Iced Tea is simple to make and makes a refreshing, lower sugar beverage option for warmer days.
3 cups of water with 3 teaspoons of loose jasmine green tea and 1 teaspoon of peppermint tea (both from WP) brewed in a pot then strained into a jug with 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste), 5 cups cold water and 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice. Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves and lemon wedges.
These are perfect for a high tea or even just a cute little snack!
– 250g butter, softened
– 1/2 cup of caster sugar
– 3 cups of plain flour
– 1 tbs of dried flowers, we have used lavender & rose petals
1. Place butter and sugar into a bowl of an electric mixer. Mix on a medium speedier 5-7 mins or until it is light and creamy
2. Reduce the speed of the mixer and gradually add flour 1/2 a cup at a time. After the flour is all added mix for 30 seconds or until the mix looks like a dough.
3. Spoon the mixture onto a lightly floured bench and roll to form a ball
4. Roll the dough until it is ~5mm thick and cut into the desired shape with a cookie cutter. Put the shortbread on a lined baking tray. Sprinkle on dried flowers and lightly press them into the dough.
5. Bake for 10-12 mins @160C or until lightly golden
– 1/2 cup of rolled oats
– 1 tbs chia seeds
– 1 tbsp maple syrup
– 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup of yoghurt
– 1/2 cup of milk ( I used almond milk)
* I also added 1 tbs of choc hazelnut butter
– Combine all the ingredients and stir until combined
– Leave in the fridge overnight
– Top with extra yoghurt, strawberries, choc bits and nuts 😍
Lip scrubs have become an essential part of skincare routines, gaining popularity for their ability to effectively remove flakes and old dead skin cells from the lips. By incorporating a lip scrub into your routine, you can improve the texture and appearance of your lips, making them smoother and more radiant.
Properly exfoliating your lips is crucial as it allows the moisture from lip balms to deeply penetrate the skin instead of just sitting on top of a flaky surface. This means that by exfoliating first, you can maximize the hydration benefits of your lip balm.
Regularly using a lip scrub can also help prevent chapped lips and keep them soft and supple. It can remove any buildup of dry skin, allowing your lips to better absorb the nourishing ingredients in lip products.
Furthermore, exfoliating your lips can promote better lipstick application. By removing dead skin cells and creating a smoother surface, lipsticks can glide on more evenly and last longer. This can enhance the overall look of your makeup and give you a more polished appearance.
Incorporating a lip scrub into your skincare routine is simple and can be done once or twice a week. Gently massage the scrub onto your lips using circular motions, then rinse off with warm water. Follow up with a moisturizing lip balm to lock in the hydration and keep your lips smooth and healthy.
By regularly exfoliating your lips, you can enjoy the benefits of improved texture, enhanced hydration, and better lipstick application. So why not add a lip scrub to your skincare arsenal and give your lips the pampering they deserve?
2 tsp cinnamon powder
1 tbsp of honey ( or you can use aloe vera)
1 tbsp olive or coconut oil
4 tbsp brown or raw sugar
Mix all the ingredients until they form a grainy paste. You can make the scrub courser or softer depending on the liquid-to-sugar ratio, to suit your needs. Store in an airtight container.
✅Vegan ✅Gluten-Free ✅Nut-free ✅Soy-free
– 1 tbs (7g) ground flax seeds
– 3 tbs (45ml) water
– 1/2 cup (45g) chickpea flour (besan flour)
– 1/2 cup (120ml) unsweetened plant-based milk
– 1 tbs (10g) nutritional yeast
– 1/4 tsp onion powder
– 1/4 tsp garlic powder
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1/8 tsp black pepper
– 1 tbs (15ml) olive oil
1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground flax seeds and water, set aside to thicken up.
2. When the flaxseed has thickened (about 5 mins) add to a bowl with the chickpea flour, milk, nutritional yeast, onion and garlic powder, salt and pepper, mix until combined.
3. Heat up a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil, and when hot add about two tablespoons of the omelette mixture to create a small, thick omelette. When the omelette bubbles on the top flip and then cook until golden. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
4. Serve with your favourite breakfast toppings or sides. I have used mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, garnished with parsley.
– 2 1/2 cups of dry roasted almonds
– 300g dark chocolate buttons
– A pinch of salt
– Put the chocolate buttons in a heatproof bowl (glass) over a small pot of boiling water. Once the chocolate has melted, add in the almonds and stir until completely covered.
– line a baking tray with baking paper (reusable of course 😉 ). Spoon the chocolate and nut mixture into the tray and smooth out until it is an even thickness.
– Let it cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator until the chocolate has set. Sprinkle with salt and serve!
So delicious and easy! Great for gifts or just a cheeky snack for yourself.
If you are looking for a delicious, healthy treat after your workout you have to try this one!
– 1 1/2 cups of almond milk
– 1 large frozen banana
– 1 tbs protein powder ( I used our whey protein powder)
– 1-2 tbs chai tea powder or loose leaf tea
– 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
– Ground cinnamon
– Chopped banana
1. Heat up 1/4 cup of almond milk either in the microwave or on their stove, heat until steaming. Mix in the chai powder or the loose leaves in a tea strainer until combined/ remove the tea strainer
2. Combine chai tea milk, remaining milk, banana, protein powder, and vanilla extract into a blender
3. Blend until smooth and top with fresh banana and cinnamon
This recipe is super easy, delicious and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
500g gluten-free sponge cake mix
225ml of water
2 eggs
Add the sponge mix to the liquid ingredients in a bowl. Mix for 1 minute on low speed using a whisk. Mix for a further 5 minutes on high speed. Pour mixture into a cake tin and bake at 190C until cooked all the way through. I baked the cake in 2 round tins for 20 mins @ 190C and topped with whipped cream and fruit.
TIP Add cocoa to the mix to make it a chocolate sponge!
Cleansing face masks are a great way to keep your skin healthy as well as taking some time out of your day for yourself.
Rose face mask recipe:
A tablespoon of White Kaolin clay ( you may need to add a little more or a little less)
A few drops of rose water (DIY by simmering rose petals in water for 20 mins) or plain water
Mix until all clumps are dissolved and it is a paste-like consistency.
Apply to your face with a brush or your hands. Leave on for 15 mins and then rinse off with water.
Ingredients
100g butter
2 tbsp golden syrup
4 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground wattleseed
1/2 cup of rolled oats
1/3 cup of macadamia nuts, chopped
2 cups of plain flour
Method
⭐️ Preheat oven to 220C
⭐️ Melt butter, golden syrup, sugar and wattled in a saucepan over low heat
⭐️ Mix oats with chopped macadamia nuts and flour in a bowl then add wet ingredients
⭐️ Mix until combined. Add a small amount of water to the mixture so it is still crumbly
⭐️ Roll into small balls and press flat on a baking tray
⭐️ Bake for 10 mins or until lightly golden
The whole family will love them!