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Raw Chocolate Recipe- 4 ingredients!!

I decided to put together this raw chocolate recipe video to support all those of you who are doing the “Your Holistic Metabolism” 14 day program.

If you are like myself and have a sweet tooth this metabolism nourishing recipe will help satisfy chocolate cravings and will actually complement your progress over the 14 days.

To download your copy of the ebook follow this link HERE!
The eBook included a meal plan, fitness program and so much more to help you rebalance your hormonal system and boost your metabolism.

Raw Chocolate Recipe:

Gluten free, dairy free, grain free, vegan, sugar free and full of metabolism nourishing ingredients. You can enjoy it guilt free 🙂

Recipe Ingredients:

Cocoa powder
Coconut oil
Himalayan salt
Caramel Stevia

Then whatever toppings you like. I used raw nuts, bee pollen, shredded coconut and chia seeds.

Other options include other seeds and nuts, mint, fresh berries, cocao nibs, quinoa puffs, goji berries..

Best stored in the fridge in a sealed container.

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xx
Claudia

04/03/2016
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Breakfast's

Blueberry & Cocao Pancakes – Grain Free

Really just because you can never have to many pancake recipes….

Best thing about these Blueberry & Cocao Pancakes are that they are a super filling, low carb, high protein, grain and refined sugar free healthy start to the day! No Guilt Pancakes!! How can you not love them??

I needed a bit of a protein hit yesterday morning and was about to throw together a quick protein smoothie before deciding on protein pancakes instead. The ingredients are very similar, however a completely different texture and taste to mix it up!

Unlike a lot of grain free pancake recipes, these are quite light and fluffy and stay together – hurray!!!

I used Quest vanilla protein powder for these Blueberry & Cocao Pancakes and adapted one of their recipes for inspiration. Thanks Quest 🙂

Blueberry & Cocao Pancakes Recipe:

Serves 1:

Pancakes

1 scoop of vanilla Quest protein powder or brand of choice

1/4 cup filtered water

1 egg

1/2 tsp baking powder

pinch of high quality mineral salt

1/2 cup frozen blueberries + extra for topping

1 tsp coconut oil for frying

Cocoao nibs for topping

Cocao Sauce

1 tbs vanilla protein powder

2 tbs cocao powder

2 tbs coconut milk

To make to pancakes just combine all the ingredients except the coconut oil and cocao nibs.

Then heat the coconut oil in a fry pan on a medium heat. Spoon to mixture into the fry pan creating two separate pancakes and allow to cook through for about 2-3 minutes or until lightly brown. Use a spatular to flip the pancakes and cook for a remaining 1-2 minutes while you whip together the sauce.

The Sauce: combine all the ingredients with a spoon until smooth.

Serve the pancakes on a plate, top with blueberries and cocao nibs and then drizzle with the Cocao sauce.

Now its ready to eat and enjoy. Too easy!!

And don’t forget to tag your pancake recipes on Instagram with #barevitality #HolisticChicks.

23/10/2015
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Snack's

Cocao Mint Superfood Protein Balls

One of my absolute favourite snack is a store bought whole food choc mint protein ball, however when you devour as many as I do in a week they start to become a large percentage of your food shopping bill.

So I decided to attempt to make my own. By making your own snacks (and meals) you can have 100% control of what is going into your body. You can choose ingredients that are suited to your individual nutritional needs. Ingredients that are of high quality and super importantly, to your personal taste preference.

Gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, raw.

Recipe:

5x medjool dates (pre-soaked in filtered water)

1/2 cup raw almonds

3/4 cup quinoa flakes or alternately, gluten free oats

2 tbs cocao powder

3 tbs coconut oil

1/2 cup raw almonds

5-8 drops peppermint oil

Optional:

1 scoop of natural protein powder + 1 tbs of filtered water

As simple as blending all ingredients in a high power blender or food processor. Roll heaped tablespoons of the mixture into balls and then they are ready to enjoy. If the mixture a slightly dry, add a small amount of filtered water (1-2 tbs).

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for optimal freshness.

Enjoy with a cup of tea for a mid morning or afternoon energy boost.

01/05/2015
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Fitness,Snack's

Cocao, Goji & Coconut Post-Run Recovery Balls!

Running and food- topics I love!

With the wrap up of our ‘Run Well + Run Wild’- Beginners Series last week you might have seen on the Claudia Beyer – Bare Vitality Facebook page these post-run snacks being prepared to be gifted to our lovely tribe. Well here is the recipe so no one has to miss out my running enthusiasts, running newbies, or those of you maybe inspired to take up your own running adventures with these yummy whole food post-run treats to reward your new-found healthy hobby.

A question I get asked by my clients and community all the time is WHEN and WHAT should I be eating post-run or post-workout for that matter?

Answer:

First priority is to restore your glycogen stores ASAP to assist recovery and ensure your body can optimally benefit from that training session. Without restoring the body, a workout can actually create more damage than good. Usually we don’t feel like much to eat directly after a hard run. The good news, you only need a small snack within 30 minutes of your run to restore glycogen stores. Your post-run recovery meal can effectively be consumed any time within 1-2 hours afterwards.

So ideally what should our post-run snack include? A base of a good low GI carb, in this case our organic oats, dates and raw honey. Easily digestible protein- our raw almonds. An antioxidant source- cocao powder and goji berries. A source of nourishing good fats- chia seeds, coconut & almonds.

and remember hydrate, hydrate hydrate!

After I finish a run I have a big drink of water, stretch directly afterwards and then get into a couple of these either on my way home or as soon as I get back and then drink more water.

Only super food, whole food goodness! Organic ingredients from my creative cooking playground- The Source Bulk Foods. Dairy free and refined sugar free. While organic oats can be tolerated by some with gluten intolerance, you can switch the oats for quinoa/ rice flakes or sprouted buckwheat as a gluten free option. For nut allergies switch the almonds for a sunflower and pepita seed mix.

Have fun running and nourishing my loves!

Recipe:

2 cups of pre-soaked medjool dates *

2 tbs cocao powder

2/3 cup organic oats

3 tbs chia seeds

1/2 cup shredded coconut + extra for rolling balls in

1/2 cup goji berries

1/2 cup raw almonds or almond meal

2 tbs raw honey

Good pinch of celtic salt

In a high-speed blender or food processor, blitz all the ingredients except the goji berries into a sticky dough.

Then either mix through the goji berries or blend on a low-speed until combined.

Take a heaped tablespoon of mixture and roll into a ball before then rolling in the extra shredded coconut. If the mixture is too dry and not forming a solid ball, add a tbs or 2 of water to moisten the mixture.

Store in a sealed container in the fridge.

*Soak dates in a bowl of filtered water for at least 20 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.

Enjoy!

06/11/2014
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Snack's

Guilt Free Earthling Bites

Imagine eating edible dirt, grass with other bits of other grains, plants, nuts and seeds. I probably haven’t sold you on the concept however some how these little treats of super whole food nourishment taste like delicious (I know hard to believe) chocolatey earth.

I have been loving my last batch with a cup of chi tea. They are full of rich nutrition and have been loved by both those with a sweet tooth and those who prefer their savory.

This recipe was created when I got a bit off track finalising a recipe testing for my upcoming book, ‘The Holistic Health Guide’. When you fail at something, embrace the process of learning and create something even better, aka a healthy recipe treat to share with everyone while your waiting on the book.

Would love to hear how you would describe the taste of these earthly bites!

Recipe:

1 1/2 cups almond meal

1 cup quinoa flakes or organic oats (preferably steel cut oats)

1/2 cup tahini

1/2 cup cocao

1 banana

1 large handful of baby spinach leaves

1/2 cup mesquite powder or maca powder

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup raw honey

If your using oats grind them in a blender or food processor.

Process or blend on high speed the banana and spinach together.

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and add a splash of water if needed to achieve a thick, moist mixture. Place the mixture in a lined baking tray in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. Take out and slice in desired bite size pieces.

Store in a stealer container in either the fridge or freezer. Storing it in the fridge will create a fudge type texture while the freezer will produce chewy more solid bites.

Enjoy your bites of earthy goodness!

08/10/2014
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Recipes,Smoothies

Hazelnut Choc Superfood Smoothie

Nutella was always a childhood favourite! I have memories of my sister and I sitting on the back step of our house with a jar of nutella and 2 teaspoons taking turns scooping the largest spoonful we could into our mouths.

Sugar free and full of nourishing superfood goodness, this jar of hazelnut choc delicousness is a far healthier option.

Recipe:

1 cup almond milk

2 tbs cocao powder

1 small frozen banana

1/2 handful of raw hazelnuts

1 tsp hazelnut extract

1 scoop natural brown rice protein powder

1 tbs maca powder (optional)

6-8 ice cubes

Cocao nibs, a few extra hazelnuts & heaped tbs of biodynamic yogurt to top with.

Blend all the ingredients together for 3-4 minutes (helps rehydrate the protein powder). Pour into a jar and top with extras. Sit down with your teaspoons and straws and indulge in this guilt free jar of goodness.

Enjoy!

15/05/2014
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Breakfast's,Health,Recipes

Cocao & Your Health + My Cocao Super Start Bowl Recipe

Yes I post a lot of chocolate recipe- guilty!!

Firstly this is because I just love chocolate. Secondly knowing the incredible health benefits of the cocao bean causes me to want to just add it to everything (including my breakfast).

This type of chocolate each day WILL keep the doctor away!

So what is cocao?

Also know as cocoa, the cocao bean is best known as our natural form of chocolate before it has been roasted, processed and had sugars, dairy and other chemicals added. Cocao has potent, medicinal health benefit and is concidered one of natures best kept secrets in the entire history of food. The addition of refined sugars and other production processes to our chocolate has created a highly addictive, nutrient depleted food item.

Cocao health benefits:

The two main health benefits of this superfood is its high antioxidant and mineral concentrate. Cocao has been considered the greatest natural medicine of all times and when consumed regularly this powerful substance can help to prevent primary killer diseases better than anything.

Releasing a chemical that stimulates the nervous system cocao is fantastic in creating a positive state of mind and mood and increase cognitive function. For centuries cocao has also been used to promote a healthy cardiovascular system and has been shown to lessen the risk of strokes, heart attacks and reduce high blood pressure and risk of cancer. Happy mind and happy heart!

Some of the ways I like to use cocao:

Hot chocolates

Cocao shots (pure energy boost)

Chocolate brownies (2 recipes on blog)

Snack on cocao nibs

Chocolate smoothies

In my bliss balls

Through my breakfast bowl whether it be cereal or porridge

Choc chip biscuites

Cocao nibs in salads

Homemade chocolate

Slices

Through a winter soup or stew

Cocao nibs mixed through quinoa with lemon juice, sultanas and seasoned

Here is a morning favourite, my Cocao Super Start Bowl!

Recipe:

Serves 2

1/4 cup chia seeds

2 tbs cocao powder

1/4 cup sprouted buckwheat

6x chopped dates

2 tbs goji berries

10x roughly chopped raw almonds

2 tbs cocao nibs

1 tsp nativia

Pinch of Himalayan salt

Yogurt and milk to serve

Mix together all the ingredients. Serve with your favourite choice of milk (almond, coconut, hemp seed, whole milk) and a heaped tbsp of Natural yogurt (greek, sheep, goats, byodynamic).

Coco pops you have nothing on this bowl of chocolaty superfood goodness.

Enjoy!

19/02/2014
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Smoothies

Cocao Superfood Smoothie

This smoothie is packed with nutrient dense superfood goodness and will satisfies those afternoon chocolate cravings.

When I have a bit of time in the afternoon I love making this smoothie & savouring it one teaspoon at a time while Im enjoying the sun in my backyard- pure bliss!

Recipe:

3/4 cup almond milk or coconut milk if you want it extra creamy

1/2 cup cold filtered water

1/2 banana

1 tbs chia seeds

1 tbs maca powder

2 heaped tsp cocao powder

1 tsp honey

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1- 1/2 scoop natural protein powder (I used a vanilla bean natural protein)

Handful of baby spinach leaves (optional)

6-8 ice cubes

On top:

1 tbsp goats milk yogurt, biodynamic, coconut or Greek yogurt

1 tsp cocao nibs

Blend all the ingredients together, excluding the toppings. Add more cocao powder if you prefer it richer in chocolate flavour. If it’s not thick enough, blend through some more ice.

Pour into a glass or jar and top with the yogurt and cocao nibs.

Enjoy!

01/08/2013
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Desserts,Recipes

Creamy chocolate tarts

This recipe if full of goodness! It contains no refined sugars, is dairy free, gluten and grain free and tastes absolutely amazing.

Recipe adapted from Living Healthy with Chocolate.

Recipe:

Crust:

– 2/3 cup pecan meal (you can process pecans yourself)

– 1 cup almond meal

-1 tbs raw honey

– 6 tbs coconut oil (melted)

Chocolate filling:

– 1 can of full fat coconut milk

– 2-4 tbs cocao powder

– 3 tbs raw honey

-1 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat oven 175 degrees.

Mix coconut milk and honey in a saucepan on a medium heat until simmering. Lower the heat as low as it goes and let it cook for about 2 hours, stirring every now and then.

In a bowl combine almond and pecan meal, coconut oil and honey.

Press dough into the sides of a greased muffin tray or silicon muffin tray.

Bake for 12 minutes or until crust starts to go brown and then allow to cool.

Once the milk is thick and does not run off the spoon easily, take it off the heat and add cocao and vanilla. Start with 2 tbs of cocao and add more depending on the richness you desire.

Allow to completely cool before filling the baked crust. Refrigerate to allow the filling to completely set. Or if your like me and cant wait to try one, top it with you favourite topping and enjoy!

Topping idea: fresh berries, sliced banana, coconut shreds or flakes, goji berries, cocao nibs, orange rind, crumbled nuts……

12/05/2013
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Recipes,Snack's

Cacao Easter Cubes

These Easter eggs/cubes are so so easy and a far healthier option than the typical chocolate Easter egg.

A great Easter gift that’s dairy, refined sugar & gluten free and will have your skin glowing with it high amount of antioxidants and skin nourishing properties.

I came across a version of this recipe off I Quit Sugar, however the day before grocery shopping day I was low on ingredients. Through finding inspiration within my cupboard, this is my version:

Recipe:

– 6 tbsp melted coconut oil

– 3 tbsp raw cocao powder

– 5 tbsp almond/pecan/hazelnut meal (I used pecan meal)

– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

– 1 tbsp maple syrup

-About 10 raw almonds/hazelnuts (I used almonds)

Mix all ingredients together except the nuts. Scoop mixture into an ice tray, filling each cube half way. Push 1 of the roasted nuts into the middle of each. Set in the fridge or if you just cant wait to try them like me, throw them in the freezer for 15 minutes.

Once set take them out of the ice tray and cut in half for bite sized squares. Keep what you don’t eat refrigerated.

Health & beauty at its most delicious!!

29/03/2013
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