Last month we celebrated the milestone of my youngest daughter turning TWO!
As the four of us blew out this candle (well it was actually a no. 2 sparkler), my heart was bursting with gratitude for our little family and the beautiful life that WE have created - surrounded by our family and friends. And how much we have grown together in the past 12 months - it has been a bumpy roller coaster ride but we did it!
You know how I love wholefoods and healthy treats so her party food was no different. Here are the recipe links for some of treats I made to share with our loved ones....
Almond and choc chip cookies: https://www.plantoeat.com/recipes/18319611
Apricot bites: https://www.plantoeat.com/recipes/18519908
For her birthday cake, I decided to tackle a three layered vegan vanilla sponge cake, with layers of cashew cream and topped with sweet potato chocolate icing and hopper foods sprinkles. Here are the recipe links:
1-bowl vegan GF vanilla cake: https://www.plantoeat.com/recipes/19218454/
Sweet potato chocolate frosting: https://www.plantoeat.com/recipes/19218531/
Cashew cream: https://www.plantoeat.com/recipes/19218397/
I have certainly learnt from the first few birthday parties that I organised for my daughter's, that for us, simplicity is key. We love being able to share the day and celebrate their birthday with our loved ones but making it a BIG celebration causes too much stress and that isn't enjoyable. We love having a small party with a small selection of healthy treats which equals no fuss or stress so that we can just enjoy the time spent together.
As the four of us blew out this candle (well it was actually a no. 2 sparkler), my heart was bursting with gratitude for our little family and the beautiful life that WE have created - surrounded by our family and friends. And how much we have grown together in the past 12 months - it has been a bumpy roller coaster ride but we did it!
You know how I love wholefoods and healthy treats so her party food was no different. Here are the recipe links for some of treats I made to share with our loved ones....
Almond and choc chip cookies: https://www.plantoeat.com/recipes/18319611
Apricot bites: https://www.plantoeat.com/recipes/18519908
For her birthday cake, I decided to tackle a three layered vegan vanilla sponge cake, with layers of cashew cream and topped with sweet potato chocolate icing and hopper foods sprinkles. Here are the recipe links:
1-bowl vegan GF vanilla cake: https://www.plantoeat.com/recipes/19218454/
Sweet potato chocolate frosting: https://www.plantoeat.com/recipes/19218531/
Cashew cream: https://www.plantoeat.com/recipes/19218397/
I have certainly learnt from the first few birthday parties that I organised for my daughter's, that for us, simplicity is key. We love being able to share the day and celebrate their birthday with our loved ones but making it a BIG celebration causes too much stress and that isn't enjoyable. We love having a small party with a small selection of healthy treats which equals no fuss or stress so that we can just enjoy the time spent together.