Not-So-Naughty Choc Crisp Bars

Hello Gorgeous Ones.

I have been talking about these bars a lot recently as they are such a great alternative to a chocolate bar and so SO much healthier, so I thought I would share this super simple recipe with you all :)

Ingredients:

100g Coconut Oil

100g Raw Cacao Powder

2 tbsp Agave Nectar

2 tbsp Organic Peanut Butter

2-3 cups of Eat Natural Muesli (or some sort of soy crisp cereal and dried fruit, seeds and nuts)

1 cup Organic Gluten Free Oats.

Method:

Melt the Coconut Oil, Raw Cacao Powder and Peanut Butter over a low heat.

Add the Agave Nectar, then stir in the Muesli and Oats. 

All the chocolate mixture should be stirred into the muesli and oats,

Line a baking tray with greasproof paper.

Pour in the mixture, spread evenly and then pop in the freezer.

After 1/2 an hour to an hour pull out the baking tray, cut into bars then serve.

Store the rest of the bars in the fridge.

Have any of you tried this recipe? Let me know how you get on and if you love them just as much as I do!! Happy baking :D

Friday Favourites

Hello Gorgeous People!

Today I thought I would do a new post for you which is my Friday Favourites....the things I have been loving this week, please let me know if you enjoy this post as I am considering doing it as a regular post :D

Fitness/Home Fashion: I absolutely LOVE this cushion which you can buy here. It comes with a pretty hefty price tag as it is all completely eco....I think it would be a great motivational addition to my sofa so I am considering doing some DIY and trying to make my own!

Food/ Drink: My absolute new snack obsession - anyone that follows me on instagram or read my food blog will have seen me post about this. It is the organic quinoa and spelt scone from Le Pain Quotidien.

Health & Beauty Tip: Drink water!! It really is the miracle cure for so many problems, most of the time when you feel hungry you are actually dehydrated. It helps your skin, mood and general health, so drink up!!

Fitness Craze/Product: Ankle weights, I have been using these on the days that I don't have much time to exercise. I wear them on the walks to and from work and generally when I am running around doing errands or at lunch time, they add extra resistance to give my muscles a little harder workout.

Favourite All Round Beauty Product: Organic Coconut Oil....seriously this stuff is amazing, check out my review here ... you NEED to try this stuff!!

Favourite Quote: "You have every right, to a beautiful life"  Just because you do so enjoy every minute of it :)

Turkey Burgers

These turkey burgers are so easy to make and they are such a yummy and nutritious dinner option for all ages, everyone I have ever made these for has absolutely loved them so I am sure you will too!!

 Homemade turkey burger with salad and veg.

Turkey Burger Recipe (makes 4-6)

Mix :400g Turkey Mince with 

1 Onion -finely diced,

2 Egg Whites and

40g Parmesan grated

In a bowl and then shape into burger shapes. Cook in coconut oil in a frying pan on a medium heat, turning the burgers occasionally until cooked through (should take around 15 mins)

Such a simple recipe but they are so tasty and turkey is a great alternative to beef.

Super Simple Raw Food Bars

Ingredients: Dates, Apricots, Sultanas, Almonds, Agave Nectar

The Final Result!

Hey Guys,

This morning I decided to make some healthy raw food bars. I took all of the ingredients and whizzed them in a blender (you can also just whack and roll them all together with a rolling pin :D ) I then rolled out the mixture and drizzled agave nectar syrup over the top. Then roll the mixture up into a sausage shape and cut into two bars.

These are so simple to make and they are so yummy. You need to eat within a couple of days, if you are going to keep them in the fridge you will need to lift them out about 1/2 an hour before you want to eat them to let them soften up.

Enjoy!!

Healthy Coconut Oil Chocolate

Hey Guys,

So today I had a day off and spent the day in the kitchen trying out recipes and making marvellous things :)

I decided to make my own homemade and healthier chocolate to a shop bought kind....it is so simple to make and it's really yummy so here is what I used and how I made it.

200g Raw Cacao powder

200g Coconut Oil

200g Agave Nectar or Organic Honey (or a mix of both)

1tbsp Orange Zest (optional....you can use whatever flavouring you like)

Basically you just need to do equal amounts of the three ingredients and then add in whatever flavourings you like....lemon, orange, mint, salt etc 

Melt down the three ingredients together on a low heat, then add in any flavourings you want to.

You can also add in chopped nuts or dried fruit if you like :)

Then pour the liquid chocolate into chocolate moulds or if you don't have moulds line a small baking tray with greaseproof paper and you can pour it into that.

Pop the moulds or baking tray into the fridge to cool and harden (only takes about an hour)

Take out and enjoy!

My New Miracle Skin Cure.....

Neals Yard Organic Coconut Oil (£9)

A couple of drops every morning and every evening...

gives you clear and glowing skin!

Hello All! 

I have a brand new obsession that comes in the form of coconut oil. I use the Neals Yard Organic Coconut Oil that costs £9 per pot.... you can find it here

For any of you that haven't come across coconut oil before it is a miracle product! You can use it as a healthier alternative to other oils in cooking as well as on your skin and hair.

I use a small scoop on damp hair once a week as a hair mask, it really helps to lock in moisture and repair damaged ends. I have been using it on my hair for about 2 weeks and I have seen such a difference....my hair is shinier, healthier and softer.

The thing I have been loving the most though is using it on my skin. I have had problematic since I was about 15 and have been searching for solutions ever since. My current routine is washing off any make up and dirt each morning and night with warm water or my Liz Earle cleanser, then I put a couple of drops of coconut oil as a moisturiser and let it soak into my skin for about 15 minutes before applying make up or going to bed. My skin has never looked healthier, clearer or more glowing.... I love love love this product and it's many different uses!

Have you used coconut oil before? If not go and try it out!!

My Yummy Health Bars

Ingredients

1/4 cup Butter

1/2 cup Apple Sauce

3 Tbsp Peanut Butter

3 tbsp Organic Honey

1/4 cup Organic Raw Sugar

Handful of Dried Cranberries

Handful of Pumpkin Seeds

Handful of Sultanas

2 1/2 cups Organic Oats

1 tsp Baking Soda.

Method:

-Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.

-Melt butter, apple sauce and peanut butter in a pan over a low heat.

-Once all ingredients have mixed, stir in the sugar and honey.

-Take the mixture off the heat and mix in the oats until all of the liquid mix has been absorbed.

-Mix in the dried fruits and seeds (feel free to add others such as dried apricots or flax seed)

-Stir in the baking powder to the oat mix.

-Pour the mixture into the baking tray, then pop in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.

-Once cooked through pull out and cut into squares before allowing to cool in the tray.

-Once cooled take out of the baking tray and serve. 

I have added a drizzle of caramel on top of these ones I made this morning but they are just as yummy without!

Happy Baking!