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Triple Layer Citrus & Hemp Slice Base 1/2 cup almonds  1 cup shredded coconut  3 tablespoons cacao powder  3 tablespoons maple syrup  1/4 cup sunflower seeds  2 tablespoons peanut butter  1 teaspoon vanilla powder  pinch of pink salt  10 drops of dōTERRA wild orange essential oil  Middle 12 medjool dates, seeds removed  2 tablespoons maple syrup  2 tablespoo...

You'll never pit an Avocado the old way again! I recently learned this cool trick that saves your hands and fingers from knife attack.  for years and years I have halved an Avocado and then tried to line up a sharp knife into the centre of the pit, almost cutting my hand and fingers every time. SO!!!! Here is the new trick that youre going to love. Share it ...

A quick and healthy recipe to make, for snacking on the go. The ingredients within these Bliss Balls are all wholesome and healthy for you. Protein, good fats, minerals, vitamins, fibre and magnesium to name a few! Did you know that Matcha powder is powdered green tea leaves and is super high in antioxidants? Here's the recipe..... Hemp & Matcha Cardamom Nut...

This easy to make decadent pudding will leave you satisfied with every spoonful! I was wanting to make an in season fruit pudding using chia seeds for a different desert, I had just bought a ripe mango and thought of combining the two into an exotic flavoured treat. It worked!! 😋 So here is the recipe - 80 grams of Chia seeds - 400 ml's of liquid total (I u...

Caramelised Roasted Nuts in Chocolate Ginger Cups Click here to watch the quick video   https://vimeo.com/362506356 Food for me is often like art – a balance of sensory elements and a whole-body experience. The sharp, warming ginger notes combined with the visual toppings and multiple flavour and texture sensations mean that these cups are often requested a...

Macadamia Fudge with Limoncello Ganache For a decadent fudge treat, this macadamia slab is so delicious and is topped off with the addition of a limoncello ganache, representing my love for the Italian lifestyle and culture.   Click here to watch the quick video   https://vimeo.com/362506122 Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.  In a food processor or ...

Toffee Nut Crunch - with a Vitamin C hit! Chocolate base - 3/4 Cup of Cacao Butter         - 3/4 Cup of Cacao Powder - 1/3 Cup of Coconut Oil - 1/4 Cup of Maple Syrup - Pinch of Pink Salt - 1 Tsp Camu Camu Powder (Potent Vitamin C boost) - 1 Tsp Vanilla - 10 Drops of Wild Orange  - 3 Drops of Cinnamon www.shantistar.com   dōTERRA pure food grade oils Toffee...

Gotta love a roasted NUT with chocolate !   😁⭐️😁 I crave different recipes through the week, and often I make a simple slab that’s chunky and crunchy and oh so chocolateyyyy. Here is the recip e 🌟 - 2 Cups of almonds - 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds.....slowly toasted and roasted with some extra pink salt. - 1 cup of organic fair trade cacao butter - 1/4 cup...

x This is a simple and amazingly heathy slice, plus it keeps well in the freezer...That is if there is any left after you bring this baby out to your friends and family! The Cardamom I have chosen for this recipe is a wonderful support to your digestive system, hints of Indian and the East flavours, and with the combination of dates and coconut together, it ...

🌸 Immunity Support Roller Recipe ⭐️ This collection of oils are so powerful in boosting your immune system, and to protect yourself from bugs and germs. When using this mix, it has us bouncing back in no time. ⭐️ At first sign of feeling like you’re coming down with something, get onto this! ⭐️ Use as a preventative, so once a month just to keep your immune...

🌺 Ok let’s talk about sniffs, sneezes, scratchy eyes! Sometimes these winds blow in pollen, making us stuffed up and in need of a clear out! 🌼 Respiratory support diffuser blend - 3 drops each of Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint. Have the diffuser going in your living area, or bedroom and occasionally take some gentle sniffs from the diffuser mist! 🌺 Add 1 ...

💧 Myrrh! - Not a very common oil, but an essential to have that's for sure, she packs a punch with anything respiratory that just won't GO! 💜 So also terrific for skin health, nail health and overall gum health...That's why it's an oil in the On Guard toothpaste. 💧 Myrrh is a beautiful soothing resin from Africa, that has been used for centuries a lot lik...

😱 This image used to be part of my collection...and I loved and used them frequently until I knew better. 😳It astounds me that we are surrounded by packaged perfumes, colognes and scents from personalities, rock stars and entertainers? Like seriously what’s happened? How many different ways can you smell like a Kardashian!! Or Britney? Or Beyoncé? Plus wha...

Lurgies - Nasties - Bugs - Snotties - Germs - Meet On Guard!! ❤️ I reckon this was the first "AHA" moment I had with dōTERRA, when this blend actually worked. I used to work in the disability field and unfortunately would get colds, flu's and bugs galore, and therefore my immune system was suffering. ❤️ With taking 1-2 drops of this stuff in a glass of water...

💙 Natural deodorants made easy! 😳 I don’t know about you but I really am repulsed by the commercial deodorants out there, the chemicals, aluminium and toxic fragrances that are in them is astounding and can be very detrimental to your health as well. 😱 I got tired of buying these years ago and now all I use is a simple concoction that usually consists of ...

⭐️ When you feel that tickle coming on?? We call in the big guns! 💓 The combination of these super essential oils, helps smash anything you have starting un-toward in your throat. ⭐️ Singers and speakers this is also an awesome spray to keep everything working well, when you’re feel a little compromised. 💓 So....what is the deal with each of these oils? 💧...

It's not everyday that your friend who visits says she loves our toilet spray so much she sprayed it on herself as a "pure"fume! And thats just it....you can! No more toxic toilet sprays! Ick Just an amazing beautiful blend with 3 drops of each - Patchouli - Ylang Ylang - Geranium - Wild Orange, with water <3 Literally cost me cents to make! www.mydoterra.co...

🦋 Don’t get me wrong, I love to make up Roller bottles...but after a while you end up with a collection of them and my drawer gets a bit cluttered. 💙 I still have my die hard ones for immunity, Calm and Peace, Sleep...but sometimes I don’t want to make up a whole new one if I feel like a particular oil one day and then not the next! 💧 So I came up with th...

Submitted by: Carmella Papaleo, California Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas 1 cup oatmeal 1 cup flour ¼ cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup plain greek yogurt ¾ cup milk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 drop Cinnamon Bark essential oil ½ cup chopped walnuts, optional ¼ cup canola oil 2–4 drops of doTERRA On Guard Protective Blend (depending...