chaga-carrot soup

It’s been a good minute since I’ve shared a recipe on here! Back to tell you about nature’s gold!

Focusing on gently cleansing and easily digested foods in February is greatly beneficial for our bodies. Transitioning to spring is a time to cleanse and renew and this simple meal helps us do just that! Carrots + ginger bring vitality to a sluggish winter body and rev up your digestive power! Carrots are also wonderful for immune & liver health. Chaga is king when it comes to mushrooms. Also known as “nature's gold”, chaga has the highest concentration of antioxidants in any mushroom and is beneficial for immune health and alleviating fatigue.

In a large pot, add:

2 c chopped carrots

1 c chopped celery

1 inch fresh ginger, peeled & chopped

Few pinches of black pepper

1/2 t sea salt

Enough bone broth or water to cover veggies

2 T dried chaga mushroom (optional, of course!)

-bring to a boil, then simmer until carrots are soft. Add to a blender along with 2 T evooo and blend until very smooth. Serve warm or chilled with a drizzle of evooo, freshly cracked black pepper and your favorite yogurt or protein on the side for a complete, wholesome meal.

Serves 2 

flax milk

been loving this flax milk for all things lately. especially with granola and in my morning “latte” to make it extra creamy. it also packs some healthy fiber and fats making it ideal morning fuel!

it’s so simple and fast to make. + you can easily adjust the flavor to your liking!

to make:

add 1/3 c ground organic flaxseed (or 1/4 c whole flax) to a blender with 3 c filtered water & a pinch of sea salt. blend on high for 15-20 seconds (no more).

set in fridge for 10 minutes and your milk will separate into 3 layers. after 10 minutes, scoop off the top layer and either throw away or use in baked goods/granola (a perfect egg replacement!). add spices/sweetener as desired and blend another 30 seconds. i love to add vanilla bean powder, organic stevia or a few dates, and cinnamon + nutmeg!

-store in fridge 2-5 days and shake before using.

*note: as you’ll see in the second picture, more flax fibers will settle at the bottom as it sits. i like to keep these in because 1: i like the extra fiber & 2: i’m too lazy to strain it! but you can take an extra step and strain through a nut milk bag if desired.

this milk is seriously soooo creamy and delicious. i can’t believe i’m just discovering it!

FIRE CIDER

a little something to save you this winter.

this powerful brew is a simple & effective way to stay healthy during these critical months!

a few spoonfuls a day will clear the sinuses, boost digestion, balance the overactive sweet tooth we tend to get in the cold months, and can help kick cravings for caffeine as well! it’s antibacterial, immune boosting, and energizing—just what we need right now!

to make, add the following ingredients in desired portions to a mason jar (try to source everything organic):

chopped ginger root

chopped turmeric root

chopped horseradish root

crushed garlic cloves

chopped onion

organic orange peel (i used dried)

black peppercorns

raw local honey (to taste)

-place a fermenting weight on top and fill jar with raw apple cider vinegar until everything is submerged. seal with a lid and set in a cool, dark place for 4 weeks, then strain.

-you can add more raw honey at the end to make it as palatable as you need. i like to store mine in the fridge once i strain it & take 1 T in the mornings with food. i also frequently use it as a simple salad dressing mixed with a little evooo! 

tahini maca fudge

holy moly. this is the creamiest, gooiest, most delicious treat.

maca has so many health benefits for men & women alike. it nourishes the endocrine system and helps with hormone balance as well as boosting libido!

whip this up in just 2 minutes:

1/4 c organic vanilla bean ghee, melted

1/2 c organic tahini (runny)

1 T organic maca (gelatinized is easier to digest)

2-3 T raw organic cacao powder (i used a cacao collagen protein in place of this to add some skin nourishing protein!)

1/4 t cinnamon

1/4 t cardamom

pinch of sea salt + organic stevia to taste

-mix all ingredients together well and pour into silicone moulds or a lined dish. place in freezer until firm & eat!

*store chilled or frozen

fennel bulb pesto with mung bean noodles

this pesto makes the perfect springtime dish—fennel, cilantro, & parsley are all cleansing & diuretic, helping your body purge excess water & toxins it may be holding on to from the winter months.
pumpkin seeds supply a good amount of protein & zinc-which we all need right now to protect our bodies from sickness. garlic & vinegar also aid in prevention & fighting off infection. ++ it is the ideal time to find all of these ingredients at your local farmers market. choose organic when possible!

1/2 c cilantro
1/2 c parsley
1/2 c chopped fennel bulb + stalk
1/4 c evooo
2 T acv
1/2 c sprouted pumpkin seeds
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 t sea salt
1/4 t black pepper

-add all ingredients to a food processor and blend to desired consistency.
-serve as a dip, garnish a baked sweet potato, or toss with your favorite noodles. flaked sea salt on top is a must.

spiced hemp milk collagen latte

rainy day called for a spiced hemp milk collagen latte!

full of satisfying fats & proteins & 2 minutes to make:

1/2 c raw organic hemp seeds, soaked
1/4 t vanilla bean powder
4-8 drops organic butterscotch stevia
1/4 t nutmeg
1/2 t cinnamon
pinch of sea salt, black pepper, & cloves
2 c warm filtered water
4 T vanilla collagen peptides
(+ added herb bomb for immunity)

-blend on high several minutes until warm & creamy. tastes a bit like eggnog!

a truly magic pink drink: beet kvass

it has been too long since i’ve made this stuff and i forgot about the WONDERS it does for me.

just in KVASS HEAVEN.

i’ve posted the recipe + how to for this magical & beautiful gut healing, energizing drink before but since it’s been a while and it’s that time of year we all desperately need some GUT LOVE, i thought i'd post it again.

let me teach you a little bit about the pink magic...

what is it?

a traditional tonic that is a little sweet and a lotta salty. because it is lacto-fermented, it’s rich in minerals, B Vitamins, antioxidants, and probiotics.
folk medicine values beets and beet kvass for their liver cleansing properties and beet kvass is widely used in cancer therapy in Europe. anecdotal reports indicate that beet kvass is an excellent therapy for chronic fatigue, chemical sensitivities, allergies and digestive problems. valuable for its medicinal qualities and as a digestive aid.

beets are loaded with nutrients. one glass morning and night is an excellent blood tonic helping your body create healthy blood cells, promotes regularity, aids digestion, alkalizes the blood, cleanses the liver (& in turn, the skin!), and is a good treatment for kidney stones and other ailments. it's also GREAT for women with hormone imbalances.

along with drinking it plain on an empty stomach each morning, you could also add it to soups, salad dressings, smoothies, sauces, etc., and it will give you a beautiful, bright color!

this batch i tried one with a vegetable starter and one with a kefir starter. they each contain different strains of bacteria that can aid with different bodies/guts. experiment!! the kefir is a bit sweeter and veg a bit more salty. both delicious!

bottoms up!

here’s how you do it:

•2-4 large washed organic beets (local is best!) chopped into 1-2" cubes (or enough to nearly fill jar)

•1/2 gallon glass jar with plastic lid

•1 packet of vegetable or kefir starter (depending on the strains of bacteria that work best with your body. my absolute favorite brand for starters is body ecology. best out there! you can also make kvass with no starter but you’ll need an extra tablespoon of salt & let it ferment a few extra days.)

•1 T fine high quality sea salt or himalayan salt (see photos for my absolute favorite brand + info)

•filtered water

-fill your jar up with chopped beets. add starter & salt & cover with filtered water to the top (make sure beets are submerged). put on a plastic lid tightly & shake very well to mix it up. leave out on your counter for 2-6 days to ferment, shaking the jar once or twice daily. after it is done (will smell and taste sour like pickles but not rancid & may have little bubbles-some say once you see foam starting to form on the top of the brine it is time to transfer the beet kvass to the fridge.) store in your fridge & consume daily: 

1/4-1/2 cup morning & night (on an empty stomach is best).

-when you have only about a cup left at the bottom, you can refill with 1 T sea salt & water to the top without having to use more starter. shake it well & let it sit out 2-6 days again, shaking once or twice a day and you have a new batch! you can do this once but the next time you'll want more starter + new beets.

(we made tacos with thinly sliced beets & radishes, avocado, wild baked salmon + homemade beet kvass ranch dressing! look how pretty!)

white chocolate coconut strawberries ++ creamy chocolate covered strawberries

white chocolate coconut strawberries
or
creamy chocolate covered strawberries
???
really can’t go wrong either way cause they’re both EASY, healthy, and delicious!!
raw, vegan, keto, organic, etc... & best part is you can mix in any and all adaptogens, mushrooms, or libido enhancing herbs.
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for white:
1/2 c gently melted coconut butter
1/4 c gently melted cacao butter
pinch of: sea salt & vanilla bean powder
few drops of stevia to taste
-mix well, dunk, sprinkle with unsweetened coconut, store in fridge!
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for dark:
1/2 c gently melted raw organic cacao paste
2 T gently melted coconut butter
pinch of: sea salt & vanilla bean powder
few drops of stevia to taste
-mix well, dunk, sprinkle with unsweetened coconut or organic dried edible flower petals & store in fridge.
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optional add ins (a teaspoon or so of your choice):
maca
lucuma
mesquite
ashwagandga
schizandra
chaga
cordyceps
reishi
lions mane
rhodiola
amalaki
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glazed raspberry chocolate chip cookie dough bites

sugar free and dense with nutrients!

to make:

2 c organic almond meal
1 1/2 c organic coconut butter
10 sun dried unsweetened organic apricots
2/3 c raw organic almond butter
1 T organic mesquite powder
2 t rhodiola (regulates hormones, boosts energy-mental and physical, reduces stress impact on body and aids in anxiety and mental disorders)
1 t vanilla bean powder
1 t cinnamon
1/4 t cardamom
1/4 t sea salt

-add all ingredients to a food processor and process until a dough ball forms. then, pulse in 1/4 c cacao nibs & roll into balls. set in fridge.

glaze: melt/soften 1/4 c coconut butter and mix with 2 t raspberry powder+a few drops of vanilla stevia or 1 T pure maple syrup. drizzle over chilled balls & sprinkle with freeze dried raspberries. store in fridge.

creamy winter detox soup

throw all ingredients in your blender and enjoy this nourishing soup all week long.

3 c steamed carrots
2 c steamed celery
3 large handfuls of spinach
1 bunch dandelion greens
1” peeled fresh ginger
1” peeled fresh turmeric
1 bunch cilantro
3 c bone broth
1 can organic full fat pure coconut milk
2 T acv
1 t hing spice
sea salt + black pepper to taste

-blend until smooth.

creamy turmeric latte heaven

a biiig cup of this is just DOING IT for me today.

gut lovin’. brain boostin’. hormone supportin’.

(:

1.5 c brewed dandelion + nettle tea
1 T turmeric
pinch of black pepper
1/8 t ginger
1/8 t cardamom
1/8 t cinnamon + more to top
2 T vanilla collagen creamer
2 T coconut butter
1 t vanilla bean ghee
2 t mesquite powder
1 t gelatinized maca
stevia if needed - to taste

-blend until frothy and smooth.

**buy organic**

salted chocolate-matcha afternoon pick-me-up

cacao+matcha=buds!!

1 t organic matcha powder
1 t lions mane mushroom
2 t raw organic cacao powder or 1 T raw organic cacao paste (or both if you like it thick!)
1 T raw organic coconut butter
1 c hot water
1/2 t organic mesquite powder
pinch of sea salt
stevia or raw honey to taste

-blend until smooth and frothy. sip for brain power.

lion's mane mulberry mylk

a sweet shroomy treat to sip on while you work to boost your brain power!

10 oz filtered water

2 T mulberries

2 T coconut butter

1 t gelatinized maca powder

1 t lions mane mushroom powder

1/2 t he shou wu

pinch of sea salt, cardamom, & vanilla bean powder

-blend on high until very smooth. serve warm or chilled.

lion’s mane mushroom is made up of 20% protein. both scientific and medical studies reveal this mushroom delivers remarkable brain support by activating essential peptides needed to grow, restore, & strengthen neuron activity in the brain. 

mid-afternoon it works like magic! 

creamy spring greens + pistachio hummus

this recipe is bean free, making it easier to digest for most + quick & simple to whip up.

in a high speed blender:

1 c raw shelled pistachios, soaked 4 hours

2 large zucchini, steamed

1 c parsley + stems

1 c cilantro + stems

1 c other in-season/local green of choice (i used dandelion greens + fresh mint leaves)

1/4 c raw tahini

1/4 c lemon juice

2 t cumin

1 t coriander

1 t sea salt

1/2 t black pepper

-blend on high a few minutes until creamy.

served up with veg sticks & my fav coconut flour ‘tortilla chips’

++ this citrus that i found at whole foods.. i believe it is a kumquat & tangerine mix and you eat the skin! it was crazy delicious with this hummus. 

do it like this: coconut chip, slice of citrus, hummus. yum

springtime soup: chilled turmeric tahini squash loaded with herbs

quick, creamy, sweet, nourishing.

3 c bone broth chilled
2 c baked & chilled squash or sweet potato
4 T raw tahini
2 T apple cider vinegar
1-2” peeled piece of fresh turmeric
1-2” peeled piece of fresh ginger
1 t black pepper
1/2 t sea salt
2 t ashwagandha (optional)
2 t chaga mushroom (optional)
few drops of stevia to taste (optional)

-blend on high for 2 or so minutes until very smooth. serve chilled (or warm!) loaded up with all the spring herbs!
i added fresh parsley, cilantro, & basil (about 3x the amount shown...ha!) + freeze dried beets to the top for that crunch. flax crackers or sprouted pumpkin seeds would be delicious too.
finish with a sprinkle of black pepper.

honey-miso latte elixir

lately, elixirs have been my jam. i mix all different sorts of goods into my morning tea and it keeps me energized, vibrant, and buzzing! this was no exception. miso is so good for many things, just be sure to get an organic brand that your body tolerates well. also-feel free to add whatever other mushrooms, herbs or superfoods you love! i added a little pearl & he shou wu & ashwagandha.

2 c homemade nut milk
1" piece ginger, grated
3 t sweet organic miso paste
2-3 t raw honey
1/8 t turmeric

-add all ingredients to a high speed blender. blend on high a couple times until warm. pour into mugs and serve with a sprinkle of black pepper + sea salt.

detoxifying lemon, cranberry & sea buckthorn chilled elixir

my favorite refreshing poolside drink as of late. it is so detoxifying, purifying and energizing...plus it tastes amazing!

-2 c RO water (or any pure, filtered or spring water)
-1/2 c fresh lemon juice (cleanses the liver and improves digestion)
-1 c pure cranberry juice (packed with flavonoids, enzymes, and organic acids which have an emulsifying effect on stubborn fat deposits in the lymphatic system. especially effective for cellulite!)
-1/2 c sea buckthorn juice (amazing for the skin! vitamins, flavonoids, minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants, you name it! has an impressive array of every essential fatty acid. contains omega 3, 6 & 9 as well as the rare omega-7 which help tremendously with inflammation)
-1/4 c fresh ginger juice (warming and strengthening for the digestive system)
-2 T apple cider vinegar (feeds probiotics in the gut. helps dissolve blockages in lymph, improves fat metabolism, lowers cholesterol and decreases fat storage. also amazing skin detoxifier)
-1 T cinnamon (belly fat burner and blood sugar controller)
-2 t msm powder (improves skin health and complexion, necessary for collagen production, improves flexibility & joints, detoxifies the body, strengthens hair and nails, increases energy, accelerates healing, anti-inflammatory)
-stevia or raw honey to taste 
3 drops grapefruit oil (diuretic, fat melter, stimulant, antiseptic, lymphatic mover, disinfectant..to name a few)
3 drops geranium oil (amazing for women's health and healing)
pinch of cayenne (warming, detoxifying, blood cleanser)

-add everything to a large mason jar and shake it up well. you may need to adjust certain ingredients to your liking. store in fridge. sip in the morning, sip at night, sip at work, sip by the pool, you're going to love it!

*be sure to buy all ingredients organic when possible! a lot of the hard to find ingredients, like sea buckthorn juice, i buy online...mostly at amazon.com!

adrenal nourishing deep green pesto with green tea kelp noodles

how many of us are over worked, over stressed, and have burnt out adrenals? these days, it's most of us.

it is essential to get whole foods into our diet that deeply nourish our thyroid and adrenals to ensure maximum function.

in this yummy pesto you will find many of those foods: 

dark leafy greens

sea vegetables

herbs

adaptogens 

healthy fats 

nutritional yeast

use it as a spread, a sauce for your favorite noodles, or a dip for crackers and veggies. i mixed it with kelp noodles and added wild caught salmon on top-mmm!

to make, add all ingredients to a food processor:

1/4 c raw pine nuts 

1/4 c nutritional yeast

1/4 c evoo

1/4 c acv

2 c kale

2 c spinach

1 c fresh basil

1 handful parsley

3 cloves garlic

1 t blue green algae

1 t cordyceps mushroom powder

1 t holy basil powder 

1/2 t sea salt 

-pulse all ingredients until almost smooth. taste for flavor. store in an airtight container for up to a week.