Recipes

Bullet-Proof Coffee – The Dairy-Free Recipe

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BBullet proof coffeeullet-proof coffee has turned into quite the craze lately with Ketogenic diets and coffee connoisseurs alike. Often times the recipes require organic grass fed cow’s butter, an oil extracted from coconut oil, and coffee. I have decided to create my own version that is perfect for those who are dairy-free and are wanting a smooth tasting alternative to their “double-double”. I should warn that the fat content of coconut oil (don’t worry it is a good fat) is high, this coffee tends to be a bit higher in calories, but does have healthy fats and helps you to get them into your system in a pure form.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • ½ – ¾ cup coconut milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups of coffee (your choice on the blend and brew)
  • 1 tsp sugar OR 2 tsp honey

Directions:

  1. Boil a kettle of water and place boiled water in blender – this will heat up the blender to keep the coffee from getting cold. You do not need to turn on the blender but just put the lid back on to keep the heat contained.
  2. Brew coffee as regularly would. Then when ready to combine ingredients into blender, empty blender of water.
  3. Combine coffee with coconut oil, vanilla, sugar/honey and coconut milk into blender.
  4. Blend ingredients until completely combined and mixture foams.
  5. Pour, serve and enjoy your coffee!

Yield: 2 mugs of coffee

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Almond Sauce Recipe

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Almond SauceAlmond Sauce

Almond sauce is a variation of your traditional “Peanut Sauce”, which is best paired with fresh spring rolls and stir fry. The sauce is great for those who are on the elimination diet or those who just want to spice things up in the kitchen!

Ingredients:

  • ¼ tsp coriander
  • ½ cup almond butter
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 3 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic – minced
  • 3 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp honey

Yield: 1 ¼ cups

Directions:

  1. Combine almond butter, coconut milk, sesame oil, lemon juice, honey, coriander and garlic in a mixing bowl.
  2. Mix or blend until smooth consistency.
  3. Chill for 15-30 minutes and serve.

Honey – Mustard Salad Dressing Recipe

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This salad dressing is very easy and very tasty! There are a couple of ways of making it if you are not a fan of olive oil as an ingredient. Those variations are included next to the ingredient. This recipe could be used for such diets as the elimination diet, the Mediterranean diet, and the paleo diet; to name a few. I adapted this recipe from a recipe from “Paleo takes 5 or fewer” by Sexton.

Honey-Mustard Dressing

  • ¼ cup Extra light olive oil (or coconut milk)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and Pepper

Combine all ingredients, mixing well, until one cohesive combination. Chill and enjoy!

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How to Make a Cold Brew Tea or Iced Tea

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Transparent cup of green tea with lime on wooden backgroundCold Brew or Iced tea is made through steeping tea in cold water over several hours. Brewing tea in this way draws the flavours out more slowly and can alter the taste of the tea. In addition to this method, I will also brew a cup of tea as per normal, i.e. boil water and steep a tea bag, and let the concoction chill. I find that this way of brewing the tea extracts the essential oils which can be beneficial for health. Regardless of what method is used, ingredients and instructions are listed below, as well as a recipe for an iced tea. Teas that tend to work well with either way of making a cold tea include peppermint, hibiscus, lavender, lemon balm, and green tea.

Ingredients:

  • 1-2 tea bags of the herb of your choice
  • 8-16 ounces of water
  • Optional: Honey, lemon slice, or mint leaves

Instructions:

Cold Brewed Tea

  • Place the tea bag(s) in a pitcher of water, cover, and let steep in the fridge for 6-8 hours.
  • When tea is done steeping, strain any sediment from tea using a cheese cloth.
  • Serve tea over ice and add either honey, lemon slice, or mint leaves to taste.

Iced Tea

  • Boil water and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Pour into pitcher with tea bags and let steep on counter until at room temperature – approximately 30 minutes.
  • Place in fridge and let steep for another 6 hours.
  • When tea is done steeping, strain any sediment from tea using a cheese cloth.
  • Serve tea over ice and add honey to taste, or other possible ingredients (i.e. mint, lemon).

Lemon-Balm/Lavender Iced Tea Recipe

  • Take one lemon balm tea bag and one lavender tea bag and place them in a pitcher of water.
  • Let steep for 6-8 hours covered in fridge.
  • Remove any sediment through straining through a cheese cloth once steeping is complete.
  • Serve over ice and add 2 tbsp of honey to taste.

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Source: Celebration Herbals