most graceful form while I am from the school of Nigella Lawson - if it tastes good sod what it looks like! But despite being denied this fabulous gene I still enjoy a good bake off. There is something so lovely about the process of baking, following or making up your own recipes and (my favourite bit!) sharing the mis matched results with family, friends and any other unsuspecting victim who has popped in. So, if like me, your talents lie elsewhere this recipe is for you. Easy, vegan, gluten free, quick, cheap and handy for using up store cupboard staples these delicious Granola Carrot Cake Bites go down well with every one (even the cat!)

You will need -

• 125g oats (gluten free or ordinary - both work well)
• 40g chopped walnuts
• 1 tsp of ground almonds
• 190g nut butter of your choice
• 3 tsp of sweet freedom fruit syrup (honey works if you are not vegan)
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1tsp cinnamon
• 40g grated carrots
• 50g raisins

How To -

• Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl by hand with a wooden spoon / spatula

• When it forms a firm 'dough' use your hands to mould a small ball of mixture (think bite size!)

• Place on baking paper (so they don' stick)

• Refrigerate for an hour or more

• Enjoy with a fresh pot of coffee & friends

Ta Daa......