Fruity Tutti No Bake Engery Bars

Clean Eating.

Raw Fruit and Nut Energy Bars:

Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Re-fined Sugar Free

Here's my recipe for Raw Fruit and Nut Energy Bars, a super tasty, quick and easy recipe that you can enjoy making with the kids for their packed lunches or in your spare time with the anticipation of the ever pending 'hangry' (hungry and angry) moments, where your suddenly in need of a quick pick me up but don't want to delve in to the abyss that is sugar overload land with the usual on the go snack. Hope you enjoy!

Raw Fruit and Nut Energy Bars

 

Ingredients:

75g almonds

40g dried apricots

5 medjool dates (stones removed)

1/2 tsp ground ginger

A pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg

20g dried cranberries

20g seedless raisins

Sprinkle of sunflower seeds

Method:

1. In a food processor blitz the almonds until a fine, bread crumb consistency.

2. Remove the almonds to a separate bowl and then again, in the food processor blitz your dried fruit, seeds and medjool dates until broken up in the small chunks.

3. Then add the previously ground almonds and the ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg to mix in the food processor and blitz until fully combined.

4. Transfer the mixture to either a flat glass dish or a plastic container. Press down firmly, I usually make mine about 1.5 -2 cm thick.

5. Store in the fridge for a few hours before consumption to allow the mixture to firm in to a bar. (I usually leave mine for half a day/ a day, depending on when the snack monster awakens.. ;)).

6. Once firm, cut in too 4-5 bars and snack away, guilt free knowing it's 100% healthy and happy.

(You could store these bars in the fridge in a air tight container or wrap in cling film. These bars are great for packed lunches or an on the go tasty energy boost.)

 

 

Hope you all enjoyed this recipe and hopefully give it a go! You wont be disappointed, they're (in my opinion) the best on the go snack out there and 100% good for you and super quick and easy to create a batch! As always, feel free to comment below or tag me on instagram and twitter. (I:@apesjackson and T:@aprilroseo)if you recreate this recipe or one similar!

Much love,  -A
Xx



That's all for now folks,

 

XOXO -A

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Layer up with leather, 3 Autumnal looks.

Autumn is here!

Season Fix Style Edit.
Three style ideas for your leather shorts.

  So, as always get out your layered knits and start to polish those boots because we will sure be needing them.

Autumn is around the corner (if you live in England, it's already starting to feel like autumn with the dreary rain and cloudy days...) but don't fret, because with a new season comes a new wardrobe! (or at least in my imaginary wardrobe...).

For me, autumn is all about the natural colours that go along with the changing season, burgundy's and reds, oranges, dark greens, mustards and navy's. So, along those lines and inspired by my personal and slightly naughty spend up on shopping the other day... I've created three layered transitional outfits styled around leather shorts, also including similar alternative items of clothing and accessories to that featured and some change up extras to bring your outfit full circle, day to night, warm to chilly and casual to smart.

1. Dark elegance and minimalist texture. 
This outfit focuses on minimalism with the layering of texture and materials speaking for itself with only a subtle slip of colour. Leather shorts layered on top of either lycra or knitted tights. The simple yet beautifully cut delicate lace detail crop, fluffy and fun pom hair accessory and a suede leather rust coloured bag adding an overall autumnal feel.

 Outfit 

Leather Shorts

Navy Tights  

Crop Top

Cardi

Leather Jacket

  Accessories 

Nail Polish

Bag

Ring

Necklace

Pom Hair Tie

Mid Heel Boots

 2. 70's and orange.
The 70's are on trend and orange is in so, with autumn on the doorstep this trend is totally welcomed. This outfit looks at incorporating the on trend staples and the classic autumnal orange with a chic city vibe pairing the perfect orange lip with a modern funky hair pom and a pair of step out in style mid heels.

 Outfit 

Leather Shorts

Stripe top

Tights

 Accessories  

Scarf

Boots

Orange hair pom

Ring

Lip liner and Lipstick

Earrings

3.  Suede persuasion.
Its time to think suede with this outfit, layering up the leathers and tying it all together with stand out gorgeous emerald shade accessories. (...which is bound to stun!) Accompanied with statement, flash back to the 60's, ankle booties and a black nail polish that radiates sass and romantic class.



 Outfit  

Leather Shorts

Suede Crop

Tights

Coat

 Accessories  

Scarf

Boots

Nail polish

Earring

    Similar items and occasion variations:  

Here, I've listed a few variations for different occasions and similar items to suit personal style and body shape. With occasions ranging from winter knit tights and light knit layers to a suedette skirt and platform boots for smarter occasions and finally a durable yet super fun floral print backpack just in time for the back to school season.

(Click images to go to linked webpage.)

 

   

 

           

 

   

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 It's time to love you and leave you now but as always, I hope you enjoyed this blog post. Also if you have any tips or fave trends for autumn I'd love to hear what's on your autumn loves list. 

If you end up buy any of the above looks or pieces feel free to comment below or tag me on instagram and twitter. (I:@apesjackson and T:@aprilroseo). I'm always interested to see what combinations you come up with!

Much love,  -A
Xx



That's all for now folks,

 

XOXO -A

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