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Mango, Mint & Greens Smoothie (Mango, Cilantro Kale, Romaine Fennel, Mint)

3/6/2019

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Why I made this Smoothie: I love mangoes and needed a new smoothie! 

Most days my go-to is a simple daily green smoothie with pineapple, but every now and then I need to switch things up. At times making a completely new smoothie can take up a lot of time, and on days that I am in a rush I just keep it simple - It has to be sustainable in order for me to make it a habit!  So I just switch out my fruit and keep the greens the same. Mangoes are a great option because they are high in vitamins A and C and good for your skin.  Fennel is also a great cooling veggie that is fragrant and great for digestion. 


Mango Greens Smoothie (Mango, Cilantro Kale, Romaine Fennel, Mint)
Serving Size: 16oz smoothie
  • 1 1/2 cups of kale
  • 1/2 cup of fennel
  • 1/4 cup of romaine
  • 1 large cucumber (or two small Persian cucumbers)
  • 1/2 cup of mango
  • 1/4 cup of cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon of ginger (1/2 inch piece)
  • 1 cup of coconut water 

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Golden Milk Tea (Turmeric Tea) Recipe

4/16/2018

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Turmeric is one of my favorite herbs of all times. Turmeric contains curcumin, which exhibits significant health benefits, which include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. You can learn more about turmeric and its amazing health benefits here in Turmeric and Its 20 Amazing Health Benefits You Didn’t Know About by BeHealthy. This has a lot of great information.

I use turmeric primarily for anti-inflammatory properties and as a digestive add. If I eat something that doesn’t agree with me, I typically take a turmeric pill or turmeric shot to settle my stomach. Additionally, because of its anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric milk or tea is a great drink to soothe a sore throat. When we were young, my father would give this to us claiming it was an old Indian recipe is family passed along for colds and congestion. Back then, I never fully bought into any holistic recipe or remedies that my mother and father pushed; I always thought they were just being crazy parents telling me to do too much (ooh, to be young!) But now, I can’t get enough of turmeric.

Below is a recipe for Golden Milk (Turmeric milk). I typically drink this when I feel a cold or sore throat coming on. I have been traveling quite bit for work lately, which makes it even harder to maintain a strong immune system, so I have been living off of this recipe that last few months. (Umm and why does it still feel like winter in April!? :-p) That said, it’s also a great treat when you’re looking to warm up, or need a comforting tea to wind down the night. Enjoy!

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Gold Milk Tea (Turmeric Milk Tea Recipe) - Powder based

  • 1 1/2 cups of almond milk
  • 1-2  teaspoons of  dried turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Honey to taste (optional)

Place milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Add turmeric, ginger, and cardamom.  Stir well if you are using the dried spices. Let the milk begin to simmer to incorporate all the spice. Serve and add honey to taste.  Sometimes I mix it up and just use the spices above and sprinkle them  in any green tea of my choice. 
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You can also save yourself sometime in the long run, by spending some time upfront to make batch of turmeric paste (recipe below). Once you make paste, you store it, and then add it to warm milk, or hot water  like you would with any tea.  Enjoy!
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Golden Milk Tea via Fresh Turmeric Paste
  • 1/4 cup of fresh turmeric root
  • 1/2 cup of filtered water
  • 1-2 inch piece of fresh ginger
  • 2-4 tsp cardamom pods **I like lots of cardamom so I add more
  • 1 tsp of whole cloves (optional)
  • 3-4 cinnamon sticks
  • 2-3 tsp of honey (optional)

Place ingredients in blender or food processor. I use the pulse button a few times to ensure it mixes around evenly first, before I turn it on thigh. Store paste in an airtight jar and place in the fridge. When ready to serve, scoop 1-2 teaspoons of paste into hot 8 oz of hot water or milk of choice. 

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Veggie Makhani Curry Recipe w. Roasted Cauliflower, Green Lentils, Chickpeas (Vegan Butter Chicken Recipe)

9/3/2017

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This is my play off of the Indian Butter Chicken, or Makhani Curry. It still uses all of the fragrant Indian herbs you find in most curries, but has a sweet buttery flavor. I have seen various iterations of this recipe, most of which use ghee or peanut oil. I like to use coconut oil to give it that rich flavor and healthy fats. This recipe calls only for green lentils, but if you want more protein you can also add 1 can of chickpeas.

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups of dried green lentils
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 tbs fresh ginger minced
  • 1 tsp fresh garlic minced
  • 2 tbs turmeric
  • 3 tbs cumin
  • 3-5 tbs curry powder (to taste) *can also subsitute with just cumin and clove
  • 3-4 cups cauliflower
  • ​1 can organic chickpeas
  • 1 tbs of olive oil
  • 2-3 tbs coconut oil
  • 3-4 tbs of tomato paste
  • Salt (to taste)

Directions/Prep:
  1. Wash Lentils with three changes of water and drain.
  2. Boil lentils in a pot for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a separate pan, saute onions in olive oil. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin and curry powder and saute for a few minutes longer.
  4. Add cauliflower and saute for 10 minutes, until fully incorporated with spices.
  5. Add the lentils, chickpeas coconut oil and remaining curry powder/spices to taste.
  6. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Just as you Turn off heat, add chard. (I like to add the leafy the greens at the end so they are not over cooked. Keep covered, for another 5 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve with brown rice, quinoa or on its own.
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Cold-Brew Chai-puccino Smoothie with Coffee

8/18/2017

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This recipe is for the coffee lovers who are looking for a healthier way of getting your caffeine boost. While I have to start my day with a green smoothie everyday, I also enjoy switching it up  and adding this smoothie in as an afternoon kick. 
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Cold brew coffee is quite the craze these days but for good reason. When you cold brew coffee of tea it tends to slow down the brewing process which makes it less acidic. This is great option especially if you find regular coffee is harsh on your stomach.

Why I made this: 
This is a great way to enjoy coffee and pack in some superfoods. Plus  when I dont have time to make homemade almond milk over coffee (which can be time consuming), making a coffee smoothie can be a quicker alternative. I added some great superfoods to give it a healthy boost, specifically raw cacao and maca powder, which  give it a nice chocolatey-malty taste. Enjoy!

Coldbrew Chai-Puccino Smoothie:
  • 4-6oz of any cold brew coffee (I use local Sumptown or Compass Coffee  because it's tasty)
  • 6-8 oz of Almond Milk
  • 2-3 dates soaked and pitted
  • 2 tbs almond butter
  • 1/4 avocado (for creaminess) 
  • 1/2 tablespoon of raw cacao powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons of maca powder (optional)
  • 3-6 teaspoons cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon clove
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • Serving:  One 16oz smoothie


Note: **I left a big range here so you can play around with the taste. If you traditionally like a lot of milk in your coffee go with closer to 8 oz. I tend to drink my coffees black so I do 4 to 6 oz. I'm also obsessed with cardamom so I go heavier with my spices :-) 


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Coconut Citrus Smoothie: Pineapple, Coconut, Strawberries, Banana, Orange and Flax seed

7/23/2017

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Why I made this: I made this for a friend who wanted a smoothie with her favorite things: pineapple, orange, strawberries. I was also looking for excuses to add a flax seed-based smoothie to my collection. You can never get too many omega-3s :-).
Typically, when I add flax seed to a smoothie, the flavor profiles of the fruit and veggies change, which I am not a fan of. So I ended up adding banana here, as I find that flax seed and banana compliment each other very well.

Why you should try it: If you like coconuts, bananas or pina coladas, you'll like this smoothie blend! This is a good fruity smoothie, great for your skin, with lots vitamin C, flax seed and coconut for those super foods. Hope you enjoy my Kamilla COCO special smoothie :-)

Coconut Citrus Smoothie (Pineapple, Coconut, Strawberries, Banana, Orange and Flax seed)
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Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup of pineapple
  • 1 banana
  • 1/4 cup strawberries
  • 1/2 an orange
  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 1/4 cup of dry coconut (shredded)
  • 2 tablespoons of flaxseed
  • 1 cup of coconut water
  • Serving: One 16oz smoothie
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