We've got 8 Dateless-Valentines-Day-Goodies and you won't need anybody but yourself.
1 Gluten-Free Chocolate Avocado Pudding (See recipe below!)
• Eating chocolate is almost like falling in love. We came across a wicked healthy chocolate pudding recipe and it takes 10 minutes to make! See the recipe after the jump -------
2 Lush bath bombs
• A nice relaxing bath with Lush's bath bombs is sure to make you feel smooth and revitalized. If you're still feeling a little bitter about the whole "alone on V-DAY" thing, pick up the "Ex-Factor" bath bomb (here) for $4.95 and watch your worries go down the drain.
3 Four Tet, Patti Smith and Death Grips
• For your listening pleasure, we have chosen a unique combination of records that are created by inspiring, independent artists. Each group has their own obscure and out-of-the box sound. Take some time to find the creative person within yourself and do something great like these three groups.
4 Bear Flag White Wine
• Initially, we picked up this bottle of white wine because of it's catchy label full of indie inspired drawings. It wasn't until we started drinking that we realized it has these cool little arrows on the side telling you at which point of drinking you turn from a pessimist to an optimist. If you enjoy a full, fruity wine pick up the Soft White blend - if you're looking for a dryer white, I'd go for the Bright White Blend.
5 Chocolate and Macaroons
• So cliche, but everybody wants chocolate on V-Day. Why don't you go ahead and spring for a box of sweets from the prettiest bakery in the city, I recommend Nadege Patisserie on Queen W in Toronto where they have cute Valentines inspired treats for you and ... yourself!
6 St Ives Facial Scrub
• Whatever, we all need a good scrubbin' now and then. Wash away your troubles and your tiny flaws to make your face feel smooth and rejuvenated. Pick up this simple facial scrub and a cleansing mask at your local drugstore.
7 Auroshikha Incense
• Candles are the obvious choice, but we really only burn incense in this house. Auroshikha's natural incense comes in a ton of different scents (I like the eucalyptus and lemongrass the best) and are "pure light and inspiring". If you're living downtown Toronto, check out Shanti Baba on Queen W for these. Light one, grab a glass of wine and have a nice Lush bath.
• Who said you can't be sexy for yourself? We all want to feel good about ourselves and there's no time you'll look better than half naked in your sexiest lingerie sprawled out on your silk sheets surrounded by candles, incense, a tall glass of wine and a good record.
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Avocado Pudding (See recipe below!)
Ingredients:
• 3 avocados (skinned and chopped finely)
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips
•1/3 cup natural cocoa
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup almond milk
• 1-2 tbsp cultured coconut milk
• 2 tbsp honey
• Optional (to taste): cinnamon, coconut flakes, peanut butter, agave etc...
• Use a hand blender and a big bowl if you have one, if not use a blender but add the ingredients slowly
VEGAN: For this recipe, you can substitute the honey and sugar for agave, however use less almond milk in the process to make sure it still keeps the pudding texture. Add a little bit at a time to your preferred taste and texture.
Instructions:
• Cut avocados in half, scoop out the pit and throw away, remove skin. Chop the avocados into fine pieces and set aside.
• Add 1/2 cup of almond milk to bowl or blender. Add dry ingredients (sugar, cinnamon, salt, coconut) and blend.
• In a bowl, melt the chocolate chips and honey and pour into mixture. Blend right away.
• Slowly add chunks of avocado and blend into mixture.
• If needed, blend in more milk during this process.
• Scoop into bowl, chill and serve pudding in a number of different ways. You can stuff strawberries as found here on the Damy Health website, you can use pudding as fondue with cut up fruit (as we did), or you can use as a light frosting when baking. If you guys find any other uses let us know! :)
Love,
LeahBradley
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