As you may have noticed, if you have read my posts, I am a huge fan of pancakes. Anytime really, but especially for breakfast. There are endless versions of pancakes, and so many eays to eat them as well. The really great thing about pancakes for breakfast is that you have two options: Make them when you wake up and eat them fresh. Make them ahed, and heat them up in the frying pan or microvawe, or even eat them cold (yes, you heard me!). The fantastic thing about pancakes, in addition that they are delicious, is that they contain good amounts of protein and nutrients. This is mainly becaus ..read more

These soft coconut salted caramels with a healthy twist are definitively worth a try, at least if you love soft, chewy caramels and coconut as much as me! As a plus you can serve these to all of your friends, as they are dairy-free, gluten-free and even vegan. Somehow I love exotic fruits. Coconut, banana, kiwi, pineaple, pomengranate- you name it! It all goes down. Maybe it is my Jamaican mix, or my constant search for sunshine and colours in my everyday life that draws me to them. However, my love for exotic fruits is very well incorporated into these amazingly soft caramels. Some say it i ..read more

My healthy carrot cake recipe is simple to make, melts in your mouth and is easy to bring along as a snack. And did I mention that it is nutritious, does your body good?! Carrot cake is by far one of my favourite cakes! But too often carrot cakes are very sweet and does not contain as much carrot as I prefer. My version of an healthy carrot cake recipe is moist, perfectly sweet and contains lots of carrots, in addition to that warm spice cinnamon gives. The healthy carrot cake contains only 25% of the sugar than a regular carrot cake and 100% less added fat. This weekend it was the norwegia ..read more

Detox juice with carrot and ginger New Year, new you? Regardless if you have any New Year resolutions, or not, your body will love this healthy detox juice with carrot and ginger. I promise! Many of you may have asked yourself: Where is That Cake Chick? What happened to her? Well truth to be said, the last 6 months has swallowed me RAW, and sadly I’ve had little time to share my healthy recipe creations with you guys. But the good news is: I am back. That Cake Chick 2016 edition! And it’s time to start the year with a RAW recipe. So this Christmas I bought myself a Christmas gift. Ofcourse it ..read more

Top 3 flours to use in healthy baking What flour is best to use in healthy baking and in healthy cakes? Many of you might find it hard to start out trying out new healthy cake recipes, because of the many “new” ingredients, and especially flours that I use in my healthy baking recipes. Here is a helping hand when it comes to the most important healthy flours that I use, and why. Most of the healthy flours are more expensive than white flour to buy, but I promise you one package lasts “forever” and more important: It is SO much better for your health, mind and body (and more yummy!). I use othe ..read more

I love to eat and make ice- cream all year long! But in the summer holidays I definitively need my dose of ice- cream. The good news: It is so easy to make your own delicious and healthy ice- cream, without cutting down on taste! Check out my top recipes for how to make healthy ice- cream here. Just press the headings or photos, and they’ll take to ice-cream land! How to make healthy ice-cream: fruit popsicle Put your favourite fruit on sticks and freeze them. You can also dip them in dark chocolate and roll them in nuts, if you like. Grapes are also genius to freeze, and enjoy on a hot summ ..read more

Pure pleasure in a glass! This delicious healthy banoffee pie dessert is made at in under ten minutes, have few ingredients and is simply a dream, especially if you love the salty-sweet combo OR banofee pie. As a bonus it is packed with healthy nutrients. I LOVE the mix of salt and sweet! I just can’t get enough of it. So when the norwegian health magazine “Shape Up” wanted to make an article of me and on my favourite healthy snack, this is what I came up with; A healthy banoffee pie recipe! It was easy: I love bananas, I love peanuts, I LOVE chocolate and I love a creamy texture. In addition ..read more

You know by now that I love my cake and desserts, I love experimenting and making new and healthy versions of the cake classics (without compromising on taste!), and finally that I love sharing it with you. I have some news for you: That Cake Chick is so lucky to be among the Top 5 Healthy dessert blogs at “E.T trains” made by health and fitness coach; Eirin! This is what “E.T. trains” writes about That Cake Chick as one of the top 5 dessert blogs: “No one makes cake healthy like Maria, That Cake Chick. With her passion for food and baking that she shares with grace, there is something for ..read more

A perfect Pavlova recipe with a healthy twist? YES! Pavlova is Australias national cake, and Pavlova is also according to me the perfect summer cake. Norways national day is coming up on the 17th of May, and this is the cake I will serve my guests. As it happens Pavlova is also one of my complete favourite cakes at the moment. Here is why: Pavlova is the perfect summer cake, so fresh and yummy! And Oh; the berries. Pavlova is actually SIMPLE to make. I promise! (just follow my Pavlova– tips below) Pavlova has that WOW- factor. Everyone gets quite impressed by a Pavlova (a huge bonus)! This ..read more

Healthy blueberry pancakes (gluten-free) This morning I wanted something filling for breakfast, yet fresh and delicious. It is my last day at the office before the Easter holiday kicks in. These healthy blueberry pancakes kick- started my day, as they fulfilled all my morning needs. They are also a perfect breakfast treat for the Easter holidays! The blueberries are a perfectly fresh element to the healthy pancake recipe, as well as the healthy blueberry pancakes are packed with antioxidants, boosting the immune system in the right direction, and good for the eye and brain development. As ..read more