Raw salted caramel sauce

 Am a huge fan of salted caramel sauce - it's always the first flavour I reach out to when it comes to ice cream or chocolate treats. I love the combination of the milky popcorn-like flavour with a hint of sharp salt, it's very strange but I am so glad it was invented! 

Now that I am eating more 'cleaner' I decided to try making some gluten free, dairy free flapjacks & the main sauce I was craving for was salted caramel. 

This sauce tastes just like the real deal but without the double cream & sugars, it's a perfect guilt free sauce for a treat! 

You need :

• 1 cup of dates (go for natural/organic) 

• 3 tbsp almond butter

• 3 tbsp agave or organic honey if you can't find it 

• 1/4 spoon of himalyan salt or sea salt

• half cup water

I use everything as organic as possible to make it more beneficial for your body to absorb. I never use table salt , himalyan salt & sea salt has more minerals in which is much better for your body! 

To make:

Soak the cup of dates in half cup of water for 1-2 hours, add all the mixture into a blender (including the water soaked in the dates). Blend until there's no lumps and taste. If you prefer more salt then add it & keep blending until it's all mixed together.

It's easy right? You're all done! 

This can last in your fridge for up to a few weeks so don't forget to label the date you make it - but I don't think it will last too long as it's so yummy !! 

Good luck & have fun

Strawbeefull

XOX

Gluten free matcha chocolate flapjacks

Ever fancied a sweet treat but felt bad about the calories & sugar content? I always crave for a sweetener after my meals especially if the meals were salty, it almost feels like my body is telling me I need to neutralise it. Having said that, I have been trying to cut out the sugars from my diet as my body is having too much, once I start on a sweetener I have too much! Anyone else out there who does the same thing?

Today I had a sudden craving of something nutty with cacao but healthy snack, thanks to a lovely person I met recently she has totally inspired me to make these - Thanks Jayne! 

What did I make? I made a gluten free, healthy-ish flapjack which contained hazelnuts, oats, almond butter, organic coconut oil, raw cacao & natural agave. Combined together it ended up like this!

I also added some matcha powder sprinkled on top to add some extra flavour and altogether it tasted delicious! 

Matcha powder is full of anti oxidants if you buy the real matcha powder - in total

This whole snack idea was totally beneficial! 

I don't have the full recipe just yet as I added things randomly but next time I make them I will add my full recipe as this one was just an experiment !

Love, Strawbeefull

XOX

AP24 review

This gives me a reason to show my teeth with confidence

For the past 12+ months I have been using the AP24 whitening toothpaste and it has been life changing for me because I generally don't like the way my teeth look but since using it, it's really changed the way I smile giving me so much more confidence overall day to day.

Why? ................. Because of this combination AP24 from Nu Skin which includes the whitening & anti plaque toothpaste with the unique toothbrush. 

I did try the the anti-plaque fluoride toothpaste in the past but didn't like it for a few reasons but since loving the whitening toothpaste I decided to combine the 2 and give it a go. Well, what can I say? I LOVE the combination because I didn't realise how fantastic my teeth and mouth would feel overall when I use it together and now I can't live without it.

During the time of testing them I used my previous toothpastes in between but realised they gave me ulcers & bleeding gums - whether this is because the ingredients don't agree with my mouth or if it's the fact that am not use to the harsh ingredients I don't know but what I do know is that my teeth, breath, gums and mouth overall feels soooooo clean all day everyday!
I absolutely LOVE how my teeth are looking so fresh and polished, the toothpastes have definitely brought my teeth back to its natural colour which I haven't seen in years. We all have different shades of yellow teeth, I am so glad mine has changed for the better, definately can see a difference. 

Visiting my dentist was fun, she even told me how perfect my teeth have been keeping since my previous visit over 6 months ago. To me that was a powerful moment for a dental professional to notice the changes in the MY teeth especially where I can't see.

If ALL whitening toothpastes give you pearly white teeth then why don't we all have the results? I have tried so many products out there and shame to say, they damaged my enamel & causing my gums to bleeds. Giving the AP24 a try was cheaper than having laser white treatment which would ultimately would weaken the enamel. We only have 1 set of teeth so of course I would want to look after them - wouldn't you?

I would highly recommend to use an electric toothbrush or the AP24 manual toothbrush as it would help encourage the results.


I have been using the combination now for a while & the toothbrush is a must-have because it gently massages the gums as well as helping the toothpaste spread into your mouth. It's designed to help remove 15% of plaque that's collected in your mouth! They were a few great reasons for me to give it a try and now I recommend it to all my friends and family.
There are 3 different colour grips to the toothbrushes that come in a pack of 3 so it's great for sharing in each household.

my results in less than a week

Pro's:

• My teeth feel super polished & clean
• Non abrasive
• Great for sensitive teeth
• No harmful peroxides - therefore non damaging to your existing enamel 
• Can use more than twice a day 
• Each tube lasts for about 2 months - a little goes a long way
• AP24 is patented
• has a shelf life of 6 months
• no side effects after each use- some harsh ingredients made my gums bleed or tongue feel like they're burning hot
• less frothy formula
• mild mint flavour with a hint of vanilla
• pain free

The AP24 whitening toothpaste contains 1100 ppm fluoride, the anti plaque is 1500 ppm.
The hydrated silica is used in the toothpaste as a mild abrasive, its mild to the teeth and gums and does not erode the enamel which is what usually happens.
The Alumina ingredient is a polishing agent hence why we get that polished feel and look to the teeth.


Ingredients:-

whitening toothpaste - Aqua, Hydrated Silica, Sorbitol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Glycerin,  Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, PEG-12, Sodium Monofluorophosphate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Dimethicone, Poloxamer 338, Poloxamer 407, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Oxide, Flavor, BHT, CI 77891, Limonene.

anti-plaque - Dicalcium Phosphate Dehydrate, Aqua, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Monofluorophosphate, Dimethicone, Poloxamer 338, Poloxamer 407, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Sulfate, BHT, Aroma, Sodium Saccharin, CI 77891, Limonene.

If you are interested in trying this combination feel free to email me or comment below with your email address - this is available world wide.

Love Strawbeefull 

XOX