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

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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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,

©2009 www.JulieMorris.net

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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,

©2009 www.JulieMorris.net