Making delicious, healthy, dairy-free yogurt is a lot easier than you think! All you need are a few simple ingredients like coconuts (which are rich in iron and potassium) and probiotics. Rawvana created a fun video to show you how to make your own yogurt right at home — whip everything together and you could be enjoying a tasty snack in no time! Here’s how it’s done:…
These muffins have a delicious hint of coconut, due to the replacement of margarine or oil with coconut oil. They make for a great breakfast or any time snack. They are hearty, due to the addition of peanut butter and bananas. They also taste fantastic the next day, reheated in the oven or toasted. RECIPE -1 1/2 cups of flour -1/2 c. oats or hot multi-grain cereal (raw) -1 T.…
Not many desserts say “homey comfort” like rice pudding. It was a staple in my house as a child. Not only popular in the United States, rice pudding (or Arroz con Leche) is commonplace in Peru. Normally loaded with eggs and milk, my vegan version uses soy creamer, soy milk and coconut milk. You can also make a decadent chocolate rice pudding with the addition of vegan chocolate chips…which tastes…
When most people think of creamy sauces, they usually imagine dairy milk, yoghurt or cream as an essential ingredient for a lip-lickin’, smooth buttery result. Seldom do people imagine… erm, cauliflower! Having eaten a plant-based diet for the best part of 20 years, I’ve developed a real passion for finding out what new dishes I can whip of from the most random vegetables. It turns out that cauliflower, especially when…
I remember how tasty shop bought, coconut chocolate bars seemed to be back in the days when I ate that ‘regular’ kind from the store. I’d enjoy them for a moment of indulgence; get a sugar kick; a brief feeling of euphoria; then I’d experience that uncomfortable ‘I know this wasn’t good for me‘ sort of feeling (thankfully for me, that was over 20 years ago now). These days when…
In a culture that tends to bombard us with pollution, free-radicals, electro-smog and a myriad of vibrational lowering stress, I love to know that every morsel of what I eat is supporting my health and helping keep my vibration high. I love starting off the first meal of the day with a fresh juice or smoothie, loaded with nutritious gems. Below, I’m sharing a recipe for my malty-maca, mango and…
This tasty ‘Mushroom, Coconut & Greens Soup’ recipe benefits from a nutritional array of iron rich greens such as parsley and broccoli, whilst enticing the taste buds with a flavourful fusion of mushroom and coconut. I really love the light, vibrant, clean nourishing feeling that this soup leaves me with afterwards. Serves: 2 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Ingredients: -1 medium to large broccoli (350g/12oz approx) -300g (11oz) tasty mushrooms…
I adore finding healthful ingredients, full of antioxidants, vitamins and all round nutritional goodness, weaving them together to create delicious, fun, healthy, indulgent, vegan treats. These super tasty ‘Raw Chocolate, Blueberry & Coconut Lovehearts’ are the perfect thing to give a friend or lover as a gift to show how much you really care! Don’t forget the importance of loving yourself too, so be sure to keep a few back…
What have you heard about coconut oil? Is it mostly positive or negative? Here are some of the claimed benefits I’ve come across in my research (and I’m sure there’s even more). Positive Benefits Reverses Effects of Alzheimer’s + Increases Metabolism+ Improves Hypothyroidism + Aids Weight Loss + Cure Ulcers + Great Mouth Wash + Sustained Energy for Endurance Athletes + Heals Various Skin Problems + Replaces Hair Conditioner +…
Now that 100 degree weather is here I’m doing my very best not to turn on the oven. I’m also doing a soy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free cleanse with a group of friends and fans over at my Facebook page. These treats hit the spot and qualify for the SGS Cleanse. Dates are used to lightly sweeten the truffles and make them stick together. Dates are a dried fruit and are full…