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Wellness is not merely the absence of illness, it is a state of complete physical, mental, emotional & spiritual well-being

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Lavender Hot Chocolate (Cacao)

June 4, 2019 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Lavender hot chocolate cacao

It may be June, but today felt like the middle of winter! Trust London to keep us on our toes with the weather… Plus, my kids kindly like to keep me up at night and I’m feeling like I need a lot of self-care. So tonight, after putting the kids to bed, I had a…

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Superfood Chocolate Bark

August 9, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I’d like to say I followed the rule of moderation with this but I’ll go ahead and blame it on pregnancy and confess that I made this at 7am and by the time it had set I had eaten about a quarter! Oops! It’s just so delicious, and after all, I am trying to increase…

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Ultimate Healthy Hot Chocolate

November 8, 2017 by theorganicspoon 1 Comment

For me there is nothing, and I mean NOTHING, more satisfying than a hot chocolate in the winter. Even more so when I’m on my period. I believe that part of the reason we crave comfort foods and cosiness when we’re on our periods is because it is a way for us to care for…

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Vegan Chocolate Frosted Brownies

August 30, 2017 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Is there anything more satisfying than an indulgent chocolate brownie? How about when you know that said brownie is free of refined sugar, gluten, wheat, grains, dairy, eggs, soya and preservatives? Sound good? How about if I tell you that they are SUPER easy to make? Sold? Great! Get baking! Surprising though it may sound,…

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Cacao & Cashew Oaty Bites

November 23, 2016 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I may even go as far as to say that these are the tastiest things I’ve ever made… I have to be honest, I wasn’t sure if it would even work but oh dear lord they do! So simple; literally took 5 minutes, 1 spoon, 1 saucepan and a cup, and to make it even…

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Raw Vegan Cappuccino Brownies

July 19, 2016 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Perfect healthy brownies! So gooey and fudgey and delicious and amazing as a chocolatey treat for the kids that is still full of nutrients with no naughty ingredients… Ingredients ½ cup pecans ¾ cup hazelnuts 2 cups dates, pitted and soaked in water for half an hour 1/3 cup cacao powder 2 tbsp maple syrup…

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Grandma’s Healthy Chocolate Birthday Cake (and a new sugar substitute)

July 13, 2016 by theorganicspoon 2 Comments

It was my husband’s grandma’s 89th birthday on Friday and I adore her so it was only right to spoil her with chocolate cake! But of course it had to be healthy so I got inspiration for this one from Nigella’s chocolate olive oil cake, I just changed the ingredients around to make it healthier…

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Nutty Brownies with White Chocolate Topping

February 29, 2016 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I needed something indulgent for my birthday this week and what is more indulgent than a chocolate brownie with a white chocolate topping? I had never actually used raw cacao butter as a topping and I didn’t know how it would solidify on top of a brownie but I gave it a go and was…

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Healthy “Oreos”

February 24, 2016 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

  My son loves Oreos, so I wanted to come up with a healthier version for him. Buckwheat is gluten-free and is considered a wholegrain, even though it is not in fact a grain. It lowers cholesterol and blood pressure; contains antioxidants and easily digestible protein; is high in fibre and helps to combat diabetes….

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Maca-Chilli and Lemongrass-Wheatgrass Chocolates

February 16, 2016 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

The mayans believed that cacao was the drink of the gods, and with good reason! Raw cacao is high in magnesium and all the B vitamins; it promotes cardiovascular health and aids digestion; it is high in anti-oxidants, neutralising free radicals in the body and thereby preventing cancer. Cacao also promotes mental well-being due to containing…

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Thank you for visiting my blog! I’m Lauren and I’m a health writer, holistic wellness coach and speaker, and at 23 months old, I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

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