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Avocado Oil Chocolate Cake

This Avocado Oil Chocolate Cake recipe was too good not to share! Not one of my creations, rather recipe curtesy of Teresa Cutter, The Healthy Chef sent to me along with a bottle of Grove avocado oil and fresh avocados. How could I resist?

Full of high quality fats and antioxidants! Gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free and so amazingly moist.

I made this recipe for Mother’s Day this year and it was a big hit by everyone!

Avocado Oil Chocolate Cake Recipe:

1⁄2 cup Grove avocado oil
1⁄2 cup almond milk
1⁄2 cup pure maple syrup
4 organic eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 teaspoons gluten free baking powder
1⁄2 cup dark cocoa powder
3 cups almond meal

Avocado Frosting to serve:

To make the avocado frosting combine the flesh from 2 ripe avocados,
1⁄2 cup pure maple syrup, 1⁄2 cup coconut cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1⁄2 cup dark cocoa powder and a generous pinch of sea salt. Blend until smooth and use as the frosting for the cake.

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 160°C fan forced.
Combine avocado oil, almond milk, maple syrup, eggs and vanilla into a bowl. ADD the baking powder, cocoa and almond meal and mix through until combined. BAKE for 45 minutes until cooked then remove from the oven to cool.
Combine frosting ingredients until smooth then ice the cake generously.
Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Enjoy!

18/06/2019
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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!

For more healthy breakfast ideas head to our Recipe Page!

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

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,Desserts

Healthy Black Rice Pudding

As it is starting to get a lot colder in Sydney, warm creamy healthy black rice pudding is the perfect comfort food.

The other week I got back from a morning of very cold, very windy outdoor personal training sessions and needing something warm, soothing and nourishing. I was a bit over my normal oat porridge so started to search the cupboards for inspiration. I had a jar of black rice in the back of the cupboard and it started to occur to me that I could create a healthy rice breakfast pudding!

Black rice is a beautiful grounding, nutrient dense whole food.

According to Forbidden Foods it has been said that in ancient China, Black Rice was amongst a number of foods that were set aside only for the Emperor and the Royal Family due to their quality or health benefits. No one else was allowed to eat these foods without approval from the Emperor. Life threatening consequences occurred to those caught eating these foods without permission.

This recipe can be made as a dessert or breakfast.

It is Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Nut free, Vegan.

Healthy Black Rice Pudding

1 cup black rice (pre-soaked in filtered water for a minimum of 1 hour or overnight)

1 can coconut milk

1 1/2 cups of filtered water

2x pinches of a high quality salt

1/3 cup coconut sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

Drain and rinse the rice.

In a medium saucepan combine the rice, water, salt and coconut milk. Place a lid on top and bring to a boil.

Reduce to a simmer and leave for 40 minutes while stirring regularly.

The rice should be soft and creamy. If the healthy black rice pudding has absorbed all the liquid, sir in some extra coconut milk or filtered water to create a creamy and moist pudding.

Add the coconut sugar and vanilla and continue stirring on the stove on a low heat until the sugar has dissolved.

Serve the healthy black rice pudding while it is still warm and top with your favourite extras before serving.

For breakfast I had mine topped with coconut yogurt, mango and coconut flakes.

Enjoy xx

Source:

Forbidden Foods

30/05/2016
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Desserts,Snack's

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.

Comment below on recipes you would like to see in the future on our new YouTube channel and don’t forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE 🙂

xx
Claudia

04/03/2016
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Snack's

Ginger Fudge Bliss Balls Recipe

I was thinking how on earth do I describe what these ginger fudge bliss balls taste like!! Then I decided you are just going to have to make them yourself and tell me how you would describe them.

All I can tell you is they are a ball of healthy heaven for both the sweet and savoury tooth.

Alternatives:

Nut allergies = switch peanut butter for tahini.

Gluten allergies = switch oats for quinoa flakes.

Wheat free, refined sugar free, dairy free. Just whole food goodness in a ball.

Ginger Fudge Bliss Balls:

2/3 cup pitted medjool dates

2 heaped tbs natural peanut butter

2 tbs honey

2 tbs coconut oil, melted

1.5 cup oats

1/2 cup linseed, ground

1/2 tsp ginger powder

High quality mineral salt (himalayan, celtic, pink sea salt)

Pre soak the dates in hot water for at least 10 minutes. Drain the water and rinse the dates in fresh water.

In a high speed blender or food processor, combine the dates, peanut butter and a generous pinch or 2 of the high quality mineral salt. You should have a thick paste. Next add the remaining ingredients and combine until you have a soft ‘fudgie’ dough.

Last of all roll into desire bliss ball sizes and store in a sealed container in the fridge. Too easy!

Enjoy with a cup of tea (my favourite is a cup of green tea with these or you could really up the ginger with a cup of lemon & ginger tea) and don’t forget to comment below how you would describe what they taste like.

You can find out more about the benefits of ginger here in my Ginger superfood profile.

You may also like this Raw Chocolate Recipe . You can break up the chocolate to add to the ginger fudge bliss balls before you roll them into shape to make Choc Ginger Fudge Bliss Balls xx

29/01/2016
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Lunch & Dinner's

Zucchini Vegan Lasagne – Gluten Free

I completely believe in making sure you never deprive yourself of foods you feel like or love. This just creates a negative cycle of unhealthy cravings, followed by binging and then negative self talk. The trick is to substitute those foods that are not so healthy for a healthier version.

Take this Zucchini Vegan Lasagne for example. Typically considered a treat meal with the high carb content and large amount of cheese and cream sauce & a no-go for anyone gluten or dairy intolerant. This Zucchini Vegan Lasagne is gluten free, dairy free, vegan, sugar free, full of veggies and nutrition and low carb.

Instead of lasagne sheets we are using zucchini slices and instead of cheese we are making a completely dairy free cashew cheese alternative.

Zucchini Vegan Lasagne Recipe:

Cashew Cheese:

1/3 cup raw cashews

8 fresh basil leaves

1 1/4 cups filtered water

1 tbs apple cider vinegar

2 generous pinches salt

Lasagne:

2 tbs coconut oil + extra for greasing dish

1 1/2 cups chopped mushrooms

1/2 onion, finely chopped

1 tsp minced garlic

400g can organic peeled tomatoes

3 large zucchinis, thinly sliced length ways

3 cups baby spinach leaves

S & P to taste

Preheat the oven to 220 degrees celsius.

To make the cashew cheese just blend all the cheese ingredients on high in a blender or food processor until smooth. You may need to stop and wipe down the sides a few times. Place the cheese to the side while you prepare the sauce.

In a fry pan heat the coconut oil and then sauté the mushrooms, onion and garlic. Next add the tomatoes, S & P and allow to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Now to put it all together!

Grease an oven proof dish with extra coconut oil. Layer the zucchini slices on the bottom of the dish. Then top with a layer of 1/3 of the sauce, on top of that half the baby spinach leaves, then a 1/3 of the cashew cheese. Repeat this order of layering and then finalise with the remaining sauce and cheese.

Cover the dish with foil and place in the oven for 25 minutes.

Finally uncover and bake for a further 15 minutes.

Enjoy your nutrition packed guilt free lasagne!

You can find many more of my yummy guilt free recipes here!

08/10/2015
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Smoothies

Power Cookie Dough Smoothie

I’m sure many of you are familiar with the extreme self discipline it takes to not consume half the cookie dough batter before it even has the chance to bake into delicious little cookies..

.. And then I’m sure you are familiar with the sick feeling after consuming far far to much refined sugar, unbaked flour, raw eggs and butter as your body tries to process this concoction. But it was so worth it?? Hmmm debatable!

This Power Cookie Dough Smoothie however is 100% worth it! Just whole food, delicious nourishment that will keep you powering with its nutrition packed properties and long lasting satiety (keeps you full for ages).

The brazil nuts give the smoothie that creamy, doughy flavour. Brazil nuts are a great source of selenium – HELLO healthy beautiful skin & hair + they are great for your immune system, thyroid, and more..

Gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, Your Holistic Metabolism Friendly and super easy to make.

Power Cookie Dough Smoothie

Recipe:

4 Medjool Dates

1 cup Almond Milk

1/2 cup Raw Brazil Nuts, pre soaked

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

8 Ice Cubes

1 heaped tbs Vanilla Natural Protein Powder (I used BareBlends Vanilla Bean)

Cocao Nibs to top with (optional)

To create your ultimate Power Cookie Dough Smoothie just pit the dates and then blend all the ingredients (except the cocao nibs) together in a high speed blender until smooth and creamy.

Pour and enjoy your Power Cookie Dough Smoothie topped with my Deluxe Chocolate Gluten free Granola + cocao nibs for breakfast or with just the cocao nibs as a mid morning or afternoon pick me up.

To make the smoothie even thicker, blend in more ice or you could also add a frozen banana.

Don’t forget to share your BareVitality recipes on Instagram hashtagging #HolisticChicks for the chance to win your own copy of Your Holistic Metabolism 🙂

Cant wait to see your creations.

23/09/2015
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Breakfast's,Snack's

Seeded Cinnamon Spice Banana Bread – Gluten Free!

Craving a healthy snack but don’t know what to make? This is delicious and so easy to make! Here it is a high protein, high fibre, and above all super healthy banana bread recipe.

Healthy Banana Bread

This is gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar-free, paleo and also nut free. Therefore pretty much a whole loaf of whole food goodness.

So healthy that I have been having it toasted with organic butter & honey the last couple of mornings for breakfast. And usually, I do not believe in banana bread for breakfast!! Rather an occasional treat. Banana bread muffins are also a great option for a treat, check-it-out!

I have made this recipe quite savoury with just the natural sweetness of the bananas. Because of that, I serve mine with a drizzle of honey on top. Those of you with super sweet tooth’s, try adding 1/2 cup of organic honey or maple syrup to the recipe.

So, what are you waiting for, try the recipe and enjoy this healthy snack with a cup of coffee or tea. And don’t forget to tag #barevitality in your Instagram pics!

Recipe

3 Large Bananas

1/3 cup Coconut Oil, melted

3 Eggs

1/4 cup Chia Seeds

2/3 cup Coconut Flour

1/3 cup Linseed Ground

1/3 cup Sunflower Seeds

1/3 cup Pepita Seeds

1 tsp Ground Cinnamon

1/3 tsp Ground Ginger

1/2 tsp All Spice

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

1 tsp Bicarb Soda

How to do it

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius. Line a rectangular cake tin with baking paper and grease the sides.

Blend together the bananas, coconut oil, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, cinnamon, all spice, and vanilla.

Then mix in the coconut flour, chia seeds, linseed, sunflower seeds, pepitas and bicard.

Finally pour into the baking tin, top with extra seeds if you wish and bake away for 25-30 minutes.

Allow to cool, then slice it up and enjoy!

If this sounds good, take a look at my previous healthy vanilla turmeric latte recipe!

15/09/2015
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