Rylee & Elle

At what temperature do you bake your banana bread?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:58:58 +1000

Ohh I should have included that! 180 degrees celsius on fan forced :)

ellenhoward: Got bored & made vegan banana bread. Turned...

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:16:00 +1000

Got bored & made vegan banana bread. Turned out delicious 🍌🍞

Elle’s Vegan Banana Bread!

Okay so here is my recipe for the greatest banana bread you will ever eat. It has no dairy, no sugar, no eggs, no oil and no margarine or nut butters.

Ingredients:

2 cups wholemeal flour

1/4 cup desiccated coconut

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup almond milk

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp vanilla extract

4 over ripe bananas

7+ dates

Handful of walnuts

Method:

In a bowl mash together bananas and dates until mixed evenly.

In a larger bowl add dry ingredients (flour, coconut, salt, baking soda) and mix. Add milk, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract and banana/dates. Mix evenly (try not to over mix).

Fold in handful of walnuts.

Pour mixture into baking tin or pot. Sprinkle with coconut and walnuts.

Bake for an hour or until a skewer comes out clean! (180 degrees celsius on fan forced)

Enjoy!

Rylee & Elle xo

Leopard love with @ellhoward wearing The Sabrina Crown by...

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:11:39 +1000

Leopard love with @ellhoward wearing The Sabrina Crown by @thenesst | Zanzibar bikini by @2chilliesswimwear | Waistland cardi from @dissh_boutiques | artwork by @steenjones 🌸💀❤ #bruceheart

BH❤ Director @ellhoward wearing ‘The Lilia Crown’...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:33:08 +1000

BH❤ Director @ellhoward wearing ‘The Lilia Crown’ handmade by @thenesst | ‘Graceland Playsuit’ from @dissh_boutiques | ‘Anchor Pendant’ handmade by @cortjewellery 🌸 #bruceheart #nesst #dissh #cortjewellery

Happy Monday 😘 #bruceheart

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:59:50 +1000

Happy Monday 😘 #bruceheart

Babies 😍😘

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:00:00 +1000

Babies 😍😘

Happy Saturday love from BRUCE HEART co-founders @ryleebreen...

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 07:15:58 +1000

Happy Saturday love from BRUCE HEART co-founders @ryleebreen & @ellhoward ❤ Time to get wild 🎉 (unedited shot by @elianawhite 😘 ) #bruceheart

Vegan Green Protein Yogurt Bowl. I have been making these...

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:28:40 +1000

Vegan Green Protein Yogurt Bowl.

I have been making these ‘yogurt’ bowls to have after my workouts. Whether that be in the morning or evening, I make this and it’s a whole meal because of the consistency. It’s much thicker than a smoothie, filling, healthy and tastes so delicious.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup Almond Milk (unsweetened)

1 date

1 banana

1 cheek of mango (just buy the canned one and keep it in the fridge)

1 tbsp chia seeds

1/2 tsp Tony Sfier/s Greens Boost

30g Vanilla Vital Protein Pea Protein

1 tbsp crunchy peanut butter

1 cup of ice

Method:

Add the almond milk, date, banana and mango to a blender - blend for 5-10 seconds. Add the chia seeds, greens boost and protein powder - blend for 5-10 seconds. Add the peanut butter - blend for 5 seconds. Add the the ice - blend until combined (add more ice for a thicker consistency).

I pour mine into my flower bowl from IKEA haha.

Enjoy!

Elle xo

Do you know of any sites or anybody willing to explain why you should go vegan/vegetarian?

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:54:39 +1000

I wrote an article late last year explaining this. You can find it here… http://www.ryleeandelle.com/post/34623846886

Hope it helps!

Elle xo

Vegan Chocolate & Banana Cupcakes w/ Chocolate, Banana,...

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:44:00 +1000

Vegan Chocolate & Banana Cupcakes w/ Chocolate, Banana, Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam Frosting!

Ummm talk about indulgent?

Elle came up with this recipe simply because she didn’t have another ingredients but these to work with.

Batter Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups flour

3 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon vinegar

1/4 cup coconut oil

1 cup water

1 banana

6 dates

Batter Method:

Preheat oven to 180 degrees C and line a cupcake pan with patty cake papers (makes 12).

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda & salt. Add the vanilla extract, vinegar, oil & water. Using a spatula, mix the batter until smooth.

In a separate bowl mash together the banana & dates (you may need to microwave the dates so they are softer). Mix into the batter mixture & divide evenly into the tray.

Baking time depends on what size cupcakes you are making. Just use your brain and check every 5 minutes as they don’t take long.

Frosting Ingredients:

2 tbsp crunchy peanut butter

2 tbsp 100% strawberry jam

1 banana

1/2 block Lindt Dark Chocolate (75-80% cocoa)

Frosting Method:

Melt the chocolate in the microwave and mix all ingredients together! Keep it in the fridge and ice the cupcakes once they have cooled.

These turned out freaking delicious so enjoy!

Rylee & Elle xo

Hey Rylee & Elle! I have always been a vegetarian and really wanted to swap to a vegan lifestyle. The only problem was that I got diagnosed with Coeliac disease about a year ago. I thought it would be so hard for me to actually eat the things I like, but your blog have helped me so much! I really enjoy cooking and eating again and I want to thank you both for that. I hope you are as inspiring for others as you guys are for me. Keep up the good work! Love, Nicole

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:08:35 +1000

Nicole!

Thank you SO MUCH for writing to us. Your message gave us goosebumps and you are exactly why we have this blog.

So glad to help in any way and so much love to you. We hope you don’t mind us answering this publicly!

Rylee & Elle <3

BTS shot of BRUCEHEART Co-Founders/Directors @ellhoward &...

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:07:54 +1000

BTS shot of BRUCEHEART Co-Founders/Directors @ellhoward & @ryleebreen for their promotional shoot with the incredible @elianawhite 💕 #bruceheart

Heaps happy in the @brucehrt promo shoot with @ryleebreen even...

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:59:15 +1000

Heaps happy in the @brucehrt promo shoot with @ryleebreen even though I’m hungover & dying inside that she’s leaving me tomorrow for LA 😃😭✈🇺🇸 #bruceheart

Being dressed by @dissh_boutiques for @ryleebreen’s...

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:58:40 +1000

Being dressed by @dissh_boutiques for @ryleebreen’s ‘moving to LA’ bash tonight. Thanks so much to Dissh & a special thank you to @cadenceandclementine 😘 we’ll have birthday drinks for you tonight on us! 😍🎈🎉✈🇺🇸 #Dissh #BruceHeart

I’m stoked to announce manufacturing is about to commence...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:30:06 +1000

I’m stoked to announce manufacturing is about to commence on our specialised plant based protein powder ‘RAWR Energy Vegan Protein Powder’. This is such an exciting step for @ryleebreen & I as this product encapsulates everything we love; health, nutrition, happiness & living cruelty-free! We wouldn’t have been able to do any of this without the brains & hard work of our partner/co-founder @aaronjohngray 🎈 Find out more by following @rawrenergy 🌿🐯💪👟

Makeup Tutorial - Elle’s brown/plum dark eye look. Okay so here...

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:47:00 +1000

Makeup Tutorial - Elle’s brown/plum dark eye look.

Okay so here is her 3rd tutorial where she completes a ‘night look’ makeup application.

It includes how she does her dark smokey eye including trick/tips on the application & also the mention of products used/recommended.

Hope this helps!

Rylee & Elle xo

Thankyou for doing the makeup brush review. I am now purchasing the purple furless brush set! Was looking at cruelty free options and found this review very helpful.

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:11:26 +1000

No problem! So glad that it was helpful. They’re brushes are lovely.

Enjoy!

Rylee & Elle xo

Breakfast with Elle. So this is what I’ve been having for...

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:09:35 +1000

Breakfast with Elle.

So this is what I’ve been having for breakfast lately. It’s the SkinnyMeTea with almond milk & a banana smothered in peanut butter and 100% fruit jam.

It keeps me full until mid morning where I have a coffee or Macro Raw Food Bar to sustain me until lunch time.

Just an idea if you’re looking to have something different for breakfast. It also makes a good dessert too.

Elle xo

Did ya’ll know the dark chocolate Lindt bunnies...

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:58:10 +1000

Did ya’ll know the dark chocolate Lindt bunnies don’t contain any animal products? I will devour every single one I get given this Easter 😍

I get asked frequently what shampoo and conditioner i use so i...

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 17:32:00 +1000

I get asked frequently what shampoo and conditioner i use so i decided to share my little secret with you guys!

I came across Kevin Murphy hair care about a year a go now I dont think i will ever use KEVIN.MURPHY hair products are completely cruelty free and the products are made from renewable and sustainable resources whenever possible, using pure essential oils, plant extracts and natural antioxidants. All KEVIN.MURPHY hair products are sulphate and paraben free. KM for me is a God’s send and i am so in love with the products. Below i have listed the shampoo(RINSE), conditioner(WASH) and treatment(MASQUE) that i use.

HYDRATE.ME RINSE
Contains micro algae for radiance and Kakadu Plum to maintain level of collagen and elastin, essential for healthy lustrous hair. Instant hydrating and detangling properties from Evening Primrose Oil infuse the hair with moisture and gloss. HYDRATE-ME.RINSE is a super smoothing and hydrating rinse for normal to dry hair.

HYDATE.ME WASH
HYDRATE-ME.WASH is a super smoothing and hydrating wash for normal to dry hair. It is for hair that just cannot be repaired, for hair that is naturally dry, or for hair that lives in a very dry climate. Think of it as a hair concealer as it disguises the damage. It will nourish dry hair and make split ends unrecognizable

BORN.AGAIN.MASQUE
This ultra rich masque is a blend of pure botanicals and the latest research in science. It features a combination of some of the highest quality ingredients that are designed to deeply penetrate into the depth of the hair shaft, providing it with nutrition, nourishment and fortifying molecules

Rylee xo