Hormone-Balancing Spiced Gingerbread Smoothie Bowl Recipe
HORMONE-BALANCING SPICED GINGERBREAD SMOOTHIE BOWL RECIPE
25 / DECEMBER / 2024
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
As the holidays roll in, it's easy to get swept up in indulgent treats that can throw our hormones out of balance, leading to breakouts, energy crashes, and stress.
But what if you could indulge in something festive and nourishing? My Hormone-Balancing Spiced Gingerbread Smoothie Bowl is packed with seasonal flavours like cinnamon and ginger, which naturally stabilise blood sugar and reduce inflammation—key factors in maintaining balanced hormones and glowing skin.
The maca powder helps support adrenal health, reducing stress and balancing cortisol levels, while omega-3-rich flaxseeds and walnuts promote healthy skin by fighting inflammation and supporting hormone production. With healthy fats from almond butter and no refined sugar, this bowl not only satisfies your holiday cravings but also keeps your energy and skin radiant through the season. 🎄✨
Try it below (and be sure to tag @shereehannahwellness if you get creative on socials).
Servings: 1-2 people (depending on portion size)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 1 frozen banana (adds natural sweetness and creaminess)
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk of choice)
- 1 tbsp almond butter (healthy fats to support hormone balance)
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds or 1 tbsp chia seeds (rich in omega-3s for hormone support)
- ½ tsp maca powder (helps balance cortisol and support energy levels)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (stabilises blood sugar)
- ½ tsp ground ginger (anti-inflammatory and great for digestion)
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (adds a warm, festive flavour)
- 1 tbsp protein powder (optional, for an extra boost of plant-based protein)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker consistency)
Toppings:
- Handful of crushed walnuts
- Sliced banana or pear slices
- Pomegranate seeds
- Coconut flakes
- Drizzle of almond butter
METHOD
- In a blender, add the frozen banana, almond milk, almond butter, flaxseeds, maca powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and protein powder (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy. If you'd like a thicker texture, add ice cubes.
- Pour the smoothie into a bowl.
- Decorate with your toppings—crushed walnuts, banana slices, pomegranate seeds, coconut flakes, and an almond butter drizzle.
- Dive into this festive, hormone-balancing treat that nourishes your body while embracing the holiday season!
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Simple Changes To Make Your Smoothie Bowl Hormone Friendly
SIMPLE CHANGES TO MAKE YOUR SMOOTHIE BOWL HORMONE-FRIENDLY
20 / NOVEMBER / 2024
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
Smoothie bowls are my absolute favourite… it doesn’t matter if it is summer or winter, the texture, taste and toppings make it such a yummy meal and easy go to when I am out and about (to be honest, I very rarely make them at home)
It’s probably because they remind me of ice cream (one of my favourite foods… yes, even as a holistic nutritionist, I will happily admit I am a sucker for ice cream all year round!
However, whilst I wouldn’t encourage ice cream for breakfast on a regular basis, if you were to want a smoothie bowl as a meal, here are some simple changes you can make to one you order out.
SIMPLE CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE
1. Add protein
Smoothie bowls tend to be higher in carbohydrates with fruit being their base, if we want balanced hormones, we need stable blood sugars. Adding a protein powder helps slow down the blood sugar spike from the fruit keeping us fuller for longer and our hormones happier
*side note: for some weird reason some places think of the protein as a topping and don’t actually mix it in 🤦♀️ whilst this is something I will never understand and not something they do at Bowl & Arrow, I do recommend specifying that they mix the protein in when you add it to your order.
2. Swap the toppings
It may look aesthetically pleasing to put a bunch of fruit on the top, but again we aren’t doing our blood sugars any favours.
Swap the toppings for more fat rich options, we need fats to actually make our hormones, think peanut butter, nuts, seeds or coconut yoghurt.
3. Time it right
If you typically have smoothie bowls for breakfast try fitting in a short walk or even using it as a pre-workout meal before training. This will allow your body to utilise the glucose as fuel and also support your insulin sensitivity. Alternatively it’s also great as a post-workout meal too.
Enjoy!
Whether you are making a smoothie bowl at home, or buying one from my personal fave @bowl.and.arrow always be present with your food and never be afraid to get creative!
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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My Favourite Go-To Snack Recipe
MY FAVOURITE GO-TO SNACK RECIPE
11 / SEPTEMBER / 2024
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Prep Time: 2 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Servings: 1
INGREDIENTS
- 4 to 5 squares of dark chocolate (low sugar variety and at least 70% cocoa)
- 1 cup unsweetened, plain Greek yoghurt (Kalo is my favourite if you’re in NZ)
- ½ serve of unflavoured protein powder of choice (flavoured is fine too, but I find it too sweet)
Optional extras:
1 tbsp. nut butter or ¼ cup nuts of choice and/or ½ cup berries
METHOD
- Serve yoghurt into a bowl and mix in the protein powder
- Chop up the dark chocolate (or grating can be nice too)
- Add in the other toppings if you’d like
- Enjoy!
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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4 Ingredient Clean Chocolate Chip Cookies
4 INGREDIENT CLEAN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
14 / AUGUST / 2024
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
METHOD
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup until well combined. Stir until the ingredients are well incorporated and the dough is smooth. The dough should be slightly sticky but firm enough to hold its shape.
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips using a spatula, ensuring that they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop out small portions of dough (about a tablespoon each) and roll them into balls with your hands. Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Once all the dough is portioned out, gently press each ball down with your fingers or the back of a spoon to form a cookie shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool before enjoying.
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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5 Ingredient Healthy BBQ Sauce Recipe
SIMPLE HEALTHY 5 INGREDIENT BBQ SAUCE RECIPE
17 / JULY / 2024
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup tomato puree (or passata)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1-2 tbsp natural sweetener (like stevia, erythritol, or monk fruit sweetener)
METHOD
- In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato puree, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and natural sweetener.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness if needed. Add more sweetener for a sweeter sauce.
- Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool completely.
- Transfer the BBQ sauce to an airtight container or jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.
This simple BBQ sauce is perfect for adding flavour to your BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos or any other dishes you enjoy.
SHEREE BEAUMONT
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Birthday Cupcakes
MY GUT FRIENDLY BIRTHDAY CUPCAKES RECIPE
3 / JULY / 2024
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
INGREDIENTS
For the Cupcakes:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup arrowroot flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup coconut cream (refrigerate a can of coconut milk overnight and scoop out the solid part)
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
METHOD
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, arrowroot flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the melted coconut oil, maple syrup (or honey), apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, and almond milk. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until you get a smooth batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a bowl, whip the coconut cream with a hand mixer until it becomes fluffy. Add the maple syrup (or honey) and vanilla extract, and whip again until well combined.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, spread or pipe the frosting on top of each cupcake.
- Decorate the cupcakes with fresh berries, shredded coconut, or any other gut-friendly toppings you like.
- Serve your delicious gut-friendly birthday cupcakes and enjoy!
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Double Chocolate Cookie Dough Protein Slice
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COOKIE DOUGH PROTEIN SLICE
24 / APRIL / 2024
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
Sheree Hannah Wellness x Feeding Lara Collab
One of the biggest issues I see when it comes to healing the gut, balancing hormones and supporting metabolic function is actually a lack of protein intake, especially by women
Most of our snacks are geared towards higher carbohydrates or higher fats, which is typical in convenience type foods, but also in grabbing a handful of nuts or a piece of fruit.
This isn’t to say that those choices are wrong, but did you know that for a food to be considered ‘high protein’ it only needs to hit 5g of protein per serve. That really isn’t much - in fact, rice can be considered a high protein food if you were to measure in this way.
But it’s not, it’s predominantly a carbohydrate. As a nutritionist, I see the confusion this causes all the time, and to be honest it can get super frustrating - not just for me, but clients as well because they think they’re doing the right thing.
A HIGH PROTEIN SNACK TO SUPPORT HOLISTIC WELLNESS
That’s why I am obsessed with this slice, not only is it packed with delicious whole food ingredients (hello cacao), but we have ensured each slice contains about 12g of protein - if not more - so that your ‘high protein snack’ is in fact a high protein snack.
The @mitchells.nz protein powder is collagen based which supports hormone health, skin health and gut healing. The maca root powder is helpful for hormones, libido and energy levels and the tahini is high in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and has minerals like magnesium to support our nervous system and brain health, much like cacao.
It also ticks a lot of boxes for those of you struggling to find something that is nourishing but won’t flare up your symptoms - this recipe is gluten free, dairy free, paleo, sugar free and keto friendly!
Enjoy and be sure to tag @feedinglara and @shereehannahwellness if you try it!
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Healthy Aioli Recipe
HEALTHY AIOLI RECIPE
23 / AUGUST / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
GF | DF | RSF | Paleo
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yields: 1 serving
I love aioli, but what I hate about store bought ones is the seed oils!! So you can enjoy this knowing you ain’t putting any nasties in your body that will wreak havoc on your hormones, drive inflammation and damage your gut!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. iodised sea salt
- 1 small clove of garlic (optional)
- juice from 1/2 a lemon
METHOD
- Blitz in a blender or food processor for 20 - 30 seconds, until smooth, then place in a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
As always, if you do make this, be sure to tag me on social media @shereehannahwellness and let me know what you think :)
ENJOY!
Yours in Health,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Cashew Cream Cheese Recipe
CASHEW CREAM CHEESE RECIPE
14 / JUNE / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
Prep Time: 4 hours
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 2 minutes
Yields: 2 - 3 cups
This has to be one of my favourite toppings for toast or my hormone loving bread. It’s a crowd favourite and also goes super well on platters.
INGREDIENTS
- 100g raw cashews (roughly chopped)
- 30mL unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 - 3 tbsp. lemon juice
- Pinch of salt flakes
METHOD
- Place cashews in a bowl of water and leave to soak for at least 4 hours
- Once soft drain the cashews and place them into a food processor with the rest of the ingredients
- Pulse until smooth, creamy consistency, add more almond milk if necessary
As always, if you do make this, be sure to tag me on social media @shereehannahwellness and let me know what you think :)
ENJOY!
Yours in Health,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Mango Lassi Gummies Recipe
MANGO LASSI GUMMIES RECIPE
31 / MAY / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yields: 30 - 40 gummies
Fun fact: the gelatin in these is amazing to support gut health and repair gut lining, so these gummies are a win win! Check out the recipe below :)
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup mango juice/blitzed frozen mango
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 8 tbsp. gelatin (I used the nutra organics natural grass fed unflavoured)
- 3 tbsp. stevia
METHOD
(as adapted from @boobtofood)
- Add all the liquid to a medium saucepan
- Sprinkle the gelatin over the juice (try spread it out evenly), and let it sit for a few minutes, this allows the gelatin to ‘bloom’
*You will notice a wrinkled look forming on the surface as the liquid absorbs the gelatin - Stir the mixture together
- Put on a low-medium heat and stir gently until the gelatin has dissolved for around 5 minutes
- In the last minute or so add the stevia and make sure this is well mixed through
- Remove from heat and pour into silicone moulds (I got mine from @littlegiantsstore and found using a tear dropper helped massively too. Alternatively you can use a container as long as it lifts out easily.
- Pop in the fridge for 2+ hours for it to set
- Remove from moulds or cut them up (if in a container) and keep refrigerated for up to 14 days. Enjoy!
As always, if you do make this, be sure to tag me on social media @shereehannahwellness and let me know what you think :)
ENJOY!
Yours in Health,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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