MojoMuesli for the Paleo Clean Eating Gypsy

My Mum gave me a recipe for a completely clean-eating-paleo muesli that I've tweaked into something I like to call "MojoMuesli". The main difference to this granola-style mix and a muesli you buy in a package is that there are no oats and it is completely clean - with only natural sweeteners and berries to add a little more flavour... The best part is you can keep this mix on hand and use it in a variety of ways... Like bars, protein balls, crumble toppings for baked apples... The list is endless!

Once you try this, you can tweak the recipe yourself - add more cinnamon or vanilla essence, use apricots instead of berries, change up the nuts etc... Get creative!

MOJO MUESLI
[Paleo & Clean Eating]
This will make just over a jar - probably about 6 servings

1 x Cup Cashews
1 x Cup Sunflower Seeds
1 x Cup Coconut Flakes
1 x Cup Slivered Almonds
1/2 x Cup Hazelnuts
1/2 x Cup Walnuts

1+1/2 x Cup Almond Meal
1 x Cup Organic Berry Mix
1/2 x Cup Diced Dried Baby Figs
1/2 x Cup Dessicated Coconut

1tsp vanilla essence
1 TBSP x Cinnamon
1 x TBSP Coconut Oil
2 x TBSP Raw Honey
Pinch of salt

METHOD
Pre-heat oven to 180 C
Crush all the large sized nuts and mix together in a bowl with the berries, almond meal and coconut.
Add the cinnamon, vanilla essence and a pinch of salt to taste.
Heat the coconut oil and honey until melted and stir through evenly so everything is coated.
Spread the mixture out evenly on baking paper on a tray.
Toast in the oven for 10 minutes - or less if you see it turning a light golden brown.

Serve with extra fruit and almond milk. If you want to keep with the whole Paleo thing, avoid adding yoghurt or other dairy...

I've been getting into the idea of a Paleo lifestyle lately... it's not something I can commit to completely right now, but I like it's ideals, so I pick and choose the recipes and foods that work for me whenever I can. If you haven't heard of Paleo before - check these guys out over at The Wellness Couch... That Paleo Show is a great podcast to introduce you to the ideas of Paleo.

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Can New Shoes & a Playlist Make You a Runner?

Gotta look good when you go running... I went with metallic shorts by Mink Pink, Ray-Bans, Sennheiser Momentum headphones and adidas Boost Energy shoes

I'm not a runner. I wish I was. But I'm not.

Or is it just that I haven't found the right running shoe, the right playlist or that I just don't know good running technique? As I cancel my gym membership, I've realised that this whole "I'm not a runner" thing needs to change. I'm just gonna have to learn to like running. In the real world - not on a treadmill.

So, in an effort to shake my pavement pounding senses into action, I put together a playlist of tunes that are perfect to run in time with. Since I love a solid drum beat, like to keep a rhythm and also need some inspiration for my next album... I figure, if anything - a playlist and the right pair of shoes HAS to fix my lack of joy for jogging. Right?

When I first tried the new adidas Energy Boost shoe, I actually laughed out loud at the overwhelming feeling I had to go running. Could it be that all I ever needed was this pair of adidas shoes?! They're super light, mold snuggly around your feet and kind of feel like a cushiony extension of your leg.  The Energy Boost shoe is made through an innovative process that actually takes TPU plastic which is found in the dashboards of BMW cars - and blows it up into thousands of tiny energy balls – kind of like popcorn. So they're literally filled with energy to keep you light on your feet and smooth as a BMW ride. Hehe

I tried them out last week as the sun rose over Rushcutters Bay, whilst I listened to my Running Tracks Playlist (all adidas running shoes, including Energy Boost are compatible with the MiCoach app which will let you playlist your favourite running tracks alongside your workout plan). Maybe all I needed was a magical morning of jogging to great music with these adidas babies - because I'll almost go as far as saying - I'm cured of my treadmill only frame of mind. Almost.

6am. Running by the light of the moon over sunrise. Rushcutters Bay.

Listen to my playlist on Spotify here.

More adidas Energy Boost info is here.

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*This post was sponsored by Nuffnang*

A Hippie in Port Macquarie

I hung out for a little R & R in Port Macquarie last weekend... 4.5 hours north of Sydney. What a stunning place to chill by the beach and make some music...
And to top it off, feeling all hippie and carefree, I couldn't pass up getting this bottle of Rose from my local hometown winery region of Margaret River. What a laugh :)

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DIY Knickers with Sharpie Stained Fabric Markers

Been having a little fun with some psychedelic blending on my new BONDS Collectibles knickers... and I can't actually believe how incredible these Sharpie Stained Fabric Markers are. They go on like paint and remain wet enough to blend... Then dry in the most vibrant of stains - they actually look like this in real life - it's not just a photo-flash thing!

Anyways, I just set out with a blank canvas and began creating with shapes, colours and a quote I love... obviously the options are as endless as your own imagination - or copy my idea, whatever you like... The Sharpie Stained Fabric Markers will work on pretty much any fabric and... NO... They don't wash out!!

Get your creative on with the full Sharpie Stained Fabric Markers DIY here >>

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