1/4 cup Vegan Feta Cheese (or Vegan Green Goddess Grilled Herlome Cheese)
3 cups Organic Spinach
1 1/2 cup Organic Grapes, Organic Blueberries, Organic Strawberries (sliced)
Toppings (Optional)
1 tbs Organic Walnuts
1/4 Organic Avocado
Dressing
Balsamic Vinegar (drizzled over top with a drizzle of olive oil)
Instructions
Makes 1-2 servings
Wash the organic spinach in filtered water and dry using a salad spinner if available. Wash the organic fruit in a bowl filled with filtered water and baking soda. Drain the water and rise well. Add all salad ingredients into a large bowl and toss. Add dressing of choice when ready to serve and top with optional organic walnuts or organic avocado. Enjoy.
Benefits:
Organic spinach is high in iron and antioxidants that can help the skin. Organic blueberries are great for the skin and said to help fight against DNA damage thus helping you age better mentally and physically. Blueberries can also help maintain brain function and improve memory, another one of the reasons why I love this berry.
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1/2 cup Catalina Crunch Maple Cereal (Protein Cereal)
Optional Add-Ins
2 tbs Organic Almonds
1 tbs Vegan Chocolate Chips
Instructions
Makes 1 serving
Mix the popcorn and cereal into a ziplock bag and get your butt on your hike or walk. Fit girls never forget a snack!
Benefits:
Protein is a very important part of your diet as it is said to help build muscles, protect your bones and keeps you feeling full longer. Protein can also help to keep your skin remaining youthful!
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Wash the organic spinach in filtered water and dry using a salad spinner if available. Add all salad ingredients into a large bowl and toss. Add dressing of choice when ready to serve and top with optional organic mint leaves. Enjoy.
Benefits:
Organic spinach is high in iron and antioxidants that can help the skin. Organic watermelon is rich in water which helps with a youthful glow and vitamin C which keeps your skin protected against free radicals.
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3/4 cup Vegan Cheese (I prefer a Mexican cheese blend)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350F. Cook the plant based ground beef in a non-stick pan over Medium to High heat for 7-10 minutes, breaking to desired crumble size and stirring occasionally. Set aside when done. In a casserole dish, add a layer of refried beans, then a layer of the plant based ground beef, then a layer of salsa and finish with a layer of Vegan cheese. Add the casserole dish to the over and cook for 20-25 minutes or until cheese has completely melted. Enjoy with a side of gluten free nachos or mixed in salad.
Benefits:
Plant based ground beef is very high in Vitamin B12 which is said to boost your energy and improve your memory.
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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
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
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
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
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!
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
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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