Mangoes are one of my all time favorite fruits well I should say perfectly ripe mangoes are one of my all time favorite fruits. Mangoes come close to avocados when it comes to fruit that can be depressingly hit and miss. One day they are perfectly ripe and the the next an inedible mess. I'm not ashamed to say that I am one of those annoying people who squeeze all the fruit in the super market in … [Read more...]
Apple free kale, pear + almond green smoothie {Vegan, Paleo, Raw, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
I am definitely a little late to the party but I finally took the plunge and bought a Nutribullet. Obsessed doesn't even come close to describing how I feel towards the newest kitchen gadget in my life! I am literally like a child on Christmas morning. I got through two bags of kale and two and a half bags of spinach along with countless bananas before it was even lunch time. My sister is a fan of … [Read more...]
Healthy hazelnut hot chocolate {Vegan, Paleo, Dairy, Gluten, Sugar free}
Few things offer such comfort during the cold Wintery months as a large mug of steaming and creamy hot chocolate. Once the evenings start to get long I always find myself drawn the kitchen to make up a quick mug of this warming chocolate delight (I tell myself it helps me sleep!) Making your own healthier hot chocolate is so simple. The hazelnut butter not only makes this a really rich and creamy … [Read more...]
Apple, beetroot + carrot juice {Vegan, Raw, Paleo, Gluten, Diary free}
I love nothing more than a large glass of nutrient rich juice to start my day. I must admit though that initially I wasn't completely sold on the health benefits of juice as commercial "vegetable" juices are often ninety percent fruit juice with just a little vegetable juice. However when I started making them at home and realizing just how simple they are I was hooked! I try to ensure that my … [Read more...]
Mango, coconut + cardamom lassi {Vegan, Paleo, Raw, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
They say that you can never have too much of a good thing how ever this week I put that to the test. I may have gotten carried away after discovering that coconut yoghurt was so simple and cheap to make. Believe me as much as I love the stuff there is only so much coconut yoghurt you can eat. Having reached peak coconut yoghurt and with loads still left I decided to put it to good use and I don't … [Read more...]
Cucumber, apple, pineapple + mint juice {Vegan, Raw, Paleo}
We all know the importance of staying hydrated especially in the summer months, well if the sun makes an appearance that is! I must admit that while I am fond of water sometimes drinking two liters can seem like a chore not to mind drinking even more. Tired of water I came up with the perfect solution; cucumber juice. The wonderfully refreshing and juice taste of cucumbers is thanks to their high … [Read more...]
