By Julie Morris on December 24, 2009
Candy Cane White Hot Chocolate
An instant new holiday tradition! If store-bought hemp milk is used as opposed to homemade, I recommend Living Harvest brand – it has a white, smooth viscosity that is ideal for this recipe. Rice milk works as well, but consider leaving out some of the water as rice milk it is naturally a thinner type of milk.
INGREDIENTS:
¼ cup water
1 cup unflavored hemp milk
1½ Tbsp shaved cacao butter
1½ tsp agave nectar, or to taste (stevia also makes a good substitute)
3-4 drops mint extract
¼ tsp vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS:
In a small saucepan, heat all the ingredients over low for about 5 minutes (cacao butter should be entirely melted at the surface). Transport to a blender and blend for 30 seconds to emulsify cacao butter into the beverage. Or, keep liquid in pan and use a hand-held blender to whisk directly in the saucepan. Serves one.
Natural benefits: low sugar, omega fats
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By Julie Morris on September 11, 2009
Coconut Lime Chia Fresca
Hydrating coconut water, a zing of fresh lime juice, and plump textural chia seeds create the ultimate thirst quenching combination. Discover what makes chia so special in this article.
INGREDIENTS:
2 tsp chia seeds
2 cups coconut water
1½ Tbsp lime juice
DIRECTIONS:
Combine all ingredients in a glass and stir to combine. Let rest for ten minutes. Stir once more and set aside for ten minutes longer. Serve chilled.
Serves 1-2
Healthy benefits: electrolytes, minerals, omega 3’s, dietary fiber, low-sugar
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By Julie Morris on June 16, 2009
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Agave Lemonade
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Fresh lemonade with just a touch of agave nectar for a low-sugar & low-glycemic refreshing drink.
Watch this recipe HERE!
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 to 3 Tbsp agave nectar (depending on your palette)
3 cups water
DIRECTIONS:
In a shaker, combine the lemon juice, agave nectar and water, and throw in a little ice. Shake to combine and cool, and serve.
Serves 2-3
low-sugar drink, raw, vegan, gluten-free,
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By Julie Morris on June 12, 2009
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The Acai-tini
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A lemon-drop style martini with an Amazonian acai berry twist. If desired, make a larger batch of the fruit puree ahead of time (minus the vodka) to have on hand “as needed” . . . wink-wink.
INGREDIENTS:
2 oz vodka
2 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp agave nectar
2 Tbsp acai powder (I use Navitas Naturals)
optional: palm sugar for the rim of the glass
DIRECTIONS:
Make the puree: In a cocktail shaker, combine the lemon juice, agave nectar and acai powder. Shake to combine and allow to rest for 10 minutes to form a puree.
To serve: Fill the cocktail shaker with a handful of ice, and pour in the vodka. Shake until completely cold. If desired, add palm sugar to the rim of a martini glass, pour in cocktail, and serve.
Serves 1
low-sugar cocktail, vegan, gluten-free,
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