This Spring I am looking to change up my routine as this winter was long and boring being in lockdown, so I need a change as I am going stir crazy! My new thing is fun alternative healthy options to add to my meals and being more creative with my recipes this season. That is when I fell in love with Liva, Raw Date Sugar, a healthier alternative to many other sweeteners. On top of the goodness it is Canadian and founded by a Toronto local Lubaina #bosslady and you all know I love supporting Canadian products and female entrepreneurs so double win here! "I created LIVA out of a personal desire to reconnect with the sweet moments of my life with family and friends and because I know there are many people like me who are seeking healthy, organic, whole food alternatives. Our approach at LIVA is as simple as our products. LIVA date sugar contains only two ingredients - whole, ground dehydrated dates and love. In fact all of our products are created on this foundation of goodness and that’s why we think life’s a little sweeter with LIVA. We hope you will as well." Founder/Owner
Now the other great part is they have some delicious recipes on their website that I can have fun with this spring: livafoods.com
My favorite so far is their:
CHOCADO SMOOTHIE
Breakfast, lunch, snack - this avocado chocolate smoothie satisfies all my cravings for nourishment and a chocolately hit! This recipe yields one large or two single-serve smoothies.
Ingredients
1 cup milk of choice (oat, soy, coconut, almond - even cow!)
1/2 ripe avocado
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 scoops collagen peptides (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup LIVA date sugar (you decide!)
Directions
Place all ingredients in your blender
Blend until fully combined
Add more milk to achieve desired consistency
