The story
behind
ADA bakes.

I grew up in Turkey, surrounded by pure, honest ingredients and a rich food culture. In 2019, after moving to the Netherlands, I switched to a fully plant-based diet.

After years as a researcher in psychology and in IT, I chose a life with more flavour, literally.

What began as experimenting in my own kitchen grew into something bigger. I discovered that plant-based eating doesn't have to be boring or limited — quite the opposite. With the right ingredients and technique you can make baked goods that surprise everyone.

That's how ADA bakes came about: for conscious eaters, vegans, vegetarians and anyone who wants to enjoy food without compromising on flavour or quality. No unnecessary additives, no artificial ingredients — just honest, fresh and made with love.

My first stall was called Notenplaza: nuts, dried fruit and dates. What I couldn't sell became something new: from nuts, dates and coconut I made my first Power Balletjes. Read how that went.

In 2025 I stood at the market in Almere for the first time. The response was overwhelming. Now I deliver across the Netherlands and you can find me at the market on Saturdays.