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Cocao Hazelnut Maple Overnight Oats Recipe

With the launch of The BareVitality Studio App I wanted to share one of our currently most “favourited” recipes, our Cocao Hazelnut Maple Overnight Oats Recipe!

Heading into the cooler months in Australia, this is such an easy, wholesome breakfast that can either be heated up that morning or served as is. Within my Ayurveda teachings, these ingredients are outlined as perfect Autumn/ Winter staples to assist your body thrive during a Vata, cooling and drying time of year.

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Cocao Hazelnut Maple Overnight Oats Recipe:

Oats

1.5 cups oats *GF Oats
1/2 cup chia seeds
2.5 cups oat milk + extra to stir with the next day if needed
2 tbs maple syrup
pinch salt

Toppings

1/3 cup raw hazelnuts
2 tbs cocao nibs
1 tbs maple syrup

Instructions

1) Combine all the oat ingredients. Store in a cover bowl, container or jar in the fridge overnight.

2) Either bake hazelnuts on a tray for 12 minutes or roast in a dry fry pan on low for 8 minutes. Or until lightly golden.

3) Top the oats with hazelnuts, cocao nibs and maple syrup. This step can be done the night before or just before serving.

The oats can be served either straight from the fridge or warmed.

Enjoy!

We would love to see your cocao hazelnut maple overnight oat creations so please tag us #thebarevitalitystudio @thebarevitalitystudio

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14/05/2021
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Comforting Cacao, Banana & PB Baked Oats

Its that time of year when its a little hard to get out of bed in the mornings, when the puffer jackets and woolly jumpers come out and we start craving wholesome nourishing foods. Nothing says winter breakfast more than porridge. This is a spin on the classic porridge that can get a bit tiresome. These comforting cacao, banana & PB baked oats really hit the spot on those chilly winter mornings and make for a really nourishing and nutritious breakfast as well.

The combination of cacao, banana & PB make this breakfast taste like an indulgent dessert. Oats are a low GI carbohydrate and keeps you feeling full for longer, stabilises blood sugar and contains a good amount of fibre and protein. Banana’s are loaded with potassium, great for heart health. Cinnamon has blood sugar stabilising properties and is anti-inflammatory. Now chocolate solves a LOT of problems but it is even better its raw form, cacao powder is full of antioxidants, magnesium and iron. The chia seeds offer a protein hit, as does the peanut butter, keeping you full for longer and helping with muscle repair and replenishment. So enjoy this comforting bowl of oats to nourish without guilt!

Comforting Cacao, Banana & PB Baked Oats

Serves 1:

1/2 cup wholegrain oats

1/2 cup almond milk or milk of choice

1/2 banana, mashed

2 tsp cacao powder

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tbsp chia seeds

Toppings

1/2 banana, sliced

1 tbsp peanut butter

Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.

In an oven-proof bowl, mix together the oats, almond milk, mashed banana, cacao powder, cinnamon, baking powder and chia seeds until well combined.

Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.

Let oats cool for 5-10 minutes

Top with banana slices and a dollop of peanut butter!

Enjoy while warm with a nice cup of tea!

If you enjoyed this warming breakfast take a look at this recipe

Breakfast's

Super Greens, Nut & Seed Porridge Bowl!

I know I know it’s not the most visually appealing of meals…. however adding greens to my breakfast seriously does motivate me to eat healthy for the rest of the day! So here is a super greens, nut & seed porridge bowl to have you energised, positively fuelled and making healthy food choices!
And it tastes better than it looks, I promise ?

If your new to green powders start small with maybe 1/2 a tsp as its mighty strong stuff!!

Super Greens, Nut & Seed Porridge Bowl Recipe:

1/2 cup wholegrain oats

1/2 cup filtered water

2/3 cup almond milk or milk of choice

3 tbs chia seeds

1/3 cup mixed seeds & dried fruit (I used sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, raisins)

1 tsp of a super greens powder

1 tsp raw honey

Pinch of himalayan salt

In a small saucepan mix the water, milk, salt and oats on a high heat until they come to the boil. Then turn down to a medium heat and simmer for 5-8 minutes until the porridge thickens.

Stir through the chia seeds, other seeds, fruit and honey.

Last of all take off the heat and stir through the super greens powder.

Mix though a little more water or milk if required.

Enjoy while its warm..

Breakfast's,Snack's

Paleo Banana Bread- sugar free recipe!

When you have a bunch of very ripe bananas next, you must whip together a loaf of this paleo banana bread! Its also great to make and then individually slice, wrap and store in the freezer for a later date!

I only found out recently that banana bread is actually an Australian food!! Did anyone else know that?

The traditional banana bread however is often a base of white refined carbohydrates and sugar. Pretty much the same ingredients as a cake. So don’t let the name fool you into believing the typical banana bread is a healthy choice..

This Paleo Banana Bread recipe is low GI, gluten free, sugar free (only bananas) and the option of dairy free. Making it a healthy and delicious snack or treat!

This recipe was originally adapted from the lovely Merry MakerSisters!

Paleo Banana Bread Recipe!

2-3 ripe bananas, mashed

2 eggs, beaten

3 tbs organic butter or coconut oil, melted

1 1/4 cup almond meal

1/4 cup psyllium husk

1/2 cup LSA (linseed, sunflower seeds, almonds)

1 tsp vanilla paste (or extract)

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 cup rasins

1/4 mixed seeds of choice

Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees celsius and grease a loaf tin with either extra coconut oil or your organic butter.

In a bowl combine the almond meal, psyllium, LSA and baking powder.

Stir in the eggs, coconut oil or organic butter, vanilla, and banana. Once combined, add the raisins and seeds leaving a few to sprinkle on top!

Pour the mixture into the loaf tin. Sprinkle the left over seeds and raisins and place in the oven.

Bake for 45 minutes or until the loaf is golden brown and springs back when you touch it.

Enjoy either warm or cold or why not try topping with some yogurt and fresh berries!

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06/11/2017
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Breakfast's

Healthy Bircher Muesli with Pear & Fig!

Healthy Bircher Muesli is one of the easiest healthy breakfast ideas to prepare the night before to ensure a healthy start to the day no matter how much of a rush you are in.

Pre-soaking the night before does not just have the benefits of convenience, it also activates all those amazing nutrients in the grains, seeds and nuts. This allows you to optimally digest and metabolise your breakfast.

There is the option of making the recipe;

Gluten Free by using gluten free oats or quinoa flakes.

Dairy Free by using coconut yogurt or leaving the yogurt out.

The maple syrup is a delicious addition for those with a sweet tooth or after a ‘treat’ breakfast. However for an everyday breakfast the fresh pear and dried figs provide sufficient natural sweetness.

Healthy Bircher Muesli Recipe with Pear & Fig!

1/3 cup wholegrain oats

1 tbs chia seeds

1/3 cup mixed seeds, nuts &/or coconut flakes of choice

3 dried figs, roughly chopped

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 ripe pear

1 cup almond milk or coconut milk

1 tbs maple syrup (optional)

1 scoop of bio dynamic yogurt or coconut yogurt

In a bowl combine the oats, mixed seed/ nuts, cinnamon and chopped figs (minus a few pieces for topping).

Stir through the almond milk and cover the bowl and place in the fridge over night.

In the morning all you need to do is grate the pear and mix it through your bircher. Then top with a scoop of yogurt, the extra fig pieces, and the maple syrup if you wish.

For on-the-go you can prepare the recipe in a jar two thirds full and then just top with the pear and other toppings that morning. I often do this as I am usually heading out the door at 5.40am and this takes me less than 2 minutes to put together that morning.

Enjoy!

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25/07/2017
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Breakfast's

Immune Boosting Turmeric & Ginger Porridge!

So you may have heard about the trending super spice turmeric and all it’s health benefits, but have you tried Turmeric & Ginger Porridge before? Well winter is the time to really be upping your intake of these medicinal spices to boost your immunity, metabolism and improve your circulation.

This warming immune boosting turmeric & ginger porridge recipe is a favourite in winter. I find it so incredibly filling for long mornings in The BareVitality Studio and effective in keeping my system strong against winter bugs. The ginger, honey and cinnamon work with the turmeric to really boost your immune system.

I have created this recipe for myself to really enhance my nutritional profile, however feel free to use quantities suited to your taste preference for less of a kick!

Dairy free, refined sugar free, vegan, nut free with the option of Gluten Free!

Immune Boosting Turmeric & Ginger Porridge Recipe:

Serves one:

2/3 cup of Wholegrain Oats or GF Oats

1 Tbs Chia Seeds + a little extra for topping

1 Tsp Turmeric Powder

1/2 Tsp Cinnamon

1 Tsp Grated Fresh Ginger

1 Cup Almond milk or Dairy Free Milk of choice

1 tsp High Quality Raw Honey (I used a raw tea tree honey)

1/4 cup Filtered Water

1/2 tsp lemon rind (optional)

Shredded Coconut for Topping

In a small pause pan on a medium heat combine the almond milk, water, oats and chia seeds + lemon rind if you choose. Stir continuously on a light bubble until the liquid absorbs and the oats are soft and creamy!

Take off the heat and stir through the turmeric powder, fresh ginger and cinnamon powder. Scoop into a bowl and top with the coconut, honey and extra chia seeds.

Enjoy while its hot!

Cant get enough of the turmeric, ginger combo?

You may also enjoy this Healing Carrot, Turmeric and Ginger Soup Recipe.

10/07/2017
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Breakfast's

Raw Vegan Plum & Banana Pie

Whether your vegan or not, raw vegan treats are the absolute best thing ever!! Decadently rich and delicious with the added bonus of being only full of whole food goodness. This Raw Vegan Plum & Banana Pie recipe came about when I had a bag full of candy plums from the organic markets sitting in my fridge….. and well not sure what to do with them!

While I love cooking I also don’t have a huge amount of patience for recipes that take ages or have too many processes. I like good, clean and tasty food fast. While this one does have a few more steps than most of my recipes, it is still simple and worth the effort I promise!!

Raw Vegan Plum & Banana Pie

Raw Vegan Plum & Banana Pie Recipe:

Base:

1 cup medjool dates, pitted and pre soaked

1 cup shredded coconut

1 cup almond meal

1 tsp vanilla paste

1 tbs coconut oil

1/3 tsp all spice

2 generous pinches of a high quality salt

Filling:

2 cups cashews

1 tbs coconut oil

1 tsp vanilla paste

3/4 cup coconut cream

1 tbs maple syrup

1 ripe banana

Plum Sauce:

6x fresh plums, stones removed & fruit halved

1 tsp rose water

A little extra coconut cream

Line the base of a pie dish with baking paper and grease the sides with coconut oil.

Combine all the base ingredients into a food processor to create a smooth, thick crust. Evenly distribute the mixture over the base of the pie dish, press firmly and continuing 1 cm up the sides. Cover the dish and place in the freezer to set while preparing the filling (min 20 min).

Combine all the filling ingredients in a food processor until smooth and thick. Pour the filling evenly on-top of the crust and return to the freezer to further set.

For the plum sauce, place 5 of the plums and the rose water into a small saucepan. Add a few tbs of filtered water and on the stove top, allow to simmer with the lid on, on a low heat. Take off the heat once the plums have softened and the juice has reduced to a thicker consistency. Blend the contents of the saucepan in a food processor to create a smooth sauce. Allow to cool.

Pour the sauce evenly over the pie and return to the freezer to set.

When your ready to serve. Top with a sliced plum and drizzle with the extra coconut cream.

Enjoy!!

Store in the fridge. Or freezer for a ice-cream style cake.

19/05/2017
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Breakfast's

Papaya Bowl

With just the last of the papaya season here is Sydney, I have for you an awesome breakfast idea to re-create the tummy friendly loved fruit.

Ultimately its as simple as scoop and top!

Creating papaya boats is not just a fantastic activity for the kids but definitely for us adults too!

Fill them up with lost of whole food goodness, take a snap and tag #barevitality and then dig in with a spoon.

Below is the recipe for my creation in the picture, however feel free to get inventive and mix and match ingredients depending on what you have available and your taste preference.

If it isn’t papaya season, you can try with a melons or pineapple.

Happy creating!!

Papaya Bowl Recipe

Serves 2:

1 large papaya

Coconut yogurt or kefir

Paleo granola

Fresh strawberries, sliced

1/2 lime

Organic Honey

Cinnamon

Cut the papaya in half, length ways. Scoop all the seeds with a spoon out of the middle of the papaya and discard them.

Generously top the papaya with your yogurt choice. Choosing a dairy free coconut variation as a vegan option.

Then layer the strawberries across length ways, sprinkle with the granola and squeeze lime juice over the top.

Lastly add a dust of cinnamon and a drizzle of the honey.

Enjoy!

17/03/2017
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Breakfast's

Fit French Toast

This fit french toast recipe is the perfect clean breakfast treat to have on a Sunday morning after your workout.

Antioxidants and protein rich, deliciously full of goodness and best of all its SO quick and easy to throw together.

Would love to see your Fit French Toast creations on Instagram. Tag #barevitality so we can check them out 🙂

Fit French Toast Recipe:

1 free range egg

2 slices of gluten free bread

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Pinch of a high quality mineral salt

1 tsp coconut oil

Toppings:

Berries or another fruit

Pistachios

Maple syrup

Extra cinnamon

In a bowl whisk the egg, vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Place a slice of the bread in the bowl to soak up the egg mixture.

On a medium heat in a fry pan melt the coconut oil.

Then place the slice of bread into the fry pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side before turning over for another 2 minutes.

While the toast is cooking, pre soak the second slice of bread in the remaining egg mixture.

Repeat this cooking process with the second slice of bread.

Top with the berries, pistachios, maple syrup and cinnamon to taste.

Enjoy while its still warm.

For more yummy breakfast recipes head over to our recipe tab HERE

20/09/2016
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Breakfast's,Smoothies

Ultimate Rise & Shine Winter Green Smoothie

Winter time for me calls for porridge and warm chia puddings. The problem with this is my body is really missing my nourishing summer green smoothies. I created this winter green smoothie perfect for those cold winter mornings, when you want to get in your green goodness but instead crave body warming ingredients.

The superfood spices, nourishing fats, warming and cleansing ginger, along with all the other powerful whole foods form the perfect winter superfood concoction.

The nutrient dense whole food ingredients in this winter green smoothie will keep your energy sustained, skin glowing and immune system strong.

This smoothie is vegan, gluten free, dairy free, soy free and “Your Holistic Metabolism” friendly!

Ultimate Rise & Shine Winter Green Smoothie Recipe:

1 1/2 cups coconut water

1/3 – 1/2 of an avocado

1/2 large banana

1 handful of baby spinach leaves

1/2 cup pre soaked raw cashew nuts

1 tsp grated fresh ginger

1 tbs raw honey or more to taste

Pinch of celtic salt/ Hymalayan

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp turmeric

Blend all the ingredients together in a high speed blender until you have a thick, smooth consistency.

Pour into a glass or jar and drink while the ingredients are still fresh.

Enjoy! Winter Green Smoothie

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29/07/2016
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