Did you know hibiscus tea actually has more antioxidants than green tea? Well it does, and honestly it tastes a lot better too. This Basil Hibiscus Lemonade makes it even tastier, plus adds even more health benefits. One study showed that two strong cups of hibiscus tea each day lowered blood pressure better than a …
Single Serving Homemade Cashew Milk
Nut milk can seem intimidating to make, at least it was for me, until I finally made my first batch of almond milk. It was pretty easy to do, but it was time consuming and I ended up not drinking it all before it went bad. So I came up with this simple way to …
Healthy Homemade Latte
This Healthy Homemade Latte only requires three ingredients and it’s so much better for you than what you’ll get from a coffee shop. It’s also a lot cheaper! I usually don’t drink a lot of coffee, but with a new baby this momma needs a little caffeine every now and then. This latte is sweet and tasty without any …
3 Ingredient Healthy Hot Chocolate
This 3-ingredient Hot Chocolate is so decadent and simple to make that you might just become addicted – like I have! It’s healthy as well, containing benefits like helping to reduce stress and cholesterol, improving sleep and more. If you’ve been trying to eat healthier
Healthfied Egg-less Nog
‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry! Eggnog is a staple drink this time of year, but did you know one cup of regular eggnog can have around 400 calories in it? That’s just one cup! You would have to walk over 90 minutes to burn that off. I’ve come up with a …
Vegan Affogato
If you’re fan of ice cream and coffee, then you’ll want to check out this recipe. Affogatos are a popular dessert from Italy that usually consist of a scoop of vanilla gelato and espresso. Of course, I had to make a version that is healthier by using this one-ingredient “nice cream” making this Affogato
3 Ingredient Alkalizing Juice
This 3-ingredient alkalizing juice is a great starter juice for anyone who is new to juicing. Don’t let the green color, or the word “alkalizing” scare you away from this recipe. The apple gives it a sweet flavor making it easy to slurp down. Not only is this juice so refreshing,
Body Boosting Blueberry Smoothie
When our bodies need a boost, we should always turn to real whole foods for help. This Body Boosting Blueberry Smoothie assists with balancing stress hormones, enhancing energy levels and boosting metabolism. Plus it satisfies taste buds and hunger pains.
Sweet Green Matcha Smoothie
If you’re not much of a matcha hot tea fan, this recipe is for you. This Sweet Green Matcha Smoothie is a perfect alternative to get the amazing benefits of matcha without drinking it the normal way. Matcha is considered to be one of the most powerful superfoods on the market. It’s packed with
Healthy Mint Chocolate Smoothie
Think thin mint cookies, but creamy, cold and doesn’t give you a sugar rush afterwards. This healthy Mint Chocolate Smoothie will leave you feeling fantastic after you drink it. It also contains minimal whole food ingredients so you don’t need a special syrup or anything like that to make it. It’s an easy recipe.
Green Mojito From The Blender Girl Smoothies
Attention to all smoothie lovers: Tess Master’s new cookbook, The Blender Girl Smoothies, hit shelves this past week and it has 100 mouthwatering recipes in it! One of my favorites is the Green Mojito, and The Blender Girl is letting me share it exclusively with you! This minty, cocktail-like smoothie
Basil Lemonade
This Basil Lemonade is naturally sweetened and packed full of nutrients. As I’m sure you know, it’s important to stay hydrated and this might become your favorite way to do that. You only need three ingredients to make it from scratch, and it’s a lot healthier than anything you can buy. Basil and lemon are the perfect …
Detox Lemonade
If you’re looking for an easy way to help flush or detox your system this Detox Lemonade is the way to do it. It’s easy to make a big batch of it and drink on it all week long! All you need is three ingredients: Mint, Lemons and Cucumbers.
ROOIBOS CACAO LATTE
This Rooibos Cacao Latte has a smooth, calming effect with a chocolate flavor from the cacao used. Rooibos tea is becoming more popular because of the high levels of antioxidants. One of my goals for 2015 is to come up with even more delicious recipes that are packed with antioxidants and this is a good one using …
PUMPKIN CHAI LATTE
It’s the time of year for pumpkin and this is one of my favorite ways to use it! If you haven’t seen Foodbabe’s article about Starbuck’s Pumpkin Spice Lattes, you should check it out. Make this one at home and you’ll reap benefits not chemicals! I make my Pumpkin Chai Latte with one of …
HOMEMADE LIME JUICE SPITZER AND THE BENEFITS
If you like sprite, I’ve great a tasty, healthier switch for you! First I want to tell you a little about why we should all try to consume more lime juice. It has a variety of health benefits, all thanks to its rich amount of vitamin C and flavonoids! Vitamin C is an essential nutrient …