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Healthy Vanilla Turmeric Latte!

For those non coffee drinkers or caffeine free days, this Healthy Vanilla Turmeric Latte is the perfect morning beverage or even before bed nourishing tonic!

Unlike the usual vanilla lattes full of artificial flavourings and added sugars, this quick and easy do-it-yourself latte is all natural and full of super nutrition!

Keep inflammation down and the immune system up with the combination of super ingredients!

For those of you really restricting your sugar levels, switch the raw honey for a few drops of vanilla stevia or enjoy the savoury combination of spices.

Healthy Vanilla Turmeric Latte Recipe:

1/2 tsp turmeric ground

1/4 tsp cinnamon ground

1/4 tsp clove ground

1/2 tsp ginger, fresh and grated or dried and ground

1/2 tsp vanilla powder

1 cup almond or coconut milk

1 heaped tsp raw honey

Warm up the milk either in a coffee milk frother or over the stove top in a saucepan.

Pour a small amount of the hot milk into a mug and add all the ingredients, minus the honey.

Stir until well combined!!

Slowly pour in the remaining milk and then spoon in the honey!

Sprinkle with a little extra cinnamon on top.

Enjoy while its hot!!

Love this recipe??

You may also like our Immune Boosting Turmeric Porridge Recipe!!

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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Snack's

Super Energy Balls

These Super Energy Balls are a mix of all things superfood to give you an energy and health boost!

I just made up a batch as healthy snacks for the week.

Super Energy Balls Recipe:

1 cup dates, pitted (preferably medjool dates)

1/3 cup coconut oil, melted

1 cup almond meal

1/2 cup quinoa flakes

2 tbs cocao powder

1/4 cup chia seeds

1 tsp vanilla paste or extract

1/2 tsp ground or freshly grated turmeric

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground or freshly grated ginger

1/4 tsp ground cardamon

Place everything in a high speed blender and its as simple as blending it all up. Once the mixture is a smooth and gooey consistency you can roll your little bliss balls into shape.

Store in an air tight container in the fridge.

Enjoy!

You can find lots more BareVitality Healthy Snack Recipes Here!

20/01/2017
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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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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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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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Health

The Magic Of Maca + Your Caffeine Free Maca Cocao Latte with Jenny Travins

We are lucky enough to have the lovely Jenny Travens, chief editor, wellness coach and fitness blogger from Superfood Living share with us the magic of Maca Powder and her super delish morning coffee substitute.

If you are looking for a caffeine-free way to replace your morning cup of joe, then I’ve got the recipe for you. This Maca Cacao Latte utilizes maca, a superfood that naturally boosts energy without any adverse effects such as a caffeine crash or caffeine headache. Loaded with vitamins B, C, and E, maca also provides plenty of calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorous and amino acids. The nutrients in maca help to naturally boost your mental performance and clarity needed for work tasks and studying, making it the ideal caffeine-free way to get that energy boost you need.

While maca has a wide range of health benefits, it offers specific benefits to women. Maca is used to promote sexual function in both men and women; however maca helps to balance hormones in women as well as increase fertility. For instance, if the body is producing too much of a certain hormone, maca helps decrease the production, and vice versa if your body is producing too little of a hormone. This balance of hormones helps to fight off symptoms of PMS and menopause such as mood swings, depression, cramps, body pain, hot flashes, and anxiety.

What is the importance of regulating hormones? Hormone regulation is responsible for all the physiological processes including fertility, sexual function, digestion & metabolism, brain and nervous system physiology, as well as energy levels.

So if you are in need of a caffeine-free pick me up or simply looking for a tasty way to balance your hormones and get a quick shot of nutrients, this Maca Cacao Latte is for you!

Maca Cacao Latte

Serves 1

Ingredients:

1 cup almond milk

1 teaspoon cacao powder

1 teaspoon maca powder

Raw honey/maple syrup to taste

Directions:

Place all ingredients into a small pot.

Heat on medium to high heat and simmer, whisking until all of the ingredients are well mixed.

Froth the milk using a frother or by pouring the mixture into a blender and giving it a quick whirl.

Pour into a mug and enjoy!

Notes:

Maca has a unique taste and is balanced out by the cacao in this recipe, but if you find yourself in love with the flavor of maca then feel free to take out the cacao!
Any kind of milk can be used in this recipe, however almond milk keeps the latte dairy free.
Maca can be stirred into almost any drink, from hot or cold coffees to smoothies and hot cocoa drinks!
Try these Maca Super Bites for another delicious way to incorporate maca into your diet.

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Jenny has over 10 years experiences and loves to share her knowledge about the different ways of staying fit and healthy and helping people to conquer over health related issues and maintain their fitness regime.

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06/05/2015
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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,Recipes

Chia Breakfast Parfait

Ok yes the chia puddings are a bit of a craze at the moment but they also have good reason to be in the spot light.

1. Chia seeds are a great source of protein, omegas, fibre, calcium and vitamin C and are gluten free.

2. They are so easy and quick to make.

3. A guilt free indulgence.

4. Will leave you feeling full and satisfied.

5. There are so many variations to the chia pudding/ parfait. Adding different superfoods and fruits allows you to get creative and enjoy a nutritional boost.

Here is a basic chocolate breakfast parfait recipe full of magnesium, protein, calcium and many other health benefits to start your day with a healthy indulgence and energy hit.

Superfood start 101!!

Serves 1

Recipe:

3 tbs chia seeds

1 heaped tbs cocao powder

3/4 cup almond milk, oat or coconut milk

1 tsp nativia or honey

3 tbs pot set natural yogurt

1/4 cup shredded coconut

1-2 tbs cocao nibs

1 tsp nut butter

Combine together the chia seeds, milk, cocoa powder and nativia in a bowl. Allow to stand for 5 minutes while the chia seeds expand.

In a glass add 2 heaped tbs of the chia pudding, then top with a layer of the shredded coconut and a tbs of yogurt. Repeat this process adding the rest of the chia mixture, shredded coconut and then yogurt.

Last of all top with your nut butter of choice and cocao nibs.

Enjoy!

This recipe can also be made the night before and enjoyed pre made the next morning or in a jar for on the go.

A layer of berries, banana, pepita seeds etc can also be a great addition.

03/04/2014
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