Mint is one of my flavours from ice cream to chocolate and everything in between. Whatever the weather mint never fails to remind me of warm sunny summer days. With only one mint recipe on the blog I decided it was time to share this simple mint and coconut bliss ball recipe. Bliss balls are such a gorgeous thing to make as they require just a few ingredients and very little time not to mention … [Read more...]
Mango, kale, coconut + lime smoothie {Vegan, Raw, Paleo,Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
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...]
Easy 6 ingredient Snickers bars {Vegan, Paleo, Raw, Dairy, Gluten, Sugar free}
This super quick recipe is a simplified version of one of my favorite blog recipes; a healthy snickers bars. I am completely head over heels in love with all things peanut butter so unsurprisingly the addictive combination of luscious peanut butter and rich chocolate make snickers my favorite treat. While I adore my others snickers bar recipe with their crispy chocolate base, moreish nougat and … [Read more...]
Almond bounty bars {Vegan, Paleo, Raw, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
So it's been all of twenty eight days since the chocolate fest that was Easter and I think it's about time I shared another irresistible chocolate treat and I think you'll agree! Bounty bars are one the most popular recipes on the blog and they seem to be everyone's favorite bar. While I do like them I would definitely choose a snickers bar as my favorite chocolaty sweet treat. Well that was until … [Read more...]
3 ingredient salted caramel ice cream {Vegan, Paleo, Raw, Dairy, Gluten, Sugar free}
Yay the sun has finally arrived and being Irish if there is one thing I am good at its making the most of the glorious weather because unfortunately it probably won't last long. So I have been embracing all things summer from salads to barbecuse and of course ice cream. This ice cream is so good that I having literally been having it for breakfast lunch and dinner! Not only does to taste so … [Read more...]
Healthy easy Ferrero Rocher {Vegan, Raw, Paleo, Dairy, Gluten, Sugar free}
Somethings in life are better in pairs; peanut butter and banana, apples and almond butter and chocolate with well just about everything! My all time favorite ingredient pairing is the classic combination of chocolate and hazelnuts. Unsurprisingly so Ferrero Rocher have always been one of my favorite sweets. I love just about everything about them from their crispy nutty exterior that gives way to … [Read more...]
Hazelnut caramel squares {Vegan, Raw, Paleo, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
These hazelnut caramel squares are heaven in a bite (not that it is possible to have just one bite!). I would even go as far as to say that these are quite possibly the best thing that I have every made. So good in fact are these gooey caramel slices that instead of writing up this post while the caramel slices hardened in the freezer as I planned, I spent the entire time licking every spoon and … [Read more...]
Homemade coconut yogurt {Vegan, Raw, Paleo}
My name is Aoife and I am a coconut yogurt addict! Jokes aside my ardent love of coconut yogurt has recently been reaching fever pitch. I mean how can you not love this stuff? It is a pot of lusciously thick and creamy tropical greatness. My love of coconut yogurt knows no bounds; breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, dessert.....There is pretty much no food that I don't eat this with; curry, chili, … [Read more...]
Healthy homemade Oreos {Vegan, Raw, Paleo, Sugar free}
I always associate Oreos with summer holidays. When I was younger I would spend my days swimming laps of the pool and eating oreos by the dozen under the sun. I am not sure that my calorie burning could keep apace with my insatiable appetite for these chocolate delights! To my twelve year old self this was quite simply living the dream. I couldn't wait to make my own healthier Oreos and enjoy … [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...]
