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Healthy Raw Caramel Slice

This Healthy Raw Caramel Slice is an indulgence and a half with the benefit of being gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free and vegan. They are healthy and full of fibre from the dates and nuts and a contain a wholesome boost of healthy fats from the coconut oil and almond butter.

These disappear way too quickly in our house!!

Healthy Raw Caramel Slice Recipe:

Base;

1 cup dates, pitted

1/2 cup of raw almonds or pecans

3 tbs almond butter

2 tbs coconut oil, melted

Caramel;

1 cup dates, pitted

5 tbs coconut oil, melted

1/4 cup coconut sugar

2 tbs almond butter

1/4 cup coconut milk

On Top:

Optional choc chips. Choosing vegan choc chips if your vegan or daily free.

Sprinkle of high quality salt

Pre soak both cups of dates in hot water for 5 or so minutes. Enough to rinse and soften the dates. Then drain the water and put aside.

Line a slice tin with baking paper.

To make the base:

Combine the dates, almond butter and coconut oil in a high speed blender until smooth. Then roughly blend through the raw nuts. Place the base mixture into the bottom of the slice tin and push down + up 1 cm around the edges. Place in the freezer to set.

To make the caramel:

Combine all the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth, creamy and thick. Layer evenly on top of the base.

Now sprinkle the salt over the caramel and add the choc chips, if you choose.

Place back into the freezer and allow to set for at least 20 minutes.

Slice on a hard, flat surface while frozen and then store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Enjoy!

You may also like my Salted Caramel Raw Nut Slice!

26/09/2018
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Smoothies

Antioxidant Packed Smoothie Bowl!

Boost yourself naturally for a glowing exterior and interior with this antioxidant Packed Smoothie Bowl!

Antioxidant Packed Smoothie Bowl:

1 cup of frozen berries of choice

1.5 cups of almond milk

2 tbs chia seeds

1 tsp Acai powder

1 large handful of baby spinach leaves

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup cocao nibs

2 medjool dates (optional for extra sweetness)

Toppings of choice!!!

Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until thick and creamy! It the smoothie is not thick enough, blend through ice cubes.

Pour contents into a bowl! Sprinkle and drizzle with your favourite toppings. I used raw cashews, granola and cashew butter!

Enjoy!!

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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Desserts,Snack's

Healthy Snickers Balls!!

So this healthy snickers balls recipe all began because I saw a chocolate bar advertisment on the television and because I suppose thats the job of the add, I started to seriously crave snicker’s chocolate bars!! Tell me I’m not the only one?

I am a big believer in not depriving yourself of foods you love. Rather switch them to healthy alternatives and enjoy mindfully in moderation.

So I have created for you (and me) a healthy gluten free, vegan, dairy free and refined sugar free snickers balls recipe. It was going to be a bar however I am also all for quick and simple recipes that are achievable for anyones lifestyle……. and well a bar added at least an extra 20 minutes on preparation time.

Now before we get to the recipe, I can honestly say this is one of my BEST treat recipes in years!! The few people who did try one of my trial batches were amazed that number 1 they were actually healthy and number 2 how much they really tasted like the real thing, yet even more indulgent!

Give this healthy snickers balls recipe a go and let me know what you think?

Healthy Snickers Balls Recipe!

Makes around 12 Balls:

1 cup raw cashews

1 cup mixed raw seeds (I used pepita & sunflower seeds)

2 tbs coconut oil

1 cup dates, pitted and pre soaked

1 tsp vanilla extract or paste

1 tbs cocao powder

1/2 cup desiccated coconut

1/2 cup crunchy natural peanut butter (I used Pics Peanut Butter)

2 tbs maple syrup

Himalayan salt to taste

In a fry pan on a medium to high heat, melt 1 tbs of the coconut oil. Then lightly roast the cashews and seeds in the coconut oil. Turing over regularly. Take out of the fry pan and allow to cool.
Combine in a food processor or high speed blender the dates, vanilla, cocao powder and desiccated coconut to create the base.
In the same fry pan combine the remaining coconut oil, peanut butter, maple syrup and salt to create a peanut buttery caramel like sauce.
Stir through the base the roasted nuts/ seeds and the sauce.
Roll into generous sized balls and set in the fridge.

Enjoy!

Health,Snack's

5 Healthy Hot Cross Bun Recipes!

I LOVE hot cross buns!! I end up purchasing extra spelt hot cross buns around easter time to store in the freezer for a later date.

Toasted and spread with organic butter and a drizzle of raw honey + a cup of tea = bliss!! This year I really wanted to make my own.

I did a little search on some healthy recipes and found SO SO many… and of course had to share all these healthy hot cross bun recipes with you guys!!!

Happy Baking 🙂

Healthy Hot Cross Bun Recipes

Paleo Hot Cross Buns

This is a recipe by Sarah Wilson from I Quit Sugar. Nutrient dense, paleo, gluten free and refined sugar free.

Healthy Hot Cross Bun Recipes

Thermomix Hot Cross Buns

For those of you with access to a thermomix, thanks to Jo from Quirky Cooking you can make them from pure scratch. Ground your own flour and all. Gluten free, dairy free and sugar free.

Healthy Hot Cross Bun Recipes

Plantain Hot Cross Buns

Plantain’s are a type of banana typically used for cooking. They contain less sugar than the usual banana and are rather starchy so require cooking for the digestive process.

Cant wait to try these ones thanks to the Unconventional Baker

Gluten free, vegan, refined sugar free and yeast free.

Healthy Hot Cross Bun Recipes

Spelt Hot Cross Buns

Using whole grain spelt flour is a great alternative to wheat flour. Reduced gluten content and dairy free. Thanks WellBeing for this awesome recipe. Love the inclusion of olive oil too!

Healthy Hot Cross Bun Recipes

Blueberry & Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

This is a really simple and healthy hot cross bun recipe thanks to Lorna Jane. Nutrient dense with a good source of quality fat from the coconut oil, fibre and protein from the oats and spelt flour, contain natural and complex sugars from the honey, and are rich with protective antioxidants from the blueberries and dark chocolate.

I love the addition of the blueberries 🙂

For lots more healthy and wholesome recipes head to our Recipe Tab Here!!

25/03/2017
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Health,Lunch & Dinner's

Healthy Gluten Free Pizza Wraps!

Ok lets be honest. There really isn’t anything better than a night at home with a movie and pizza. Take the guilt completely out of pizza nights with these healthy gluten free pizza wraps.

So quick to throw together and full of nutritious ingredients. I usually make a few and then wrap up the extras to be put in the fridge for the next days lunch 🙂

Make your own pizza night is a great thing to do with friends, your children or partner.

The below is a great healthy combo I have going at the moment, however feel free to get creative with other toppings. Think baked pumpkin, pine nuts, zucchini, cooked chicken just to name a few options.

Healthy Gluten Free Pizza Wraps Recipe:

Makes 2:

2x Gluten Free Wraps

2 large handfuls of baby spinach

1 cup of chopped mushrooms

2-4 tbs pure tomato paste

1 cup of diced eggplant

1 capsicum sliced

1 handful of rocket leaves

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup of sliced organic ham

Fresh basil leaves to taste

Goats cheese to taste

Olive oil to drizzle (optional)

Preheat the oven to 220 degrees celsius.
Evenly spread the tomato paste over the base of the 2 gluten free wraps.

Next divide the following ingredients in their chronological order; baby spinach leaves, mushrooms, capsicum, eggplant, ham, cherry tomatoes, goats cheese and drizzle with a little olive oil.

Place the pizzas on an oven tray on the top self of the oven. Bake until the mushrooms and eggplant are cooked and the base is slightly brown. Usually this will take about 10-15 minutes.

Take out of the oven. Top one half with rocket leaves, add the basil and then fold in half.

Your healthy gluten free pizza wraps are ready to eat 🙂

Enjoy!

And don’t forget to tag your healthy pizza nights #barevitality on Instagram @claudiabeyer_barevitality

If you liked this recipe you may also like my Spanish Inspired Quinoa and Chorizo Bowl

Smoothies

Raspberry Kefir Smoothie- for a happy tummy!

Making my own kefir has become my new favourite thing. Problem is, its fermenting quicker than I can drink it! So I have had to come up with ways to include it in my meals…. or in this case smoothies! Raspberry kefir smoothie

What is kefir?

Kefir is like a very nutrient rich drinking yogurt. Its cultured, enzyme rich properties help restore and strengthen the ‘inner ecosystem’ for a healthy digestive system. Kefir is made by fermenting kefir grains in most commonly dairy milk however it can also be done in coconut water. A lot of people who have intolerances to lactose can tolerate kefir due to the yeast and ‘good’ bacteria consuming most fo the lactose.

Our digestive system is the centre of everything! A happy tummy = happy mind, healthy immune system, easy weight management + so much more..

When making kefir I combine the kefir grain with 1 L of unhomogenised organic milk. I then leave it in a jar covered with cloth on the bench for 24 hours and then in my fridge for a further 24 hours. Then it is ready to consume!

Below is a raspberry kefir smoothie recipe for a healthy, strong digestive system. There is also the option to add slippery elm powder. This is an amazing tummy soothing natural substance from the inner bark of a slippery elm tree. It can be found at most health food stores. I got mine from AboutLife.

Raspberry & Kefir Smoothie

1 cup almond milk

1/2 cup kefir + extra for topping

2/4 cup organic frozen raspberries or fresh

1 tsp slippery elm powder (optional)

1-2 heaped tsp raw honey

4-8 cubes of ice depending on how thick you want it

Whatever toppings you desire

In a blender combine all the ingredients and blend until you have a smooth, thick consistency.

Pour into a bowl or glass and top with extra kefir and whatever else you desire. I added more raspberries, raw honey and grain free granola.

Now all you need to do is sit back and enjoy so your tummy can absorb its super powers in a relaxed state!

16/06/2016
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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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Lunch & Dinner's

Healing Carrot Turmeric and Ginger Soup

There is something so soothing about a thick warm healthy soup as it starts to get cooler. The cooler months are often when we go into hybernation mode and therefore a time we should be really focusing on nourishing ourselves and healing our body from the damage of environmental toxins (stress, non organic produce, heavy metals, alcohol…). This healing carrot turmeric and ginger soup is full of vitamin A and C. It has amazing anti-inflammatory and immune boosting properties as well as being high in healing antioxidant powers.

Its as simple as boil, blend and serve. Make up a double batch and keep some in your freezer for nights when you are too tired to cook.

Healing Carrot Turmeric and Ginger Soup

Serves 2

4 carrots

2 stalks of celery

3-4 slices of fresh ginger

1 heaped tsp turmeric powder

1 heaped tbs natural vegetable stock paste or an equivalent of

1 tbs chopped chives

1L of filtered water

Salt & Pepper to taste

Boil the water and stock in a large pot.

Roughly chop the carrots and celery. Add them to the pot and reduce to a simmer.

Then add the turmeric and ginger and cook for 20 minutes with the lid on.

Pour into a blender or food processor. Add the chives and S & P to taste and blend until smooth.

Serve the carrot turmeric and ginger soup while warm and top with some fresh herbs!

Enjoy x

If you loved this soup you may also love to try some of my other nourishing whole food simple recipes HERE! Also here at BareVitality you will find other helpful articles including meditation techniques and exercise programs. And follow us on social for lots more healthy recipe ideas!

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.

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xx
Claudia

04/03/2016
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