Salty Wasabi Almonds

Wasabi soy Almonds are a wonderful snack! Everyone in my family absolutely loves them!

Wasabi is Japanese horseradish and is actually the gnarled root of a plant that is a member of the cabbage family.

Wasabi is great for digestion because it contains enzymes that digest proteins. Besides the fact that it wasabi cleanses the palate, it is also used as an antidote for fish poisoning and maybe why it is an important part of Japanese cuisine.

Wasabi is a heating food and is kapha balancing.

Wasabi Soy Almonds

4 cups almonds (soaked overnight)

1 cup Bragg’s Liquid Amino’s or Nama Shoyu

1/4 cup powdered wasabi

Soak almonds overnight. The next morning mix Bragg’s and powdered wasabi. Let sit for 10 minutes. Add wasabi soy mixture to almonds and let soak for 1 hour. Drain off excess liquid and place almonds on a dehydrator tray. Dehydrate for 24-28 hours at 115 degrees. Make sure you save some for yourself because if your family knows they are around, they are gone immediately.

These are great to throw in the kids lunches for a power packed snack! What’s your favorite snack?

When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bounds. Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. ~Patanjali

xoxo

Michelle

Blueberry Smoothie

I have been busy the past week experimenting with my new equipment and new ideas.

So here is a quick smoothie to get you shakin’ in the morning!

How to Make a Blueberry Smoothie Video

Super Blueberry Smoothie

1 cup blueberries
1/4 cup walnuts soaked and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 frozen banana
1 cup blessed water or brewed tea
1 teaspoon spirulina

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Drink fast because the blueberries contain pectin the smoothie gets thick and jelly like!

Cinnamon is a great addition to your smoothies because its 1) anti-inflammatory 2) helps with circulation – so even smelling it helps improve memory 3) helps regulate blood sugar 4) lowers cholesterol 5) anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic 6) a great way to sweeten up your food because it tastes great!

I hold three treasures close to my heart. The first is love; The next is simplicity; The third, overcoming ego. ~Lao Tzo

Hope you have a beautiful day!

Lots of love,

Michelle

Michelle’s Super Green Smoothie

Smoothies are a great way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet to increase your overall health! If you have kids its easy to get them to participate in making smoothies by having them “experiment” with different ingredients, it also helps if you love making smoothies too because leading by example is the best teacher!

Health Benefits of Green Smoothies:

Increase Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables
Easy to Digest and Assimilate Nutrients
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Mental Clarity and Focus
Increased Fiber Intake
Clearer Skin
Natural Weight Loss
Reduced Cravings For Junk Foods
Alkalizing to help maintain a proper pH level in your body.

Now is a good time to try to make your own green smoothie! Try to stick to about 60% greens and about 40% fruit.

Michelle’s Super Green Smoothie:

1 Frozen Banana
1 Large Kale Leaf or 2 Small Kale Leaves
1 cup Blessed Water
1/4 cup Walnuts
1 tsp Friendly Force (Vegan Powdered Probiotic by Healthforce Nutritionals)
1 tsp Vitamineral Earth
1 tsp Spirulina
1 tsp Maca
1 tsp Vanilla
1/2 tsp Max B-ND by Premier Research Labs
1/2 tsp Liver Care by Premier Research Labs
1 dropper full Nettle Tincture
1 dropper full Chaga Tincture
4 drops Stevia
1 drop Vitamin D3 by Premier Research Labs
Dash of Cinnamon

Put everything in a blender and blend away! How’s that for a super smoothie?

If you don’t have all of these ingredients, don’t worry about it, experiment, taste test, and most of all have fun with it!

Lots of love to you!

Michelle

Raw Cacao Brownies

This is for all of my choc-o-holic friends. This is devilishly chocolaty and filled with amazing nutrients and high in anti-oxidants! Chocolate is super good for you!

Research and published studies show that chocolate can:

Lower your risk of heart disease
Enhance your immune system
Fend off diabetes
Fight cholesterol
Lower blood pressure
Enhance blood flow
Fight fat
Improve cognitive health
Slow aging
Enhance physical energy, stamina and vitality
Act as a safe and effective aphrodisiac

How can raw cacao do all of these marvelous things for us? Its easy, raw cacao is rich in iron, which assists in the process of respiration as it carries oxygen throughout the body. This helps with circulation, lowering the instances of heart disease, enhancing blood flow, which in turn improves cognitive health, physical energy and helps with stamina and vitality. An iron deficiency creates a low level of oxygen in the blood. This results in people feeling light-headed, tired, weak and interestingly enough an intolerance to cold which is a sign of poor blood flow.

Another great benefit to raw cacao is manganese, it plays an important role in the formation of cartilage, bone and connective tissue. This ability to form and rebuild tissue helps slow the aging process. Awesome!

Raw Cacao Brownies:

Base:

1-3/4 cups almonds (ground to a flour in food processor)

1 cup raw cacao

1/2+ cup maple syrup or agave

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

8 drops (not droppers) of Chocolate Stevia for extra sweetness.

Dash of Himalayan salt to taste

Coconut oil (for bottom of brownie pan)

Frosting:

2 avocados

1/2 cup maple syrup or agave or raw honey

1/2 cup raw cacao

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

To Prepare Frosting: Blend ingredients in food processor until smooth and creamy (if you need to add a little more maple syrup or water to get a smooth consistency).

To Prepare Brownie Base: Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix until ingredients start to stick together. You may need to add a little water or a little more almond flour to get the right consistency.

In your 6 x 6 brownie pan, spread coconut oil on the bottom and on the sides to prevent brownies from sticking.

Take brownie “batter” and press it into your pan.

Once you have your brownies pressed nicely into the pan, spread your delicious frosting on top, sprinkle a some coconut flakes on top and serve! This is so delicious by itself you you may have a cup of chai tea with it or even add fresh raspberries or figs.

These brownies are so delicious even your non-vegan friends will love them!

Love, peace and bliss,

Michelle