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In honor of Valentine's Day I've revived a few StyleNectar favorites to delight in with our loved ones!  Four delicious treats to show your Valentine (and feel free to be your own Valentine!) how very special they (and you!) are.  Just click on the names to link up to each recipe and enjoy.  All so simple to prepare, the hardest part will be choosing between…

 

Raspberry bararois

 

The Silky-smooth, Sweet-tart richness (think cheesecake baby) of Lemon Bavarois with Rasberry Syrup

 

Valentines Day Shake

 

A gorgeous, layered Sexy Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake, which combines the sexy super food maca, known for its aphrodisiacal qualities, with decadent chocolate and luscious strawberries.

 

Triple Berry Parfait with Cashew Cream

 

Fresh, organic berries topped by a luscious, honey-sweetened mousse via the Triple Berry Parfait with Cashew Cream!

 

The Happy Shake

 

Last but not least: the pure, blissful, chocolate decadence of The Happy Shake is sure to please…

 

Of course the best part is not only are these treats fabulously delicious and phenomenal for you, they'll leave you feeling emotionally uplifted, energized, healthy and beautiful!  All the pleasure.  None of the guilt.  Now that's my kind of Valentine's Day indulgence 🙂

 

Which treat will you make?

 

Happy Valentine's Day !

XX

Juliane

 

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The Happy Shake, recipe created by Stacy Stowers

I don't know about you, but I definitely have a sweet tooth.  I love  (raw) chocolate… and (vegan) ice-cream…  and all the sorts of things that make one energized, happy and feeling fabulous in body, mind and spirit.  Wait!  You say.  That sounds too good to be true!  Does something with all that actually exist?  In fact it does.  It's called…

 The Happy Shake!

Inspired by supremely talented raw food chef, Stacy Stowers, this superfoods-galore smoothie, disguised as creamy, chocolate, soft-serve ice-cream, is so unbelievable it's become a staple at "Blissed Out", the Organic Juice & Smoothie Bar on Martha's Vineyard.  So, next time you're visiting the Vineyard, make sure you stop in to try it out… just kidding, of course I have shared my version of the recipe below:-)  

Jim and I enjoy The Happy Shake as a decadent morning kickstart.  Be prepared to experience exuberant energy, an outstanding mood and satiation likely to take you well beyond lunchtime. When you wake up the next day, don't be suprised if you feel extraordinarily well rested. Perhaps you may even notice a new glow to your complexion… 

then you'll know how this recipe got it's name 😉

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The Happy Shake

The Happy Shake (Serves 1) 

INGREDIENTS & METHOD: Make sure you follow the method exactly! You will need a high-powered blender such as a Vitamix.

1.  Liquid Base.  

  • Start with 1/2 cup water
  • Add 4 cups loosely packed spinach
  • Add a Good FAT. You need the good fat for metabolizing the spinach and keeping you satisfied for hours. You may choose from: 1 Tbs. Hemp or Chia Seed or 1/4 Avocado

2.  The Happy Part…

  • 1/2 Tbs. Maca Powder for stamina, endurance and mental clarity.
  • 1 Tbs. Raw Cacao Powder for that HAPPY BLISS feeling. 
  • A great option for some additional alkalizing GREENS… add 1/2 Tbs. Vitamineral Green Powder or Spirulina (I always add it)
  • Liquid Stevia to taste

3. DO NOT add fruit yet… Blend preceding ingredients into a green concoction FIRST!

4. Finally, add 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries & 1 frozen banana to your green concoction & blend into a chocolate, soft-serve ice-cream. BLUEberries + GREEN = Chocolate BROWN!

5. Optional: top with a teaspoon of cacao nibs.

Now go out and have the BEST Day Ever!

Superfood Note: Super Foods like Maca and Cacao are very powerful foods bordering on medicine. This is a good time to do your own research on these two amazing foods. Start in small doses and listen to your body. 

You may also enjoy: Poached Egg Topped Quinoa Cakes