Vegan Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls | Baking

Being the new year and all, we're all trying to eat a little healthier. I feel like I succeed at the most of the time, but where I begin to falter is snacking. I love making homemade snacks that are quick to make (these ones are no bake) that you can easily pop in a container and take out with you so you don't end up buying something that's full of sugar and other nasties.

Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls

Ingredients:

• 75 g raw cashews
• 100g (1 cup) desiccated coconut
• zest of one large lemon
• juice of 1-2 lemons (depends on your preference)
• 2 tbs maple syrup
• 75g coconut oil, melted
• 4 pitted dates
• extra desiccated coconut for rolling in

Method:

First, peel the zest of using a potato peeler then pop this and your coconut into your food processor and whizz until the zest is completely blended into the coconut (you may have to stop, scrape down the sides and repeat)

Next, you'll want to add in all the other ingredients and blend again in the food processor. Scrape down and repeat if necessary.

The mixture is quite soft at this stage but will firm up as the coconut oil sets. If you have time, you may want to let the mixture set for 10-15 minutes before you start making them into balls.

Once the mixture is a bit more manageable, roll into small balls and cover in coconut, then pop them in the fridge. They even freeze well if you're worried that you'll eat them all in one go!

These taste so delicious and fresh and are a nice alternative to a traditional chocolatey or peanut butter bliss ball!

February Beauty Box | #LFBEAUTYBOX

What's inside this months box?

First thing that caught my eye in this months beauty box was the Borghese Fango Mud Mask. I love receiving face mask samples as full sizes can often be pricey but I do love a good pamper and love trying new things! The pot is also quite big so I'd imagine you'd get two, if not more, uses out of it. This face mask helps restore moisture and even out your skin tone.

I've never actually used a roll-on eye product so I was excited to receive the Polaar Icy Magic in this months box. The roll-on leaves your eye are awake and refreshed by removing any signs of puffiness, dark circles and fatigue. I've already been using this and feel like it will be super useful once I'm back to uni and those pesky early morning starts!

I'd been hearing so much talk about the skincare company The Ordinary but hadn't actually been able to get my hands on any of their products in Australia, so I was excited to see a product from this brand in this months box. This cream is infused with hyaluronic acid so puts moisture back into your skin, leaving it super hydrated without looking heavy or oily. 

Another brand I'd heard of but hadn't tried anything from is ModelCo. I have been loving swiping the Eye Lites Metallic Shadow across my normal eyeshadow look to add an iridescent effect. 

I used to own a really similar product from Lush in school and would use it during exam time religiously! This Works Deep Sleep Stress Less is an oil that you massage into your pulse points that helps you destress, releases nervous tension and promotes restful sleep. It can also be inhaled to relieve mental fatigue!

As someone who is iron, Vitamin D and calcium deficient, I do have a selection of pills that I'm meant to take everyday (but often don't because there's too many and I tend to forget!!). I showed the My Vitamins Catwalk Queen to my GP who said whilst it doesn't contain everything I need, had a high dosage of Vitamin D3 and would be good to try. These capsules also include Vitamin C and zinc which help to maintain normal hair, skin and nails. 

I feel like the samples in this box were all really decent sizes and the fact that theres the Elle magazine thrown in makes it well worth it!

You can subscribe to the Look Fantastic Beauty Box here from just $25 a month.

What do you think of this months box?

Lush Rosie Gift | Valentine's Day

What's inside?

• Sex Bomb Bath Bomb
• Ro's Argan Body Conditioner
• Jason and the Argan Oil Shampoo Bar
• Titsy Totsy Bath Bomb
• Rose Jam Shower Gel

 

Product Empties / January Favourites

I'm the kind of person who loves to keep switching up what products I'm using, so when I finish a product, you knowwwww that I've really been loving it. So from the start of Jan I started to collect a whole bunch of products, most of which I have repurchased because I looooove so much, and I've decided to do a little empties / what I've been loving in January. 

Emma Hardie - Moringa Cleansing Balm

I've already done a post on how much I love this product here so I'll keep this short! It's such a dream to use, takes of your makeup so so well and leaves your skin feeling smooth, supple and just happy. Already repurchased, yep. 

Soap & Glory - The Breakfast Scrub

You can tell from the state of this packaging that this is a well loved product! I love pretty much every Soap & Glory product I've tried but the scent (maple but not too sweet) makes it one of my all time faves. I use it to exfoliate in the shower and leaves my skin feeling oh so smooth and soft.  

Nuxe - Rêve de Miel Lip Balm

This product sits on my bedside and I apply it every night to my lips and when I wake up it's still there! It is quite thick, hence why I use it at night, but it means I don't wake up with chapped or dry lips and when I'm ready to do makeup, my lips are already soft and ready for whatever lipstick or gloss I want to apply. 

Lush - Ro's Argan Body Conditioner

I received this product as a gift and I have loved using it. I love how lush comes up with these new and amazing concepts - this is a skin conditioner that you use in the shower and then rinse off. It leaves your skin feeling so moisturised that you don't need to use anything when you get out of the shower. This is a big plus for me in the winter months when you want to chuck on your cosy pj's straight away. PLUS it smells amazing.

S-factor - Diamond Dreams Shampoo and Conditioner

I remember first hearing about S-factor years and years ago from Zoella in one of her favourites videos, so when I saw a deal on feel unique for this set, and I was in need of new hair products, I decided to give them ago and I was NOT disappointed. It smells so good, like strawberries and cream, and leaves my hair feeling smooth and shiny.

Bourjois - Magic Nail Polish Remover 

(for some reason I've taken a photo of the french written side/name ahah)

This is one of those quick nail polish removers where you insert your finger, let it soak for a second, pull it out and the polish is gone. I love how easy this is to use as it doesn't drag the nail polish all around your fingers. It's also super useful as if you chip one nail, you can easily remove polish off that nail and re paint without accidentally getting nail polish on the rest of your nails. The scent is also quite nice for a remover as well. 

NARS - Radiant Creamy Concealer

Although this is a full coverage concealer, it doesn't cake or crease on my skin at all and I love using it for concealing my dark circles and brightening under my eyes. 

Kiko - Extra Sculpt Volume Mascara

I bought this mascara after hearing KathleenLights rave about it and OMG do I love it. It is more of a 'clumpy' mascara, not overly clumpy, but it focuses more on adding volume than it does separating the lashes.