Tag: summer
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Banana, Beetroot & Cocoa Dessert
This dessert is perfect for when your muscles have been working extra hard and require a nutrient boost. Full of magnesium, potassium, nitric oxide, protein and antioxidants, this little pud is a pot of genuine superfood goodness. As a bonus, there are also lots of mood and energy-enhancing ingredients here too to keep you going.…
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Monthly Mantra | June: “I shine my light of attention towards what matters. I make peace with what I cannot change”
Each month I write a post on creating intentions for YogaMatters. As some extra inspiration, check here each month for a mantra and intention. June is all about choosing what we focus on and deciding what does and doesn’t deserve our attention. Your attention is your energy, use it wisely! ♥ “I shine my light of…
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2-Step Green Olive Dressing
As we move towards warmer, sunnier months here in the UK, there’s often a BBQ or two to attend or host; you might spend more time eating outside; or perhaps you’re in the mood for more fresh food and different tastes. This quick and simple dressing is all natural, totally healthy and adds a satisfying,…
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Cashew, Cardamom & Banana Ice Cream (vegan)
A super easy, dairy free and deliciously healthy dessert, or snack. This recipe is the perfect way to use up over-ripe bananas, and the combination of ingredients like cashews, cardamom and bananas themselves can all help lower blood pressure, contribute to healthy muscles and boost mood levels too. I popped mine in a bread loaf…
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Dairy Free Birthday Cake
When it comes to issues like dairy intolerance or IBS, many people are unable to consume those traditional favourites like an ice cream at the beach or a slice of birthday cake, without seriously paying for it later… This cake is an easy go-to option for anyone intolerant to dairy, whilst also being genuinely delicious,…
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Super Simple Strawberry, Coconut & Lavender Ice Cream (V)
Apparently ‘alternative’ ice cream flavours are trendy this year, including a pear and blue cheese flavour available at an artisan store in London, and a naan bread flavour option also available in the UK, made from a restaurant’s leftover naan bread (of course). This recipe is probably more inviting than cheese or bread flavoured ice…
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Coconut Fruit Crumble
Satisfying, delicious and warming, yet without the heaviness some crumble recipes can carry with them, this dessert / breakfast / anytime dish is full of fibre, plant based proteins, healthy fats, and no refined carbohydrates. The combination of ingredients mean this recipe is gluten free, suitable for anyone following a vegan diet, and is genuinely…
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Summer Berry & Coconut Ice Cream (V)
A naturally sweet, healthy and refreshing dessert (or breakfast, or snack), this little ice-cream-like recipe is incredibly easy, and can be made right before serving. With no refined sugar and healthy ingredients, it’s a dessert that won’t spike your blood sugar, but will satisfy post-dinner cravings. Experiment with different toppings like shaved chocolate, nuts, or…
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Ayurveda Inspired Summer Recipe: Pitta-Balancing Cucumber Dip
A wonderfully cool and refreshing dip, this recipe is perfect for serving along side a spicy curry, Mexican style meal, or a dish you feel needs a little cooling off. Within the realms of Ayurveda, the Summer months are governed by the energies of Pitta. Pitta is all about heat, fire and activity, but also…
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Italian-Style Savoury Muffins
If you’re looking for something savoury and easy to make for Summer get-togethers and picnics, these bites of satisfying pizza-like goodness are a great way to make something tasty in no time at all. Using simple ingredients and oats as the ‘flour’, you could easily make this gluten free by substituting for gluten free oats,…