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Reawakening Beauty: My Top Vegan Valentine’s Day Recipes!

February 13, 2023.Reading time 8 minutes.

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

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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

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Vegan Rose Glow Elixir Latte

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

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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

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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

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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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Reawakening Beauty: Vegan Cookie Dough for Healthy Skin

May 17, 2022.Reading time less than 1 minute.
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Vegan Cookie Dough

Ingredients

  • 2 Scoops Keto Vegan Clean Protein (no filler ingredients)
  • 1 Scoop Unflavoured Fibre or 1 Tbs Chia Seeds
  • 1.5 tbs Almond Butter
  • 1/4 Banana
  • 1 tsp Stevia
  • 5 tbs Unsweetened Almond Milk (to preference)
  • 1 tsp Maca and Organic Cinnamon (for extra skin benefits) *Optional

Toppings:

  • 1 Tbs Vegan Dark Chocolate Chips or 1/4 Cup of Berries

Instructions

Blend everything together in a blender!

BENEFITS: This is protein packed & super filling. It serves one but can be refrigerated for 2 days. I love sneaking protein into everything as a vegan!

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Reawakening Beauty: Vegan Fudgesicles for Healthy Skin

May 24, 2022.Reading time 1 minute.
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Vegan Fudgesicles for Healthy Skin

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened vegan milk of choice – use vanilla or chocolate almond milk or cashew milk or coconut milk
  • 2 scoops clean Vegan Protein – adjust scoops based on your sweet tooth and protein needs
  • If you need more fat in your diet add in 1 tbs of coconut oil or almond butter – fat is great for keeping you full and your skin healthy

Optional:

  • 1 tsp cinnamon – for extra skin benefits
  • 2 tbs of unsweetened Vegan Chocolate Chips

Instructions

1. Blend all ingredients

2. Pour mixture into popsicle molds, leaving about 1/2 inch room (as the mixture expands it will expand)

3. Freeze for at least 4 hours

  • Optional before freezing: Add a few slices of strawberries, cashews or sliced coconut to the bottom of each popsicle mold.
  • To serve, dip the bottoms of the molds in hot water for a few seconds so the pops slide out easily.

4. Optional: Melt Vegan Chocolate Chips over low heat, be sure to stir frequently. Drizzle melted chocolate overtop.

BENEFITS: Dairy really impacted my skin so this is all dairy free!

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Reawakening Beauty: Rose Smoothie for Gorgeous Skin

May 10, 2022.Reading time less than 1 minute.
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Vegan Rose Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 2 Scoops Vegan Vanilla Clean Protein Powder
  • 1 Cup Organic Frozen Strawberries (sliced)
  • 1/2 Tsp Organic Rose Powder
  • 1 Tbs Maca Powder

Mix Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 Cup Almond Milk
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Drop Stevia or 1 Tbs Maple Syrup (optional to hide the bitter taste)

Instructions

Mix dry + wet ingredients & blend in a blender until desired consistency!

BENEFITS: Protein is so amazing for healthy muscles and glowing skin. It also helps to keep your immune system healthy. Maca balances hormones and strawberries are loaded with fibre and vitamin C 🌸 all of which are wonderful for healthy skin.

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Vegan Chocolate Muffins

May 3, 2022.Reading time less than 1 minute.
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Vegan Chocolate Muffins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 Cup of Keto Vegan Chocolate Protein
  • 1/2 Tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 Tbs Maca Powder

Mix Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Almond Butter
  • 3 Tbs of Maple Syrup or 3 Drops of Stevia
  • 1 Flax Egg
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3/4 Cup Almond Milk

Instructions

Mix dry + wet ingredients. Top with vegan chocolate chunks. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes!

BENEFITS: Protein is so amazing for healthy muscles and glowing skin. It also helps to keep your immune system healthy.

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Vegan Lemon Smoothie

April 26, 2022.Reading time 1 minute.
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Lemon Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 2 Scoops Keto Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder (all natural ingredients)
  • 1/2 Fresh Lemon (seeded and peeled)
  • 12 Oz. Almond or Coconut Milk
  • Ice

*you can skip the ice and replace with frozen strawberries

Instructions

Add the liquid (plant milk) to your blender. Always start with your liquid to make blending easier. Next add in the Vanilla Protein and the fresh lemon. Lastly add some ice (or frozen strawberries) to make the smoothie a little thicker.

Then finally blend, blend, blend and enjoy!

Pro Tip: Don’t forget the Ice! 6 cubes (1 cup), according to your taste.

Topping Options: Grate lemon and mint, and add to the top.

BENEFITS: Lemons have vitamin C which has been known to help produce collagen when used topically on the skin. So drinking this smoothie could help improve your collagen production. Also Vitamin C is known as an antioxidant that helps with free radical damage which causes premature aging and also improves your immune system. I personal recommend drinking this smoothie and not applying lemons directly to your face ; )

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Vegan Apple Crisp

April 19, 2022.Reading time 1 minute.
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Ingredients

  • Apple Crisp
  • 5 Granny Smith Apples, peeled, cored, diced
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
  • Sprinkle Maca 2 tbs into 1 cup coconut flour, sifted (almond flour should work too)
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 4 “flax eggs”
  • 2-3 tablespoon stevia
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 tbs cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F. Peel, core and slice apples. Place apples on 11” baker sheet. Warm coconut oil in a pan, if not already melted. Coconut oil, coconut flour, flaked coconut, syrup, salt & cinnamon into a large bowl. Mix well, and taste if desired. Adjust honey to taste. Then add “flax eggs”, and mix till it all gets crumbly. Sprinkle mixture evenly over apples. Be sure to cover apples completely, to seal in the juices and keep the apple slices moist. Bake 35-45 minutes or till apples are tender and crumbs are golden brown. Serve warm, with optional whipped coconut cream.

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Vegan Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

April 12, 2022.Reading time 1 minute.
Vegan Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of finely ground almond flour
  • 4-8 tbsp of dairy free and sugar free chocolate chips (ex. Lily’s Dark Chocolate Chips)
  • 4 tbsp Monk Fruit Sweetener or Coconut Sugar
  • 1/2 – 1 scoop Protein Powder (Chocolate)
  • 1 scoop Prebiotic Fiber (Optional)
  • 1/2 tsp of pink himalayan salt
  • 1/4 tsp of baking soda
  • 4 tbsp of coconut oil (preferably stored in a glass jar)
  • 2 tsp pure organic vanilla extract
  • 4-6 tsp of your choice of non-dairy milk (I prefer to use unsweetened vanilla almond milk)

Instructions

Before beginning preheat the oven to 325 F. Start by mixing all dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Once thoroughly mixed add the wet ingredients and stir very well until a dough is formed. Scoop cookies onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. I like to use a 1 1/2 tbs scoop to form a cookie ball. Place the cookie tray into the over on the center rack for 10-12 minutes. Once finished baking, remove the cookies from the over and let them cool for an additional 10 minutes as they are very delicate when first removed but will firm up once cooled. Enjoy this healthy snack!

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Carrot Cake Smoothie

April 5, 2022.Reading time 1 minute.
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Carrot Cake Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 – 2 Scoops Vanilla Keto Protein Powder
  • 1 Cup Chopped Carrots (cooked) – substitute raw or 100% carrot juice)
  • 1 Tbs Walnuts
  • 1 Tbs Pumpkin Pie Spice (or Cinnamon)
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Almond Milk
  • optional – add a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Add the Liquid (Plant Milk/Water) – Always start with your liquids to make blending easier. Use about 1/2 cup to 1 cup.
  2. Add the Carrots or Carrot Juice. Blend ingredients together.
  3. Add the Walnuts and Pumpkin Pie Spice. Blend ingredients together.
  4. You can also add Frozen Veggies, such as Cauliflower and Avacado (organic is best) to help thicken it.

Pro Tip: DON’T FORGET THE ICE! Blend 6 cubes (or 1 cup) according to your taste

Topping Options:

  • 1 Tbs Chia or Flax Seeds
  • 1 Tbs Cacao Nibs

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Vegan Glow Fresh Rolls

March 29, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.
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Vegan Glow Fresh Rolls

Ingredients

  • 6 – 8 Pieces of Rice Paper
  • 1 Red Pepper (cut up)
  • 1 Cup Basil or Parsley
  • 1 Cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1 Cup Baby Spinach or Lettuce
  • 1 Cup Cucumber (sliced length wise)
  • 2 Cups Warm Water
  • 2 Tbs Almond Butter
  • 3 Tbs Vegan Hoisin Sauce (no soy)

Instructions

  1. Cut up the veggies (julienne cut) and place in separate bowls.
  2. Place one sheet of rice paper in a frying pan half-filled with warm water. Remove after 5-10 seconds, once paper becomes soft. Blot off excess water.
  3. Lay the rice paper flat on a clean surface and place the veggies in the middle.
  4. Fold edges of rice paper over and tightly roll the wrapper. Set aside.
  • Repeat steps 2-4 for each rice paper

Pro Tip: Feel free to add mint or mango if you are not a fan or basil or parsley. Also, you can use the Vegan Green Glow Goddess recipe as a alternative dip.

Healthy glow fresh rolls are loaded with iron, vitamin k, and beta carotene. 

I love adding cucumbers for internal hydration and vitamin K, and carrots for their beta carotene which is wonderful for the skin as it reformats to vitamin A inside the body, which is highly beneficial to the skin and eyes. 

This is my go-to meal on busy days, I store them in the fridge and have them with a protein shake or side of chickpea salad. See my blog for all recipes or #TastyTuesday

All the recipes I make are great for your skin have you tried any?

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