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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!!

Smoothies

Tahini & Cashew Super Smoothie!

So whats so ‘super’ about this tahini & cashew super smoothie?

It is packed full of nourishing whole foods. A great source of natural protein, fibre, potassium, skin and hair nourishing good fats, alkalising greens and tastes AMAZING!!

I have recently been having this smoothie for breakfast and finding it is keeping me satisfied for far longer in a morning than a bowl of porridge.

Tahini is a creamy rich paste made up of ground sesame seeds. Add cashew nuts, banana and spinach to the mix, you have a super nourishing base to start the morning with.

Tahini & Cashew Super Smoothie

1 cup of unsweetened almond milk or you can make your own cashew milk

1 banana (preferably frozen)

1/2 cup raw cashews

1 handful of baby spinach leaves

1-2 tbs tahini

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

A dash of cinnamon

8-10 ice cubes

Pre soak the raw cashew nuts in filtered water for a minimum of 4 hours. This will activate the nut improving its digestive absorption.

Drain and rinse the cashews.

Throw all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

Now your tahini & cashew super smoothie is ready 🙂

Serve fresh and enjoy!

Check out lots of my other smoothie recipes HERE!

12/05/2016
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FREE eBook – 21 Nourishing Whole Food Smoothie Recipes!

Now if you know me, you would know I LOVE smoothies! From decorating smoothie bowls to, shopping for their ingredients, to filling my thermomix with as many whole foods as I can to blend up into a nourishing concoction.

A couple months back I under went a smoothie challenge of consuming 21 different whole food smoothie recipes over the 21 days. This was purely to have a bit of fun and get creative and to nourish my body with a large range of different superfoods. They were just an addition to my usual health diet or sometimes (the super big smoothies) as a meal.
I have put together the list of the whole food smoothie recipes so you can try a large range of different smoothie concoctions. Maybe even challenge yourself with 1 a day over 21 days!

The book includes a Skin Nourishing Smoothie, Metabolism Boosting Smoothie, my Go- To Smoothie, Dandelion Chai Morning Boost Smoothie & SO So many more.

To receive your FREE copy just fill out the box below and the eBook will arrive directly into your inbox shortly after.

Enjoy my lovelies!

Claudia

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Always love to see your smoothie creations so #barevitality @claudiabeyer_barevitality and for the chance to be featured xx

20/02/2016
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Health

Day 2 of my Nutrition Cleanse!

Day 2 started with a natural protein and superfood kick and then onto the fresh fruit and veg throughout the rest of the day ending with a larger meal.

So here was my day 2:

~ Started the day with 1x glass of warm filtered water with apple cider vinegar and cayenne pepper.

~ Next I consumed 2 jars of a nutrient rich natural protein smoothie throughout the morning.

This Chai, Dandelion and Cinnamon smoothie contained an organic banana, cinnamon, dandelion and chai tea infused almond milk, coconut oil, chia seeds, raw honey and an organic raw egg.

~ Lunch time was nori, hummus & veggie (cucumber, coriander, capsicum, bean sprouts) rolls.

~ Then more juice- 1.5L through out the afternoon.

Rockmelon, lettuce, aloe vera, cucumber, lemon, filtered water and ice.

~ Snacks & extras included wheat grass shot, turmeric tonic, lots of filtered water & a natural protein bar.

~ Dinner was grilled fish and salad. Followed by herbal tea and a couple of my guilt free earthling bites again.

One more day to go!

Day 1 of my Nutritional Cleanse

11/01/2015
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Health

Day 1 of my Nutrition Cleanse!

Ok now I love my smoothies and juices but to have only smoothies or juices for a number of days straight, well lets just say I think our relationship would change…. and to think of the day I lose interest in smoothie bowls, well that would just be a very sad day.

So here is day 1 of a 3 day cleanse I constructed for myself that I find both enjoyable and effective in cleansing my body and giving it a nutritional boost. It includes solids, contains only nourishing whole food ingredients, is flexible, filling and doesn’t leave me grumpy and headachy.

So here was my day 1:

~ Upon waking; 1x glass of warm filtered water with apple cider vinegar and cayenne pepper.

~ I then made up 2 L of Veggie juice to consume throughout the morning. I make my juices in my thermomix as it allows me to use the whole fruit or vegetable and consume the fibre and pulp that often is discarded during the juicing process. Less wastage, more nutrition + a lot more filling.

This juice consisted of kale, celery, green apple, fresh mint leaves, cucumber, beetroot + filtered water.

~ I also consumed another 1 L of filtered water throughout the morning. A lot of liquids I know!!

~Now my aim is not to lose weight over the next 3 days but rather cleanse my system and provide my body with a nutritional boost. My guide for lunch day 1 is to consume an easily digestible, whole food, gluten/ dairy/ sugar free solid that is about 60% carb and 40% protein. So for lunch I consumed 2 pieces of organic whole grain gluten free toast with cashew spread.

~ Throughout the afternoon I consumed 600ml of my Almond Butter & Cinnamon Smoothie.

This contained almond milk, filtered water, coconut oil, almond butter/ spread, cinnamon, Himalayan salt & ice.

~ For dinner was the remaining 600ml of my Almond Butter & Cinnamon smoothie + a big bowl of lightly stir fried carrots and broccoli with black tahini on top & half an avocado.

~ Also as snacks and extras throughout the day I had one of my Natural Protein Bars, strawberries & a spiralina shot + more filtered water.

~ I ended the night with a cup of herbal tea and a few of my Guilt Free Earthling Bites, because even when cleansing I need my after dinner chocolate hit.

Day 1 done with 9 servings of veg, 2x fruit + a wide range of other whole food nutrients. 2 more days to go!

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09/01/2015
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Breakfast's

Protein Powder Talk + my Berry Breakfast Smoothie!

Talk regarding protein powders is always a hot topic. What type, brand, when to use it, should I be using a variety of types, flavoured/ unflavoured, how to use it, water or milk, add fruit or veg, is it even necessary to include protein powders in my diet..?

Ok so here is my view as a Holistic Personal Trainer regarding whether protein powders are necessary!

My greatest belief is we should be gaining optimal nourishment from natures whole foods before supplementing. In todays society however our whole food quality is not what it use to be. Our soil is nutrient poor, creating grains, fruits, vegetables and animal products with less than optimal nutritional values, including those that are certified organic. Therefore even individuals with an organic nutrient rich diet often do need a bit of natural supplement support particularly if we are treating illness, deficiency, disease and/or under high amounts of physical (including working out) or mental stress.

So this leads to my next point- can you even image the quality of proteins that are not organic? Nutrient depleted and toxic chemical loaded products that are being absorbed into our blood stream to help assist our health and recovery… yes doesn’t sound too wonderful does it and can cause our body a whole lot of harm over the long run + it’s just wasted money! So my advise when choosing a protein source is opt for a high quality, organic product that is also free from refined sugars.

A good organic protein powder is a great addition to a diet of whole food protein sources for both convenience and rotational variety. We just need to make sure we rehydrate the protein correctly to ensure optimal recognition from our bodies and nutrient absorption. Our bodies need a range of protein sources to achieve the required essential amino acid profile. Protein is essential for tissue growth & repair, stabilising blood sugar levels, creating sustainable energy, cholesterol regulation, bone, skin, hair and nail health… the list goes on!

Those of you who follow me on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) will know I recently have been experimenting with Bare Blends organic products and have been highly impressed with the quality and results of the protein powder in particular. Adding this high quality whey protein (not usually my choice of protein source) to my weekly rotation of protein sources has worked surprisingly well with my lactose sensitivity and tastes awesome!!

Here is my new favourite breakfast berry smoothie using my Bare Blends products!

Recipe:

1.5 cups almond milk

2 heaped tbs vanilla bean WPI powder

2 heaped tsp freeze dried bare berries

1 large handful of organic baby spinach leaves

1 organic banana

2 heaped tbs goats milk or biodynamic yogurt

1 tbs coconut oil

1 tbs chia seeds

1 tbs almond meal

6x ice cubes

Blend on high for 3- 4 minutes and serve!

Enjoy!

and check out more protein smoothies on the BareVitality Blog

Claudia

11/08/2014
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Recipes,Smoothies

Salted Caramel and Walnut Smoothie Bowl

This smoothie contains 5 superfoods and is sugar, dairy, gluten and preservative free. Not usually something you can say about a caramel milkshake, frappe or caramel anything really.

Further more its packed with omegas and protein and is a fantastic way to settle those sweet cravings or as an energy boost.

The mesquite powder gives the smoothie that caramel flavour with the benefit of being rich in a number of vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

Allow your mind to think your indulging while your body absorbs the nutrient rich goodness.

Recipe:

1 cup almond milk

1 scoop natural protein powder

1 heaped tbs maca powder

2 tbs chia seeds

1 heaped tbs mesquite powder

1/2 frozen banana

1/4 cup raw walnuts

1 tsp cinnamon

pinch of hymalayan salt

Approximately 8 ice cubes

Blend and enjoy!

If you prefer a stronger caramel flavour, add more of the mesquite powder.

20/03/2014
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Smoothies

Fresh Fig & Cashew Butter Smoothie

This is absolute smoothie heaven right here!! Full of whole food nourishing goodness.

High in calcium, fibre and potassium, figs are a great addition to our smoothies. We are coming to the end of fig season unfortunately so lets get blending with this delicious, healthy fruit.

If you are unable to get access to fresh figs, soak dried figs over night in filtered water to hydrate them.

Fresh Fig & Cashew Butter Smoothie Recipe:

Ingredients:

3-4 fresh figs

1 cup almond milk (make sure it has no added sugars)

1 heaped tbs natural pot set yogurt

2 tbs cashew butter

1 tsp cinnamon

1-2 tsp raw honey

5-8 ice cubes

I scoop natural protein powder (optional)

2 tbs chia seeds (optional)

Prepare figs by washing, removing stems and halving them.

Place all the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

Pour into a glass or jar and feel free to top with a few slices of extra fresh fig, a sprinkle of cinnamon and raw cashews!

Enjoy!

You can find lots more BareVitality smoothie recipes HERE!

12/03/2014
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Recipes,Smoothies

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

This is one of my favourite smoothies. Packed with fibre, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats as well as being super filling, it’s the perfect start to a day or as a snack when your starving in the afternoon.

This recipe is adapted from Abby Phon’s pumpkin smoothie recipe.

Recipe:

1/2 cup pureed pumpkin

1 1/2 cups almond milk (or milk of choice)

1/2 frozen banana

2 pitted dates

1 tbs of a natural yogurt

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp nutmeg

1/8 tsp cloves

1/2 tsp all spice

1 tbs chia seeds

1/4 avocado (optional)

4-8 Ice cubes

Blend together all the ingredients.

Enjoy!

14/08/2013
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Recipes,Smoothies

Carrot Cake Smoothie

Day 2 of the 4 Week Smoothie Challenge is this nutritious Carrot Cake Smoothie.

Trying to get in our 5 serves of vegetable each day can often be a challenging task with our busy lifestyle and for some, vegetables can be considered ‘boring’ to eat. This is why it’s so important to remember how versatile vegetables can be and experiment and discover multiple ways to include a variety of vegetables into each day. Using the whole carrot rather than juicing it, retains so much more nutrients and fibre.

Carrot is a great for cleansing the liver and is full of antioxidants.

Recipe:

1 carrot

1/2 banana (preferably frozen)

2/3 cup almond milk

2 tbsp coconut milk yogurt (or goats, biodynamic, greek yogurt)

6 ice cubes

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 tbs LSA (optional)

1 tbs chia seeds

1 tsp nativia/honey/maple syrup (optional) I love honey in mine!

1 scoop natural vanilla protein powder (optional)

Grate the carrot. Put all the ingredients into the blender and blend away. Depending how thick you like it you can add more ice.

Thermomix version: place carrot in mixing bowl and chop 9 sec/ speed 8. Add 165g almond milk and then the rest of the ingredients. Combine 30 sec/speed 9.

Enjoy!

06/08/2013
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