Cacao & Almond Bliss Balls

Eating healthy can be easy...until 3:00pm when that craving hits. Does anyone else just get the biggest sugar craving in the afternoon?. It is easy to reach for that chocolate bar sitting on the middle shelf but sometimes that is not as satisfying as these healthy, raw and vegan bliss balls which are good for you and ultimately fulfil any sweet tooth. This heavenly creation is packed with protein, healthy fats, omega 3, antioxidants and more. They are perfect to snack on through out the day and as a pre and post work out treat. Yay for healthy eating!

The Ingredients
Dry:
- 1 cup of natural almonds
- 1/2 cup of shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup raw cacao powder
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp cacao nibs
Wet:
- 2 Tbsp rice malt syrup
- 3 Tbsp water 

The Procedure:
1. Blend almonds in a food processor until they are almost finely chopped
2. Throw in the shredded coconut, cacao powder, chia seeds and cacao nibs to combine with the almonds that should form a crumbly texture
3. Add the rice malt syrup and water to the dry mixture and blend until all ingredients are formed into a firm ball
4. Once blended, roll the mixture into a small to medium ball (or any size)
5. Leave in the fridge for at least one to two hours to set
6. Enjoy!

Share these around or eat them for yourself. Healthy eating does not have to be boring!

Love always,

Sara xo

What I loved in January.

Was it just me or did January feel like the longest month in history?...I felt as though the days lingered on and on, with an addition of continuous grunting and whining about a lack of motivation and direction. Aside from the unnecessarily long list of complaints that derived from who knows, a few bits and bobs have somehow lightened up the mood this past month that I have summed up in this post...

The Urban Decay 'Naked Heat' eyeshadow palette is something I have owned for a while but never got the chance to play around with, (purely because I have been too lazy to wear make up). I have been loving the shade 'Lumbre' swept across the eyelid with 'Sauced' and 'Cayenne' blended throughout the crease. This is my favourite Urban Decay palette because the warm toned shades are incredibly pigmented.

The summer heat in Australia constantly reminds me how grateful I am for the Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater. I have gone through many of these bottles. I am constantly spraying this all over my face throughout the day because it makes my skin feel fresh and hydrated. 

This year I want to put a little more effort into my outfit choices. Statement earrings and sunglasses have helped immensely. As for earrings, hoops and tassels have been my favourites to wear and I fear that I am becoming too obsessed. These ones are from Lovisa. I also have been loving these sunglasses from Beginning Boutique. The sharp black frames make any outfit look chic. Yay for accessories. 

Journaling is something I never had the thought of doing because I type out all my thoughts on my blog and saw no purpose in handwriting. This year, one of my resolutions was to let my thoughts out on paper. Surprisingly, it was quite difficult at first to pick up a pen and write what was on my mind. It is so much easier for me to sit at my laptop and type away because it is something I am so used to. I encourage anyone to scribble down some thoughts on a piece of paper because I find it helps clear up my mind and make sense of everything.

The Greatest Showman is hands down one of my favourite movie musicals of all time. Not only does it have a bit of eye candy (Zac Efron), a killer soundtrack and cast, I left the cinema feeling empowered and confident. The message of accepting who you are is presented notably throughout the film and particularly in the song, 'This is Me' - an actual anthem. I loved it so much and want to watch it over and over again. 

I hope you had a lovely start to 2018.

Love always,

Sara xo