BAKING-CARROT AND ORANGE CAKE

CARROT AND ORANGE CAKE:

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Good afternoon Little Ones! How are you all? I'm back again with another baking blog post! I was planning on doing a product review; but seeing that I wanted to bake, that's what I did instead! But don't worry! Product reviews are coming next week!
I didn't want to bake something that was plain and simple, let's be real here; that's not how I roll! Many of you will know that by now, but for my new fans, I'm not the typical blogger, have a scroll through my older blog posts! Anyhow, off topic, let's get baking! That's why your here right?

TIPS BEFORE BAKING:

The recipe book I was following was excellent, but I felt there were some simple tips that could've been added, just to make the baking experience even easier. For instance, it states that you mix all the ingredients at the same time ... Please don't do this. I find it a lot easier if you mix all the wet ingredients, and then add the dry ingredients. First and foremost, mix the sugar and butter together, that way when you add the other wet ingredients; it's easier to combine. Just a little tip.

EQUIPMENT:

• Wooden spoon,
• Large bowl,
• Medium bowl,
• Sieve,
• 2lb loaf tin
• Grease-proof paper.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 orange,
• 150 grams butter (soft)
• 150 grams light mascovado sugar 
• 175 grams grated carrot
• 2 large eggs,
• 200 grams self-raising flour,
• 1 tsp baker powder,
• Half tsp ground mixed spice
• Honey (OPTIONAL)

METHOD:

1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees fan, or 160 degrees gas. 
2. Prepare the loaf tin-lightly butter the inside and place grease proof paper on top,
3. Prepare your fruit and vegetable. Grate the orange peel and place to one side, then cut the orange into segments and diminish the pith.
   Only grate the carrot and place to one side.
4. Add the butter and sugar into a large bowl and cream together until fully combined, add the other wet increments: carrot, orange peel, eggs, mix until fully combined.
5. Add the dry ingredients: flour, mixed spice, baking powder and fold in until combined.
6. Place the mixture into the loaf tin and bake for an hour,
7. Take the cake out of the oven, place the orange segments on top, and glaze honey on top of the orange (OPTIONAL), and place back into the oven for 5 more minutes. 
8. After the 5 minutes is up, let the cake cool for 30 minutes and enjoy with your favourite cream or custard! 

Well, this is the end of another blog post! I hope you enjoyed this one! I've already had a nibble of my cake, and I love it! I can't wait to have some more after dinner! If you want some more baking blog posts, please do let me know, and I will accommodate to your needs. If you want something else other than baking, again, use the comment section down below, or my social media handles! I love you all so very much, and I will see you again Monday with another blog post!
Remember to stay safe and stay tuned! :) x x x

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Non-vegan chicken stir-fry

Healthy Chicken Stir-try

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Good Morning Little ones! What are your plans for today? My bestfriend is coming over-can't wait to see her! Also running into town to get a few bits and pieces, then I need to double check if my glasses have arrived; because I can't see properly; I'm surprised I've been able to write clear blog posts.
Any how, it's not too long for Christmas! I'm so excited! Also have you seen the giveaway I'm hosting on my blog, if not then Click here! All you have to do is follow my blog and you are automatically entered! Now lets get on with the blog post :D.

Ingredients:

• 100 grams egg noodles;
• 1 red pepper;
• 1 squash;
• 1 precooked chicken leg;
• 3 plums;
• soy-sauce;
• oil.

STEPS ON HOW TO MAKE THIS:

1. Making the sauce: cut and skin the plums and put them into a blender, add the soy-sauce and blend, then put to one side.
2. Prepare your vegetables: cut the pepper into fine strips, and the squash into little squares; this way it cooks faster. 
3. Put oil into a pan and place the vegetables in there, wait until they are soft and then add the chicken;
4. after 3 minutes add the egg noodles and homemade plum sauce until steaming hot;
5. Plate up and enjoy! :D 

Why these ingredients?

Red pepper:
Red bell peppers contain several phytochemicals and carotenoids, particularly beta-carotene, which lavish you with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This strengths your immune system and helps fight infection due to the phytochemicals. 

Chicken:

Chicken:

Chicken as we all know contains an mass amount of protein, this repairs your muscles and insures that they won't rip or pull. This is crucial in your diet if you do weight-training or any form of sports. 

This is now the end of the blog post Little ones! I really enjoyed making this, it;s super quick and easy, and so handy of you are in a rush, or you have just come home and you're starving!
If you have any questions, or just want a general chat keep an eye out on my social media and I'll talk! :D
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Vegan Potato Mash

Spicy Sweet Potato Mash Recipe 

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Good morning Little ones! Long time so see on the vegan recipes! I'm back in action and creating so much more! It's autumn, and what's better to eat this time of year than steamy mash potato. Normally I would have gem-potatoes, simply because that's all I've ever had. I've never actually tried sweet potato mash; which shocks me as I love sweet potato.
Enough rambling, if you want to make this concoction then follow the simple instructions down below:).

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Ingredients:

• 3 sweet potatoes;
• vegan cream (Alpro);
• 1 birds-eye chilli-VERY HOT be warned;
• 2 spring onions;
• 2 carrots.

STEPS ON HOW TO MAKE THIS:

1. Prepare you vegetables: peel the carrots and potatoes. Chop the carrots into fine chunks and place them into a large pan, do the same with the sweet potato.
   Dice the chilli and spring onion and put to one side;
2. Put 2lts of water into the kettle and wait until boiled. Once boiled pour the water into the large pan, in which the carrots and potatoes are;
3. Leave to cook for 20 minutes (until soft);
4. When the carrots and potatoes are done mash them with a folk until fully combined. 
5. Add the Alpro cream and stir together. Once combined add the chilli and spring onion and stir again.
6. Plate up and ENJOY! :D 

WHY THESE INGREDIENTS? 

Spring onion:
Onions are a great antioxidant, they also contain low fat saturation, this won't clog up your arteries, as it reduces cholesterol, in comparison to a normal red or green onion, this is so much better for your mental and physical health.

Carrots:
This root vegetable is also a good source of antioxidant agents. Which simply means that they are detoxing your body, and making sure that bad bacteria stays away.

Sweet potato:
Sweet potato is enriched with beta-carotene. In the body, beta-carotene converts into vitamin A (retinol). We need vitamin A for good vision and eye health, for a strong immune system, and for healthy skin and 

This is now the end of the blog post! I hope you enjoy this tasty snack/meal. Eat it with whatever you want, I love it alone as an afternoon stack; especially when it's cold outside. I can place this into a bowl, get all snuggled in bed and eat :).
I hope you are all happy and healthy, I'm going out to London again today, and also getting my hair dyed! I can't wait to show you! Stay tuned and stay safe Little ones! I love you! x x x

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Spicy chicken pasta

Non-vegan spicy chicken pasta recipe 

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Good afternoon Little ones! How have you been? I'm terribly sorry that I've been away, personal life has been hectic; but I'm back again! I'm going to be writing a few more blog posts today as I've missed you guys so much. In regards to this recipe it came to mind when I was super hungry; I needed a quick fix, I looked at what I had in the fridge and BOOM dinner was made. If you are a University student then this is music to your ears. I know how busy you lot are, I'm just here to help you out :).
If you like the sound of this then give it a little read! Plus you can do whatever you want with it, make it your own.

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Ingredients:

• 50 grams pasta (I ran out of fusilli so I had to use some spaghetti as well), doesn't really matter as long as it's pasta;
• 3 tbs mayonnaise;
• 1 chilli;
• 15 grams mozzarella;
• 1 chicken leg precooked.

STEPS ON HOW TO MAKE THIS:

1. Boil 500ml water and place into a medium or large pan, add the pasta and stir, cook for 10 minutes (I love my pasta al dente);
2. when the pasta has cooked drain it and put pack into the pan;
3. add the mayonnaise, chilli and chicken and stir until fully combined;
4. put the pan back on the heat and finally add the cheese, stop stirring until the cheese is stringy;
5. plate up and ... ENJOY! :D 

WHY THESE INGREDIENTS? 

Chicken:

Chicken as we all know contains an mass amount of protein, this repairs your muscles and insures that they won't rip or pull. This is crucial in your diet if you do weight-training or any form of sports. 

This is now the end of my blog post! But don't worry, I'm about to write another one! After I come back from town and finish off some Uni work. I would like to say another sorry for not posting as much recently; if you would like to know more about that, then please let me know in the comments section down below; or use my social media.

I hope you have all been ok! I love you all so very much! I will see you again today! Stay safe and stay tuned Little ones! :) x x x 

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Advice-starting a blog

Starting a blog

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Good evening Little ones! I'm here again! How have you been? I've been doing some essays and hanging out with my boyfriend. I was also testing a product that I'm going to write a review tomorrow for you guys! Any how, this topic was pondering my mind, so I thought I would sit down and keep it real with you :).
If you are interested in starting a blog then do it! Ignore the haters and do you Little ones! If you have a passion about writing then go and do it; be happy :).
If you are just starting out then give this blog a little read, it might help :). 

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Planning:

First and foremost, if you are starting a blog you need to plan a hell of a lot! You also need to dedicate your time into a blog, posting every month of every year won't do it; you need to be honest give your target audience what they want.
In regards to planing you need to do the following:

• What are you going to name it?
  When you start a blog you need to name it after something that relates to your writing, or something that you want people to remember you by. So when they read the title they will associate it with you. When I was starting out, I wanted my title to be my name, Miss Rose McGuire. I picked rose from one of my middle names as I liked it more than my first name. Also because I like roses, so interlinking flowers with my blog was a win win situation. 
• What are you going to write about?
  Just like every other blog you need a topic to write about, it can vary from one specific topic, or numerous ones. For example, my blog obtains various sectors which include: vegan and non-vegan recipes, reviews, advice and daily life. You don't have to do this though, if you just wanted a blog solely based on food then do be it. Do you Little ones!
•   Target audience:Who is your target audience? What will your content attract? You have to think and analyse the situation. Simply because if you want your demographic to be the younger generation (10-15), writing about dated trends, or 'how to write a report' isn't going to grab their attention. It would work for people heading to University but not the kids. Research what the younger generation like, get their opinions; that way if you are giving them content that they have an interest in then they will read what you have to say. In my perspective, my target audience is VERY broad, simply because my blog obtains so many categories anyone would enjoy it. 
• How often are you going to post?
  Get this into your mind QUICKLY! If you are going to put SOME effort into a blog post then forget the entire idea, simply because if you are gaining an audience and you completely disappear for months on end ... All the hard work you did to achieve your following is gone. But, if you have a dedicated time schedule. for example, writing a blog post once a week then stick to it. As your crowd will have something to look forward to :).
•  What is it going to look like?
  Profoundly, when I look for blogs I look for quality content, and yes that does involve in what it looks like as well. In my opinion a professional blog has to: have the same font, no spelling mistakes, colour scheme matches, great photographs, typography. Everything you produce has to look presentable. When it comes to posting my blog post I ALWAYS make sure that my grammar and spelling is on fleek, that my images are in line and that my font is the same size accordingly to where it's located on the blog post. What I'm trying to say is that, if you saw something scruffy, would you even want to read it? As you would assume, 'if they can't be bothered to present this correctly, then is their writing incomplete too?
• Monetising: yay or nay?
  When it comes to posting quality content sometimes you want to turn that hobby into a job. That's how I felt and still feel that way. I treat my blog as another job, evidently because I am constantly updating and writing new blog posts for My Little ones. They ask and I give to them, they are my internet family and I don't want to let them now EVER! So if you have these thoughts and feelings then check out the link below, it's what I use on my blog post and I love it. It helps you earn a bit of cash on the side while doing something that you absolutely love.
  In the nearer future I want to be doing this as my full-time job, I love writing and that's what I want to do with my life :).
  Monetising link: http://www.infolinks.com/join-us?aid=2822768

This is now the end of the blog post. I really do hope that you enjoyed this one, and I hope that it has helped a lot of you that are just starting out, or is thinking about starting a blog. Just like I mentioned previously, do you! Don't let anyone put you down; if  you have a passion for writing and it makes you happy, don't listen to whatever anyone else tells you. This is your life, live it how you want to :).
I love you all so very much! If you want to know anymore tricks or tips, or just want to ask my some advice on blog posts then please let me know in the comment section down below; or my social media platforms. I will happily answer your questions :).

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Non-vegan: Not your average scrambled egg

Scrambled eggs, sour-cream and chive sauce and sriracha 

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Good evening Little ones! How have you been today? I've been doing University work, damn I've just finished it all! I've now just found the time to sit down and write this blog post:).
I still can't believe how fast this day has gone! A lot of work and power naps with my boyfriend, nothing better than that. Any how, I made this concoction yesterday and I loved it! I also made it again because Chris wanted to try it, and just as I thought he loved it also :).
If you want to find out how to make this then have a little gander down below.

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Fundamentally when you make this you can make your own sour cream and chive sauce, or you can buy it from the shops. I have tried both methods, both just as great; but if you are in a rush or don't really care then just buy the sauces from the shop :). 

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs (or as many your stomach is telling you to eat);
• butter or cream (optional);
• sour cream and chive dip;
• spicy sauce (if you fancy some heat);
• 10 grams cheese.

STEPS ON  HOW TO MAKE THIS:

1. Take a medium pan and put some butter in there, let it melt slowly on a low medium heat;
2. crack your eggs into a bowl and whisk, add salt and pepper and mix until combined;
3. when the butter is melted put the eggs into the pan and stir, turn the heat up to gas mark 4; keep stirring as you don't want the eggs sticking to the bottom;
4. when the eggs start forming bash them with a wooden spoon, as you want them to be separate and not a clump;
5. when the eggs are cooked to your perfection add the sour cream and chive sauce, stir until combined;
6. (optional) add in the chilli sauce with the sour cream sauce for some additional heat;
7. place your scrambled eggs into a bowl. put some bread in the toaster and ENJOY! :D 

Why these ingredients?

Eggs:

Eggs are a very good source of inexpensive, high quality protein. More than half the protein of an egg is found in the egg white along with vitamin B2 and lower amounts of fat and cholesterol than the yolk. 

This is now the end of the blog post Little ones! I hope you enjoyed this non-vegan recipe. It's quick and easy to make, and handy if you are constantly on the go. If you are an egg fan then you are in luck today! Why not try something new for  your breakfast tomorrow? :).

If you do re-create this please tag me on my social media down below, or let me know what you thought about it in the comment section. 

I love you all so very much, I will see you tomorrow with a product review and something special! Sweet dreams! Stay safe and stay tuned Little ones :) x x x 

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Vegan Recipe

Watermelon, orange and yogurt smoothie 

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Good afternoon! Change of plans, but I thought that I would give you another vegan recipe! I love experimenting with different fruits; and I'm always in the mood for a good old smoothie! So I decided to share my creation with you!

I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! If you want to know how to make this, have a little look below and enjoy! :D 

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Ingredients:

• 1 watermelon;
• 25ml orange juice;
• 25 grams vegan yogurt, (I used alpro raspberry).

STEPS ON HOW TO MAKE THIS:

1. Prepare your fruit: cut the watermelon in half, and half again; this makes quarters, ( as shown in the pictures above). After you have done this, slice the quarters so that they are in strips. Cut around the melon and the skin so you are left with the red flesh. Cut these into cubes;
2. put the watermelon into the blender and add the orange and the yogurt;
3. blend for a few seconds, because watermelon is a water based fruit the smoothie won't be lumpy;
4. ENJOY! :D 

Why these ingredients?

Watermelon:
Watermelon's are filled with vitamins A, B6 and C, and is also an amazing antioxidant. Vitamin C is amazing for the skin, it replenishes the several layers of skin, as well as keeping it hydrated and firm. Vitamin C is common in skin care brands, as it has a multitude of benefits for the skin. As well as this, watermelon also fights infections and builds the immune system. 

Orange:

Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C. They are also a very good source of dietary fiber. Just like the watermelon, oranges are great for the skin. When I make a facial mask oranges are my go to ingredient; not only do they smell great; but they feel fantastic on the skin; it makes me feel awake. 

I hope your day has been amazing so far, and if not, then make it great! I know that I will hopefully be posting another blog post this evening; but I will be heading to my boyfriend's for dinner :).
You will hear from me soon though! Stay tuned Little ones :) x x x 

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Vegan Recipe

Stuffed peppers 

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Good morning! How are you doing today? I know it's early, but I have another vegan recipe for you! I made this last night, and it has made so much of an impact! It's super delicious and easy to make! I hope you enjoy this recipe; I put a lot of thought and hard work into it :) 

If you want to see how this is made, follow the few easy steps down below :) 

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P.S, I didn't take pictures of when they came out of the oven because they were eaten in a flash! I was super hungry, and so was my boyfriends family, I'm so glad they enjoyed my cooking :) 

I would also recommend one per person, as they are super filling!  

Ingredients:

• 3 peppers (colour of your choice);
• 300 grams kidney beans; 
• 2 garlic gloves; 
• 25 grams sweetcorn; 
• 1 onion; 
• chili powder; 
• parsley; 
• salt and pepper;
• 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil.
  This is the amount of ingredients to make 6, but I was feeding a family of 6. If you need to alter the measurements for just one you can do that as well :). 

STEPS ON HOW TO MAKE THIS:

1. Preheat your oven to 180;
2. prepare all your vegetables: chop the peppers in half and take out the core, dice the onion, drain the kidney beans, drain the sweetcorn, dice the garlic and chop the parsley;
3. put all the prepared veg (except the peppers) in a large bowl; 
4. pour 1 tbs of extra virgin olive oil and mix;
5. add the chili powder, salt, pepper, and parsley and mix again;
6. mash the mixture with a masher,(or folk);
7. spoon the mixture into the peppers; 
8. place on a baking tray with grease proof paper, and cook for 20 minutes; 
9. plate up and ENJOY! :D 

Why these ingredients?

Garlic:
Depending on how we prepare our garlic depends on how much nutrients we get out of it; this is why I have suggested either: cutting or crushing. This increases the enzymes within the garlic, these enzymes can prevent cancer.

Onion:
Onions are a great antioxidant, they also contain low fat saturation, this won't clog up your arteries, as it reduces cholesterol, in comparison to a normal red or green onion, this is so much better for your mental and physical health.

Parsley:
Parsley has a huge amount of vitamin K, this helps builds bones and heals heart disease. in addition to this, parsley also has vitamin A, which as we already know is great for our eyes, and acts as a fantastic antioxidant.

Kidney beans:
Kidney beans are an excellent source of molybdenum. They also contain a very good source of folate, dietary fiber, and copper. This builds the immune system and also improves the metabolism, it speeds it up. This is handy when you need to loose weight as everything passes through quickly. 

Thank you for reading this blog post, I really hope you enjoy this meal, this is one of my favourites, if not my favourite! I'm so happy that I made this, and that the people I served it to really enjoyed it! I want to know what you think! I would also love to see your recreations!
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Vegan Recipe

Vegan Pizza Recipe:

Hello! And good evening! How have you all been today? It's been beautiful weather in the UK today, and I went for a job interview; I feel that it went really well, and if so I will update you guys on that very shortly :).

I thought that I would share my other secret love ... Pizza, but even better! Vegan pizza! If you want to know how to make this beauty, look below and follow my simple steps :).

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Ingredients for the base:

• 100 grams self-raising flour;
• 100ml warm water;
• 2tbs olive oil 

Ingredients for the topping:

• 3tbs red pesto sauce;
• 1 onion;
• 1 garlic clove;
• 1 chili;
• parsley 

STEPS ON HOW TO MAKE THIS:

1. Preheat your oven to 180;
2. prepare your vegetables, chop the: onion, garlic, chili and parsley;
3. Sift your flower into a bowl, and create a circle in the middle;
4. Pour the water and oil into the bowl and mix;
5. place the dough onto a flat surface, place flour into your hands and start to kneed the dough; do this for 5 minutes;
6. place the dough on greaseproof paper and roll the dough with a rolling pin until it's as thick as you want it to be;
7. spread the red pesto sauce onto the dough evenly; 
8. place the: garlic, onion and chili onto the pizza;
9. put into the oven for 20 minutes, and turn halfway;
10. put the pizza on the plate and sprinkle chopped parsley 
11. ENJOY! :D  

Why these ingredients? 

Garlic:
Depending on how we prepare our garlic depends on how much nutrients we get out of it; this is why I have suggested either: cutting or crushing. This increases the enzymes within the garlic, these enzymes can prevent cancer.

Parsley:
Parsley has a huge amount of vitamin K, this helps builds bones and heals heart disease. in addition to this, parsley also has vitamin A, which as we already know is great for our eyes, and acts as a fantastic antioxidant.

Red pesto:

Pesto is enriched with vitamins A and C, this helps boost your immune system, this will help fight infection, while keeping you fit and healthy. Whereas vitamin A is good is amazing for you eye health; it makes them stronger as well as being a great antioxidant.

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to read this post! I hope you have had a lovely day! Stay tuned Little ones, and I will see you soon :) x x x

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Vegan Soup

Butternut-squash soup:

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Good evening Little ones! I'm here again with another vegan recipe, I'm planning on uploading at least one recipe a day; I want to make sure that the vegan menu stays strong and full of delicious ideas. I made this on the spot, butternut squash is my favourite vegetable, and I really fancied soup; but I added a vegan twist; it's creamy and delicious, and makes amazing comfort food:).

If you want to know how I made this soup look below and follow the few easy steps. 

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Ingredients:

• 1 butternut-squash; 
• 2 shallots;
• 2 garlic gloves;
• 1 scotch-bonnet chili (if you like spice);
• 300ml water;
• salt;
• pepper;
• paprika;
• coriander (optional) 

STEPS ON HOW TO MAKE THIS:

1. Prepare all the vegetables. Chop up the butternut-squash into medium chunks, (this makes it easier to blend, and quicker to soften in the pan). Cut your shallots into quarters, crush the garlic and slice the scotch-bonnet, then place all the vegetables in a pan;
2. Sprinkle: salt, pepper and paprika onto the vegetables and pour the boiling over until covering the veg completely; 
3. Put you hob on 4 (gas mark 4) until it comes to the boil; after that let the vegetables simmer for 35 minutes;
4. Put the soft vegetables into a blender and blend until you are satisfied;
5. Sprinkle coriander onto the soup when you've put it into a bowl;
6. ENJOY! :D 

Why these ingredients? 

Garlic:
Depending on how we prepare our garlic depends on how much nutrients we get out of it; this is why I have suggested either: cutting or crushing. This increases the enzymes within the garlic, these enzymes can prevent cancer.

Shallot:
Shallots is a great antioxidant, they also contain low fat saturation, this won't clog up your arteries, as it reduces cholesterol, in comparison to a normal red or green onion, this is so much better for your mental and physical health.

Butternut-squash:

Butternut-squash is filled with antioxidants, this really cleanses the body, as well as enhancing the metabolism and immune system; they repair: tissue and cells within the body. This is the perfect vegetable as it makes you feel refreshed and ready to start the day. It's also has no saturated fat, which is handy if you are on a diet and need to loose weight. 

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Vegan breakfast smoothie

Strawberry, oat and banana smoothie:

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Hello Little ones! Hope you are well and having a good day, I have another smoothie recipe for you! I hope you enjoy it; this is the perfect start of the day meal; if you are in a rush you can drink this on the go and still feel full and energised :).

You can check out my other smoothie recipe click here!

If you want to make this yummy smoothie look at the simple steps down below :). 

Ingredients:

• 1 banana; 
• 5 strawberries; 
• 25grams oats;
• 50grams alpro almond milk

These are just the measurements I used to make a small smoothie, it filled half of the 600 ml bottle. You can double the ingredients if you want to; this is just what I wanted to do. Also a tip when blending, make sure you blend for 2-3 minutes for a smooth texture; because the oats are hard you want to make sure that they are smooth at the end. If you like bits in your drink, or don't mind textures then you don't have to do this:). 

STEPS ON HOW TO MAKE THIS: 

1. Cut up your strawberries and banana and place them in the blender; 
2. pour the oats into the blender slowly (so that you don't make a mess);
3. slowly pour the almond milk into the blender;
4. BLEND;
5. optional step: scatter oats onto your smoothie for extra crunch;
6. ENJOY! :D

Why these ingredients? 

Banana:
Banana's are filled with potassium, this mineral helps function and repair: cells, tissue and muscle within the body. It also makes you feel more energised by sending electrolyte (an element which sends electricity around the body); along with sodium etc. 

Strawberries:

A strawberry is an excellent antioxidant, this means that they are the first call when it comes to fighting diseases in the body; they also prevent causing other damage to other cells. Strawberries also donate electrons to unstable free radicals. This means that they don't have to take electrons from innocent cells. 

Oats:

Oats have a slow release level of energy, this means that you can have these for breakfast and last a long time without food. This is handy if you are on a diet and want to loose weight; as you won't get hungry as often throughout the day. 

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