1 rounded tablespoon raw cacao powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon organic grade b maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I make my own) OR 1/8 teaspoon raw vanilla bean scrapings to avoid the alcohol Mix the above ingredients up in the bottom of your coffee cup. Add hot coffee and optionally your choice of milk. (I use raw goat) Enjoy!!
This drink was invented by a wise friend of the family, thanks a bunch for this one Jack! It’s just a slight twist on a popular drink but it makes it so much better!!! 1 cup red sangria (without the sparkling water/club soda etc.) I use variations of this recipe…http://www.beyondbaked.com/2013/04/whole-food-based-sangria/ Substituting pineapple for the peach adding lime etc. You could also use the inexpensive pre made sangria from Gallo etc….
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2 large green kale leaves or 1 cup chopped kale 10 frozen strawberries 1 1/2 cup fresh or frozen pineapple 1/2 inch peeled ginger 1/2 cup pineapple or apple juice (sub water to cut sugar) 1 chopped up apple Makes about 2 large or 3 small glasses Add everything to the blender. If your lucky enough to have a Blendtec or Vitamix, blend on medium until all the frozen fruit…
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REAL FOOD HOT CHOCOLATE-CACAO 5 cups your choice of milk (I use raw cow milk) 1/2 cup raw cacao powder (you can buy this or grind up your own beans like I do) 1/4 cup raw honey 1 tablespoon real maple syrup (grade b is what I like) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional: 1/2 teaspoon raw vanilla bean powder or scrapings from the inside of a bean Instructions: Put…
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This is an extremely simple and healthy alternative to the popular but expensive coffee shop pumpkin latte . The coffee shop latte is pricey for sure, but it also is generally full of artificial and unhealthy ingredients. Ok so here’s another big difference, this is made with tea and not espresso or coffee. For many years I drank coffee – and I still would – if I hadn’t found…
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Ingredients: 1 small pitted chopped peach 1/2 -1 cup chopped watermelon 2-3 strawberries 4 raspberries 1/4 cup blueberries Juice of 3-4 oranges plus a few slices 3 cups red wine, I prefer Cabernet 1-3 cups mineral water Instructions: Muddle the fruit well and add wine. Let sit for a couple hours and strain. I use a nut milk bag, small strainer or cheesecloth. Add mineral water to taste….
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I searched and searched for a healthy soda for my husband a crohns patient who loves a nice cold sweet bubbly beverage. I found sodas made with cane sugar, not a great option but better than high fructose corn syrup. I found Zevia and other soda brands claiming to be sweetened with stevia really contain more erythritol as sweetener than stevia, in fact it is the second ingredient on…
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