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Make these in small batches to keep in the freezer for flu season, or larger batches for daily use. These ice cubes are full of vitamins and will boost immune systems.
Makes about 1 small batch
Place all ingredients in a blender and blitz until completely smooth. Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze. To use, place one ice cube in a mug and dissolve in boiling water.
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I love this recipe on a piece of toasted sourdough or bed of greens. It is a great make ahead or quick lunch if you have time to boil eggs. If you enjoy eggs, I highly recommend always having some boiled on-hand so you have a quick protein snack during the week!
6 Boiled eggs, peeled & halved 1 Ripe avocado 3 Tbsps of lemon juice or half of a lemon squeezed 1 tsp of while balsamic vinegar (if you have it - not necessary) 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp mustard - dijon is my spirit animal, always recommended! ½ tsp paprika Cracked pepper to taste ¼ C of chives - Feel free to substitute red onion or shallot but cut in half. 1-2 Stalks of celery - optional Using a pastry cutter, potato masher or whatever works best for you, smash the boiled eggs and avocado together. Incorporate the remaining ingredients and pepper to taste. Spoon onto freshly toasted whole grain or sourdough bread. Add fresh greens, sprouts or even hemp hearts if you’d like. Cucumbers are loaded with vitamin C and manganese which play a role in elevating energy. Berries are rich in flavonoids and beetroot is rich in nitrate which can improve blood flow. Pour through a strainer to catch the seeds from the berries to make this smooth (if desired).
his recipe is a gluten-, dairy-free waffle that is great for breakfast but also makes an excellent snack. We like to double or even triple the batch and store the leftovers in the freezer to pull out whenever we want a treat.
Whisk together flours, baking powder, salt and spices in a large bowl. In another large bowl, combine rice milk, lemon juice, maple syrup, pumpkin, vanilla, and eggs. Whisk to combine completely, then slowly whisk in dry ingredients. Heat waffle maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Cook waffles until they’re nicely browned on both sides, 4-7 minutes, depending on your machine. Overnight oats are a great way to make breakfast fast, easy, and nutritious. Throw together the night before and then it’s ready to go in the morning. Or keep some freeze- dried fruit on hand, use only dry ingredients (coconut sugar instead of maple syrup), and make up enough jars for the week ahead. Then just add liquid to each the night before. Variations are limitless, but some are listed below.
Serves 2 (or one very hungry new mother) Base recipe: 1 C gluten free rolled oats 1 ½ C dairy free milk–coconut, almond, oat* ¼ C chia, flax, hemp seed mix** 2 Tbs sweetener–maple syrup, agave, honey, or coconut sugar Small pinch of salt Mix everything together, add any flavor/toppings and refrigerate in a sealed jar overnight. *Go for coconut milk for added fat if you are breastfeeding. You can also add 1 tsp of coconut or avocado oil for added fat. **Make a large batch of this to keep on hand for this and other things like smoothies. Mix together 2 parts chia seeds, one part hemp seeds, and one half part ground flax seeds (2 C chia, 1 C hemp, ½ C flax). Store in sealed container in the refrigerator. Strawberry Peach: Add ½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg, 1 ripe peach-diced, 4 strawberries-diced Chocolate Protein Peanut Butter: ½ scoop chocolate protein powder, 2 Tbs peanut butter, ½ banana-mashed, chocolate chips Peach Blueberry: 1 ripe peach-diced, ½ C blueberries, ½ tsp cinnamon Chocolate Cherry Coconut: 1 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ C frozen cherries, ¼ C coconut flakes, ¼ C choc. Chips Apple Cinnamon Add ½ tsp cinnamon, half an apple chopped Other toppings: Sliced almonds, coconut flakes, sliced banana, berries, coconut yogurt, nut butters, walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds This is pretty easy to throw together if you keep the necessary ingredients on hand in the freezer. Add steamed millet (or other grain of choice) drizzled with avocado oil and lightly salted on the side to make it a complete meal.
Split sweet potato lengthwise, mash with a fork. Add a pile of shredded chicken, top generously with chimi. Hold on–this is not the neon-colored, chemical-flavored jello of your childhood! Gelatin is an excellent source of protein, is extremely soothing to the gut, and can be both a good snack to have on hand during labor and for a quick treat during postpartum recovery. It can also help fight off the nausea and get some much needed protein in the first trimester.
Serves 2
Choose a storage container such as a mason jar or bowl with a tight-fitting lid. Add about ½ C juice to the container and sprinkle with gelatin powder. Whisk together to combine, allowing to sit for5 minutes to bloom. It should look like sludge. While the gelatin is blooming, pour the remaining juice into a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until almost boiling. Remove from heat and pour into gelatin container (make sure your gelatin has bloomed first!). Stir in sweetener (if using) and whisk well to dissolve. Allow to cool for a bit, cover, and refrigerate about 4 hours or until set. *Use berries in the juicer (strawberry, raspberry, blackberry). Put the pulp through one more time. Add about ¼ C of water to achieve the total 2 cups of juice. You can also use pre-made juices such as peach, passion fruit, guava, cranberry/pomegranate etc–just avoid any citrus as it will inhibit the gelatin from blooming properly. Real juices will result in a cloudy-looking finished product, but that’s fine! **Granulated sugars such as coconut can be used here, but they can be more difficult to dissolve and affect the finished texture. You can also use honey, but it has a prominent flavor. Limping through the first trimester? Stay hydrated and fight the nausea with this powerful homemade ginger ale.
Place the water, ginger and lime zest in a pot. Bring to a boil and then simmer until it reduces by half. Add sweetener and simmer until fully dissolved. Strain out ginger and lime chunks and store syrup in a jar for up to two weeks. For ginger ale: pour club soda into a glass. Add anywhere from 2-6 Tbs of syrup (this is just a taste/strength preference–do whatever you can tolerate). Top with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and mix. |
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