Perfect Pink Smoothie Bowl

Hi sweethearts! Hope everyone is doing amazing and looking foward to Valentine!! I know I am! If you are looking for a sweet and pink breakfast to surprise your love with I might have a beautiful recipe for you.. a perfect pink smoothiebowl! Supereasy because you want to spend this day with your sweetheart instead of in the kitchen. 

Perfect Pink Smoothie Bowl
What you need
2 frozen bananas 
1 banana
1 big scoop of maca powder
handful pomseeds
handful frozen raspberries

What to do
Place the bananas (frozen and not frozen) in your blender and pulse until you have a thick, creamy consistency. Add the pomseeds and raspberries and pulse again until the consistency has a perfect pink shade, add the maca powder and swirl until this is well absorbed. 
Scoop into 2 bowls and top with fruits you love, I went for blueberries, strawberries, pomseeds a big scoop of chia seeds and some coconutshreds.
Serve with LOVE!

Wishing you all a WONDERFUL valentines day and don't forget..

Love,
Sanne

Carob Chia Pudding

Hi Sweethearts! Today I have got a new and delicious breakfast for you. Tried it out last week and I have been hooked ever since. This is seriously so filling (you won't even think about food for at least 3 hours) and you will nourish your body with nothing but beautiful ingredients!

Health Benefits Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are a rich source of nutrients and antioxidants;
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Chia seeds are rich in polyunsaturated fats, especially omega-3 fatty acids. The omega-3s in chia seeds can help reduce inflammation, enhance cognitive performance and reduce high cholesterol.
- Fiber. Fiber is associated with reducing inflammation, lowering cholesterol and regulating bowel function. Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber, with a whopping 10 grams in only 2 tablespoons. That is one-third of the daily recommended intake of fiber per day.
- Antioxidants. Chia seeds are rich in antioxidants that help protect the body from free radicals, aging and cancer. The high antioxidant profile also helps them have a long shelf life. They last almost two years without refrigeration.
- Minerals. Two tablespoons of chia seeds contain 18 percent of the DRI for calcium, 35 percent for phosphorus, 24 percent for magnesium and about 50 percent for manganese. These nutrients help you prevent hypertension and maintain a healthy weight, and are important for energy metabolism and a part of DNA synthesis.
- Satiety. Satiety is the feeling of being full and satisfied, which helps lower food cravings between meals. The combination of protein, fiber and the gelling action of chia seeds when mixed with liquids all contribute to their satiating effects.
- Glutenfree. Chia seeds contain no gluten or grains. Therefore, all of the nutritional benefits of chia seeds can be obtained on a gluten-free diet.
- Blood Sugar Regulation. Chia seeds can play an important role in regulating insulin levels. They can reduce insulin resistance and decrease abnormally high levels of insulin in the blood.

Carob Chia Pudding
What you need
3 tbsp chia seeds
3 tbsp carob powder/raw cacao powder
1 1/2 cup water

What to do
Combine the chia seeds with your water in a pint jar. Cover the jar with a lid and give it a shake. Open the jar and add the 3 tbsp of carob powder and swirl until the chia seeds are covered. Cover again and place the mixture in your fridge overnight. In the morning scoop out the pudding into a large plate and cover with fruits your love!

ENJOY!

Love,
BeautyBlends

 

Rawberry tarts

Hi loves!! Hope you all had an amazing weekend!  I did because I finally got to try out these raw berry tarts that were in my head since christmas.. Supercute and supereasy for when you have NO time to bake and you still want to serve your guests something healthy and delicious.

Rawberry tarts (serves 4)
What you need
1 cup of medjool dates
1/3 cup of almonds
1/3 cup of walnuts
4 tbsp of goji
Handful of your favorite berries
1 tbsp of lemonzest

What to do
Place your dates into the food processor and pulse until you have a smooth consistency. Add the almonds and the walnuts and pulse again until you have a date mixture with chuncks. Take out and gently fold in the goji berries. With your hands, sculpture 4 beds for the berries and place them in your freezer for about 5 minutes. Take out and top with your favorite berries, the lemon zest and some mint!

ENJOY!!

Love,
BeautyBlends

No bake quinoa granola

Morning sweethearts! Hope everyone is doing really well and you are enjoying the new year! 
Yesterday I posted this delicious quinoa granola on my instagram account. Lots of you lovely people wrote such amazing comments (BIG thanks for that) and asked me to post this recipe. However it was already past my bedtime so I decided to get up really early to update my blog with this yummy (and easy) homemade quinoa granola.





















Health benefits quinoa
Quinoa has many health benefits and is an absolute winner for people who can not eat gluten and grains!
Quinoa is gluten free, grain free and is easy to digest. As it is high in protein and is often referred to as the complete protein because it contains all of the essential amino acids, these are the different types of protein required by the human body. These amino acids are rarely found in a non-animal food source. Quinoa is also a good source of fibre and is high in manganese, magnesium, potassium, zinc, vitamin B, phosphorus and iron.

Healthy and raw homemade quinoa granola
What you need
1/2 cup of puffed quinoa
1/4 cup of buckwheat
1/4 cup of hemp
4 tbsp of ground almonds
2 tbsp flax
4 tbsp of coconut oil
2 tbsp of agave

What to do
Melt the coconut oil on low heat (take of directly when totally melted). Mix the quinoa, buckwheat, hemp, almonds and flax together and pour over the coconut oil. Whisk until all the delicious ingredients are covered. Add the agave and whisk again until the mixture becomes sticky.
Pour into mould of choice and let it set in your freezer for 15 minutes. Take out when eating and leave the rest in your freezer.

Love,
BeautyBlends

Goji Bites.. an alround snack!

Hi sweets! Today I got an amazing snack for all of you! Goji bites. You have probably heard of the superfood goji but for those who have not, a little bit about this beautiful food:

Health benefits Goji berries

Goji berry, also know as wolfberry is a bright orange-red berry grown in the north, central and western areas of China. As they are easily damaged it is common for them to be dried to preserve. Goji berries have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to manage diabetes, fever, eye problems, blood pressure and fatigue. They can be eaten raw, cooked or dried (they look a lot like raisins) and can be used in herbal teas, juices and medicines. Goji berries benefit your health in many ways: protect your liver, help eyesight, improve fertility, strenghten the legs, boost immune function and improve circulation

The blue-red color found in goji berries as wel as in blueberries, acai berries, cranberries, strawberries and cherries are natural antioxidants which helps protect the body against oxidative damage. They are also rich in Vitamin A which protects the skin from damage, helps maintain vision and benefits the immune system.

Enough reasons to celebrate these little miracles! 

Goji bites (glutenfree, refined sugar free).

What you need

5 tbsp gojiberries

5 tbsp buckwheat

5 tbsp hempseed

5 tbsp puffed quinoa

2 tbsp chia

2 tbsp raw honey

3 tbsp coconutoil

What to do

Mix all the ingredients exept the raw honey and coconut oil in a bowl. Melt the coconut oil on low heat and take of directly when totally melted. Pour this over your superfood mixture and add the raw honey. Stir until everything is covered with the honey and coconut oil. 

Pour the mixture into your favorite mould and place in your fridge for about 15 minutes. Take out and.. ENJOY!!!

Love,

BeautyBlends

Fruity cacao bites glazes with agave syrup

Hi sweethearts! First of all... HAPPY newyear! May al your dreams and wishes come true! I hope you have had the most amazing time with family and friends!

Yesterday I posted a picture on instagram of one of my latest addictions raw cacao bites glazed with agave syrup. These were absolutely amazing! I served them multiple times during the holidays and my family could not get enough of them and the best part is.. they are supereasy to make, you only need 5 ingredients (fruits included) AND they contain wonderful ingredients which are actually good for you!

Raw cacao health benefits
- High in antioxidants which protects your cells from toxins and promotes health in many ways.
- Increases serotonin and other neurotransmitters which promotes a positive outlook and makes us feel really good!
- Rich in minerals like magnesium (deficiencies linked to heart desease and diabetes), sulfur (a beauty mineral which helps detoxify your system and promotes healthy skin!!), calcium, iron and copper.

Fruity cacao bites recipe (glutenfree, raw, refined sugar-free).
What you need:
- 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil
- 2/3 cup cacao powder
- 2 tbsp agave syrup (coconut nectar/maple syrup/raw honey) + 4 tbsp for glazing
- Handful of pomegranate seeds
- Handful of blueberries

What to do:
Melt the coconut oil over low heat and remove from the heat as soon as it is melted. Add the raw cacao and whisk until both are completely combined. Spread it out over a baking sheet or pour it into your mould of choice. Add the pomegranate seeds and the blueberries. Pop the moulds into your fridge for 10-15 minutes. Take out the cacao and glaze with your agave syrup. Place it into your fridge again until serving.

Enjoy sweethearts!!

Love,
BeautyBlends

Perfect snack, coconut filled with fruit

How to eat a raw, mature coconut

Place the coconut on a flat surface covered by a towel. Hold the coconut so that the soft spots are facing up. Pierce one or more of the soft spots.

Turn the coconut and drain through the pierced holes in a medium sized bowl. 

Place the (drained) coconut in a baking dish and heat it in your oven for 15 minutes at 350 degrees to soften the meat before cracking it open.

Place your coconut again on the towel and tap several times with a hammer, around the shell's midsection until it cracks open.

Fill with your favorite fruit!!

Enjoy!
Love,

BeautyBlends

Raw & vegan cashew cream strawberry tarts

A few weeks ago I posted a picture of this delicious raw cashewcream tart on instagram. A lot of you lovely followers left some really sweet reactions and asked me for the recipe. So it is time for me to post! For this tart I used cashewcream which was the first raw and vegan dairy-substitute I used for my desserts. Since there are so many delicious vegan ingredients I kind of forgot about this cream.. Until now!

I will post the recipe for the homemade raw cashewcream later this week.

Raw & vegan cashew cream strawberry tarts

What you need

1/2 cup of chopped dates

2 tsp of ground almonds

4 tbsp of chopped walnuts

1 cup of raw cashew cream

6 big strawberries

What to do

Mix the dates, ground almonds and chopped walnuts in your food processor until you have a chopped and crumbly mixture. Take the mixture and form 5 balls. Add a bit of water and press the date paste into your tart tins. Fill each tart with a big spoonful of the cashewcream and top with your strawberries 

Place in your fridge for 2 hours before serving.

Enjoy!!

Love,

BeautyBlends

Puffed quinoa energy bites

In my last post I was telling you guys how I am always looking for snacks that can satisfy my sweettooth. So I wanted to post another recipe that I love very much and keeps my cravings at bay!

Puffed Quinoa Energy Bites

What you need

2 cups puffed quinoa

3/4 cup of old fashioned oats

3 tbsp chia seeds

1/4 cup of buckwheat 

1/3 cup of agave syrup/raw honey

1/2 cup of melted coconut oil

Cacao coating

1/2 cup raw cacao 

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

What to do

Mix your quinoa, old fashioned oats, chia, buckwheat, honey and coconut oil until thoroughly combined. Pour the mixed ingredients into a mould of your choice (I used a sillicone one - see picture). Place your mould into the freezer for 15 minutes until the mixture has hardened.

In the meantime mix the raw cacao with the (melted) coconut oil and stir until all the lumps are out and you have a smooth texture (it will likely take you a couple of minutes). 

Take out the quinoa bites and dip them into the cacao so the bottom of the bite is covered. Place all the bites on a plate and place in your fridge for 30 minutes.

ENJOY!

Love,

BeautyBlends

5 ingredient vegan raw cacao truffles

Its almost Christmas which equals delicious food, drinks and of course desserts!

If you´re looking for something really special, delicious and guilt free I have an amazing recipe for you! Vegan and raw cacao truffles! I made little hearts but you can make them in any shape or size you want (christmas tree, stars, balls or squares).

They are really easy to make and you only need 5 ingredients!!

Vegan raw cacao truffles

What you need

10 dates (soaked)

100 gram (4oz) cacao butter

50 gram (2oz) coconut oil

1/2 cup agave syrup (brown rice syrup/raw honey)

3/4 cup raw cacao powder + 4 tbsp for the topping

What to do

Scoop your cacao butter and coconut oil in your food processor and pulse until you have a soft mixture. Add the soaked dates and pulse again until the mixture has formed a thick paste. Blend again and add the raw cacao (don't add the whole cup at once otherwise it wont blend easily).

Pour the mixture into the mould (I used a sillicone mould) of your choice and let it set for half an hour in your refridgerator.

Take out the mixture and dust with your raw cacao powder!

So easy, so yummy

ENJOY!

Love,

BeautyBlends

Delicious vegan raw cacao & quinoa bites

Hi sweets! 

With Christmas just around the corner I was in search for some vegan and or raw treats. I love this holiday but I am not one to just drop my healthy habits so when I tasted these quinoa bites I was in heaven! These are so good, crunchy because of the puffed quinoa yet soft because of the raw cacao. I store them in my fridge now so when I am craving something sweet I always have something to satisfy my sweet tooth.
The first pic is from the bites the second is a pic where I use them as a topping on my banana icecream (Yes! They are also amazing together with other flavors)

Delicious vegan cacao-quinoa bites

What you need

3 tbsp raw cacao/carob

4 tbsp agave syrup

1/4 cup non dairy butter 

2 cups puffed quinoa 

What to do

Melt your butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once totally melted you can add your cacao or carob and the agave syrup. Stir until you have a smooth mixture. Add the puffed quinoa to the cacao sauce and whisk until all the quinoa is covered. Take a spoon, scoop out even amounts and place the mixture on a plate. Store in your fridge for at least 2 hours.

ENJOY!

Love,

BeautyBlends