Hi! My name is Shawna Patruno and I am the founder of Reawakening Beauty. I have been a vegan for the past 3 years and love making healthy, simple vegan recipes. This blog contains a collection of my favourite 5 Valentine’s Day recipes. All my recipes are Vegan, Gluten Free and are low in Sugar. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
Reawakening Beauty: Valentine’s Days Recipe #1
Reawakening Beauty: Rose Hot Chocolate for a Healthy Glow
Ingredients:
- 2 tbs Cacao Powder
- 1/2 tbs Beet Root Powder
- 1 /2 tsp Rose Powder
- 2 drops Stevia
- 1 cup Water
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Almond or Cashew Milk
Toppings
- Vegan Coconut Whipped Cream
- Editable Rose Pedals (optional)
Instructions
Add 1 cup of water into a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature to low heat and add all ingredients. Whisk occasionally. Remove from stove and pour into a mug. Top with vegan coconut whipped cream and editable rose petals or additional cacao powder and cinnamon.
Benefits:
Cacao powder has been said to aid in healthy skin. Studies have shown that longer term use of cacao powder can contribute to sun protection and improve the surface and texture of your skin. Rose has also been said to have a calming effect.
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Reawakening Beauty: Vegan Valentine’s Day Recipe #2
Reawakening Beauty: Vegan Rose Glow Elixir Latte for Gorgeous Skin
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk or Coconut Milk
- 1/4 cup Filtered Water
- 1 tsp Organic Rose Powder
- 3 tsp Organic Red Beet Crystals
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 2 drops Stevia
- Garnish with Edible Rose Petals for Presentation
Instructions
Add 3/4 cup of Almond Milk to a pot and simmer to just before boiling then reduce heat to lowest temperature. Add into the pot the room temperature filtered water and remaining ingredients. Whisk until blended and remove from the stove. Add to a cup. Optional for presentation lightly sprinkle a pinch of Rose Powder and Red Beet Crystals on top and enjoy!
Benefits: Rose powder is said to be anti aging and calming for the nervous system and is loaded with polyphenols & antioxidants, which is great for good health and gorgeous skin.
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Reawakening Beauty: Vegan Valentine’s Day Recipe #3
Reawakening Beauty: Vegan Keto Glowing Skin Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ingredients:
Chocolate Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbs Coconut Oil
- 1 tbs Cacao Powder
- 1/4 cup Keto Vegan Chocolate Chips
Dipping Ingredients
- 1 pint Fresh Organic Strawberries or Raspberries
Toppings
- Vegan Coconut Whipped Cream (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 320°F. Wash strawberries thoroughly. Mix chocolate ingredients together in an oven safe dish and place in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes stirring at the halfway point. Line a baking sheet or pan with parchment paper. Dip each strawberry or raspberry in the chocolate mix to lightly coat and place on the parchment paper. Put in the fridge to chill for about 60-90 minutes before consuming. Store in fridge for only 3 days.
Benefits: Cacao is known as a “superfood” because of its antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. It also has been said to bring down inflammation and boost collagen formation.
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Reawakening Beauty: Vegan Valentine’s Day Recipe #4
Reawakening Beauty: Healthy Glow Vegan Chocolate Fondue for Valentine’s Day
Chocolate Fondue Ingredients
- 3-4 tbs Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
- 1 1/2 tbs Cacao Powder
- 1/4 cup Keto Vegan Chocolate Chips
Optional Dipping Ingredients
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Pineapple
- Vegan Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
Instructions
Preheat oven to 320°F. Mix chocolate fondue ingredients together in an oven safe dish and place in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes stirring at the halfway point.
Remove from the oven and dip your favourite fruit into the chocolate fondue and enjoy!
I personally also enjoy dipping my Keto Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies into the fondue as an extra treat!
Benefits:
Cacao is known as a “superfood” because of its antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. It also has been said to bring down inflammation and boost collagen formation.
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Reawakening Beauty: Vegan Valentine’s Day Recipe #5
Reawakening Beauty: Vegan Keto Chocolate Glowing Skin Hearts
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil
- 2 tbs Cacao Powder
- 1/4 cup Organic Fatso Almond Butter (or Fatso Peanut Butter but only if you aren’t actively breaking out)
- 1/8 cup Keto Vegan Chocolate Chips (*sweetened with Stevia)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 320°F. Mix ingredients together in an oven safe bowl. Place the bowl in the oven for 10 to 15 mins stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and pour into desired BPA-free food grade chocolate mold, I used hearts for Valentine’s Day! Place in the fridge for 2 hours. Remove from fridge and carefully pop each one out of the holder. Store in the freezer to avoid melting.
Benefits: Cacao powder has been said to aid in healthy skin. Studies have shown that longer term use of cacao powder can contribute to sun protection and improve the surface and texture of your skin & coconut oil is antibacterial and anti microbial.
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