I’m back with some more delicious afternoon tea recipes, specifically ones for those with special dietary requirements. So today I’m sharing vegan, gluten-free, keto and low carb afternoon tea recipes.
At the time of writing this, it is Afternoon Tea Week – I love afternoon tea – it’s one of those quintessential British traditions, and I’m all about keeping traditions alive! What is there not to love about dainty finger sandwiches, scrumptious cakes, and crumbly biscuits? Not forgetting lots of cups of tea – or a glass of fizz if you fancy!
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I’ve rounded up a selection of recipes – from my own blog, as well as from some fabulous bloggers, that you can prepare at home for afternoon tea. I’m sure there will be something here to tickle your taste buds. And if you’re not a baker or cake maker, don’t forget, it doesn’t hurt to buy some delicious treats from the shops to serve for this afternoon treat!
I have made all of links to the Gluten-Free; Vegan; Keto; and Low Carb Afternoon Tea Recipes open in a new window so that you don’t lose your place in the list.
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Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o’clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter (some time earlier, the Earl of Sandwich had had the idea of putting a filling between two slices of bread) and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her. – Historic UK
Spiced Pumpkin & Walnut Tea Loaf – The Purple Pumpkin Blog (This one is here by mistake – it’s not gluten-free unfortunately, but I’ve left the recipe here to match the picture above)
Michelle lives in London with her husband, son, and cat named Pumpkin. She started The Purple Pumpkin Blog in 2011 and the idea behind the blog is simple - Cook, Create, Celebrate! Michelle shares delicious recipes and creative ideas for all seasons, holidays, parties, & Disney! She thinks up the ideas so you don’t have to!
