Motivational Monday: Cinnamon and Honey Granola

Hello Lovelies,

I thought it was about time I showed you lovelies some of my favourite healthy recipes and this came at a perfect time as lately I have been really craving some granola and I didn’t want to buy a store bought one because they are so high in sugar. That is definitely a big tip from me when you are trying to be healthy is to be aware of the hidden sugars in granola and other cereals which are labelled as being ‘healthy’. Even the cereals which people would assume to be one of the ‘healthier’ cereals available to buy in the supermarket are actually incredibly high in sugar. I would totally recommend trying out this amazing recipe which I adapted from the insanely talented and beautiful Deliciously Ella. I changed a few things in order to meet my own preferences and what I had available in my cupboards.

What I love most about any oat/granola recipe is the fact that you can adapt the most basic recipe to meet what you yourself like in your granola and really experiment with many different flavours, fruits and nuts. This recipe is very basic and you can add and subtract whatever you like. It is perfect for those mornings when you just want something quick and easy yet something which will fill you up and is very nutritious.  Paired with some Greek Yogurt and your favourite fruits and that’s all there is to it.

The Walnuts and Almonds provide such great nutritious benefits by providing you with some protein, omega 3’s and also Vitamin E. Linseeds will provide you with some essential minerals such as phosphorous, magnesium etc. Linseeds are incredibly high in fibre and are great for improving digestion, reducing any bloating you may feel on a regular basis and on top of that they help with improving heart health. I am obsessed with cinnamon so the fact that I can make this the main flavour of this granola is like music to my ears, Cinnamon is great for lowering blood sugar levels and reducing the risk of heart disease. And of course the natural sweetener I like to use is honey; you could also use agave or maple syrup.

Recipe:

1 ½ Cups of Oats

½ Cup of Chopped Almonds

½ Cup of Crushed Walnuts

1 ½ Tablespoons of Coconut Oil

1 ½ Tablespoons of Ground Cinnamon

1 ½ Tablespoons of Honey

1/4 Cup Linseeds

Handful of Raisins

Method:

1. I would definitely recommend before you start anything to weigh out all your ingredients and have them laid out in front of you, this just makes it easier when mixing everything together and I feel as though it cuts down on time.
2. Pre-heat your oven to 180 Degrees Celsius.
3. Put your oats, nuts and any seeds into a mixing bowl and whisk them all together.
4. In a saucepan, melt your coconut oil. When your coconut oil is melted down then you can add in your honey and cinnamon and mix well.
5. Make a hollow in the centre of the oat and nut mixture and add in the wet ingredients. Mix well until everything is incorporated and it should be slightly sticky.
6. Lay out the mixture on a baking tray evenly and put into the middle of your preheated oven for 30-40 minutes. It is key to check the granola every 10/15 minutes and mix it to make sure the top doesn’t burn.

IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME IN LUSH!!

So for this blogpost i am gonna give you a look at the new and already existing products from lush!! So being a lover of lush it was great to be invited to their Christmas launch and it was so exciting as it was my first blogger event!

I can't rave anymore about how nice the staff in lush are, how informative they are on every product and the real passion they have for their work, it was such a pleasure to listen to the storys behind every product and seeing the new products if course! AND WHATS THE BEST? It is all organic and vegan.

So as soon as i got in their the staff were so nice and were asking if i needed anything, i also got a lovely personal look at all the new products and if i had to pick one word to describe them i would have to pick 'SMELLSENSUAL' every one of their products have a their own distinctive scent and a story behind them.

The most memorable product and most amazing product would have to be the 'Honey I Washed The Kids'. This product really stood out to me because of the heartwarming story behind it. So as you all know about the nuclear explosion that happened in the Ukraine on the 26th of April in 1986, at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The explosion released a large amount of radioactive particles into the atmosphere which are still affecting the people that live near there today. People cannot use the local water or grow crops as they are still to this day contaminated with radiation. So as many lush stores aswell were affected due to this explosion , Lush came up with this AMAZING idea where to create the fun factor for the kids in the area they created this multipurpose product. You can use it for your hair and body, for a nice lathered bath or just for fun as it has this play doh type texture! And not only that but with every purchase 10c goes to helping the people affected by Chernobyl.

We also got a demonstration of how fast the bathbombs lather up, its amazing how much lather you get with such a small piece of the bathbomb! it felt so silky and soft when we put our hands in, it just makes you want a bath right then and there!!

So here are just a few of the amazing products they have for their Christmas line:

'Celebrate' €16.80/Each

This is the most amazing body lotion, it has a lime and orange scent and makes you rush in the shower just to put this on, it feels amazing on the skin and also contains very fine shimmer pigment to give a glow to the skin without being glittery.

Luxury Lush Pud €4.40/Each

 Snowman €3.25/Each

Secret Santa €7.50/Each

This is amazing because when you open it up there is a little santa inside so you get 3 bathbombs in total, so creative and amazing! 

Cinders €3.20/Each

These have little crackling pieces on the top to give you that feeling of sitting by the fire at Christmas time.

So White €4.25/Each 

Shoot For The Stars €4.25/Each

'Bombardino' €3.25/Each 

How cute are these? I couldn't get over these, they look so precious and as soon as you see these you just fall in love!

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'Magic Wand' €6.50/Each 

These last so long, all you do it hold it under the tap when filling up your bath and let it dry, this is for the people who love the snow fairy shower gel but prefers baths. Such a wonderful bubble gum scent! its amazinggggggg!

'Melting Snowman' €2.95/Each

'The Christmas Penguin' €3.85/Each

'Star Light,Star Bright' €4.50/Each

'Christmas Eve' €3.85/Each

This is of course for the people that like to unwind and relax especially on Christmas eve as it gives of relaxing scents and its definitely on my Christmas eve list!

'Pumpkin' €3.50/Each

Obviously this is part of the Halloween collection but i just had to show these, i need this in my life! i am going to buy one of these and have a relaxing pampering day before Halloween!

'Snow Fairy Sparkle Bar' €6.50/Each

Of course this is a must have for anyone who lovessss the 'snow fairy' shower gel but whats more of a message bar, something to really make you relax in either the shower or the bath. The scent just makes you feel like you're in a bubblegum candy land.

€4.50 for 100g(little one) €6.50 250g(medium size) 

I just had to buy this, it comes out every Christmas and vanishes then till next Christmas so i must get the large one ASAP! can be use on both the body and hair which i have both done, a must have!

'Creamy Candy Bath' €3.95

And there is sooo much more in store that are coming in, go check out all of these products and spoil go yourself! you deserve it!!

I Just had to show this perfume set up! It is amazing, i love the comic feel that they have. The scent 'Sikkim' is the scent i fell inlove with. Normally i go for the fruity scents but this is completely different, this scent is a very spiced scent, like cinnamon. It reminds me of Christmas so i am so getting it for the Christmas months! 

Hope you enjoyed this blogpost i know i enjoyed writing it, 

Love Rouxella x