AD – This post is in collaboration with Deliciously Guilt Free
In the past I have attempted Sugar Free February and found it incredibly challenging. I have quite a sweet tooth and often find it hard to resist a sweet treat after dinner, especially as Mike is a bit of a bad influence on the dessert front! That said, after 12 months of lockdown where my diet has been far from healthy, I am becoming more and more aware of what I am eating and attempting to reduce the amount of sugar and carbs I consume going forward.
As well as those trying to eat more healthily, for diabetics, those following sugar free or KATO diets, it can be difficult to find treats that satisfy your sweet craving and whilst others are tucking into chocolatey treats, it can feel a bit disheartening to have to pass on dessert. We were recently introduced to Deliciously Guilt Free – who offer the perfect solutions!
Who are Deliciously Guilt Free?
Deliciously Guilt Free was set up by Dan and Basma who after Basma’s gestational diabetes, had attempted to adopt a sugar free and low carb lifestyle but struggled to find sugar free baked goods with clean, natural ingredients. Every low carb snack they found was filled with fake ingredients and chemicals, so they decided to go one step further and experiment with baking their own.
They set up Deliciously Guilt Free and after being raved about and recommended in various KATO food groups, the business has grown tremendously over the last 12 months. At Christmas 2020 Dan was even named a top 10 Foodpreneur by Yahoo Finance!
Unlike others low sugar or low carb products, Deliciously Guilt Free bakes aren’t full of processed ingredients or extra protein. Instead they are 100% handmade, contain all natural ingredients and have low sugar and low carbohydrate. They are also alcohol free and vegetarian (With selected vegan products available too)
Our experience of Deliciously Guilt Free
We were sent a ‘The Favourites” Mixed Box of bakes from Deliciously Guilt Free and when they arrived we couldnt wait to get stuck in – they looked absolutely delicious and to the untrained eye, you would never realise that these were ‘healthy’ options as they look just as ‘naughty’ as the treats I would usually opt for at a cafe or day out with friends.
The four flavours in the Deliciously Guilt Free Favourites box are as follows:
- Blueberry and Lemon Drizzle Keto Cake
- Peanut Butter Brownie
- Salted Caramel Blondie
- Chocolate Fudge Brownie
The Deliciously Guilt Free Favourites box was a great option for anyone wanting to try a variety of options before committing to buying in larger boxes, with the portion sizes being just perfect to satisfy the sweet craving. The Favourites Box also came with four fab flavours to choose from, making it ideal for sharing with friends or family.
Out of the selection in the box, my favourite was without a doubt the Blueberry and Lemon Drizzle cake which was certainly lived up to the brand name! Not only did it look beautiful with the marbled purple colour throughout, but was so fresh and light with a really strong lemon taste and scent. I could quite happily have eaten both pieces of this if Mike had let me, but perhaps unsurprisingly, he didn’t. Gutted!
Mike’s favourite was the chocolate fudge brownie. Quite dense and rich, this had a slightly different texture to the usual brownies I have purchased previously, but was so sweet tasting that only a small amount certainly hit the spot!
The salted caramel blondie and peanut butter brownie were also equally delicious, especially when slightly warmed and with a small serving of clotted cream.
The Deliciously Guilt Free treats can be kept in the fridge for 7 days or frozen to eat at a later date.
Our Overall Verdict
It really is quite hard to believe that the bakes from Deliciously Guilt Free are so healthy and low in calories, as if you hadn’t have told me I probably wouldn’t have questioned it! Whilst they don’t all have the same texture as some of the usual cakes and brownies I would choose, the difference in calories is HUGE, and something that I would definitely consider when making food swaps or opting for different choices.
You can learn more about Deliciously Guilt Free here.
Want to check Deliciously Guilt Free out for yourself?
Thanks to the team at Deliciously Guilt Free we have a Favourites Gift Box – a box of 8 cakes in 4 delicious flavours to share or treat yourself!
To enter simply use the GLEAM app below. UK entries only. Closing Date 25th April 2021. Our standard giveaway terms and conditions apply.GOOD LUCK!
