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    TRIPLE VEGAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • Aug 25, 2020
    • 3 min

    TRIPLE VEGAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

    What would an ice cream festival be without a rich and decadent chocolate cake? This cake is vegan, made from nourishing ingredients and is everything you would want in a dark rich chocolate cake. The first time I tasted Virtue Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream, it literally made my week. I had not felt so happy and excited to have a tub of ice cream in my fridge in a while. Since it can be a bit tricky finding a good quality vegan ice cream. If you have not had the pleasure of tast
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    COUSCOUS PORRIDGE
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • Jul 17, 2020
    • 2 min

    COUSCOUS PORRIDGE

    An easy, warm and tasty breakfast couscous porridge, topped with fresh gooseberries, tangy yoghurt and crunchy mixed nuts. So, are you bored of eating oats and eggs on toast in the morning? This easy porridge recipe will give you back your breakfast groove. It might sound weird having pasta for breakfast, but trust me, you will definitely love this healthy, quick and delicious breakfast. Couscous porridge Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 0 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredi
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    ZUCCHINI PROTEIN PORRIDGE
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • Jun 28, 2020
    • 1 min

    ZUCCHINI PROTEIN PORRIDGE

    I have created two amazing protein packed recipes using vegan protein powder. Thank you to my friends at Youthful Living for sending me a hamper of their vegan protein powder and some of their protein snacks. These are the products that I will use to create my recipes. To start the protein festival, I have created a warm and nourishing bowl of protein porridge, which is perfect for this cold weather. This recipe is a perfect example that protein powder is not only meant for
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    SWEET POTATO GINGER COOKIES
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • Jun 5, 2020
    • 2 min

    SWEET POTATO GINGER COOKIES

    On a cold winter afternoon, bake these spicy and delicious cookies, to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or tea. An easy recipe for healthy, soft and chewy ginger cookies. These cookies are vegan, kid friendly and use affordable ingredients. So delicious and spicy these cookies might become your favourite winter cookie. Let's address the elephant in the room, the sweet potato. I promise, that you will not be able to taste the sweet veg, it is purely there for texture and for s
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    DETOX SQUARES (LEMON, GINGER AND GREEN TEA SQUARES)
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • May 21, 2020
    • 2 min

    DETOX SQUARES (LEMON, GINGER AND GREEN TEA SQUARES)

    These squares live up to their name, they are inspired by a detox juice that my friend likes to drink. Filled with healthy and delicious ingredients, these squares will be a great addiction to your diet. They are healthy, vegan and just so damn good, making for a great snack, dessert or a naughty little breakfast. Detox squares: Lemon, ginger and green tea squares Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 35-45 minutes Makes: 16 Ingredients Square 125g low fat margarine (roo
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    HEALTHY VEGAN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • May 7, 2020
    • 2 min

    HEALTHY VEGAN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

    This healthy vegan chocolate mousse is rich, silky and decedent. You would never know that it is healthy, vegan and guilt-free. When was the last time you enjoyed a delicious, decedent and rich dessert without feeling somewhat guilty? Will that is all about to change, with this amazing chocolate mousse. It will blow your mind and your taste buds away. Enjoy this yummy dessert with your mother on mother's day, as part of my two course dinner that you can preparing for your m
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    THE EASIEST VEGETABLE CURRY
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • May 7, 2020
    • 2 min

    THE EASIEST VEGETABLE CURRY

    Make a comforting veggie curry for your mother this mother's day. Use any protein to bulk up this meal such as lentils, beans, chicken or beef. Serve this spicy but tasty curry over a bed of rice, with a dollop of tangy yoghurt. Honestly the best mother's day gift. Mother's day is the perfect time to show your mother how much you love, care and appreciate her. What better way to do this than through food. This year I have decided to spoil my mother with a two-course dinner. T
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    GRAIN FREE HOT CROSS MUFFINS
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • Apr 3, 2020
    • 2 min

    GRAIN FREE HOT CROSS MUFFINS

    All the flavours of a hot cross bun, mixed into a no fuss grain free muffin. These muffins are the ultimate Easter cheat treat and will make you more popular than the Easter Bunny! This is my take on a” hot cross bun” that is quick and easy to make. These muffins are so delicious and are perfect to serve at an Easter brunch. There is nothing better than waking up on Easter morning to the aroma of freshly baked hot cross buns. I really hope you take the time to try this easy b
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    BREAKFAST CARROT COOKIES
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • Apr 1, 2020
    • 2 min

    BREAKFAST CARROT COOKIES

    I love Easter because it comes with delicious treats, such as these breakfast carrot cookies which are soft, delicious and taste like carrot cake. Serve as is or with a dollop of nut butter. For a naughty breakfast serve with a cream cheese frosting. Carrots are one of my favourite vegetable because you can easily incorporate the carrots into both sweet and savoury dishes. Plus it has such a beautiful bright orange colour. Carrot cake, like carrots is one of my favourite dess
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    HEALTHY CARROT CAKE WITH VEGAN CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • Mar 27, 2020
    • 2 min

    HEALTHY CARROT CAKE WITH VEGAN CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

    This healthy carrot cake is moist, fluffy and delicious. Made from whole ingredients that will nourish your body, soul and mind. Following healthy lifestyle doesn't mean you can't have your cake and eat. Most people think eating healthy means cutting out all sugar from your diet. Which is not true, having sugar in moderation will not "damage" your diet, but it will definitely keep you happy and enjoying the healthy lifestyle. I recently celebrated my birthday and this is the
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    CREAMY RED LENTIL CURRY
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • Mar 20, 2020
    • 1 min

    CREAMY RED LENTIL CURRY

    A quick and easy red lentil curry that is cosy, hearty and flavoursome. The weather is slowly changing and soon winter will be upon us. To celebrate the cold winter weather I have created a soul warming, creamy red lentil curry that is delicious and super creamy thanks to the full fat coconut milk and the soft red lentils. This dish is perfect served over warm rice or steamed sweet potatoes. Creamy red lentil curry Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves:
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    COUNTRY HERB CASHEW CHEESE
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • Mar 6, 2020
    • 1 min

    COUNTRY HERB CASHEW CHEESE

    High in levels of iron, magnesium, zinc, copper and phosphorus these are just a few health benefits of cashew nuts. Did you know that cashews contain vitamins and minerals that support healthy blood and immune system function? Buttery, salty and sweet cashews couple so well with most herbs and spices. The basil, mint and parsley aromas especially compliment the creamy, herby and tangy dairy free cheese. Serve the cheese with wheat or seeded crackers, olives or fresh veggies.
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    USING SOY MILK TO LOSE WEIGHT (DEWFRESH SOY MILK)
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • Mar 2, 2020
    • 2 min

    USING SOY MILK TO LOSE WEIGHT (DEWFRESH SOY MILK)

    Losing weight and getting into shape can be challenging. The general rule to losing weight is burning or using more calories or energy than you are taking in. Milk plays a huge part in most people’s daily diet including mine. With an enormous variety of milks available in the market it can be confusing as to which milk to choose. Without a doubt, Dewfresh soy milk is one of the best soy milks in the market and is also affordable. Soy milk is made from ground soybeans and can
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    VEGAN MANGO ICE CREAM CAKE
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • Feb 21, 2020
    • 2 min

    VEGAN MANGO ICE CREAM CAKE

    A smooth, creamy and rich vegan ice cream cake that tastes like pure magic and non-vegans will love. I enjoy eating ice cream in the summer time as many of you do. I have shared a few healthy vegan ice cream recipes on my blog, socials as well as on features. But I have never shared an ice cream cake with you. Well, here it is... The secret to this delicious cake are the soaked cashew nuts and frozen bananas. I know that some of the ingredients in this cake can be a bit pri
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    VEGAN VANILLA ICE CREAM
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • Feb 12, 2020
    • 1 min

    VEGAN VANILLA ICE CREAM

    I scream, you scream, we all scream vegan vanilla ice cream. This is a super easy vegan vanilla ice cream that is a mix between a refreshing sorbet and a creamy rich ice cream. This delicious dessert is refreshing, yet still light without the heaviness and sickly sweetness of store bought ice creams. Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 0 minutes Makes: 750ml Ingredients 1 cup/ 250ml non-dairy cream ¼ cup granulated sweetener of choice 2 cup/ 500m
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    BROWN BREAD SCONES
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • Nov 29, 2019
    • 2 min

    BROWN BREAD SCONES

    Light, fluffy and buttery scones that are healthy and can also be made vegan. Serve them warm with butter and jam or cold with a cup of tea, perfect for anytime of the day. I like to call these my health conscious scones. You would never guess that they were healthy and vegan. They are super delicious and easy to make. They make for a perfect snack, a quick breakfast and yummy dessert. Take 30 minutes out of your day to make these scones, I promise you will not regret it! BRO
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    SWEET APPLE RAISIN BUNS
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • Sep 30, 2019
    • 1 min

    SWEET APPLE RAISIN BUNS

    Simple, easy and delicious sweet and soft buns flavoured with apple and raisins. No time to make a yeast dough? Don't worry... These sweet apple raisin buns have no yeast and come together in 30 minutes. Thanks to the apple sauce, self-rising flour and baking powder these buns rise and become light and fluffy. These buns are also oil and dairy free and I am sure they will be a hit in your home. Sweet apple raisin buns Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20-25 minutes M
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    EASY BRAN MUFFINS
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • Aug 5, 2019
    • 1 min

    EASY BRAN MUFFINS

    Take your unhealthy bran muffin easy mix and turn it into a vegan healthy-ish snack or breakfast. Full of fibre and healthy fats, this recipe might become your new favourite. This is one of the easiest recipes I have ever created and these bran muffins come together in under 30 minutes. All you need is your favourite easy mix bran flour, water, vinegar, flax egg and coconut oil. Mix all the ingredients together, bake for a few minutes and there you go, freshly baked bran muf
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    BANANA GRANOLA
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • Jul 11, 2019
    • 2 min

    BANANA GRANOLA

    This healthy banana granola will make the whole house smell of fresh baked banana bread, without even switching on your oven. This granola tastes incredible, it is low in fat and is vegan. The simplest and perfect way to use up any ripe bananas. This recipe combines all my favourite flavours that can be found in a good banana bread. This has definitely become one of my favourite recipes. It is super easy to prepare, you don't even need an oven. All you need are two microwavea
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    BLACK BEAN BURGER
    Yena Mgobhozi
    • Jun 7, 2019
    • 2 min

    BLACK BEAN BURGER

    Delicious vegan black bean burger.
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