Posts tagged ‘chocolate’
Blueberry-mocha crunch yogurt and Creative 365..
Happy Friday! How’s your week been? I’ve been busy working on a few different projects this week and wanted to share one of them with you today. But before I discuss my new project, I’m going to share a fantastic recipe for creamy blueberry-mocha crunch yogurt that’s low-fat and super-nutritious. It’s a great way to start the morning!
DIY Chocolate Mask
Today’s Beauty Eats recipe is for all those ladies that need a BREAK. We’ve done a number of skin-friendly recipes on this series, but to make things interesting, today we’re making a DIY mask. So ladies, kick back and take some “me” time this week…
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Connie (from Chronicles of a Beauty Nerd) and I have been busy preparing for our first Beauty Eats live event for the last few days. We’re really excited about it and hope to see a few of you there! And for those of you who can’t make it, we are going to try posting a video soon after. Now with all the preparation, I’ve been a little lax with my regular skincare routine. So, I wanted to take some time out today and just relax. One of my favourite ways to pamper myself at home is with a DIY face mask. But, this isn’t just any face mask. It’s rich, it’s luxurious and it’s oh so chocolatey…and best of all, you can eat it too! Well…..only if you really want to…
Chocolate smoothie
It’s the beginning of a new year and as expected, most of us have of resolutions. Problem is that it’s hard to stick to those resolutions unless you make them part of your lifestyle. It’s not hard, but it does require some effort. One of my resolutions for the new year is to eat breakfast every single day. Afterall, breakfast is the MOST important meal of the day,so you have to make it count! I plan to put an end to skipping breakfast this year in an effort to lead a healthier lifestyle.Sometimes, I’m not in the mood of eating in the morning, so I skip the meal altogether and end up feeling exhausted by lunch time. Not a good idea. If you’re not a morning person, a quick smoothie is always a great way to get the nutrition you need and this chocolatey smoothie is almost as good as dessert. Imagine starting your morning with blend of chocolate, berries, bananas and coconut… And it’s also great for your skin! Read on for the recipe and also beauty details from Connie at the Beauty Nerd.
Beauty Eats-Choco-coco truffles with cherries
I’ve been trying to eat healthier for the past few months, but sometimes it’s hard, especially with the holiday season approaching. How can you resist all the food the season has to offer? Especially the dessert! I have a major sweet tooth and there was a time when I would eat a whole apple pie for dinner. Not the best idea now, is it? I certainly don’t do that anymore, but I find it hard to satisfy my sweet tooth. What’s a girl to do when a sugar craving hits? The answer: decadent chocolate truffles, but in a healthier avatar.
Beauty Eats- Choco-berry delight cake
Today is Connie’s birthday, so we had to make cake! What’s a better way to celebrate your birthday than with a mouthful of cake?! Problem is most birthday cakes are just carbs and fat with absolutely nothing else to offer. Not this cake… it’s got dark chocolate, blueberries and anti-oxidant rich tea. Yes, you read that right, it’s got tea in it. Since Connie from the Beauty Nerd introduced me to tea and the idea of cooking with tea, I just HAD to include it in her birthday cake.
Heavenly 3-layer mint chocolate cake!
It’s the weekend – it’s time to indulge a bit with cake! This is an easy recipe for a decadent 3-layer cake with creamy mint chocolate frosting. The mint adds some springtime freshness to the recipe and really brings out another side of chocolate. For those who aren’t mint fans, this recipe is just as good without the mint! After all, you can’t go wrong with chocolate.
If you want to be a little adventurous, instead of using peppermint extract in the frosting, why not try something like coconut extract and rum! The possibilities are endless…