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How to make amazing Spicy Sweet Potato Chips Recipe
Spicy Sweet Potato chips
For a yummy small lunch or sides for dinner. Try out this sweet potato recipe.
VEGAN LENTIL SHEPHERD’S PIE
For a yummy small lunch or sides for dinner. Try out this sweet potato recipe..
Author: SKY CHRISTINA
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 45 – 50 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 50 minutes – 1 hour
Servings: 1
Category: Lunch / Dinner / Snack
Cuisine: Vegan, Plant based, No added sugars
Ingredients
( you will need a large tray, a knife, foil and a cutting board for this recipe)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Fajita Seasoning ( 1TBS-2TBS – enough to lightly top cover all potatoes )
- 1 TBS Garlic Pepper (optional)
- (Red Pepper Flakes if you want more spice)
- Olive oil ( enough lightly line bottom of tray )
- Pinches of Sea Salt (optional)
- 1 Sweet Potato ( fits in the open palm of your hand.)
Instructions
- Start washing your Sweet Potato.
- Grab Knife and chopping board and slice Potato into fries shapes. (you may skin your potato if you want to and cut off the ends)
- Preheat oven to Gas mark 5 (375F)
- Prepare a flat wide tray, line with foil. (if you do not have foil then just use a clean tray)
- Line that foil with Olive oil to prevent the potatoes from sticking to the bottom of the tray. (a little can go a long way so do not put too much)
- Place your chips onto the oiled tray skins facing upward.
- Drizzle a small amount of olive oil on top of potatoes. (optional)
- Sprinkle on all seasonings, Fajita and Garlic pepper.
- Place in oven, near the middle lower part of your oven, set your timer for 20 minutes.
- After 20 mins flip the fries onto the over side to cook evenly.
- Place back in oven and cook for another 20-30minutes, depending on your oven.
- After 20-30 minutes check, with a fork, if all the potatoes are soft inside, if not place back in oven for another 5-10 minutes.
- Now your food is ready sprinkle on top some salt (optional) and serve.
- Enjoy maybe with a side salad (like pictured) or maybe even a Bean Burger.
Notes
You can make this same recipe with white potatoes too for a different flavour. Also everyones oven cooks things a little differently so make sure to check on these regularly while cooking, i don’t want you to have burnt or undercooked potatoes.
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SUGAR FREE VEGAN SNACK BOXES – New Shop!
Ha it’s been a while since I’ve made a post here, Ive been super busy working on a new business venture that I want to share with you all today.
I created No added sugar and vegan snack boxes for you all.
So I realised that there wasn’t really any options for No added sugar Vegans out there when it came to selection boxes/ taster boxes/gift boxes, and I know a lot of you ask me all the time what kind of snacks are available for people who want to try healthier options.
So here is the snack boxes I’ve made so far:
Vegan No Added Sugar Healthy Treats Mini Snack Box!
£8
- IN THE BOX:
- 1x Nakd – Cocoa orange bar
- 1x The Happy Company – Crunchy roasted Fava Beans lightly salted
- 1x BRAVE Roasted peas – Paprika and chilli
- 1x Nakd – Cherry flavour infused Raisins
- All wrapped in a box with tissue paper. Less waste.
- Dairy FREE ✅ ,
- VEGAN✅
- Added Sugar FREE ✅ ,
Vegan No Added Sugar Healthy Treats Medium Snack Box!
£12
- IN THE BOX:
- 1x Nakd – Cocoa orange bar
- 1x The Happy Company – Crunchy roasted Fava Beans lightly salted
- 1x BRAVE Roasted peas – Paprika and chilli
- 1x Nakd – Cherry flavour infused Raisins
- 1x Larabar – Peanut Butter Choco Chip
- 1x Deliciously Ella energy ball – Cashew and Ginger
- All wrapped in a box with tissue paper. Less waste.
- Dairy FREE ✅ ,
- Added Sugar FREE ✅ ,
- VEGAN✅
Nakd Berry Bar Assorted Snack Selection Box!
£8
- IN THE BOX:
- 2x Nakd – Berry Delight
- 2x Nakd – Strawberry Sundae
- 2x Nakd – Blueberry Muffin
- All wrapped in a box with tissue paper. Less waste.
- Dairy FREE ✅ ,
- Gluten FREE ✅ ,
- VEGAN✅
- No GM✅
- Added Sugar FREE ✅ ,
Nakd Cake Bar Assorted Snack Selection Box!
£8
- IN THE BOX:
- 1x Nakd – Bakewell Tart
- 1x Nakd – Lemon Drizzle
- 1x Nakd – Carrot Cake
- 1x Nakd – Banoffee Pie
- 1x Nakd – Blueberry Muffin
- 1x Nakd – Cashew Cookie
- All wrapped in a box with tissue paper. Less waste.
- Dairy FREE ✅ ,
- Gluten FREE ✅ ,
- VEGAN✅
- No GM✅
- Added Sugar FREE ✅ ,
I hope that these are helpful, maybe if you are looking to buy someone a vegan gift , you could get them one of these.
They also fit through the letterbox, so no one needs to be home for delivery.
(i’m also selling vegan dog treats, they are on my Etsy store… but some of them have sugar so thats why I haven’t added them here )
If you would like more like this, then let me know and I’ll create more.
I’m gonna add a shop page so you wont have to hunt down this post in the future.
Anyways heres to healthier, happier, Sugar free vegan living 😛
Christina Sky
THE BENEFITS OF GOING REFINED SUGAR FREE
BENEFITS OF GOING REFINED SUGAR FREE
REDUCED FOOD CRAVINGS
The benefits of going refined sugar free
REDUCED FOOD CRAVINGS
When you eat foods high in refined sugars, your blood sugar levels become unstable.
A more balanced blood sugar level equals less cravings and less hunger.
This is due to the fact that when you hit low blood sugar levels, the body will actively seek out ways to bring those sugar levels back up.
Thus pushing you towards high energy/ sugary foods. dopamine and other hormones that are triggered by refined sugar also play a part in your cravings.
BETTER APPEARANCE
The benefits of going refined sugar free
BETTER APPEARANCE
Refined Sugar causes inflammation in the body which can break down the elasticity in your skin, Which can cause wrinkles.
Refined Sugar also robs the body of minerals which the body needs to keep skin nails and hair healthy.
So cutting out refined sugars can help with skin issues such as bad acne, dull weak hair and many other issues.
MORE ENERGY
The benefits of going refined sugar free
MORE ENERGY
Consuming refined sugar causes Unbalanced blood sugar levels, WHICH can cause you to crash regularly.
Refined Sugar raises the blood sugar levels very high really quickly, and soon after, the body works hard to bring the blood sugar levels way down to control it. Which can leave you exhausted and craving again.
Whereas consuming whole unprocessed sugars, helps to balance blood sugar levels, which slows down the release of energy over time, THUS GIVING YOU MORE ENERGY.
FAT LOSS
The benefits of going refined sugar free
FAT LOSS
Refined Sugar triggers your hormone Ghrelin (the hunger hormone) making you more likely to eat more than you need.
Refined Sugar is also full of empty calories, which will leave you unsatisfied and craving more food.
Cutting out refined sugars may not make everyone lose fat, but can help to maintain the fat levels you currently have.
Excess sugar is mostly stored as fat by the body, as it is seen as a valuable resource to hold onto, this is why you may gain weight.
Whole unrefined sugars are better to consume than refined, because they include fibre and other nutrients which digest slower (CAUSING YOU TO BE FULLER FOR LONGER) and can be used as energy.
LOWER RISK OF ILLNESS
The benefits of going refined sugar free
LOWER RISK OF ILLNESS
Cutting out refined Sugar allows systems in the body to work to their fullest potential, preventing illness from taking over. Refined Sugar causes inflammation, which CAN cause a lot of bodily health issues and can also cause depression.
Refined Sugar also weakens the gut, which plays an important role of absorbing nutrients needed for optimal health, causing unnecessary illness.
EXCESS OF REFINED SUGARS IN OUR BODIES CAN CAUSE:
– Obesity and metabolic syndrome
– Heart disease
– Type 2 diabetes
– High blood pressure
– High cholesterol
– Chronic inflammation
– Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
– Dental plaque and cavities
CLEARER MIND
The benefits of going refined sugar free
CLEARER MIND
When refined Sugar effects your energy levels and causes inflammation, it has a grand effect on the mind.
Cutting out refined Sugar can help you with issues of lack of focus, anxiety, brain fog, and negative thinking.
Research indicates that refined sugar can contribute to memory loss and an inability to concentrate.
Research also suggests that inflammation created by refined sugar intake, is the cause of disturbances in the brain’s chemistry.
BETTER SLEEP
The benefits of going refined sugar free
BETTER SLEEP
Having more control of your blood sugar and energy levels can make it easier for you to go to sleep.
A study done in 2016 with 2 groups of healthy adults, one with limited added sugars and fats and more fibre, the other ate whatever they wanted. Researchers found that the 2nd group ate more added sugars and fat and had trouble with sleeping whereas the other group had improved their sleep.
Consuming refined sugar can cause a delay in your body’s release of melatonin, a hormone which controls your sleeping cycle and helps you sleep deeper.
IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH/ BETTER MOODS
The benefits of going refined sugar free
IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH/ BETTER MOODS
Consuming refined sugar can rapidly fluctuate the blood sugar levels which can worsen mood disorders. Research has shown that cutting out refined sugars from your diet, reduces risk of depression.
Countries with high sugar intake also have correspondingly high rates of depression. Drugs and sugar both flood the brain with the same “feel-good” chemical dopamine. Which can cause addiction, dependency and irritability, if refined sugars are over consumed.
Refined sugar has also been known to increase risk to those who already have anxiety. Sugar isn’t a direct cause of anxiety, but due to the release of Adrenaline and Insulin, this can heighten the feelings of anxiety.
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Quick Vegan Mushroom, Tomato and Avocado wrap Recipe ( No added sugar , Plant based )
Quick Vegan Mushroom, Tomato and Avocado wrap Recipe ( No added sugar , Plant based )
Prep time 5 mins
Cook time 10 mins
Total time 10-15 mins
Versatile and super quick to make.
You will need a Knife, Pan, (and optional grill/oven. )
Author: Sky Christina
Recipe type: Breakfast / Lunch
Cuisine: Vegan, No Added Sugars
Serves: 1 or 2 small portions
Ingredients
- 4 -5 medium sized mushrooms
- A handful of Spinach ( or any leafy greens you choose )
- 8 Cherry tomatoes ( I used Vittoria tomatoes )
- 1/2 cup of chopped onions ( I used frozen chopped onions to save time and tears)
- Flat bread ( I used Crosta & Mollica Piadina Organic Wholeblend Italian Flatbread – only no added sugar one i know of)
- 1/2 – 1 Ripe Avocado
- Salt and seasoning of your choice ( I change seasonings every time, but I used Garlic powder, All purpose seasoning, Pepper, and a little chilli in the photo above. )
Instructions
- Wash all Fruit/Vegetables and Green leaves.
- Chop up Mushrooms.
- Chop up Tomatoes.
- Chop up Spinach,
- Place pan on medium heat and add Chopped Onions (cook in a little oil or water) Cook for 1 minute.
- Place Mushrooms on top of onions and cook for 4 minutes or until mushrooms and onions have either shrunk or brown a little, then mix together.
- (Add any seasonings you wish here so the mushrooms can soak it up).
- Add Chopped tomatoes to pan and cook till juices mix with mushrooms and onions (around 2-3 minutes).
- Lastly add Spinach and Salt and mix it all together cook until Spinach is slightly wilted. (shrunk).
- Once that is ready you can choose to heat up your flatbread under the grill for a few minutes or not and you can add a sliced avocado with seasoning as a side. Either wrap everything up or just eat as is. Enjoy!
Notes- This meal can turn into many other meals with different flavours, you could switch out the bread for Rice or Quinoa. Change the seasonings to make different flavours, leave out the tomatoes.. etc. Its up to you and what you like.
Love and light Christina Skyx
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