Month: August 2019

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Coconut Cream Whipped Frosting | Vegan Desserts | Frosting Alternatives | Food Hacks

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Coconut Cream Frosting.

Hey Loves!!! Hope you had a fantastic weekend! This weekend I made my Green Matcha COCO-NUT Cupcakes. This is one of my very first posts on my blog. This is the Link for the Cupcakes. https://greencupcake.home.blog/2019/04/

These cupcakes are great with just shredded coconut but I did mention in the blog I wanted to create a Dairy Free alternative to frosting. I love coconut cream icing but I found it melts away. For my recipe I added a special ingredient to keep the frosting stiff and hold its shape.

It was so simple you will only need 3 ingredients.

1 can of Thai Coconut Cream

1 tbsp Icing Sugar ( Secret to getting it stiff)

1 Tsp of Vanilla Extract.

Totally Optional: Food colouring for your desired colour.

The steps to making this incredible frosting are simple. First you will need to get a hand mixer or stand alone mixer, and chill your bowl for 10 mins,

Step 1: Store the Thai Coconut Cream upside down from 1 hour. Then open the can and carefully pour out the liquid into a cup (the coconut juice is perfect for a smoothie)

Step 2: Take your chilled bowl out and transfer the cream from can into bowl. Mix on low for 3 minutes. The Cream will get nice and fluffy.

Step 3: Add your Vanilla Extract and Powdered sugar and mix on med for 5 minutes. You will notice the consistency of the frosting get stiffer but still light. That is what you want for piping.

Step 6: Optional*** Add food coloring.

Step 5: Transfer to a bowl and allow to chill for 10mins. Then when your cupcakes have cooled transfer frosting to pipping bag and decorate your cupcakes.

Step 5 : Enjoy! I topped my cupcakes with some shredded coconut.

I store these cupcakes in the refrigerator to firm up. But they were perfectly fine to stay out after 10 mins.

This whipped coconut cream is great on anything. I used it on fruit, and even on a smoothie bowl. Coconut cream is high in Fatty acids and when taking in moderation can be beneficial for you overall health.

I would love to know how you use coconut cream?

If you do try this recipe tag me in your pictures on IG @greencupcaketo I would love to see 🙂

Have an amazing week! XOXO

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GRILLED PEACHES TWO WAYS | VEGAN RECIPES | PEACHES & CREAM | GRILLED PEACHES FLATBREAD |

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GRILLED PEACHES TWO WAYS | VEGAN RECIPES | PEACHES & CREAM | GRILLED PEACHES FLATBREAD

Happy Wellness Wednesday Loves!!! Hope your week has been off to a great start!!

This week I picked up some Peached at the Farmers market  and these peaches were so incredible. SO naturally sweet!

Peaches are high in fibre, vitamins, and minerals. They also contain beneficial plant compounds like antioxidants, which can help protect your body from aging and disease.Who doesn’t love peaches. They are fantastic when when in season.Peaches may also help lower your immune system’s response to allergens, thus reducing allergy symptom. Compounds found in peaches and peach flowers may help keep your skin healthy by maintaining moisture and protecting against sun damage. Peaches are widely available and can be eaten in a variety of ways. Enjoy them on their own or easily incorporate them into main dishes, sides, smoothies, or desserts. How do you like to eat your peaches? Me: Peaches & Cream Obvisiouly 😉 

I wanted to make classic Grilled Peaches with a twist. I grilled my peaches and made a savoury Grilled Peaches Flatbread and a Dairy Free Maple Peaches and Cream.  This dynamic Duo was so tasty and super simple to make.

The ingredients for the flatbread were so fresh and gave the flatbread bursts of all flavours.

Ingredients:

Garlic Flatbread,

2 tbsp Feta

1/2 Jalapeño pepper chopped

1/2 sweet Onion diced

5 Basil leaves

1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar.

1 tsp Olive Oil

The desert was even easier.

Ingredients:

Dairy Free Maple ice cream

1 tbsp Maple syrup

1 Mint sprig.

And the star of the show was the Peaches!.

2 peaches

I have a full video to show you step by step instructions.

Youtube Video with Step by Step Instructions.

 

If you do try either of these recipes feel free to tag me on IG @greencupcaketo. 

Thank you for visiting !!! XOXO 

 

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Marble Zen Ultrasonic Diffuser by Oriwest | Essential Oil Benefits | AROMATHERAPY.

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Marble Zen Ultrasonic Diffuser by Oriwest

Happy Friday Loves,

I wanted to share my favourite Diffuser, It is the Marble Zen UltraSonic Diffuser by Oriwest. I like it of course because it is SOOOO pretty with the Marble sleek design but it also last up to 10 hours. This Zen diffuser works using ultrasonic technology to break up water and essential oils or aroma blends into extremely fine micro-particles, diffusing aroma into the air as mist without heat. It has two setting and covers up to 300 square feet to give you a spa like experience. This diffuser also has auto shut off when the water has run out, and my favourite feature is the LED lights at the bottom, which creates the perfect atmosphere for Yogaand Mediation. I have a link to the Oriwest store they have tons of diffusers to choose from. You will love these diffuses. They are life changing.

Here is the Link to the Oriwest store:

http://oriwest.com/?ref=5d570e8b988cc

One of my favourite reasons to use a Diffuser is with Essential Oils. I love to diffuse oils for so many reasons. Here are just some of the Benefits of Essential Oils.

Essential oils have been used for many years worldwide and for good reason. They have so many amazing benefits like aromatherapy being a very popular use to household cleaning products, personal beauty care and natural medicine treatments. No wonder these oils are so popular. They also have  antidepressant, stimulating, detoxifying, antibacterial, antiviral and calming properties, they are recently gaining popularity as a natural, safe and cost-effective therapy for a number of health concerns.

Here’s a list of 10 popular essential oils and the health claims associated with them:

  • Peppermint: Used to boost energy and help with digestion.
  • Lavender: Used for stress relief.
  • Sandalwood: Used to calm nerves and help with focus.
  • Bergamot: Used to reduce stress and improve skin conditions like eczema.
  • Rose: Used to improve mood and reduce anxiety.
  • Chamomile: Used for improving mood and relaxation.
  • Ylang-Ylang: Used to treat headaches, nausea and skin conditions.
  • Tea Tree: Used to fight infections and boost immunity.
  • Jasmine: Used to help with depression, childbirth and libido.
  • Lemon: Used to aid digestion, mood, headaches and more.

This is just 10 popular picks, but there are so many to choose from. My go to is Peppermint, and Ylang Ylang. What about you? What is your favourite Essential oil or Blend? 

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Blueberry Lemon Banana Bread | Organic Blueberries | Summer Treats.

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Hey Loves!!

I have a tasty new recipe to share with you. My brother came to visit this past week and he brought Tons of Organic Blueberries. These blueberries are so sweet, I literally was sitting and eating handfuls. I love blueberries in banana bread so I made this delicious loaf. It is the perfect addition to a nice cup of cafesito.

Organic Blueberries !!

This recipe is super easy and makes a good sized loaf! It also freezes very well.

Here is what you will need: 

1 cup of Blueberries 

2 cups of Gluten free All-purpose Flour

2 eggs

1/2 Greek yogurt plain

1 tsp Baking powder 

1/2 tsp salt 

1 tbsp Lemon juice 

1/2 Cup vegan Butter 

2 Tbsp of coconut Sugar 

2 Ripe Bananas 

Step 1 : In a large mixing bowl, add sugar and butter. Blend on low for 2 mins until it becomes fluffy. 

Step 2: Add wet ingredients, egg, yogurt, lemon juice and bananas. Mix on medium for 3 mins. 

Step 3: Preheat oven to  350. Add your Dry ingredients and mix on med for another 3 mins.

Step 4: Fold in Blueberries ( leave 2 tbsp for topping). Spray your baking Bread mold. 

Step 5: Carefully pour into mold and top with the rest of blueberries. Tap mold to remove the bubbles and place in the oven for 55 mins. 

Step 6: after 55 mins place a toothpick into the bread and if it comes out clean it is complete. 

Step 7: Place on a cooling rack for 20 mins and then slice. 

Step 8: ENJOY!!  

Does anyone else love Banana Bread?? It is such a great way to use your overly ripe bananas. I love recipes that are also food hacks!! What is your favourite Food hack?

Mine: Freezing Ripe Bananas and This making banana Bread!!

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Chocolate Protein Brownie Mini Donuts 🍩 | Healthy Donuts | Healthy Snacks

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Chocolate Protein Brownie Mini Donuts 🍩

My loves! Okay.. THIS is the one recipe you need to try! LOL! Happy self love Sunday 💚💚

I love anything with chocolate and mini donuts 🍩!! Who doesn’t? I really wanted to combine two of my favourite sweet treats into one healthy recipe! Chocolate Protein Brownie Mini Donuts 🍩!!!

I added chocolate plant based whey protein and cocoa powder and almond milk!  These mini brownie were sooo rich and moist. I topped them with dairy free chocolate for some added chocolatey goodness! 🍫🍩🍩🍩🍩

I love using cocoa powder. Cocoa has been around for centuries. It is used in Medicines and body care rituals worldwide. Cocoa comes from beans produced by the Theobroma Cacao tree. Cocoa contains polyphenols, which are rich in antioxidantsl . Cocoa consumption can improve heart and blood vessel health and neurodegenerative diseases, improve your mood, and improve your skin. Overconsumption of chocolate is not going to be good for blood sugar control,  cocoa does have some anti-diabetic effects. Studies have shown that a higher intake of flavanols, including those from cocoa, can result in a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.  Cocoa products are associated with a lower weight, and the addition of cocoa to your diet may help achieve faster weight loss. 

health benefits of Cocoa

These donuts were so simple to make and you only need a few ingredients. This makes 8 Mini donuts.

Ingredients: 

1 scoop of chocolate protein 

1 egg

2 tablespoons coconut oil 

1/3 cup  almond milk 

1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon gluten free all purpose flour. 

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

1 tablespoon of coconut sugar

½ tsp. baking powder

1/3 cup dark chocolate melted 

1/3 sprinkles optional 

Step 1 : 

Pre-heat oven 350, spray donut trays with coconut oil spray. Combine all dry ingredients and mix well. 

Step 2: Add wet ingredients to bowl. Mix on med speed for 5 mins. Scrap sides of the bowl and continue for another 2 mins. 

Step 3: Add batter to a piping bag and pipe your donuts 🍩 Put in the oven for 10 mins. Until tooth pick comes out clean. 

Step 4: Allow to cool for 5 mins and transfer to cooling rack. 

Step 5: In a double boiler melt dark chocolate. Should take about 3 mins. remove from boiler and allow to rest. 

Step 6: when donuts are cooled down dip them into the chocolate and sprinkle them if you would like. Allow to cool or let the chocolate firm up. I placed them in the frigde for 10mins. 

Step 7: Enjoy 😊 lol 😝 

GreenCupcake, Mind, Body & Spirit

11:11 | Strive for Balance. Then you shall find Harmony.

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Hey My Loves!! I really wanted to make an effort to include wellness into my blog. For me Balance is the key to me being the best version of myself. I notice my reactions to situations can be completely aligned with what I say and do when I am balanced.

For me the key to being balanced is aligned my mind, body and soul. For a long time I would search for peace in all of the wrong places. I learned the only peace I ever needed was inside of me. I call it my light. Now I pursue this light every single day. Whenever I try to go outside of myself I am thrown off balance and my mood is altered.

For me the best ways I have found balance are when I am in deep solitude, pray and meditation. This is when I am in complete harmony. It is the best feeling.

This week I found myself in a rather annoying senerio, I was in a huge department store with my mom, we usually go shop around and meet back up when we are down. As we were walking out of the store I started looking for my car keys and i could not find them anywhere. We looked for over an hour, and the staff even helped. I could feel myself getting upset and frustrated , I almost let my emotions get the best of me. I have been pursuing inner peace for along time and to have that ugly feeling come up made me uncomfortable. I walked away from everyone and was able to rationalize and called for the spare key at my house. I left my contact information with the manager with the description a big red pom pom keychain. I put good vibrations out and believed in a positive outcome and left. One of my things are to put the expectation and let it go. I woke up the next morning and it was the manager saying they had found my keys.

They found my keys!!

This was not a story about keys for me. It was about pursuing my peace everyday, so even when unfortunate things happen I know I can go inside and be completely at peace.

I wanted to share this story because I know that bad things are going to happen and we will feel emotions. I just want to be mentally strong so whatever comes my way I can stay on course and keep my joy. Self care is Self Love.

I hope for anyone reading this it helps you find you balance in life, so you can be in complete Harmony.

XOXOXO

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Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites “Wings” | Tasty Vegan Recipes | UMAMI

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Hey Loves !!! This is one of my favourite Recipes! It is one of the most satisfying meals when you want comfort food. I know we all have those moments! This is my super simple Baked Cauliflower recipe.

I wanted to make these Cauliflower Bites Spicy and I used Franks Red Hot Sauce to make my Buffalo Sauce. Franks is a Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce! Muy Caliente!! I love adding spices to my recipes and I use Cayenne Peppers for all its spicy benefits. Cayenne has even been referred to as the “king of medicinal herbs” and with good reason. Cayenne Peppers have an impressive nutrition profile, with a variety of antioxidants that are good for your overall health. Capsaicin, the active ingredient in cayenne peppers, is what gives them their medicinal properties. Capsaicin in cayenne peppers will aid in boosting your metabolism. Cayenne peppers may help improve your digestive health and reduce your risk of stomach ulcers. The capsaicin in cayenne peppers may help reduce your hunger, helping you eat less throughout the day. Capsaicin has potent pain-relieving properties when applied to the skin in a cream. Cayenne peppers are easy to incorporate into your diet. These are just a few reason why I love cayenne pepper. I love adding spices to my recipes and use Cayenne Peppers for all its spicy benefits. Cayenne has even been referred to as the “king of medicinal herbs” and with good reason. Cayenne Peppers have an impressive nutrition profile, with a variety of antioxidants that are good for your overall health. Capsaicin, the active ingredient in cayenne peppers, is what gives them their medicinal properties. Capsaicin in cayenne peppers will aid in boosting your metabolism. Cayenne peppers may help improve your digestive health and reduce your risk of stomach ulcers. The capsaicin in cayenne peppers may help reduce your hunger, helping you eat less throughout the day. Capsaicin has potent pain-relieving properties when applied to the skin in a cream. Cayenne peppers are easy to incorporate into your diet.

These are just a few reason why I love cayenne pepper. Try adding a pinch of it to some of your favorite meals. 🙂 

The recipe for these amazing Baked Buffalo Cauliflower bites was super simple. Here is everything you will need:

Ingredients:

1/2 Cauliflower

1 tsp Goya Adobo

1 tsp Garlic Pwd

1 tsp Onion pwd

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp paprika

1 cup Gluten Free All- purpose Flower

1/3 Cup of almond milk

2 tbsp Water

2 tbsp of vegan butter

3 tbsp franks red hot sauce

The step by step instructions are all in my new youtube video.

Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites “wings” Video

Step 1: Prep and wash your cauliflower throughly. Cut stem off and cut into nice flourettes, nice bite size pieces.

Step 2: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Start making the batter for your cauliflower bites. In a medium bowl add flour, milk , and spices. Mix until you have a smooth consistency. I added two Tbsp of water to make it the batter thinner and better for dipping.

Step 3: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and start dipping your cauliflower bites into batter and set them on baking sheet. When you have a full sheet put in the oven for 25 mins. Until the bottoms are nice and golden brown.

Step 4: Start making your Buffalo Sauce. Get 2 Tbsp of Vegan butter and melt for 10 seconds. Add 3 tbsp of Franks Red hot sauce. Mix well and when the cauliflower comes out after 25 mins you can start dipping the cauliflower into the buffalo sauce and putting them back onto the baking sheet. Put the bake into the over for another 10 mins to get crispy and golden.

Step 5: Allow to cool for 5 mins and serve with your favourite sides. I chose garlic dip and celery.

These wings were cooked in 35 mins, and gone in less than 10 mins. They are the definition of Umami. It sometimes is hard to achieve Umami eating a plant based diet but I think caulifower gives that perfect texture. SO GOOD!! 

I hope you do try this yummy recipe!! If you do tag me in your pictures on instagram @greencupcaketo I would love to see your pictures!!

What is your favourite wing flavour? sweet or spicy?

ENJOY!! XOXOXO

GreenCupcake, Mind, Body & Spirit

Let your Light Shine!

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Light. “As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same”  

✨✨Happy Friday Everyone!! ✨✨

This week has been full of so many amazing little surprises. It seems like every interaction I have had has been so magical ! On Monday I brought my car into the dealership, the service advisor told me don’t worry It’s on me you always are so happy and full of joy. I’ll take care of it! (When does that happen at a car dealership, they usually pile on the charges) 💙💙 ✨✨✨💙💙 I truly did not expect anything. He was so genuine and I really appreciated that act of kindness.

One of my practices this year has been shifting my perspective. Excepting positive results in every senario. This has really been working. I focus on not letting anything steal me joy which was truly a challenge years before. I use to be so upset when things would happen. I was allowing people and situations to steal my joy. This year I have been the happiest I have ever been. I noticed that the energy I have been putting out has been returning abundantly and I would love to share my joy and light with you.

Stay tuned for more blog posts about How to let your light Shine! I want this to become a part of my Self care journey. Have a Great weekend loves!! XOXO

XOXOXO