Pinterest Week 4: Hair Repair

Sorry it's been so long!  I've been pretty busy with the holidays coming up and my job (which I currently just got laid off from so now I have plenty of time!).  Anyway...this is the hair repair recipe that I have found on Pinterest.  I must say, it gets sticky.  But I do promise that your hair is shinier for it.  The pin itself doesn't have a website that it links to but I do have the recipe and instructions!

Hair Repair Recipe:

2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

Mix ingredients in a small bowl until they are well combined on dry, unwashed hair.  Apply the mixture starting at your roots and combing through your hair to distribute evenly.  Clip your hair up and wait 30 to 60 minutes.  Rinse mixture out of your hair and shampoo well, use conditioner if you would like.

And that's it!! I haven't officially tried the avocado hair recipe but I will let you know which one is better as soon as I try it.  Have a great day!  Spa happy!

Vegan crepes and hazelnut spread

I love being a vegan! The recipes are so easy and you really don't spend as much as you think you do for ingredients.

The chocolate hazelnut spread recipe:

2 cups hazelnuts (or cashews), chopped

1/2 cup cocoa powder

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

4-5 tablespoons vegetable oil

1. Process nuts in a food processor until finely ground, about 3-4 minutes.

2. Add cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla, and process to combine.

3. Add oil, just a little bit at a time, until mixture is soft and creamy and desired consistency is reached. You may need to add a bit more or less than 4-5 tablespoons.

Per tablespoon:

Calories: 164  Fat: 14g  Sodium: 1mg  Fiber: 3g  Protein: 3g

Vegan crepes recipe:

1 cup flour

3/4 cup soy milk

1/4 cup water

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup vegan margarine, melted

1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Whisk together all ingredients. Chill for at least 1 hour. Remove from fridge and remix. (I found that if I let it warm a little bit after, it worked better)

2. Lightly grease a nonstick pan and heat over medium-high heat.

3. Place about 1/4 cup batter in pan and swirl to coat. Cool for just a minute, until set, then carefully flip, using a spatula or even your hands. Heat for just 1 more minute, then transfer to a plate.

Per serving:

Calories: 221  Fat: 12g  Sodium: 336mg  Fiber: 1g  Protein: 4g

I filled my crepes with the chocolate hazelnut spread and it was oh so delicious! Beware though, the spread can be very sweet and rich. You can, of course, fill it with something else. :) Enjoy!