The Ultimate Banana Bread (VG, GF, Refined Sugar Free)

Fresh & Pure, Nourish & Glow

How to Make the Ultimate Banana Bread and Recipe Book Review

GF, VG, Natural 

I'm a huge fan of any recipe that involves bananas as you can see from this extensive list of banana recipes on my blog! 

Banana Bread is a sweet bread made from; mashed bananas, a form of flour, sweetener and fat. Combining all food groups, it can be eaten as a super healthy and nutritious, snack, breakfast or brunch.

Jules Aron has just produced Two of the most beautiful natural recipe books you could find; Fresh and Pure based on natural beauty recipes and Nourish and Glow providing over 70 holistic recipes to make you look and feel fantastic from the inside out. 

Published on March 6th they combine everything you could ever need to know about holistic beauty, living and recipes, in the most beautifully displayed pages and cover. 

If you were at a loss for something to buy your mum for mothers day then these should definitely be on your radar & I cant wait to hear what everyone thinks of them!

Jules is amazing, and I am so grateful to have received these books; getting the opportunity to create and pour over the recipes she has created.

I decided to show you just how amazing these recipes are by making Jules' Banana Bread. It is the simplest recipe and combines delicious whole foods for a filling and healthy snack, breakfast or brunch option. 

What you will need:

1/4 cup Coconut Oil

4 bananas

1/4 maple syrup

2 tsp Vanilla Extract

1 1/2 cups Gluten Free Oat Flour 

(Blitz up oats using a good food processor, to make your own)

3/4 cup almond meal

1 tsp Baking Powder

1 tsp Baking Soda

1/2 tsp Salt

To Make:

1. Pre heat oven to 350f, grease an 8 inch loaf pan, with coconut oil and set to side.
2. Mash Bananas and combine with coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla in a blender.
3. Transfer into a medium bowl and add flour, almond meal, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
4. Whisk together and add to your pre prepared tin.
5. Bake for 60-70 minutes- or until a knife come out clean.
6. Allow to cool before tucking in!

Let me know what you love to have on your banana bread, in the comments. I love mine toasted and covered in agave lemon zest and coconut!

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 About the books:

I am a huge fan of recipe books and was so over the moon to receive these two beautiful hardback copies in my blogger mail. They are stitched hard backs with beautiful golden font, and I know you arent supposed to jusge a book by its cover but these are truly stunning.

Inside the high quality continues, in page after page of beautiful imagery, font and easy to read and follow recipes. I've honestly had my nose in these since I received them and Jules and the team at Contry Man Press have done an amazing job! 

I cant recommend them enough. 

Why Not Try:

 Banana Bread Breakfast Bowl:

I love combining recipes to create one super yummy dish! 

For a perfect brunch option add; my Green Goddess Granola, coconut cream, cranberries, and banana bread to a bowl . Top with desiccated coconut and lemon zest for a super yummy, healthy, and energizing brunch.

7. Ultimate Healthy Breakfast Recipe Ideas

HEALTHY BREAKFAST/ BRUNCH RECIPE IDEAS
Vegan, Gluten Free

So you are looking for food thats quick to make and delicious to eat? 

Look no further, these super quick to make and healthy brunch, snack, or dessert recipes are the ultimate indulgence as well as being good for you.

They are all designed to nourish your body with a mix of healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants and slow release carbs-the essential building blocks for maintaining a healthy weight. 

Recipes in this post:

Green Goddess Granola

Unicorn Smoothie Bowl

The Ultimate Vegan Pancake Recipe

Super fruit Berry Breakfast Bowl

The Perfect Sunday Morning Pancakes

Caramelized Pear & Cashew Loaded Toast **Bonus Recipe**

Simply click on the heading of each recipe to find out how to make it!

**BONUS RECIPE Below**

1. GREEN GODDESS GRANOLA

If you are looking for a savory start to your morning then this Granola Recipe is definitely for you. The perfect mix of sweet chewy dates, crunchy cashew oat clusters and crispy kale, this recipe can be made in advance stored and taken out whenever that hunger hits. 

2. UNICORN SMOOTHIE BOWL

This one is for those of us who still live as though we are children. Its actually the perfect way of getting kids to eat their fruit and as its so easy to make its an essential for busy mums.

3. THE ULTIMATE VEGAN PANCAKE RECIPE

These pancakes are DELICIOUS, I honestly can't tell you how good they are-please give them a go you will fall in love with them as much as I have. They are the perfect mix of fluffy and crispy, soaked in agave, and topped with fruit or nuts they are the ultimate vegan pancake.

4. THE PERFECT SUNDAY MORNING PANCAKES (GF, DF, VG)

These deliciously sweet oaty pancakes contain Banana an essential form of potassium and carbohydrate. The oats are a form of fiber, preventing fast absorption of sugar into the blood stream and the nutty topping is an essential form of fat that will satiate you and keep your hunger at bay. 

5. SUPER FRUIT BERRY BREAKFAST BOWL

Berries are an amazing source of anti-oxident they remove free radicles in the body which damage cells-so its really important to get them in your diet! 

6. BERRY DELICIOUS OVERNIGHT OATS

Oats are a perfect slow release carbohydrate, they bind with the sugar in the fruit preventing any nasty sugar spikes keeping you fuller for longer! 

**BONUS RECIPE** 

7. CARAMELIZED PEAR & CASHEW LOADED TOAST 

 This is a bonus recipe just for this post and its a complete winner. The caramelized pear is a naturally sweet and warming addition to crunchy granola and seeded bread, with a drizzle of agave. Its totally healthy, filling and delicious.

Serves 1, Time 10 Mins

What You Will Need:

2 pieces Seeded Bread

1 Pear Cut into 1/4

1 tbsp Cashew Butter

1/4 Almond Milk

1 tbsp Agave Syrup

Agave syrup (optional)

Cinnamon (optional)

Method:

Take a saute/frying pan, and place over a medium heat.

Add your cashew butter,agave syrup, and almond milk and mix to combine in a bowl.

Add to the saute pan and place in your pears. 

Cover the pears in the mix and allow to crisp slightly and begin to turn brown. 

Once they are softened and browned remove from heat.

Plave your bread in a toaster and toast.

Add your pear to the toast, drizzle in agave, and sprinkle with cinnamon. 

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The Ultimate Vegan Pancake Recipe

HEALTHY 3 INGREDIENT PANCAKES 

PLUS TOPPING IDEAS
BERRY COCONUT, CARAMELIZED PECAN, LEMON AND COCONUT SUGAR

Happy Monday! 

Today as its my favorite day of the year tomorrow, I had to upload a pancake recipe! These pancakes are DELICIOUS, I honestly can't tell you how good they are-please give them a go you will fall in love with them as much as I have. They are the perfect mix of fluffy and crispy, soaked in agave, and topped with fruit or nuts they are the ultimate vegan pancake.

Comment below with your favorite pancake topping. 

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Makes 3-4 pancakes: Time 10 minutes 

Method:

1. Firstly add your Aquafaba, and Agave Syrup to a bowl and mix well.
2. Add the wet ingredients to the dry-this will help prevent lumps!
3. Heat your pan to a medium to high heat and spray with oil-(this is optional but it helps prevent sticking! I use spray coconut oil) 
4. Ladle on your mixture and wait until its appearance changes to a less glossy one all over.
5. Use a spatular going round the edges to help lift the pancakes and flip
6. Cook on the other side for a minute and place on a plate.

Topping Ideas:

See above for ideas to top your pancakes-I love the simple lemon and sugar with berries between my pancakes, but the caramelized pecans are also delicious! 

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Luxury Vegan Oreo Cookies

Valentines Recipe Swap with Glowsteady

The Perfect Valentines Gift 

So a new series that Sophie (from Glowsteady) and I are starting is a recipe swap. We will be setting each other the task of creating one of our own recipes, or creating a recipe with ingredients given by the other person each month. 

This month Sophie set me the task of creating a Valentines recipe with:

dark chocolate, Oreos, coconut milk, and almonds. 

These Super Chocolatey Luxury Oreo Cookies were the result. To find out how to make them keep reading! 

I would highly recommend these oreo cookies for a valentines gift. You can so easily make them and then wrap them up nicely. They are the perfect gift whether your loved one is vegan or not, who doesn't love a handmade thoughtful gift especially when it involves chocolate and Oreos!? 

Serves: 8

Time: 15 minutes prep, 12 minutes bake.

What You Will Need:

100g Dark Chocolate

60g Dairy Free Creme Fraiche

2 boxes Oreo thins

15g Sliced Almonds

3 tbsp coconut milk

1/4 cup almond milk

tsp Baking powder

75g rye flour 

To Make:

1. Pre Heat Oven to 180c
2. Melt 100g dark chocolate and 20g Creme fraiche- heat in microwave for 30 seconds and mix
3. Break apart 16 oreos and add middle to a bowl with 20g (1 tbsp creme fraiche)
4. Melt in microwave for 30 seconds, and stir to melt.
5. Smash up the remaining biscuit part of the Oreo.
6. Weigh out 75g Rye Flour, add baking powder, sliced almonds, crushed oreo and mix. 
7. Add in almond milk, coconut milk, cream mixture and chocolate mixture.
8. Cream together to create a sticky cookie dough. 
9. Spoon out 8 portions of dough and pat down into rough cookie shape- it doesnt have to be neat!
10. Place on baking tray in oven for 12 minutes. 
11. In a bowl separate 8 more Oreo's with the centers in a bowl. 
12. Add 20g of creme fraiche and melt as before. 
13. Remove cookies from oven and wait for them to cool.
14. Spoon over the white creme mix, to decorate. 

If you want to see what I set for Sophie-head over to her blog to find out what she made-I really recommend you do!

Let me know if you make these using the hashtag #VogueVegetarianBakes! I love to see any recipe recreations. Hope you enjoyed this post!

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Superfruit Berry Breakfast Bowl

Blueberry and Banana Smoothie Bowl 

Quick, Easy, Affordable Valentines Recipe

Whilst playing around with valentines ideas for my blog, I knew I needed to write a recipe that wasn't just about love and the 'perfect' valentines day. As a Twenty something year old Londoner striving for love and career success but finding single life and a string of dates not worth mentioning, of course I was naturally lead to the most relatable female character on the planet 'BRIDGET JONES'. I wanted to write a healthy recipe inspired by the iconic single lady, and a recreation of her 'BLUE STRING SOUP' seemed like the perfect idea..although this one contains no string and is super delicious.

So here is my recipe for valentines 2018. Dedicated to all the singletons out there, trying to succeed at life and love. Here's to a fabulous Valentines day filled with friendship, love and a super yummy bowl of  Blue String Soup Blueberry and Banana Smoothie.

     

The Health Benefits:

Blueberries are filled with antioxidants, which fight free radicles helping to keep your cells in tip top condition. The banana provides essential potassium and carbohydrate, whilst the oats provide fiber, preventing the fast absorption of the sugars, reducing blood sugar spikes and keeping you fuller for longer. 

The recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 cup Frozen Blueberries
• 1 1/2 Bananas 
• 25g Porridge Oats
• 3 tbsp almond milk 

Method:

Add the Blueberries, Banana, and Oats to a food processor with the almond milk. 

Blitz until smooth, add more almond milk if needed.

Remove from processor and add toppings (banana, oats, berries, nut butter, seeds).

Enjoy! 

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The Perfect Sunday Morning Pancakes (GF, DF, VG)

THE ULTIMATE SUNDAY PANCAKES 

Perfect for a lazy start to the day 

What is a Sunday morning without pancakes? The best part of my weekend is taking a bit more time on my breakfast and having a non rushed start to the day. Working in retail I do still have to go to work but I start later meaning I get a more lazy start to the day.

These pancakes can be enjoyed whether you have a set weight loss goal in mind or if you just want a nutritious but delicious start to the day. 

What makes these Pancakes good for me?

They contain Banana an essential form of potassium and carbohydrate. The oats are a form of fiber, this prevents fast absorption of sugar into the blood stream preventing blood sugar spikes. Covered in nuts-an essential form of fat will satiate you and keep your hunger at bay for longer. 

The Recipe:

Ingredients:

25g Oats (sachet of golden syrup if you want a sweeter pancake)

1 large Banana Mashed

Xanthum Gum 

Baking Soda

Spray Oil to line pan

Toppings

Handful Mixed Nuts

Agave Nectar 

Handful Cranberries 

1/2 a banana to top 

Method:

Mash one banana

Mix in 25g porridge oats, baking soda, and Xanthum gum 

Spray a frying pan with a couple of sprays of Oil, heat on a medium high heat.

Add mix to pan and wait for mixture to become less shiny looking, approx 2 mins.

Flip pancake and cook on other side.

Remove from Pan and cover in agave nectar, banana, and cranberries.

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PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE DOUGH NICE CREAM

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Nice Cream

H A P P Y   P E A N U T   B U T T E R   D A Y 

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE DOUGH BANANA ICE CREAM  (VG, DF, GF, V)

Quick, Cheap, & Super Healthy 

Who knew peanut butter had its own day-I didn't but im certainly not complaining! This tasty gem is packed full of flavour, healthy fats, protein AND potassium, making it the perfect component in a healthy diet. Helping to reduce likelihood of stroke and heart disease. The magnesium within the nut helps to fortify your bones and muscle, and it contains antioxidants which remove free radicles.

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Banana Nice Cream 

Healthy DIY Takeaway- Pizza

EAT YOUR FAVORITE TAKEAWAY EVERYDAY

#HappyHealthyMe

280 Calories per portion 

Its a well known fact that Pizza isn't the lowest calorie option out there, and its more than fine to indulge in your favorite Pizza take out from time to time. But when it comes to everyday, you should still be eating the food you love, without the guilt and health impact of the takeaway variety. The key to maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle is developing healthy habits. I have a post on how to create a healthy habit tracker here-if that is something that is of interest to you.

#HappyHealthyMe. Every Monday I will be uploading a healthy version of your favorite takeaway meal, comment below and let me know which you would like to see me make next. 

Today I was requested by @subtlejamie on twitter to make a healthy version of Pizza so that is what I have done! If you do try this then share a picture with me on any of the following 

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BLOGMAS DAY 15-DIY OREO COOKIE WREATH (DF, VE)

E D I B L E    O R E O    C O O K I E    W R E A T H

HAPPY BLOGMAS DAY 15!

Today I am sharing with you a super FESTIVE EDIBLE WREATH recipe! I wont lie this did take me a while to make and construct-but oh my was it worth it! The OREO cookies taste incredible by themselves, so even if you dont have the time to make the whole wreath recipe, its worth just making the cookies! 

The end result looks amazing and will impress all your friends... I cant wait for mine to try this tomorrow at my party!

This edible DIY Christmas Wreath, is perfect for any festive occasion, is dairy free and so worth a bake! So if you do give this a go tag me on 

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twitter @emilyisobeljane

I look forward to seeing your creations! 

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BLOGMAS DAY 10-MERRY MINCE PIE POPS (QUICK-EASY-VG-DF)

A L T E R N A T I V E   M I N C E    P I E    R E C I P E 

HAPPY BLOGMAS DAY 10 EVERYONE!

Today is a super exciting post, and also an incredibly delicious one. I was thinking of making mince pies but I've seen so many mince pie recipes I wanted to make something different.

If you have been following this Blog for a while you will know how obsessed I am with stars, so I came up with the idea of making  STAR SHAPED MINCE PIE POPS.

Eat Junk:Stay Lean-When Uneducated YouTubers Spread The WRONG Message

So I was recently in the depths of you tube, as sadly I often am, and came across this video named 'Eat Junk Stay Lean'.

Sorry WHAT?

Meal Prep Edit- Gooey Chocolate & Ginger Biscuit Bombs

So today I come with a recipe that every food and fitness lover needs in their life.
These gooey, chocolatey biscuit bombs are a date and ginger centre, surrounded by a doughy chocolate biscuit and they taste incredible.

Ingredients: 

For the centre

25g dates

25g mixed fruit

25g crystallised ginger

For the biscuit

75g Rye Flour 

25g quinoa flakes

20g raw cacao powder 

30ml Coconut Nectar

30ml almond milk 

Method:
Pre heat the oven to 180 centigrade. Add the dried fruit, dates and ginger to a blender and blitz until smooth, add 2 tbsp of water to loosen.
Add the dry ingredients to a bowl and mix.
 Add in the milk and coconut nectar and mix until combined.
Flour your hands and roll the biscuit mix into 11 balls.
Flatten the balls out and add a small amount of ginger mix into the centre of each one.
Roll the biscuit up around the ginger mix and then roll between your palms to make into a round biscuit bomb.
Place in oven for 10 to 12 mins.
Remove and dust with cacao powder.