Happy Vegan MoFo, everyone! It’s so exciting to be back at the party again this year! A lot can happen in 12 11 months. My vegan journey and passion for nutrition led me to The Institute for Integrative Nutrition earlier this year where I began studies as a Holistic Health Coach. So […] Read more…
Socca Pizza
I do believe it was my gorgeous bloggy friend Lisa from The Raw Serenity who first told me about socca pizza crust when she commented on my Blue Moon Mexican Pizza many blue moons ago. I was so excited to read about it on Wiki, who knows why it took me so long to try it, but let’s […] Read more…
Raw Chocolate Workshop, Sydney
It’s true! Cacao (chocolate in its raw state) can have powerful health benefits. It’s chock full of antioxidants (protecting the body from ageing and disease caused by free radicals), loaded with vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, E, and boasts high levels of essential minerals such as magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium and […] Read more…
Raw Choc Mint Mousse (in Minutes!)
Now, I don’t want you to think all I do is sit around and eat desserts all day. “What do you do with all the food you make for your blog?”, my friend asked recently. “Well… I eat it!”, I laughed in surprise. Was she was hinting that I’m eating more than my fair […] Read more…
Spring Into Wellness Event
Spring is almost here, beautiful, and this is your time to sparkle! Shake off those winter blankets, gather up your gal pals, and come join me for a very special Saturday morning wellness reboot. ♥ The gorgeous and super-talented Yoga Vine babes are primed and ready to guide us through a Spring yoga […] Read more…
Key Lime Pie Smoothie
Or is it more ‘Coconut Lime Cheesecake’ Smoothie? My lovebug and I couldn’t decide, and when it tastes this good, who cares what you call it! Best of all? You can hide all that green spinach goodness inside it for an extra sparkle boost! Read more…
Vegan Sparkles TV – coming soon!
You asked, I listened! Vegan Sparkles TV is coming soon! *˛˚ღ•.˚✰˚*˚★。✰*°♥˚• (No onion smoothies, mispronunciations, or gym gear in future episodes, promise!) 🙂 xx Don’t have Flash Player installed? Click HERE to watch in Vimeo. Read more…
Wild Berry Fools Smoothie
Oooh, this glass of sparkles wasn’t originally intended for the blog but caused such a splash on Facebook and Instagram this morning, I promised the recipe ASAP! Now if you’re anything like me, your favourite ‘Sunday Fundays’ begin with an icy cold smoothie. This smoothie started out as my Lovebug’s craving for the Strawberry Shortcake […] Read more…
The Truth About Diet Shakes
Ah yes, diet shakes. To be honest, I’d kind of forgotten that they still exist until one of my friends mentioned recently that she was using them but felt frustrated at her progress. Suddenly the memories came flooding back… My time in diet hell I was lucky enough to make it to 19 years old […] Read more…
Vivacious Creatives: Kristy Turner from Keepin’ It Kind
vi·va·cious /vəˈvāSHəs/ lively • spirited • animated • alive • bubbly • sparkling • effervescent cre·a·tive /kriˈeɪ tɪv/ artistic • imaginative • original • gifted • innovative • inspired They’re strong, healthy, spirited, generous, artistic and full of compassion. They’re Vivacious Creatives and they’re changing the world, one meal at a time… I’m pretty sure I fell in love with Kristy’s blog Keepin’ […] Read more…
D.I.Y. Toasted Muesli
I’m not sure why gluten-free toasted muesli is so crazily expensive but when my favourite brand reached $14 a box recently (say whaaaat!), I decided it was time to take matters into my own hands. Turns out it’s so easy and fun (and cheaper and better for the environment) to make your own, you’ll never buy […] Read more…
Raw Vegan ‘Nutella’ Cream Pies
Remember how much fun we had with those Nutella & Banana Parisian Crêpes last year? Loving Earth even joined the party and asked if they could share the delicious love. Ooh la la, now that was a decadent brunch! I got to thinking that healthy Nutella might be about ready to stage a comeback. This time in […] Read more…
Orange, Lemon, Carrot & Ginger Zinger Juice
It’s no secret that freshly squeezed juice easily kicks bottled juice in the butt.Fresh is brimming with sparkly vitamins. Bottled is often filled with sugar and pasteurised to death.So ramp up your juicer, baby, and give this orange, lemon, carrot and ginger juice a whirl! It’s a zinger alright! This one’s for you if you::: Want […] Read more…
Fast Fridays: Tempeh Veg Skewers with Party Rice
Oooh it’s been a bit tough at Vegan Sparkles HQ this week. Together with my gorgeous friends Emily from Olive on Blonde, Claire from This is Lifeblood and Tahnee from Eclectori, I’ve agreed to take up the ‘Dry July‘ challenge, which means – yep, you guessed it – no vino or bubbles for 3o days! *gulp* […] Read more…