Recipes of the Month
Yummy Nut Milk:
- 1 cup raw organic nuts – can be a combination of any kind you like e.g. sunflower seeds, almonds and/or pistachio, cashews
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon or 1-2 inch stick cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Agave nectar or to taste for sweetness (optional)
- 4 ½ - 5 cups of water – HydroMag™ treated water is best
- Soak nuts in 2 cups of water covered in the refrigerator, for eight hours or overnight.
- Drain water and put soaked nuts in a strong blender (Vitamix is the kind we use) with 2 ½ cups of water and the other ingredients, blend till smooth and creamy – adjust the amount of water based on the consistency you prefer.
- Pour into a glass or mug, dust with cinnamon and enjoy. If preferred, warm it gently but do not boil.
- This makes enough for three to four servings; please keep the extra refrigerated.
Caffeine Free Soothing Chamomile and Valerian Tea
- 6 -8 fl oz cup of boiling water per cup
- 1 teaspoon Chamomile flowers per cup
- ½ teaspoon Valerian root per cup
- Steep in a warmed teapot (or a cup for one serving) for 5 -7 minutes.
- Pour the tea into your favorite cup.
Sip and enjoy!
Night Time Snack
Comforting Banana Oatmeal
- ½ cup steel cut oats or rolled oats (organic if possible)
- 1 cup water
- Dash of salt (optional)
- ½ banana chopped
- Agave Nectar (optional)
- Bring water and salt to a boil.
- Stir in oats.
- Cook over medium heat; stir occasionally until creamy – rolled oaks for about 1-2 minutes, steel cut oaks for 6-12 minutes.
- Add chopped banana.
- Add Agave nectar for sweetness if desired.
- For an added flavor, stir in some Yummy Nut Milk before serving.