My Favouritie Green Smoothie

I posted this recipe when I first started this blog, so you may have seen it before. I think it is such a great, tasty recipe for when you are first starting to drink green smoothies so I thought I would post it again for those that missed it:) 

The combination of all of the fruit with the added coconut water (fresh or bottled it doesn't matter) just makes it so palatable with the greens for the beginner smoothie drinker :) Hubby & I often have this exact smoothie. It is our go to smoothie when we need a good pick me up.

When I first started making green smoothies I used Kimberly Snyders recipe which you can find here. She has lots of other great clean eating vegan recipes which you will find on her blog.

The Glorious Green Smoothie

1 cup of coconut water (preferably from fresh young coconut, or bottled is fine if you can't find it)

1 cup kale (leaves only, no stalks - makes it bitter)

1 cup baby spinach

1 apple 

1 banana

1 cup strawberries

1 stalk celery

juice of half a lemon

Mix coconut water with greens first until very smooth, I turn my blender slowly up to full speed, then slowly add the cut up pieces of hard fruit until they are all smooth, then last add the banana, strawberries and juice of half a lemon. Blend all until very smooth, I keep it on for a minute or so to make sure. The more blended it is - the easier the nutrients can enter your system! I make a batch big enough to last a few days so I am not having to do it every day.

You can keep it in the fridge for a couple of days or you can freeze a big batch and defrost it the night before.

Enjoy!

Bee x

RECIPE | Bananarama Energy Smoothie

This is one of the yummiest, easiest & most energising smoothies ever. It is completely satiating so will keep you full for hours!

The recipe below makes enough for 2 people (or you can make one now and have some later for afternoon tea, it keeps well in the fridge just give it a quick shake before drinking).

Ingredients:
2 medium sized ripe bananas
1 big teaspoon almond butter
1 big teaspoon maca powder
1 big teaspoon raw honey
1 1/2 cups almond milk or milk of choice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla paste
1/2 cup of ice

Directions:
Put all ingredients into blender, blend for a minute or until all mixed together.

Enjoy!

Bee xx

RECIPE | Banana Bread (Paleo, Grain Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free) - Delicious!

This banana bread is a must try for all banana bread lovers. It looks just like 'real' banana bread. It is moist & delicious just how any good banana bread should be although it contains no grains, no dairy and no refined sugar. It is delicious recipe for paleo eaters :) I have been given the tick of approval by hubby and friends that this is a much nicer, lighter version of the heavy bread found elsewhere.

I embarked on a paleo lifestyle a few weeks ago and ever since I have longed for a slice of banana bread! Mainly because I couldn't eat it I am sure! I am glad I had the craving because this led me to three weekends of perfecting this delicious banana bread recipe. After trial and error I am so happy with the result! I am actually eating a slice now with a cup of tea!

Ingredients:

3 medium bananas, mashed very well

2 tablespoons desiccated coconut

1 cup tinned coconut milk

2 tablespoons shredded coconut

2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
2 tablespoons raw honey 

2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

3 eggs

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 cup almond meal

3/4 cup coconut flour 

1 teaspoon cinnamon

pinch of salt 

A few almonds or whatever you have handy to sprinkle on top

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 180'c

Grease & line loaf tin

Whisk bananas, vanilla, eggs, honey & coconut milk together 

Add almond meal, coconut flour, shredded coconut, cinnamon, baking soda & salt, whisk until combined breaking up any clumps with the whisk

Mix through the melted coconut oil

Whisk all for approx 1 minute until it reaches a smooth(ish) consistency

Pour into prepared loaf tin & bake for 1 hour - 1 hour 15 mins - until skewer comes out clean

Half way through you may need to cover the top loosely with foil to stop it browning.

Voila! Yummy banana bread to kill the cravings without any guilt :) You can serve with some butter or honey (or both) or it is lovely on it's own.

Enjoy!

Bee xx

Just a note on the ingredients, everything listed can be found at health food stores but I also have seen everything a large supermarkets. I found Bob's Mill Organic Coconut Flour at Coles so these things aren't hard to find :)

RECIPE | Raw Chocolate Fudge Tart with Salted Chocolate Sauce Icing (Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

Ok all you chocoholics, this one is for you!

This makes 16 squares of chocolate fudge tart goodness. You can easily double the recipe if you need to for a larger group.

I took this to my father in laws last night where they don't really embrace healthy eating so I didn't tell them it was a healthy raw dessert. They thought they were eating a naughty chocolate brownie full of flour, butter and sugar... mwahahahahaha (best evil laugh), little did they know they were getting loaded full of good stuff!

Raw Chocolate Fudge Tart Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups almonds
1/3 cup raw organic cacao powder
1 tablespoon tahini paste (I used unhulled, you can use either)
1 1/2 tablespoons creamed coconut (similar to coconut oil if you can't find creamed coconut, don't confused with coconut cream! Creamed coconut has a much stronger coconut flavour)
2 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup (not the fake stuff)
6 medijool dates
1/4 cup filtered water (more if you need it)

Salted Chocolate Sauce Ingredients:
2 tablespoons creamed coconut (or coconut oil)
2 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup 
1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
1/4  teaspoon Himalayan pink rock salt
A little touch of water


Tart Directions:
Line square tin with baking paper
Blitz almonds in food processor until they resemble breadcrumbs
Add dates and blitz again until combined 
Add cacao, tahini paste, creamed coconut and blitz again until combined
Add water, you may need a little more or a little less it will start to resemble a fudgy (yes fudgy is a word) texture

Once all is combined and you are happy with the texture, scoop the mixture and spread evenly in to prepared tin
Put it in the freezer for 20mins

Sauce Directions:
Put all ingredients in small sauce pan on the lowest heat 
Whisk together, you may like to add a little water
Remove from heat once combined

Take the tart out of the freezer and pour the sauce all over the top. You can top with raw cacao, almonds, coconut... anything you like!

Put it all back in the freezer for another 30 mins to set.


Take it out, cut into squares and serve. 

Best kept refrigerated.

Enjoy!

Bee xx

RECIPE | Overnight Soaked - Brekky in a Jar

There is something about eating out of a jar that just makes it all the more special to eat.. No idea why, I guess it is just the novelty factor. When I am in need of a super energising brekky which is a bit more filling than a smoothie, I always opt for a "Brekky in a Jar". 

The possibilities are endless with what you can put in these jars, but here are a couple of my favourites :)

Overnight Soaked Chia & Oats Brekky in a Jar

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Half cup rolled oats
3/4 cup milk of choice (I am loving coconut milk at the moment)
Handful of frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon of dessicated coconut
2 teaspoons maple syrup 

Directions:
Mix together chia seeds with oats and stir in milk
Allow to sit on bench for 10 minutes 
Stir again to ensure the chia soaks up all the milk properly (otherwise it goes clumpy)
Put in fridge over night

In the morning you can layer your brekky in a jar. I layer all of the ingredients and add a little maple syrup over the coconut. I like to put frozen blueberries on top so by the time I get to work they are defrosted and the juice runs through the other ingredients :)


Overnight Soaked Chocolate Chia & Raspberry Brekky in a Jar

Ingredients:
2 tablespoon chia seeds
1 cup milk of choice (I am loving coconut milk at the moment)
Handful of frozen raspberries
Handful of slivered almonds
2 teaspoons raw cacao
2 teaspoons maple syrup 

Directions:
Mix together chia seeds with cacao and stir in milk
Allow to sit on bench for 10 minutes 
Stir again to ensure the chia soaks up all the milk properly (otherwise it goes clumpy)
Put in fridge over night

In the morning you can layer your brekky in a jar. I layered all of the ingredients and added some loving earth chocolate buckinis on top.. You could just add extra almonds or other nuts, it is nice for some extra crunch!

Enjoy!

Bee xx

RECIPE | Mostly Raw Soba Noodle Salad

This Asian inspired salad takes about 15 minutes to whip up. Delicious on it's own or great as a side dish.

Serves 2 as main meal or 4 as a small side 

Salad Ingredients
1 packet organic soba noodles (I used 2/3rds of the packet) – cook according to packet until al dente then leave to drain and cool
1 punnet/ handful cherry tomatoes cut in half
2 zucchinis grated
1 carrot grated
1 long red chilli, seeds removed and deveined, sliced thin
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Handful of fresh mint chopped fine
Handful of fresh coriander chopped fine

Dressing Ingredients:
½ lemon juice
1 tablespoon cold-pressed seasame oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce
1 teaspoon raw honey

Directions:
Prepare ingredients as noted above.
Mix all dressing ingredients together in a bowl except sesame seeds
Mix all salad ingredients together in large bowl, mix in the cooled noodles then mix through dressing ingredients
Top with sesame seeds

Enjoy!

Bee xx

RECIPE | Antioxidant Power Smoothie!

This smoothie is one of my favourites! So tasty! Great for summer coming up too! You can freeze this to make iceblocks too which the kids will love!

Ingredients:
1 cup coconut water
Half cup frozen organic blueberries
Half cup frozen organic strawberries
1 teaspoon maca powder
1 banana

Blend all ingredients together and top with Goji berries!

Enjoy

Bee xx

RECIPE | RAW Nutty Bliss Rolls

Another super easy recipe that takes around 10 minutes in total to make! 

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon unhulled tahini
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon raw cacao 
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 cup activated nuts (I used walnuts & almonds)
1/2 cup sultanas
7 medjool dates

Directions:
Mix nuts in food processor until fine
Add all other ingredients to food processor, you can add a teaspoon of filtered water if you think it needs it
Once all combined, shape into little rolls and you can coat it in anything you like, I used almonds for some and coconut for the others

It made 10 rolls :)

Enjoy!

Bee xx

RECIPE | Banana, Date, Walnut, Chia & Spelt Loaf (Dairy & Refined Sugar Free)

I made this recipe with my little boy yesterday. He did most of the work! It is a great recipe to make with kids as there are no fancy mixers needed - just a couple of bowls & a whisk are the only utensils you need!

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup organic spelt flour
1 teaspoon bicarb soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup roasted (or activated) nuts, I used walnuts
1 cup pitted dates
3/4 cup raw organic honey
2 eggs
1 tablespoon chia seeds (mixed with 1 tablespoon water to allow to swell)
1/2 cup coconut or olive oil
3 very ripe bananas (must be ripe or loaf will be dry)
1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
Any seeds you have on hand to sprinkle on top (I used pepitas)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 170'c
Grease and flour a loaf tin & set aside
Mix all dry ingredients together with a whisk, then add nuts and dates and whisk to combine
Whisk all wet (honey, eggs, vanilla, chia seeds) ingredients together 
Mix in banana
Once combined add wet ingredients to dry ingredients
Pour mixture into prepared tin and top with seeds
Bake for around 45mins

I often make this and slice in to thick pieces and wrap them individually to freeze. They freeze really well and you can take them out when you need them. It keeps well in the fridge for about a week. I think it tastes better after it has been in the fridge for a day or so.

Enjoy!


Bee xx