The best vegan Blondies

Hey there,

I'm back with another vegan and healthy version of a classic dessert: Blondies (like "white" brownies)

This recipe isn't mine, it is inspired from the blog Southern in law 

( http://www.southerninlaw.com/2015/08/healthy-vegan-banana-blondies-recipe-gluten-free.html?m=1 ) I just changed one little thing in the recipe.

But I honestly had to share this recipe with you as I made ist so so many times already and everybody loves it!!

Ingredients: 

                                               2      large ripe mashed bananas (280 g)

                                               1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil (or any other butter)

                                               1/4  cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)

                                               1/4  cup non-dairy milk

                                               1  tbsp vanilla extract

                                               1  cup whole grain spelt flour (or any other flour)

                                               1/2  cup almond flour

                                               1 1/2 tsp baking powder 

                                               pinch of salt

                                               1/2 cup of nuts (pecan/walnut) or chocolate/dried fruit/...

Directions: 

                                        1. Preheat the oven to 160C/320F

                                        2. Mash the bananas with a fork in a bowl and add the melted coconut 

                                            oil, coconut sugar, milk and vanilla extract and mix

                                            You could also add all the ingredients to a blender and blend 

                                            everything quickly - that's the lazy option

                                       3. Add all the dry ingredients to the bowl and mix until combined

                                       4. Grease an 8" brownie tin and pour in the batter

                                       5. Bake for 20-30 minutes 

                                       6. Let it cool, slice and enjoy!!

               

 I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!

xxx

Claire

Christmas Lookbook

Hey you guys,

after months I can finally post this lookbook that I've been wanting to do forever!!!

As I had to study a lot for school these past two months and I only had time now (christmas break) to take the pictures. So this former 'Winter Lookbook' turned into a full-on Christmas Lookbook - which to be honest I am very happy about as I love love love christmas.

This time I tried to link all the things I wear so you can find them easily but sadly I couldn't find all of the things and sometimes only a similar item.

1. Flowy summer dress over turtle neck

 dress - Zara

http://www.zara.com/de/de/damen/kleider/kleid-mit-doppelten-trägern.html

turtle neck - Topshop

similar:  http://de.topshop.com/de/produkt/fine-gauge-funnel-neck-jumper-

boots - Steve Madden

matte lip - Kylie Cosmetics lip kit (in Candy K)

https://www.kyliecosmetics.com/collections/matte-lip-kits/products/candy-k

2. Plaid skirt on black on black

  

skirt - Asos (Monki)

http://www.asos.de/monki/monki-minifaltenrock-mit-schottenkaros/prd/

lace top - Promod

http://www.promod.de/damen/top-mit-spitze-schwarz.html

black velvet sweater - Brandy Melville

choker - Topshop

booties - Nasty Gal

https://www.nastygal.com/shoes-boots/crosswalk-pico-ankle-boot--brown

coat - Massimo Dutti

similar: http://www.massimodutti.com/de/en/women/navy-quilted-coat-with-fur-detail.html

3. Dungarees and red lip 

dungarees - Muaa

sweater - Topshop

similar: http://de.topshop.com/de/tsde/produkt/gerüschter-pulli-mit-bommeln-petite-größe

bow - American Apparel 

similar: http://store.americanapparel.net/en/velvet-bow-hair-clip_Green

boots 1 - Steve Madden

boots 2 - Uggs

red lipstick - Artdeco (in Black Cherry Queen)

https://www.douglas.de/douglas/Make-up-Lippen-Lippenstifte-Artdeco-Lippenstift-Nr.-29-Black-Cherry-Queen

4. Big cozy knit dress and heels

knit dress - Asos

http://www.asos.de/asos/asos-swing-kleid-in-rippenstrick-mit-tasche-am-oberteil/

tights - Primark

booties - Nasty Gal

https://www.nastygal.com/shoes-boots/crosswalk-pico-ankle-boot--brown

I hope you enjoyed this lookbook and you get some inspiration of it!!

Happy christmas to all of you!!

xxx

Claire

Cinnamon Stars

Cinnamon stars makes about 120 small stars
   

 For the cookies: 4 cups ground almonds                    For the icing: 1 egg white
                            2 3/4 cups icing sugar                                             1 cup icing sugar
                            2 tbsp cinnamon
                            2 egg whites
                            2 tbsp milk

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C (300 F)
2. Mix the dry ingredients (almonds, icing sugar and cinnamon)
3. Add egg whites and milk, mix well
4. With your hands combine it to a dough
5. Spread some flour on the worktop and roll out the dough until it's about 6-8mm thick
6. Cut out the stars with cookie cutters and place them on a lined baking tray (although you don't have to use stars! It is just the traditional style)           
7. Put the tray into the oven and bake about 5min
8. During these 5 minutes you can mix icing sugar and egg white for the icing

9. After letting them cool for 2-3 minutes you can now put the icing on the stars.
    I like to do this with a little spoon because the icing is pretty sticky but you can also try to use a brush if that works for you!
10. Put them back in the oven for another 7-10 minutes
11. Let them cool and enjoy!