Remember that time I made a Banana Bread Smoothie? That oh-so-heavenly creation – healthy enough to drink every day – and delicious enough to elicit a raised eyebrow from your Lovebug who won’t believe you haven’t poured cake batter straight into a glass… This was just like that time. Because let’s face it, we’d all […] Read more…
Smoothies & Juices
Basil Grapefruit Elixir
Happy VVP Saturday, beautiful soul! If you’ve been around these digs for a while now, you’ll remember how much fun we had at the previous Virtual Vegan Potluck parties with Raw Red Velvet Cake Ice-Cream, Beetroot & Vegan ‘Goat Cheese’ Tarts and Pickled Beet Mini Tacos: Well it’s BACK, baby, bigger and better than ever! […] Read more…
6 Green Drinks for St Patrick’s Day
Did I ever tell you my Gran was Irish? Mix that Irish blood with my passion for wellness and you get one very excited Health Coach ready to get her green drink on! Mix things up this St Patrick’s Day and celebrate in healthy, green style. These drinks will make you the sparkle more […] Read more…
10 Healthy Sweet Treats for your Valentine
Sweetness, forget cheap chocolates that cause sugar crashes, grumpiness and headaches! Unleash your inner creative goddess and spoil your Valentine with a special, healthy treat made with love ♥ : 1. Raw Red Velvet Cake Ice-Cream 2. Cherry Ripe Smoothie 3. ABC Sparkle Juice 4. Wild Berry Fools Smoothie […] Read more…
Tropical Green Smoothie
Is it a smoothie or is it a juice? I know, I know – it’s so hard to choose sometimes. But when luscious mangoes first appear on the summer scene, it’s gotta be a Tropical Green Smoothie, right? Adding a little more coconut water than usual will give you the best of both worlds: a […] Read more…
‘Rise & Shine’ Green Juice
Cucumbers are powerfully alkaline and given half a chance, will restore magical harmony to your system. Their delicate flavour perfectly compliments the soft sweetness of kiwi fruit – with lemon and ginger coming to this party to give it a bit of kick! Not to be confused with the celery and apple Monster Green Juice or the […] Read more…
Healthy ‘Cherry Ripe’ Smoothie
Did you play favourites with chocolate bars when you were little or did you like them all? I always considered Cherry Ripe bars (and Bounty bars, come to think of it) ‘too mature’ for my tastes when I was growing up. Maybe it was a coconut thing? Who knows. Kids are weird. These days I’m […] Read more…
Choc Hazelnut ‘Nutella’ Smoothie
You know, I was never even all that excited by Nutella before I went vegan. Crazy, huh? Now I’m all up in the kitchen flipping ‘Nutella’ & Banana Parisian Crêpes, swirling Raw ‘Nutella’ Cream Pies and whizzing up this latest creation – the insanely tasty and healthy Choc Hazelnut ‘Nutella’ Smoothie! You can blend the hazelnuts up straight […] Read more…
ABC Sparkle Juice
Honey girl, forget sugary soda that only wants to take up residence on your thighs and ruin your beautiful smile. This sweet juice is as easy to remember as A.B.C., takes just ten minutes to whip up, and will make your skin glow and your eyes sparkle. The sweet, sherbert taste rocks and this baby packs a powerful nutrient […] Read more…
Healthy Choc Mint Smoothie
Oh I know, I know, I need an intervention. My name is Bex and I am a Choc Mintaholic. It has been… ummm… about 7 minutes since my last hit. BUT (and in my defence!), not to be confused with my other favourites, Choc Mint Mousse, Choc Mint Slices with Choc Ganache, and Mint Choc Chip […] Read more…
Pineapple & Mint Green Juice
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…
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…
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…
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…