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Gingerbread Spelt Cookies

Gingerbread is a long standing christmas tradition.

With a new baby in the house it has got us thinking about the Christmas traditions we would like to start this year for our little girl to grow up with and enjoy! Christmas baking is something I personally love, so while she can’t actually eat them this year, starting this tradition is so special. These gingerbread spelt cookies are a healthier take on the traditional cookies we all love!

Spelt flour being a wholegrain, high in minerals and with a low gluten content. Full of delicious spices and refine sugar free, using pure maple syrup as a sweetener.

For a dairy free/ vegan alternative you can switch the butter for coconut oil.

Gingerbread Spelt Cookies Recipe:

Spice mix:

2 tsp Cinnamon
2 tsp Ginger
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
1/2 tsp Clove
1/4 tsp Turmeric

Dough:

1/4 cup Butter (or coconut oil), melted
3 tbs Coconut Milk (or milk of choice)
1/2 cup Maple Syrup
1 3/4 cups Spelt Flour
1/4 tsp Bicarb Soda
Generous pinch of Salt

In a medium bowl, combine spices to create the spice mix.
Stir through the spelt flour, bicarb soda and salt.
In a small bowl combine the butter, milk and maple syrup.
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry to create a ball of dough. Add a little extra flour or milk if needed. The dough should not stick to a spoon. If it does add a little more flour.
Wrap the ball of dough in baking paper and chill in the refrigerator for around 45 minutes.
Pre heat the over to 160 degrees.
Roll out the dough on the baking paper and use your cookie cutter to cut out your cookie shapes. Places cookies on baking paper on a tray in the oven.
Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
Allow to cool and enjoy!

Desserts,Recipes,Snack's

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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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,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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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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Desserts

My Superfoods: Matcha + Matcha White Chocolate Slice

Did you know 1 serving of Matcha powder is equivalent to 10 cups of green tea!!

So what is Matcha?

Matcha powder is a finely ground, bright green tea powder. It is a natural, organic green tea which has been the heart of the famous Japanese tea ceremony for over 900 years. The Buddhist monks honored matcha tea as the ‘health elixir’. Matcha is prepared from a high-quality shade-grown leaf known as tencha. The tea bushes are sheltered to avoid the exposure of direct sunlight. This provides the leaves with a darker shade of green and stimulates the production of chlorophyll and amino acids.

Why I love Matcha:

1. An antioxidant powerhouse: According to the latest innovation in antioxidant research, Matcha is packed with exponentially more antioxidants than any other superfood. This helps build a strong defence up against infection and disease. One of these unique antioxidants in particular, catechises, provides potent anti ageing properties. As we know an external glow is a direct result of internal health!

2. Detoxifies the body: The chlorophyll profile in the powder allows it to cleanse and detoxify the body.

3. Boosts energy: Healthier than a cup of coffee, matcha contains a natural caffeine component to boost energy.

4. Assists mental functions: A serving of match will boost concentration and focus as a result of its rich L-Theinine profile.

Matcha White Chocolate Slice:

This recipe I put together as part of my BareVitality PT client christmas goodie bags last year. A big hit!!

1.5 cups of almond meal

1 cup natural vanilla protein powder (I used Quest protein powder for this recipe)

1 tbs matcha powder

2 tbs tahini

1/2 cup melted coconut oil

1/2 cup goji berries

Its as easy as blending all the ingredients (minus the goji berries) together in a high speed blender or food processor. Spoon the mixture onto baking paper on a tray. Sprinkle with goji berries and place in the fridge to set.

An hour or 2 later you can slice it up into desired shape and size ready to be consumed. It is very rich so you will only need small slices 🙂

Store in a sealed container or jar in your fridge.

If you liked this recipe you will love my raw chocolate recipe here!

Sources:

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/beverage/matcha-tea.html

20/01/2016
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Breakfast's,Snack's

Superfood Toast Toppers!

For those of you who love decorating smoothie bowls as much as I do, you will have so much fun decorating these superfood toast toppers.

Gone are the days of just peanut butter on toast. Its all about the layers, different textures, colours and flavours now.

Super fun, delicious and very Instagram pretty whole food goodness! Great as a healthy start to the day or as a satisfying snack.

So where do I start in constructing the ultimate superfood toast topper?

The Toast!!

Now it kind of defeats the purpose of nourishing your body with superfoods if your placing them all on a base of refined white bread. Opt for a quality gluten free bread, sourdough, rye or paleo bread.

Next is all about the spread. Think nut or seed spreads, avocado, cocao spread, mashed banana…

Add some fruit, then top with whatever superfoods your taste buds desire or body requires.

Here are two of my favourite combos of superfood toast toppers. Mostly because these seem to be ingredients I alway have on hand and very much love.

Superfood Toast Toppers:

Salted Caramel, Banana Toast

Rye toast spread with tahini, pinch of himalayan salt & drizzle of honey = salted caramel layer.

Topped with sliced banana, chopped raw almonds, chia seeds.

Finish with a final drizzle of honey and sprinkle of cinnamon.

Cashew, Berry & Bee Pollen Toast

Rye toast spread with cashew butter and a pinch of himalayan salt.

Topped with sliced strawberries and chopped raw cashews. Or you could go for the deluxe version and whip up a batch of Maple Salted Cashews!

Finish with a generous sprinkle of bee pollen and goji berries.

Would love to see what creative toast toppers you come up with. Tag #barevitality @claudia_beyer in your toast topper creations on Instagram for the chance to win a copy of Your Holistic Metabolism.

25/11/2015
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Snack's

Choc-Nut-Fudge Grain Free Cookies

I know my last recipe was chocolate based as well, however I believe you can never have enough chocolate recipes so here you go…

Earlier this week Rawspirations Chewy Choc Chip Fudge Cookies caught my eye on instagram. I didn’t have all the ingredients at the time so did a bit of swop and adapt and these Choc-Nut-Fudge Grain Free Cookies were the end result.

These grain free cookies are the BEST dipped in a cup of herbal tea or served with a fresh green glass of juice. Thanks Rawspirations for the inspo!!

This recipe is also another great little Christmas gift idea! Bake up a few batches and wrap 5-6 cookies in cellophane, tie with a pretty ribbon and attach a Christmas tag- too easy!

Choc-Nut-Fudge Grain Free Cookies Recipe:

2/3 cup almond meal

1 tbs peanut butter

1 cup raw cashews

6 medjool dates, pre soaked

1 tbs cocao powder

1 tbs maple syrup

2 pinches salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup chopped high quality dark chocolate of choice

Pre heat the oven to 180 degrees celcius.

In a high speed blender or food processor combine the pre soaked dates, peanut butter, maple syrup, cashews, vanilla and salt until smoothish.

Next add the almond meal and cocao powder on a low speed, wiping down the edges regularly.

Last of all fold through the chopped chocolate.

Roll the mixture into balls and place on a sheet of grease proof paper on a baking tray. With your thumb or the back of a spoon, push the middle of the balls down to create a biscuit shape.

Bake for 5-10 minutes, before allowing to cool and harden. The baking process is more to help set the biscuits than bake them.

Enjoy!

More health treat recipes here!

Tag your grain free cookies on instagram with #barevitality @claudia_beyer!

Cant wait to see them 🙂

23/11/2015
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Health,Health

My Superfoods: Ginger + Green Ginger Iced Tea Recipe

Welcome to my new blog featured superfoods! The foods I love for optimal health and wellbeing.

The first feature is Ginger– an ancient spice traditionally used as medicine to aid digestion and treat stomach upset and nausea.

Why I love Ginger:

Nausea: Well I always get motion sickness. I can prove wrong the saying that you can’t get car sickness when your the driver. I definitely can!! So ginger can be a life saver at times when Im out on a boat, needing to drive in stop/start traffic or just when I’m not feeling 100%. It is also great if you are experiencing morning sickness, motion sickness, lack of appetite or just nausea in general.
Digestion: When my stomach is upset, chewing on fresh ginger or a cup of ginger tea (recipe below) does magic. It can help treat cramping, bloating and flatulence and provide relief from female monthly period pain and associated symptoms. Also it aids digestion in activating digestive juices when consumed before a meal.
Metabolism: Ginger is one of the foods to ‘consume in abundance’ on my 14 Day Holistic Metabolism Kick Start Program because it assists in the metabolism of essential nutrients in the body. When on the program it works wonders particularly in the Green Detox Smoothie.
Cold & Flu Defence: If I feel something coming on, 1 tbs of grated fresh ginger in warm water I find kills anything if I get it early enough. If Im too late however it also assists with recovery and congestion relief.

Here is a simple ginger recipe I love that soothes and boosts the body.

Ginger & Green Tea Recipe:

1x Organic Green Tea Bag (I used Clippers)

2 slices of fresh Ginger

Squeeze Lemon

Fill a cup 3/4 full with boiling water then add a small amount of cold filtered water to make the water 80 degrees celsius (perfect for brewing herbal tea).

Add in the ginger and the green tea bag and leave for at least 10 minutes to brew and cool down. Take out the tea bag before placing in the fridge for 1 hour.

Serve with ice and a squeeze of lemon.

Enjoy!

01/11/2015
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