Delicate Spices: Flavorful and Healthy
Did you know that the delicate spices that make your food flavorful are also incredibly healthy? Herbs and spices come from various parts of plants like flowers, leaves, and seeds, each offering unique health benefits. A simple way to boost your daily health routine is by adding our Raw Herbal Extracts to a no-bake recipe. Cooking with herbs and spices can alter their beneficial components, but adding a dropper or two of our extracts to a no-bake recipe ensures you get both great taste and health benefits like vitamins and antioxidants.
4 Simple No-Bake Recipes
These recipes are perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth and are entirely plant-based!
Golden Milk Overnight Oats
This recipe is incredibly easy to prepare and delicious. It features our Turmeric Raw Herbal Extract and a hint of ginger for a unique, slightly sweet breakfast. Use the milky version of coconut milk, not the canned variety.
Equipment
– A large glass container
– Spoon
Ingredients
– ? cup rolled oats
– 1 teaspoon chia seeds
– ? cup unsweetened coconut milk
– 2 droppers Turmeric Raw Herbal Extract
– ? teaspoon cinnamon
– ? teaspoon ground ginger
– 3 drops Stevia liquid
– 1 teaspoon crystallized ginger pieces
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients in a large glass container and stir well.
2. Store in the refrigerator overnight.
3. Before serving, you can top it with chopped nuts or toasted coconut flakes if desired.
Nutty Oatmeal Bars
These homemade granola bars are easy to make and free from artificial preservatives and high-fructose corn syrup, making them a healthy snack or dessert.
Equipment
– Small saucepan
– Food processor
– Knife
– Cutting board
– Spatula
– 8×8 baking dish
– Parchment paper
Ingredients
– 1 cup Medjool dates (pitted, chopped, firmly packed)
– 1 ? cups rolled oats, divided
– 1 cup roasted unsalted almonds (loosely chopped)
– ? cup raisins or other dried fruit
– ? cup salted almond butter
– ? cup maple syrup
– 2 droppers Tulsi Raw Herbal Extract
– Optional: organic chocolate chips, cacao nibs, or other additions
Directions
1. Process the dates in a food processor until they resemble dough.
2. Transfer the dates to a mixing bowl.
3. Process half of the oats in the food processor to a finer consistency and add to the bowl.
4. Add the remaining oats, almonds, and dried fruit to the bowl. If using optional additions, add them now.
5. Heat the almond butter and maple syrup over low heat until liquified, then add the Tulsi extract.
6. Pour the almond butter mixture over the other ingredients and mix well.
7. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and press the mixture into the dish.
8. Cover with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Morning Mango Chia Pudding
This recipe is perfect for a healthy breakfast or a light dessert.
Equipment
– Blender
– Medium mixing bowl
– Spatula
– Large glass container
Ingredients
– 10 oz bag frozen mango chunks, thawed
– 13.5 oz can of reduced-fat coconut milk
– ? cup chia seeds
– 1 tablespoon maple syrup
– 1 dropper Moringa Raw Herbal Extract
Directions
1. Reserve a few mango chunks for topping and blend the rest.
2. Transfer the mango puree to a medium mixing bowl.
3. Add the coconut milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup to the bowl and stir gently.
4. Pour into a large glass container and top with reserved mango chunks.
5. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before enjoying.
Sleepytime Banana Ice Cream
This dairy-free ice cream substitute is easy to make and delicious. It features Valerian Raw Herbal Extract and sweet spices like cinnamon, vanilla, and cacao.
Equipment
– Blender or food processor
– Knife
– Cookie sheet
Ingredients
– 3 frozen, ripened bananas
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 3 tablespoons cacao powder (or organic cocoa powder)
– 1 dropper Valerian Raw Herbal Extract
– ? cup unsweetened almond milk
Directions
1. Slice the bananas and freeze them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet for 1-2 hours.
2. Once frozen, blend the banana chunks. If needed, add up to ? cup of almond milk to help blend.
3. Add the vanilla, cinnamon, cacao, and Valerian extract.
4. Blend until creamy.
5. Serve immediately or store in the freezer.
