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Review: Antipodes Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream

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AD-Gifted – Antipodes Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream

So last month I have kindly gifted the New Antipode Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream with some other skincare delights. I have never heard of probiotic being used in skincare before and, to be honest, the only time I heard of it was yoghurt haha. I have been using this at night time before I go to bed and let me start by saying wow, it’s a treat for my skin!

For me, Skincare is a huge part of my day as it one of those things that help start my day and also a thing that helps me wind down at night time. The night time skincare regime is my favourite as I love how it feels and for me, it’s very relaxing.

Review: Antipodes Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream
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Review: Temple Spa My Kinda Skin Combination Skin Essentials

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AD-Gifted – Temple Spa My Kinda Skin Combination Skin Essentials

Skincare is one of my favourite self-care things to do in the day. As I have gotten older, I have noticed my skin needs a bit more TLC so it’s important to get my skincare routine right. I want my routine to be right so my skin looks good through the years and adapts through age.

I was excited when Temple Spa asked me to try some products from their range. Since my skin is a combination I got the Temple Spa My Kinda Skin Combination Skin Essentials. The collection has everything I need to start my day. They also have other skincare products in the range including products for sensitive, oily and dry skin and even a mix and match option.

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This Isn’t Chicken Plant-Based Lemon & Herb Skewer Review

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Hello everyone

I have been vegetarian a while before deciding to go vegan (I watched Cowspiracy & Seaspiracy-they opened my mind). Since going Vegan I have been pleasantly surprised and seen more varieties of delicious no matter which supermarket I go to, 90% of things you know has a vegan option. THIS Isn’t Chicken Plant-based lemon & herb skewers in my local Tesco and I just had to get them, don’t they look great?

I can’t remember the last time I had skewers before but since I thought these looked amazing I just had to try them. I just had to mention it’s the first time I’m trying THIS.

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Dying my hair pink with Colour Freedom Magenta Dream

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If you follow me on Instagram you might have noticed I dyed my hair with Colour Freedom Pink Pizzaz a couple of months ago. When I dyed my hair pink it went down so well! Even though I loved the pink pizzaz, I fancied a little bit of a change mainly because didn’t stay vibrant very long. I decided to go for a deeper pink so that’s I got Colour Freedom Magenta Dream.

It’s not the first time I have used Colour Freedom over the years, they have been a brand I have come back to many times! The best things about them are that they are Cruelty-free, Vegan and very affordable. They have a nice variety of bright colours to choose from but my favourites as you might guess is the pinks!

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Simple Low Sugar Vegan Oat Pancakes Recipe for One

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Simple Low Sugar Oat Pancakes Recipe for One
How delicious do they look? yum!

Hi everyone, I hope everyone is well! So onto today’s post. My weight loss journey started I have been adjusting my diet around to see what works for me, while on that journey I have also learnt to make new foods. I am the only one who eats vegan food in my home so I like to plan and make meals measured just for me so I can make everyone else meals without worrying about mine. So this is where the Vegan Oat Pancakes come in!

Now I will be the first to admit I am not a huge fan of eating porridge, it’s tough to eat as I find it very filling. I have seen oat pancake recipes floating around the internet and in cookbooks so I thought I’d adjust to make ones I would love to eat. I tried them and I have never looked back, they taste amazing!

Vegan pancakes?

When changing my diet from vegetarian to vegan I was on a hunt for something that would work like eggs so I tried OGG’s egg replacer and they work fine in this. Other egg replacers online such as banana, apple sauce and soya yoghurt.

If you follow me on social media you will see make my own foods in my home I will be posting more recipes for one on my blog whenever I get the chance. I will also add other meals too. One of my favourites is vegan shepherd’s pie, yum!

Nutrition

The pancakes contain 5.2g of protein but this can be upped by simply adding protein-based plant milk or using a vegan protein powder. Carbs are 28.9g and fat is 4.0g. Fillings are separate in this recipe but adding peanut butter will add more protein with little effort.

Simple Low Sugar Vegan Oat Pancakes Recipe for One

Mel
Simple Low Sugar Oat Pancakes Recipe for One. Easy to make and delicous
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Breakfast
Calories 185 kcal

Equipment

  • hand blender
  • mixing bowel
  • fork
  • frying pancake

Ingredients
  

  • 40g Quaker Jumbo oats
  • 50ml Oat Milk
  • 50ml OGG's Aquafaba Egg Replacer
  • 1ml vanilla extract
  • 1tsp Canderel sugarly

Instructions
 

  • get all ingrients and measure
  • put oats in blender
  • combine all ingrients in bowl
  • mix until comined
  • spray a frying pan with low cal spray
  • pour mixture into the pan and fry until golden on each side
  • enjoy, top with whatever you like!
Keyword low sugar, pancake, pancakes, vegatarian

Tasty toppings & Fillings Ideas

The best thing about pancakes is that they are so verastile. You can make them savoury but if your like me you will like the sweet option. My favourite fillings in lotus biscuit spread with strawberries ontop with low sugar maple syrup.

Until next time

Mel x

Check out my other ‘Vegan Food’ Posts

Doisy & Dam Chocolate Review

Trying the new Ogg’s Bites

Pixi Rose Bodytreats Collection

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Pixi Rose Bodytreats Collection
This post contains items gifted to me with no obligation to share or discuss my views

I have tried many ‘Pixi Beauty’ skincare products over the years which I have for the most part loved and enjoyed using in my skincare routine. One of my favourites to use is their Retinol & Jasmine Collection.

I was pleasantly surprised when I got sent these skincare goodies and a bag ( perfect for travelling). That’s when I saw they had brought out some new products which are called the ‘Pixi Rose Body Collection’. In the collection, they are 3 main products; Body Cleanser, Body Polish and a Body Balm. I have to say I really love the pastel pink packaging they are in and also the decent size they are too.

Pixi Beauty is a huge beauty brand which sell cruelty free skincare and makeup products. Products can be found online and in many high street shops such as Boots and Marks and Spencer

Pixi Rose Bodytreats Collection

So what’s in the Pixi Beauty Beauty Treats Collection?

Rose Body Cleanser

A nourishing body cleanser is rich in flower oils that cleanse the skin while softening and hydrating the skin. Key ingredients include rose flower & rosehip which conditions and citrus oils and lavender soothe. You can use this whenever you feel the need. I like using this in the shower as it’s easier to wash off then.

Rose Body Polish

Gently removes dead skin cells with nourishing rose petals infused into the sugar scrub. The fruit extracts exfoliate and brighten while the lactic acid smooths and clarifies. Use whenever needed buts it’s suggested using before a bath or shower so you can wash it off while gently massaging it into the skin.

Rose Body Body Balm

A lightweight nourishing balm that is perfect for everyday use to keep skin hydrated and soft. It has shea butter which helps lock in moisture and rosehip oil for supple skin. I like using this before going to bed because it helps keep my skin soft and it smells lovely too.

Pixi Rose Bodytreats Collection
from left to right: body polish, body cleanser and body balm.

I was very suprised but extremly happy with the collection. It has definatley made me think about taking care of my bodies skincare rather than 100% only my face. I hope they bring out more bodytreats soon.

Until next time

Mel x

Check out my other Pixi Posts

Pixi +C Vit Collection

Pixi Milky Collection

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