Bliss balls make for a great healthy snack, dessert or breakfast on the run and not only that the options of flavours and ingredients are endless. They are also very simple to make in a Thermomix of food processor.

Coconut bounty bars covered in white and dark chocolate. Filled with shredded coconut, maple syrup, vanilla and almond milk they make for a great snack or dessert.

These chickpea choc chip cookies have been kid approved in our house. Perhaps it’s the chocolate chips but we’d like to think there’s a little more to it than that! Chickpeas are packed full of protein, fibre and are a source of iron and zinc.

With a crunchy sweet base, a coconut flavoured filling, an almond flavoured caramel layer and a chocolate topping this caramel cheesecake slice might just be a new favourite in our house.

A light and fluffy banana bread made from almonds, almond pulp, bananas, dates and a few other bits and pieces. It’s also gluten, grain, refined sugar and dairy free.

These full flavoured frozen delights are simple to make and taste great. They’re sweet and crunchy and happen to be gluten, dairy and refined sugar free.

This tasty strawberry cheesecake slice happens to be gluten free, refined sugar free and paleo friendly. It is quick and easy to make in the Thermomix or food processor and also happens to look very cool!

Paleo, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free brownies made with tahini are definitely a winner at home especially with our little boys.

These bliss balls are packed with flavour, nutritional goodness and are very quick and easy to make. Their natural sweetness comes from dates and maple syrup whilst the cocao gives it it’s chocolatey taste. The texture of the balls is similar to fudge with the added crunch from the almonds.

Delicious and healthy homemade protein bars [whole30] by Fit Mitten Kitchen converted for Thermomix. We added the optional flavour add-ins of cinnamon, ginger, cacao and coconut flakes.

I have been making this delicious slice for a few years now after finding it on retromumma.wordpress.com. However as I went to give this blog credit for it I discovered they are no longer active. I can’t take credit for this but it must be shared!

Gooey chocolate brownies that are gluten, dairy, nut and refined sugar free! I am so fond of these brownies that I think that they are on a par with my other favourite Thermomix chocolate brownies.

Banana bread flavour with out the guilt. Gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free and packed full for protein. Easy to make in a blender or Thermomix for a breakfast on the run.

Looking for a healthy chocolate treat to hit those sweet cravings? While this is refined sugar free it is packed with sweetness from dates and bananas. This is super easy to make in a Thermomix or a high powered blender. The goji berries give it a sweet crunchy texture and you can experiment with different types of nuts.

Coconut macaroons are a sweet, delicious biscuit perfect for an afternoon tea or a sweet treat. Crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.

If you are looking for family friendly, healthy, refined sugar free, gluten free and delicious recipes head over to The Fit Interest website or follow them on Instagram. After seeing these chocolate brownies posted over Easter Mr Messy Benches put his request in for me to get baking.

Tiramisu is a decadent traditional Italian dessert that can be made with savoiardi (sponge finger) biscuits for an easy and delicious dessert. Some recipes call for raw egg to be used though I choose to leave it out. I do, however, include philadelphia cream cheese in the cake to maintain a think consistency.

Traditional hot cross buns with a twist! Your favourite Easter bun with the addition of dried cranberries and a marzipan centre.

Fortnum & Mason hot cross bun shortbread make for a great change to the usual Easter fare. I have converted the recipe for Thermomix.

Craving a sweet treat but want something on the healthier side? These little balls will hit the spot. They are also great for a breakfast on the run. The protein powder is optional.