The Bliss Co

22/10/2023

🍎Delicious Grain Free Breakfast!🍎

The lovely made me this delicious grain free porridge (no cooking!!) based on a recipe from 😊

It’s so quick and easy, gluten free, dairy free and vegan!

The best thing is you can totally customise it and even add in some 50 Superfoods or Plant Protein for an added protein boost 💯🍃😊

Here’s my version which I’ve made twice already, thanks Robs!

2 apples (Robyne used green apples, I used Crips Pink.

She peeled her apples but I didn’t the second time I made it and it was fine

In a blender place:

~2 apples (remove core and pips and chop roughly into big chunks) The recipe calls for 3 but depending on the size of your apples and if you add protein powder the portion is a little too big for me so I used 2 medium sized apples, experiment!)🍎

~ juice of half a lemon 🍋

~ 1/2 Teaspoon ground cinnamon

~ 2 dates pitted

~ 2 Tablespoons of walnuts

~ 2 Tablespoons of coconut flakes🥥

We didn’t have vanilla bean powder (the recipe calls for “a pinch”) and we left the raisins out as we didn’t want more sugar)

B L E N D (you may need to add a drop of water depending on the strength of your blender but only a tiny amount as you don’t want it runny)

Pour straight into a bowl and eat!!😍

If you want to get fancy you can add nuts,seeds, goji berries etc but honestly, just like this is so delicious!

Here’s to simple, fresh and easily accessible ingredients!

Tag me if you make it!😉

05/10/2023

“May the quieter moments of life become their own kind of music” MHN

30/07/2023

Energies become heavier right before they release. It’s easier to let go of something that has become too hard to hold.

08/06/2023

Recipe Drop! 🌱🍌🤩

It’s no secret that I love breakfast! 😍 it’s my favourite meal of the day and my dream is to open an all day breakfast (and only breakfast!) plant based diner (or do I just want to live next door to one? 🤔👀

Either way, I’m always looking for new products, recipes and combos from my favourite brands to create a delicious, filling, nourishing, energising, super healthy and easy to make breakfast! (Tall order I know, but the reward is high😋)

This little number was whipped up today on a chilly, winter morning in McGregor💨

It features gluten free superfood instant cereal which I cooked just like oats

I popped a half portion of vanilla caramel protein powder into my bowl at the end for a protein boost (the cereal has h**p protein as well)

Toppings were sliced banana, a dollop of almond butter, a splash of vanilla almond mylk, a drizzle of date syrup and a sprinkle of cacoa nibs for crunch!

I was clearly feeling a little extra today!

Chat soon,
Love
Sam ❤️

Ps Let me know your fave super extra breakfast recipe! Always interested to see where my fellow breakfast lovers are at 😍

11/05/2023

Say hello to the best Spiralina Smoothie recipe! 🌱😊

Ingredients:

1 banana, peeled and frozen
1/2 cup frozen blueberries or mixed berries
1 tsp spirulina powder
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened soya milk (or plant based milk of your choice)
1/2 cup coconut water (optional)
1 tbsp flax seeds
1 date or natural sweetener of choice

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth!
Add filtered water if it’s too thick
Pour into a glass and enjoy! 😋

Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that's packed with nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

It's also a great source of protein, which can help support muscle health during menopause and perimenopause. Additionally, spirulina contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid that can help support hormonal balance during this time of life

By adding spirulina to your smoothie, you're getting a delicious and nutritious boost that can help support your overall health and wellness ❤️

05/05/2023

A Stranger In A Strange Land

In the chaos of moving house, I often forget how much comfort I derive from familiarity

The little things that I have grown accustomed to, the everyday objects that surround me, the things that make a space feel like a home

When I uproot myself from my familiar surroundings, I'm left feeling unsettled and lost, like a ship without an anchor

It's easy to underestimate the power of our surroundings on our wellbeing

Our home is not just a physical space but a reflection of our inner world. It's where we retreat to when we need to recharge, where we seek refuge from the outside world, and where we feel the most ourselves

So when we’re forced to leave it behind, it's no wonder we feel so vulnerable and exposed

Moving is one of the most stressful experiences we can go through, and it's no surprise why. It's not just the physical act of packing and unpacking, but the emotional toll it takes on us

It's a reminder that life is transient and that everything is impermanent

I’m missing the things that make me feel safe and comfort me

I feel both weighed down and ungrounded, nomadic yet stuck, neither here nor there, tired but tense

And then I hear my Mother’s voice telling me to focus on one thing at a time, that everything will somehow fall in to place, that nothing lasts forever

Except love Mama, love is boundless, infinite and doesn’t reside in 4 walls

Love is my home and Love lasts forever ❤️

25/03/2023

GENTLE

There is more to you
than your resilience.
You are also
allowed to be
sensitive
tender
and ready
to embrace
a more
gentle pace.

~MNH

05/03/2023

Hello MetaBody, a vegan collagen supplement! 👋🏻

As a plant-based nutritionist, I'm always looking for new ways to support my body without compromising my values

That's why I'm so excited about MetaBody - it's a vegan collagen supplement

MetaBody helps build your body's collagen levels, which can lead to stronger hair and nails, reduced fine lines and wrinkles, and overall improved skin health. 💆‍♀️ Plus, you only need to take one capsule a day, which is super convenient! 🙌

Collagen is a crucial protein in our bodies, prominent in our skin, hair, nails, bones, cartilage, joints, and gut. As we age, our collagen levels naturally decline starting in our 20s and 30s, leading to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and a loss of firmness in our skin😔

I’m always asked about vegan collagen so stay tuned for monthly updates on my progress! 📈💪

Be well, big hugs
Sam ❤️

Ps I’ll be focusing on MetaBody’s hero ingredients in my next post 🌱🔎

03/03/2023

🌟❤️🙏🏻

24/08/2022

We rise by lifting others ..

Continuing the Celebration Series❤️

Three more wonderful women, three more wonderful brands ❤️

is founded by Kinesiologist Dorita Redelinghuys 🌸 Soulful, powerful vibrational skincare infused with flower essences, botanicals and crystal healing energy

is a wonderful Kinesiologist based in Paarl although she has clients in Cape Town too. A special soul, you’ll leave your treatment feeling balanced and blissful

founded by artist Taryn is a gentle space and sanctuary for connecting to your creative spirit. I’ve just done a 5 week course with her and signed up for the next one! Held in the beautiful Franschhoek valley

Who do you celebrate? Please share with us the wonderful women owned brands and business you love most ..

Love
Sam

07/04/2022

07/04/2022

Birthday cake and coffee at home away from home ❤️