Gluten Free, Vegan, Sugar-Free Strawberry Muffins

 
Here is an amazing and healthy recipe that tastes great and would be perfect to bring with you for a day on set or a snack for the car on the way to the set or a go-see.

Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp xanthan gum
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 generous pinch of nutmeg
- 1/3 cup stevia

Wet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup coconut oil (melted)
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp apple sauce
- 6–8 large strawberries (chopped)

Directions:
- Set the oven to 350ºF.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients except the strawberries. If the mixture is a little too dry, add more almond milk or apple sauce. Mix it up with a spatula — or your hand. It works best if the consistency is in between a cake batter and a pancake batter.
- Add the strawberries.
- Use ¼ cup of batter per muffin cup.
- Bake for 20 minutes in total, (suggested) turn your pan 180 degrees every seven minutes or so to get an even bake.
- Eat standing up. It feels good like that.

Yields seven to eight cupcakes.

Original Post: http://www.fitsugar.com/Vegan-Gluten-Free-Strawberry-Muffin-Recipe-22336088

Wellness Wednesday - 3 Day Body Detox

If you have an upcoming photo shoot or day on set and you want to look your best, a quick detox is your best friend. This will help you clean your body, tone up and feel refreshed the day of your event/shoot/set day. Follow this simple juice/smoothie detox to help cleanse your body so you can shed a couple pounds and look your best for that special occasion.

Wellness Wednesday: Gluen-Free & Vegan Healthy Sweet Treat

Here is an amazing and quick recipe that would be great to take to casting's or go-see's or to eat if you're trying to keep your body healthy and fit for modelling or being on camera. It contains under five ingredients and takes virtually no time at all. With this recipe, you can avoid almost every type of diet limitation since it's gluten-free and vegan-friendly as well. Start melting the chocolate and go!

Ingredients:

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons melted dark chocolate
Dried cherries (optional)
1 1/2 cups whole almonds
Handful of coconut shavings

Directions:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Start melting dark chocolate pieces in a pan on low heat; it won't take long to melt. If you want a sweet cherry taste, throw a handful into the pot once chocolate has melted.
   Note: The serving size is for melted chocolate, so if you measure out the pieces beforehand, allow more chips to be added than the recommended amount. 
2. Place a teaspoon of melted chocolate on parchment paper; top with a small handful of almonds. Drizzle almonds with one tablespoon melted chocolate. Repeat process with remaining almonds and chocolate until your pan is full. 
3. Sprinkle coconut shavings over each tiny delight. 
4. Transfer to refrigerator for about 10 minutes to chill and remove them when firm. They'll be ready to enjoy right away! ***Makes 32 pieces.

 Original Post: http://www.fitsugar.com/Paleo-Holiday-Treats-26285810

Wellness Wednesday: Delicious Quinoa Pancakes

 Here is an amazing and healthy recipe for delicious fiber filled pancakes! Try these out as a morning breakfast food or weekend treat.

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked quinoa
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon course salt
1 large egg, plus 1 large egg white
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for skillet
1/4 cup low-fat milk
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
Fresh fruit or fruit preserves (optional) for serving

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together quinoa, flour, baking powder, and salt. In another medium bowl, whisk together egg, egg white, butter, milk, and syrup until smooth. Add egg mixture to flour mixture and whisk to combine.
2. Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with butter and heat over medium-high. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on top, 2 minutes.
3. Flip cakes and cook until golden brown on underside, 2 minutes. Wipe skillet clean and repeat with more melted butter and remaining batter (reduce heat to medium if overbrowning). Serve with maple syrup and fresh fruit or preserves if desired.

Makes about 12

Original Post: http://www.fitsugar.com/Yummy-Recipe-Healthy-Quinoa-Pancakes-11658074/

Wellness Wednesday: Delicious Chocolate Cake with NO Flour & NO Sugar!

Here is a great recipe for chocolate cake that is actually GOOD for you! No flour and NO sugar! Check this out and try this for a yummy, guilt-free snack for the kids or yourself to curb your sweet tooth.

What You'll Need:
100g dark chocolate
200g canned beans (I took white ones)
2 eggs
1/4 – 1/2 tsp baking powder (depending on how spongy you want the cake)

No sweetener! No sugar!

Preheat oven to 175C. Take your blender and make a completely smooth mass out of beans and eggs (add eggs gradually). You should have no traces of beans in this mixture. Nonetheless, if there are bits of beans, take a sieve and pass the mixture through it. Melt the chocolate, cool slightly and then whisk together with the bean-egg mixture and baking powder. Pour batter in a greased pan. Bake for about 30 min. Each oven is different, so the time may vary, but you really don’t want to overbake the cake.

About the merits: No flour = less carbs. Even more, beans provide us with fiber and protein. I’m sure you may already know about the wonders that beans do in baking. They make the consistency fudgy and moist. Particularly this cake was divine!

Original Post: http://www.bodyrock.tv/2011/05/05/chocolate-cake-by-bodyrocker-natalie/ 

DIY Recipe: Mange, Kiwi, Raspberry Popsicles

With summer around the corner, this is a great healthy recipe for the kids and for on-to-go. Make these YUMMY popsicles at home in preparation for a busy day or just a relaxing day at home. 

Ingredients:
9 tbsp water
2 tbsp sugar
5 oz kiwi, peeled
6 oz mango, peeled
6 oz fresh raspberries

Directions:
Step 1: Make a simple syrup by combining water and sugar in a small pot and bring to a boil; boil for about 4-5 minutes on medium heat. Set aside.

Step 2: Puree fruit separately in the blender. Set aside in 3 small bowls.

Step 3: Divide the simple syrup between the fruit purees and mix in.

Step 4: Equally fill four small 5 oz cups with the kiwi puree and place in the freezer; freeze one hour.

Step 5: Add mango puree and freeze 20 minutes. Insert sticks and freeze at least 2 hours. Add raspberry puree and freeze overnight.

Enjoy this easy, healthy at home recipe to prepare and enjoy anywhere, anytime!