Cozy up to a creamy and frothy black sesame latte in just 5 minutes - no frother machine or any fancy equipment required for this easy recipe. Enjoy this sesame drink 4 different ways; hot, iced or with an optional strawberry or matcha cold foam topping for a special teatime treat - the choice is yours!

Now, I know what you are thinking - black sesame seeds in my coffee? This flavored latte or sometimes called steamer is made with caffeine-free deeply nutty black sesame paste and your favorite non-dairy of choice - no espresso or coffee. But, if you wish, you could certainly add a shot or two of espresso or strong coffee.

What Does it Taste Like?

This black sesame latte has a creamy velvety texture with a unique nutty and earthy flavor. It's destined to be your favorite beverage to unwind after a busy day.

Basic Ingredients

Black Sesame Seed Paste - This Asian Homemade paste is so much better than storebought.  You can exchange the paste with black sesame tahini or regular tahini but note that the sesame seeds are not roasted, nor sweetened.  Tahini is slightly bitter compared to a deeply roasted black sesame paste. 

Non-Dairy or Dairy of Choice - we used plant-based milk because dairy and lactose plays havoc on our digestive system. Plant - based milks like soy milk, almond milk, hemp milk, oat milk, etc. all work well and are a great vegan alternative.  Each plant-based milk adds a little different flavor profile to the latte. If you do not have a dairy sensitivity, feel free to use regular milk. 

Sweetener of Choice - Our homemade black sesame paste is already sweetened. However, you can add a little honey or none to suit your desired level of sweetness. Try maple syrup or even date paste to keep this sesame latte vegan or alternative sweetener of choice.

Dash of Salt - Optional but it brings out the natural sweetness of the black sesame seeds and balances the flavors.

Equipment Needed?

In the perfect world, we would all have an espresso machine with an integrated frother at home. But, realistically speaking, this is not a perfect world. You don't need all that fancy equipment. If you have one of the following, you have everything you need to make this creamy and delicious black sesame latte at home.

1. Blender
2. Mason jar with a lid - and some strong muscles!
3. Handheld frother
4. Or even a French press

How to Make a Black Sesame Latte?

This recipe can be made either hot or iced (cold) depending on your preference. You can even add a delightful matcha or strawberry cold foam on top which we will cover in the next section.

HOT

• Heat up dairy or non-dairy milk of choice in a pan over low heat. Do not boil!
• Add black sesame paste, sweetener of choice and a dash of salt to the warmed milk and stir.
• Blend the hot black sesame milk until frothy. You can froth the latte with one of these 4 methods.
• Place hot black sesame milk in a blender. Cover and hold a tea towel over the top and blend until frothy.
• Carefully pour the hot sesame milk inside a mason jar with a lid. Close the lid and use a tea towel around it and proceed to shake the $%^& out of it until frothy.
• Use a handheld or portable frother. 
• Serve hot and enjoy!

Recipe Tip: Milk tastes the sweetest between 135-150°F (57-66°C).

COLD

• Heat up the black sesame paste in the microwave for about 15 to 20 seconds or until very soft and easy to stir.
• Add cold milk or non-dairy of choice, heated black sesame paste, sweetener of choice together.
• Froth until creamy in a blender, mason jar with lid or a handheld frother.
• Serve over ice and enjoy!

Recipe Tip: Heating the black sesame paste for 15 to 20 seconds or just until warm and soft makes it easier to incorporate into the dairy or non-dairy of choice.

Strawberry Foam

Add a little pop of spring to your black sesame flavored latte with this light and fluffy delicately sweet pink strawberry foam. The nuttiness of black sesame with fresh strawberries is a must try combination. You only need 4 ingredients: strawberries, sugar or alternative sweetener of choice, a little water and cream or liquid non-dairy creamer of choice. Strawberry cold foam is an optional ingredient but a delicious way to celebrate the berry season.

How to Make Strawberry Foam?

• Add chopped strawberries, sugar or sweetener of choice, and a couple of tablespoons of water to a saucepan and cook over medium heat for approximately 10 to 15 minutes or until the strawberries break down.

• Mash the cooked strawberries over a fine mesh strainer to isolate the strawberry syrup. The remaining strawberries are delicious on toast, oatmeal, berry smoothie or even strawberry banana pancakes.

1. Froth cream and milk or your non-dairy barista blend creamer of choice. You can do this with a handheld frother, blender, French Press or even a mason jar with a lid.
2. Add the strawberry syrup to the frothed cream and continue frothing until well blended and a pretty pink color.
3. Add a dollop of strawberry cold foam to the top of a hot or iced black sesame latte and enjoy!

How to Make Matcha Cold Foam?

If you need a little calm focus, adding a little dollop of matcha cold foam to the top of your black sesame latte is the way to go. The green tea has earthy, grassy notes that are a nice complement to the flavored latte.

• Blend matcha with a little water with a whisk. If you plan on adding a sweetener like maple syrup, honey, or sweetener of choice to your matcha cold foam, use warm water. Otherwise, you can use room temperature water or cold water to blend the matcha green tea.

• Froth cream and milk or your non-dairy barista blend creamer of choice. You can do this with a handheld frother, blender, French Press or even a mason jar with a lid.
• Add the matcha mixture to the frothed cream and continue frothing until well blended and a pretty light green color.
• Add a dollop of matcha foam to the top of a hot or iced black sesame latte and enjoy!

Cold Foam Hack: When making a dairy free cold foam, look for plant based non-dairy creamers that for signage "barista Blends" that are made specifically for making cold foam.

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Black Sesame Latte: 4 Ways with Strawberry & Matcha Cold Foam

Discover our 5-min black sesame latte - hot, iced, or with strawberry and matcha cold foam. 4 delightful ways to enjoy this dairy and gluten free nutty treat at home.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Chinese, Japanese

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 latte

Calories 143kcal

Author HWC Magazine

Equipment

• 1 blender, French press, handheld frother, mason jar with lid or an actual frother machine. (Choose one method available to you)
• 1 fine mesh strainer optional - to strain the strawberry syrup for strawberry foam

Ingredients

Basic Hot or Iced Black Sesame Latte

• 1 cup almond milk or other non-dairy or dairy of choice. (8 ounces or 236 mls)
• 1 tablespoon black sesame paste or to taste
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey or sweetener of choice or to taste
• 1/16 teaspoon salt optional but enhances the flavors
• ice for cold or iced latte

Strawberry Syrup to make Strawberry Cold Foam (Optional)

• ½ cup strawberries fresh or about 4 medium - large strawberries (or thawed frozen strawberries) chopped
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons sugar or maple syrup or honey or to taste

Strawberry Cold Foam (Optional)

• 6 tablespoons non-dairy creamer (¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons) barista blend for best results. See notes*
• 2 tablespoons strawberry syrup from above

Matcha Cold Foam (Optional)

• 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
• 2 tablespoons water if you plan on using a sweetener make it warm water to dissolve the sweetener.
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice
• 6 tablespoons non-dairy creamer (¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons) barista blend for best results. See notes*

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Hot Black Sesame Latte: Option 1

• Heat non-dairy milk of choice in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed. Alternatively, you can also heat it up in a microwave safe mug.
• Add black sesame paste, maple syrup (honey or other sweetener of choice) and a pinch of salt to the warmed milk. Stir gently and remove from heat.
• Blend the hot black sesame milk until frothy. You can froth the latte with one of these 3 methods.

  1. Place hot black sesame milk in a blender. Cover and hold a tea towel over the top and blend until frothy and smooth.

  2. Carefully pour the hot sesame milk inside a mason jar with a lid. Close the lid and use a tea towel around it and proceed to shake it until frothy.

  3. Use a handheld or portable frother
• Pour creamy hot black sesame latte into a heat safe mug or glass. Enjoy plain, over ice or with strawberry or matcha cold foam on top.

Iced Black Sesame Latte (COLD): Option 2

• You could just make the hot black sesame latte recipe and serve over ice. However, you don't want to water down your creamy latte with melted ice. We have found some quick tips to save time and don't involve heating the non-dairy milk.
• Microwave the black sesame paste and maple syrup (honey) for about 20 seconds or until very soft and easy to pour and stir. Pour the black sesame and maple syrup product into the cold almond milk or non-dairy of choice. Froth in the blender, mason jar with lid or handheld blender. Serve over ice. Enjoy plain or with strawberry or matcha cold foam on top.

Strawberry Syrup for Strawberry Cold Foam (Optional)

• Chop strawberries. Add strawberries, sugar (maple syrup or honey) and water into a saucepan. Heat over medium high heat for about 10 minutes or until the strawberries breakdown and the liquid starts to thicken.
• Mash the cooked strawberries over a fine mesh strainer. Reserve the strawberry syrup for the strawberry foam recipe below. You can use the leftover strawberry mash over toast, oatmeal or for smoothies but you will no longer be needing these for the recipe.

Strawberry Cold Foam (Optional): Option 3

• Begin frothing your non-dairy barista blend creamer of choice. You can do this with a handheld frother, blender, French Press or even a mason jar with a lid. After the cream starts to thicken up, add the strawberry syrup to the frothed cream. Continue frothing until well blended, creamy and a pretty pink color. The pink foam will double in volume.
• Add a dollop of strawberry cold foam to the top of a hot or iced black sesame latte and enjoy!

Matcha Cold Foam (Optional) : Option 4

• Blend matcha green tea powder with a little water with a whisk. If you plan on adding a sweetener like maple syrup, honey, or sweetener of choice to your matcha cold foam, use warm water. Otherwise, you can use room temperature water or cold water to blend the matcha.
• Froth non-dairy creamer of choice. You can do this with a handheld frother, blender, French Press or even a mason jar with a lid. Add the matcha mixture to the frothed cream and continue frothing until well blended, doubled in volume and a pretty light green color.
• Add a dollop of matcha foam to the top of a hot or iced black sesame latte and enjoy!

Video

Notes

*A hot or iced black sesame latte (steamer) can be made with your non-dairy milk of choice or regular milk. Non-dairy milk options like almond, hemp, soy, oat and more all work well in the recipe. Please note that each non-dairy milk will impart a slightly different flavor to the latte. 

*Substitution - If you wish to make the strawberry or matcha cold foam with a regular dairy product, please use ¼ cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons milk for the best cold foam texture in exchange for the 6 tablespoons of non-dairy creamer. 

Cold Foam Hack: When making a dairy free cold foam, look for plant based non-dairy creamers that for signage “barista Blends” that are made specifically for making cold foam.

Storage: A prepared plain black sesame latte can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You will need to froth again as the creamy texture will return to a liquid state.

Timing: Matcha and strawberry cold foams are best enjoyed right after preparation.  The cold foams will lose their frothy and creamy texture within 30minutes - 2 hours after preparation. 

Nutrition Facts are for a hot or iced plain black sesame latte without the strawberry or matcha cold foam. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup plain black sesame latte | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 329mg | Iron: 1mg

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Cozy Fall Vibes

There is nothing better than wrapping your cold little fingers around a mug of hot spiced apple cider to put a smile on your face. Naturally sweet with a little tongue-numbing anise, warming cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger is just what you need to thaw out in the cooler weather. Happily; gluten-free, dairy free and vegan just like our Air Fryer Baked Apples recipe. You can skip the fall aroma candles as this mulled apple cider is going to make your home smell amazing!

Whether you are looking for a little something special for the holidays, hayrides, campfires or just a lazy weekend afternoon, this quintessential apple cider drink recipe and some of our fall favorite recipes are sure to please.

If you can't get out to the cider mill and apple orchards this autumn, no worries. We'll show you step by step and with video illustrating how to make old fashion apple cider in the instant pot (pressure cooker) right at home. All you need to do is dump everything in the instant pot, set it and forget it! The instant pot does all the work.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Spices - Fresh and whole spices are always best. However, you can also use ground spices for this cider recipe too. We used fresh ginger, cinnamon twills, star anise, dried ground allspice and nutmeg in this recipe. If you can't find whole star anise, you can substitute with ground Chinese Five Spice Powder and reduce some of the other spices to taste. Five Spice powder's main ingredient is star anise along with cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns and fennel seeds.

Another delicious idea is to exchange all the spices in this mulled cider recipe with a dried ground pumpkin spice mix or pumpkin spice syrup instead.

Apples - We like to use an assortment of apples to make the cider sweet, tart and have depth of flavor.

• Sweet apples - Gala, Fuji, Jazz, honey Crips, golden delicious and Ambrosia all work well.
• Tart apples - Granny Smith, Goldrush, Crispin (Mutsu) and McIntosh are some examples.

Oranges - you can use a navel orange or mandarin orange. However, you MUST remove the peel. Otherwise, the orange peel will make the apple cider bitter while it is cooking on high temperature in the instant pot.

Sweetener of Choice - We love using no-refined sweeteners like maple syrup or honey. However, you can also use brown sugar, keto sugar alternatives, rock sugar or even date paste. If you are feeling a bit under the weather, try adding a little honey to help with sore throats and you may enjoy our Whiskey Honey Lemon Cough Syrup.

Pomegranate seeds - Completely optional but love that little kick from this delicious superfood. Did you know that pomegranates can have up to three times more antioxidants than green tea? So, why not add a few to garnish with too.

Step by Step Instructions

Learning how to make our instant pot apple cider recipe is super easy.  These dump and go recipes are some of our favorites, especially when you are super busy or during the holiday season.

1. Slice or roughly chop apples

2. Remove the orange peel from the oranges and roughly chop. It is important to also remove the pith (the white part next to the rind) from oranges as when this cooks, the pith can become bitter.

3 & 4. Place the prepared apples and oranges in the instant pot. Peel and add about 1 inch knob of fresh ginger too.

5 - 8. Add star anise, cinnamon, maple syrup or sweetener of choice, cloves, and nutmeg to the instant pot. Add enough water to cover the apples. You can use either whole spices or dried ground spices. We really like using fresh ginger especially during the cold and flu season.

9 & 10. We love that extra antioxidant sweet and sour boost from fresh pomegranate seeds - Totally optional but delicious. Seal and set your instant pot/pressure cooker to high for 15 minutes and let it naturally release for about 10-15 minutes and then carefully release.

11 & 12. Remove any whole spices and then mash the spiced apple mixture.

13 & 14. Strain and enjoy!

Equipment

Instant Pot - We used a 6-quart instant pot, and it makes approximately 6 to 8 servings of spiced apple cider. If you do not have an instant pot, no worries, we have you covered with quick and easy stove top and crockpot (slow cooker) instructions in the recipe card below.

Potato Masher - or a spatula to break up the apples

Colander and Fine Mesh Strainer or cheesecloth

Cooking Tips

• The best method for straining apple cider is to first pour your apple cider mixture through a regular colander to grab the big portions of fruit.  You can pitch that, as it's the apple skins and things you don't want.
• Then, we take the strained cider juice and little by little add it through a fine meshed strainer to give you a clearer beverage. You could also use a cheesecloth if this is something that you have at home. After you are done with the second straining, don't throw out the apple pulp (sauce). We love adding apple sauce to Chewy Caramel Apple Pie Cookies, pancakes, and muffins to give them extra spice and keep them moist. This is one of our favorite perks of making apple cider from scratch.
• Adjust the amount of sweetener up or down as desired. If you like it sweeter, add more. On the other hand, if you like it less sweet, add less.
• Are you out of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves? No worries!  Substitute with ground all spice as ALL of these spices are in the dried ground all spice blend.

Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ's)

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Instant Pot Apple Cider

Our easy homemade Instant Pot Apple Cider is sweet and spicy with just the right amount of heat. Delicious served hot or cold, spiked, or non-alcoholic. Bursting with fresh apples, oranges, pomegranate, and mulled with warming spices for an immunity boosting fall drink.

Course Beverages

Cuisine American

Diet Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Natural Release Instant Pot 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 6 cups

Calories 153kcal

Author HWC Magazine

Equipment

• Instant Pot
• Potato Masher or spatula
• Colander
• Fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth

Ingredients

• 6 to 8 medium apples about 2.5 to 3 pounds - we used a mixture of Gala and Granny Smith.
• 2 medium oranges
• 1 knob ginger fresh - 1 inch knob (or¼ teaspoon dried ground)
• ⅓ cup maple syrup (or brown sugar, honey, dried dates, or sugar alternative of choice)
• 4 whole cinnamon twill sticks or 1 tablespoon dried ground cinnamon
• 3 Star Anise (or ½ teaspoon of 5 spice powder)
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds (arils) or up to 1 cup. optional fresh seeds from whole pomegranate (reserve some for garnish)
• ½ teaspoon dried ground cloves use ¼ to ½ teaspoon dried ground depending on your preference. Can also use 3 to 6 whole cloves
• ½ teaspoon dried ground nutmeg (or ½ whole nutmeg)
• Water enough water to cover apples and oranges or about 6 cups.
• rum, whiskey, Fireball or alcoholic beverage of choice optional (if the adults in your crew are starting to whine about weekend leaf removal add as needed)
• cinnamon twills, slices of apples, oranges, star anise and pomegranate seeds. Optional Garnishes

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Slice apples in quarters. Remove the apple core and seeds and roughly chop. You could even just roughly chop and leave the seeds and the core, if you do not plan on using the apple puree for any other recipes.
• Remove the orange peel from the oranges and roughly chop. It is important to also remove the pith (the white part next to the rind) from oranges as when this cooks, the pith can become bitter.
• Place the prepared apples and oranges in the instant pot. In addition, add the fresh or dried ginger, maple syrup or sweetener of choice, cinnamon twills or ground cinnamon, Star Anise or 5 Spice powder, pomegranate seeds, cloves, nutmeg, and enough water to cover the apples. (Pomegranate seeds are optional)
• Seal and set your instant pot (pressure cooker) on high pressure for 15 minutes and let it naturally release for about 10-15 minutes and then carefully release. You can also just leave it naturally release completely if you wish. Please note that it can take up to 30 minutes for the temperature of the instant pot to pressurize.
• Remove any whole spices and then mash the spiced apple mixture.
• The best method for straining apple cider is to first pour your apple cider mixture through a regular colander to grab the big portions off fruit.  You can pitch the parts of fruit that the colander caught as it is mostly the apple skins and things you do not want.
• Then, we take the strained prized spiced cider juice and little by little add it through a fine meshed strainer (or cheesecloth) and strain to give you a clearer beverage. Check out our video to see how we did this.
• Enjoy mulled apple cider hot or iced. We like to garnish with apple slices, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise and pomegranate seeds. For the adults, add a shot of your favorite whiskey, rum, fireball, or favorite alcoholic drink as desired.

Video

Notes

Storage

Homemade instant pot apple cider can be stored for up 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 2 months in the freezer.

What to do with the apple pulp?

After you are done with the second straining, don’t throw out the apple pulp (sauce). We love adding apple sauce to breads, pancakes, and muffins to give them extra spice and keep them moist

Crockpot (Slow Cooker) Apple Cider Directions

Add all ingredients to the slow cooker with the lid and set on low for 3 hours or high for 1.5 hours.

Stove Top Directions

After you place all the ingredients into a large pot on the stove top, put on a lid and put on high heat until it reaches a gentle boil.  Then, turn down the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 hours or until the apples are fall apart soft.

Other Suggestions

Choose a mixture sweet and sour apple for the best results.

Adjust the amount of sweetener up or down as desired. If you like it sweeter, add more. On the other hand, if you like it less sweet, add less. 

Are you out of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves? No worries!  Substitute with ground all spice as ALL of these spices are in the dried ground all spice blend.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

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This easy four ingredient powerhouse beverage will not only fuel your days but is also deliciously vegan, gluten-free and made without refined sugars.

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Iced Bumblebee Coffee Drink

We know what you are thinking! Coffee and orange juice together in one cup? Really? You got to be kidding, right?

You got to trust us on this.  This special iced coffee drink is fresh, bright, and bursting with deep rich chocolate flavor.  When combined, this creamy citrus delight is refreshing and solves all your chocolate cravings, just like our Mexican Chocolate Cherry Smoothie.

The caffeine buzz is enough to get the juices flowing on those busy mornings or when you hit the wall during a mid-afternoon slump. If that is not enough, this frappe looks like a Bumblebee. Don't you think?  She has 3 pretty layers and is stunning beverage to serve along with our DIY Ultimate Bagel Bar Brunch. However, there is no bumble bee sting (hangover) because this drink recipe is made without alcohol. Once this drink is all stirred together into a frappe, it is light and bright but creamy and delicious. A MUST TRY!

Hidden Cacao Benefits

Not only is this orange coffee recipe delicious, but it is packed with Cacao Bliss 10 powerful superfoods. Ceremonial-grade unprocessed cacao is blended with turmeric, MCT oil, Coconut, Himalayan Sea Salt, Monk Fruit, Lucuma, Mesquite, Cinnamon and Black Pepper to help power your day and curb cravings naturally.

In addition, Cacao Bliss, can help boost energy, reduce inflammation and is even a mood enhancer. If you are keen on trying Cacao Bliss, use promo code "CUISINE" and receive 15% off your online order in their on-line shop.

Coffee and Orange Juice

Coffee or Espresso with orange juice in the morning is not a new idea by any means. A side of orange juice with your coffee in the morning has been a tried-and-true tradition, so let us combine the two for a refreshing bumble bee coffee drink.

This orange coffee recipe has been served in Vietnam for generations and it is called by many names.

1. OJ Express
2. Good Morning Vietnam
3. Orange Coffee
4. Bumblebee Coffee
5. Orange Juice and Espresso
6. Sunrise
7. Orange Espresso
8. Expresso Sunrise

However, we are kicking up this special bumblebee coffee by blending it with cacao or cocoa powder and topping it all off with a non-dairy whipped coconut milk.

Ingredients to Make OJ Sunrise

There are only 4 ingredients so make them count!

1. Coffee or Espresso - We made espresso using our Nespresso machine. However, you can easily exchange with a strong brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, instant espresso or even brewed chicory coffee as desired. Surprisingly, we even take our Nespresso machine with us on road trips. Okay, we admit it, we have a HUGE addiction to espresso. If you are an espresso lover like us, you will want to give our Dairy Free Pumpkin Ice Cream Affogato a try.

• Orange Juice - we used freshly orange juice, as why not. Right? However, feel free to substitute with pre-made orange juice as desired. The sweet little mandarin oranges are good in this bumblebee coffee recipe. You can also use navel oranges or even blood oranges. Blood Oranges are bright red like in our recipe for our Blood Orange Ginger Spritz. This might be a fun idea for Halloween festivities.

• Cacao Powder - Cacao Bliss is a delicious way to get that deep dark chocolate flavor along with super foods to power your day. Although you could use regular unsweetened cocoa powder, we have been adding Cacao Bliss to our afternoon coffees and morning smoothies for an extra boost to get us through the day.

• Non-Dairy or Dairy of Choice - Almond milk, soy milk, oat milk or even whole milk all froth well. We have had less success frothing coconut milk. However, the So Delicious brand Dairy Free Organic Creamer made with Coconut Milk froths like a champ. We use the Earth ECHO Frother for great results.

Recipe Tips for Success

• Milk or non-dairy froths best when it is extra cold. Sometimes, we even put the container we are going to froth the milk or non-dairy in the freezer for a couple of minutes before frothing.
• If you do not have a frother, add your cold dairy or non-dairy of choice in a large jar with a lid. Place the lid on tightly and shake the jar until the milk is frothy and about double in volume.
• Froth or mix your cacao/cocoa powder in the coffee while still warm.
• If you must add a sweetener to your coffee, add this right after it has been brewed. Our learning guide on how to make jujube paste and Medjool date paste is a delicious way to add a natural sweetener if desired. However, we do not add any sweeteners at all.  We like the natural sweetness of the orange juice only. If you normally add sugar or sweetener to your coffee, you will want to. However, if you normally drink your coffee black or just with cream, you may find that no sweeteners are required. It is a personal preference.
• Allow your coffee or espresso to cool before pouring over ice. To expedite the process, we put our espresso and cacao powder mixture in the freezer while we squeezed the orange juice and frothed our non-dairy.
• Pour your mocha coffee mixture gently over a spoon so that it stays in a separate layer from the orange juice layer.
• Gently scoop your frothed milk or non-dairy on top so that it stays in a separate layer from the mocha coffee mixture.
• Garnish the Iced Bumblebee Coffee with orange slices and a straw.

Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Iced Bumblebee Coffee is Cool and refreshing with cacao and eye-opening espresso and orange juice. It's the perfect way to get the juices flowing in the morning.

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Iced Bumblebee Coffee (Coffee and Orange Juice + VIDEO)

There is nothing like a refreshing iced triple layer Bumblebee Coffee - made with fresh squeezed orange juice, cacao whipped espresso and topped with a frothy nondairy topping to kick off your morning.

Course Beverages

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 119kcal

Author HWC Magazine

Equipment

• frother or large jar with lid

Ingredients

• ½ cup espresso or coffee brewed
• 1 tablespoon Cacao Bliss or unsweetened cocoa powder
• ice enough to fill glass
• ½ cup fresh orange juice freshly squeezed or store bought
• ⅓ cup almond milk or non-dairy or dairy milk of choice
• 1 tablespoon date paste or sugar alternative of choice (optional) - we did not add any!

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• The exact amount of each item will depend on the size of your glass and how much ice you use. We used a high ball glass for this recipe and filled it to the top with ice.
• Brew an espresso or coffee. If you generally like to add sugar or sugar alternative, like our date paste to your coffee, add it to taste whilst it is hot. We did not add any sweeteners.  However, you may want to. It is a personal preference. The orange juice is naturally sweet.
• Add 1 tablespoon of Cacao Bliss or unsweetened cocoa powder to 3 tablespoons of brewed coffee to first make a paste. Once the paste is mixed, add the remainder of coffee, and mix well. If you have a frother, you can add all the Cacao/cocoa powder at once to all the coffee and use a frother to blend well. Set aside to cool or place in freezer to expedite the process.
• Froth your non-dairy or dairy of choice in a tall container. We used So Delicious brand Dairy Free Organic Creamer made with Coconut Milk because it froths like a champ. However, we have also made it with unsweetened almond milk, and it is also delicious. (If you do not have a frother, add your cold dairy or non-dairy of choice in a large jar with a lid. Place the lid on tightly and shake the jar until the milk is frothy and about double in volume.) Set aside.
• If using fresh oranges, squeeze the juice for orange juice. It takes about 1.5 large oranges to make ½ cup orange juice or about 4 small mandarin oranges to make ½ cup.
• Assemble: Add ice to glass. Pour orange juice over ice. Using a spoon carefully drizzle the espresso and cacao/cocoa mixture over the spoon. Go low and slow so that the layer of orange juice and coffee are distinct layers. Spoon the frothed non-dairy or dairy of choice. Garnish with an orange and a straw.
• Let everyone take their social media photos. (smiling) Then, stir well with your straw and enjoy!

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Notes

• Milk or non-dairy froths best when it is extra cold. Sometimes, we even put the container we are going to froth the milk or non-dairy in the freezer for a couple of minutes before frothing.
• If you do not have a frother, add your cold dairy or non-dairy of choice in a large jar with a lid. Place the lid on tightly and shake the jar until the milk is frothy and about double in volume.
• Froth or mix your cacao/cocoa powder in the coffee while still warm. You can exchange Cacao Bliss for any recipe using cocoa powder and vise versa. In addition, you can use cocoa powder as an exchange for Cacao Bliss but you will be missing our on the extra healthy super foods. 
• If you must add a sweetener to your coffee, add this right after it has been brewed. However, we do not add any sweeteners at all. We like the natural sweetness of the orange juice only. If you normally add sugar or sweetener to your coffee, you will want to. However, if you normally drink your coffee black or just with cream, you may find that no sweeteners are required. It is a personal preference.
• Allow your coffee or espresso to cool before pouring over ice. To expedite the process, we put our espresso and cacao powder mixture in the freezer while we squeezed the orange juice and frothed our non-dairy.
• Pour your mocha coffee mixture gently over a spoon so that it stays in a separate layer from the orange juice layer.
• Gently scoop your frothed milk or non-dairy on top so that it stays in a separate layer from the mocha coffee mixture.
• Garnish the Iced Bumblebee Coffee with orange slices and a straw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg

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This Mexican smoothie is a rich like a black forest cake and an iced Mexican Hot Chocolate dessert treat combined into one, BUT without any of the guilt. Only 5 ingredients and less than 5 minutes to make this delicious vegan, gluten-free healthy snack, or breakfast on the go.

You can enjoy this delicious treat with frozen cherries all year around. This healthy smoothie is even more delicious with fresh sweet seasonal cherries like we used in our dairy free cherry cheesecake cups.

This post has been sponsored by the Mindful Health LLC Organization (Danette May, Earth ECHO and Fit Rise). Thank you for supporting the brands that help Healthy World Cuisine bring more delicious recipes your way.

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

Are you craving chocolate? We don't know about you but if we have an "unmet chocolate need" we can be quite grumpy! How about you?

If we buy that candy bar from the vending machine, it will give us the short chocolate buzz we want but will make us feel like crud after the sugar crash. This was our inspiration for our Mexican chocolate Cherry Smoothie. We wanted a sweet treat that tastes like a dessert but is healthy enough to eat for breakfast.

Dessert Smoothie

Chocolate and Cherries are a match made in heaven. Our Mexican smoothie is made with frozen sweet cherries, a good hefty dose of cinnamon, bananas, almond milk and powered up with a heaping scoop of Cacao Bliss. You're going to love this chocolate cherry smoothie because it is naturally sweet from the cherries and bananas. You get a little spice from the cinnamon, but the best part is the intense dark rich chocolate flavor from the Cacao Blend.

Your mouth and brain will think you have eaten a slice of black forest cake and washed it down with an iced Mexican Hot Chocolate. However, your body will thank you for filling it up with healthy fruits and raw cacao superfood elixir blend. If you a looking for more healthy dessert smoothie ideas, be sure to try our Berry Cherry Blast Smoothie, Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie and Ginger Citrus Dragon Fruit Smoothie.

Cocoa vs Cacao

I saw you grabbing for your reader glasses. The names Cocoa and Cacao look so similar. Don't they? The vowels are playing tricks on your eyes. This is not a typo. Even though both cocoa and cacao come both from the same plant, the Theobroma cacao tree, they are processed differently and so is their nutritional value.

Cocoa is a term we bet you're familiar with. Maybe, you remember mom making you hot cocoa or maybe you've tried our Easy Microwave Chocolate Pudding or Tiramisu Cups. Cocoa powder is made from the cocoa solids after the cocoa butter has been removed and the beans have been roasted.

Have you ever noticed the dark color of cocoa powder? This darkening is a result of the roasting process. Dutch cocoa powder is treated with an alkalizing agent to reduce bitterness. The roasting process and addition of chemicals reduces the effectiveness of the natural occurring antioxidants, according to the Fabrice Tonfack Djikeng et al. .

Cacao (pronounced like Cah-Cow) on the other hand does not roast the beans but instead it uses a natural broma process whereby they hang bags of roasted cocoa beans in a very warm room. The cocoa butter drip off the beans and then all that is left is the raw unprocessed cacao nips that are ground into powder. There is no roasting of the beans and no addition of alkalizing agents. Cacao is raw and not processed and therefore has more antioxidants in the form of flavanols.

So, what does that mean for you? You can freely exchange any recipe asking for cocoa powder for Cacao powder to receive optimal health benefits and a delicious chocolate flavor.

Chocolate Endorphins

Did you know that studies have shown that eating cacao/cocoa have been found to release endorphins which are "feel good" endorphins? According to Astrid Nehlig, in a study by the National Institute of Health, when these endorphins interact with the receptors in our brain, it sends a positive feeling or euphoria in the body (AKA your CHOCOLATE BUZZ). You may feel less grumpy, get an energy boost or even be able to tolerate another day of the kids driving you crazy. (Well, at least we hope so) Let's dive right in…

Ingredients

1. Cherries - seasonal fresh pitted cherries or frozen cherries both work great. If you like your smoothies a little thicker, opt for frozen cherries. However, if you want to Feed Your Spleen: Nourish Your Body, opt for unfrozen cherries.

• Cacao Bliss is an organic superfood elixir blend made with ceremonial-grade unprocessed cacao with turmeric, MCT oil, Lucuma, coconut, Himalayan Sea salt, cinnamon bark powder, monk fruit extract, mesquite, and black pepper. This superfood elixir blend is gluten-free, non-dairy, vegan, keto, paleo, USDA organic, soy free, non-GMO and so delicious.

Although you could use regular unsweetened cocoa powder, we have been adding Cacao Bliss in our Chocolate Covered Frozen Fruit and our Iced Bumblebee Coffee for a healthy boost of energy in the middle of the day. If you would like to give Cacao Bliss a try, enter the promo code "CUISINE" on checkout to receive 15% off your online order.

• Bananas - Use ripe bananas as they give this Mexican smoothie a delicious natural sweetness. If you want your smoothie thick, use frozen bananas.

Did you forget about that banana you had in your computer bag or purse? (By the way, that is one of the best methods of unintentionally browning bananas quickly) No worries! Whenever we have bananas that are ripening before we get a chance to make our Gluten-Free Cardamon Banana Pancakes, we slice them and freeze them. Then, at a drop of a hat, you can whip up a batch of our Matcha White Chocolate Brownies or a delicious chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie for the kids.

• Cinnamon is a delightful warming spice that makes this smoothie taste like a delicious iced Mexican hot chocolate.

• Almond Milk or dairy or non-dairy of choice.

How to Make a Chocolate Smoothie at Home?

You got this! The only required equipment is a high-powered blender. The exact amounts of ingredients do not even need to be exact. All you need to do is put the cherries, bananas, cacao/cocoa powder, cinnamon and dairy or dairy alternative of choice in and whiz it up. It is that darn easy!

Delicious Healthy Add Ins

If you want to add a little protein to your chocolate cherry smoothie or make your smoothie a little thicker, try adding one of these healthy add ins.

• Natural almond butter or nut butter of choice
• Protein powder
• Chia seeds
• Ground flax seeds
• Instant dry oats
• Fresh spinach- shhhh… we won't tell a soul but. If you want to be sneaky, add in some healthy leafy greens and your kids will never know.

Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ's)

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Mexican Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

Try our secretly healthy Mexican Chocolate Cherry Smoothie for a creamy, decadent dessert smoothie made with sweet seasonal cherries, banana, cinnamon, Cacao powder, and almond milk.

Course Breakfast and Brunch, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 163kcal

Author HWC Magazine

Equipment

• high powdered blender

Ingredients

• 1 whole banana frozen or unfrozen (peeled and sliced)
• 1 cup cherries sweet pitted (either frozen or fresh)
• 1 tablespoon Cacao bliss heaping (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon dried ground
• 8 ounces almond milk or dairy or non-dairy of choice
• garnishes optional - dried instant oats, chia seeds and cherries

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Instructions

• Place bananas, cherries, Cacao/Cocoa, cinnamon, and almond milk in a high-speed blender and mix on high for 1-2 minutes or until thick and creamy and well blended.
• Pour into a glass and enjoy! Garnish with dried oatmeal, chia seeds, cherries, and a straw, if desired.

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Notes

If you want a thicker smoothie use frozen bananas and frozen cherries. You can also add in a little chia seeds or oatmeal if you want your smoothie thicker but without it being too cold.

This smoothie is best enjoyed right away but can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 24 hours.

Feel free to exchange unsweetened cocoa powder for cacao powder in this recipe.

You can make your Mexican chocolate cherry smoothies into popsicles by pouring your prepared smoothies into the popsicle molds and freezing at least 6 hours or overnight for a refreshing healthy treat.

In addition, when the weather is cooler out, you can enjoy this as a warm smoothie. Yes, believe it or not, warm, or hot smoothies are a thing now! Prepare your smoothie recipe as described above and then place in a microwave safe bowl or large mug and microwave for about 1 to 1.5 minutes on high for a hot Mexican chocolate smoothie.

If you have a weakened spleen qi, we suggest that you do not use frozen bananas and cherries but instead add them in at room temperature. Your spleen will thank you. If you want a thicker smoothie, add in a little oatmeal or chia seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 1mg

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Juicy sweet rambutan juice with a splash of vodka and sparkling water is the 3-ingredient cocktail with an attitude. Once you give this cocktail recipe a try, you will wonder why you waited so long to find this fun vodka martini. It's Rambutan Season twice a year from July to late August and again in December and January. Let's get this party started!

Tropical Cocktail Recipe

Summer Cocktail with Vodka!

This rambutan drink recipe is for you. When the heat index soars, there is nothing like a cool and refreshing summer cocktail with vodka to cool you down. Let's get that shaker going right now to get it snow flaky cold. You deserve it!

How to Eat Rambutan?

Keeping the Sweet in Check

Do you like your drinks dry or sweet? The best part about this cocktail you can make it either way by balancing the ingredients to your desired effect.

• If you like your cocktails only delicately sweet, do not add any simple syrup. The natural sweetness of the fresh rambutans are perfect as they are a little sweet and slightly sour.
• On the other hand, if you want your beverage sourer, add a little spritz of fresh lemon juice to taste.
• Like your drinks sweet? You can either...

Option 1: Use canned rambutans in syrup instead of fresh. Add a little of the canned syrup to your desired sweetness.

Option 2: Make yourself a little simple syrup. Add equal amounts of sugar (or sugar alternative of choice) and water to a pot and slowly heat until all the sugar (or sugar alternative of choice) is melted and incorporated. Add a little cooled simple syrup to taste to your drink.

How to Make a Cocktail?

Fun Appetizers with Cocktails

The perfect night is a Tropical Fruit Rambutan Cocktail in one hand and a Vietnamese pizza in the other. Let's have a tropical Asian themed night.  For a delicious cocktail and appetizer pairing, be sure to try our Easy Mango Salsa and tortilla chips, Summer Rolls with Chili Lime Dipping Sauce, Firecracker Grilled Shrimp or our Thai Firecracker Shrimp Party Appetizer.

Kid Friendly Tropical Mocktail

With everyone home together all the time, don't forget about the kiddos. You can make an alcohol free fizzy rambutan mocktail for the kids in the group too. Just hold the vodka and add a little more sparking water and they can enjoy a delicious rambutan juice with the group.

Keeping it "Healthyish"

One serving of vodka has about 96 calories and is less in carbohydrates compared to other spirits. Using fresh rambutan has less carbohydrates compared to using canned with syrup.  We enjoyed our delicious Tropical Fruit Rambutan Cocktail with no added sugar, just the natural sweetness from the fresh fruit.

We always say everything in moderation is the key to success. This vodka martini recipe is vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free.

You may be asking, are Rambutans good for you? According to the NIH, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects of rambutan, including diabetic management has been studied with very promising results.

However, pregnant moms should avoid the over ripe rambutan as they have higher sugar content and this higher sugar content can convert to alcohol.

Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ's)

More Cocktails and Mocktails

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Tropical Fruit Rambutan Cocktail

Delicately sweet, sour and slightly floral Tropical Fruit Rambutan Cocktail is perfect for summer sipping and we have an easy mocktail recipe for the kids.

Course Beverages

Cuisine American, Thai

Diet Vegan

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2 cocktails

Calories 262kcal

Author HWC Magazine

Equipment

• cocktail shaker
• Blender or food processor

Ingredients

Tropical Fruit Rambutan Cocktail

• 7 oz rambutan fruit peeled and pit removed. Can use either fresh or canned rambutan.(or about 12 rambutan)
• 3 oz vodka or to taste (approximately 1.5 oz, 1 shot or 1 jigger per serving)
• sparkling water or seltzer water, just a splash to fill the glass. (approximately 2 oz per glass) or to personal preference.
• lemon juice optional - just a spritz in each glass
• canned rambutan juice or simple syrup optional - if you like your cocktail extra sweet

Tropical Fruit Rambutan Mocktail

• 10 oz rambutan fruit peeled and pit removed. Can use either fresh or canned rambutan. (or about 16 rambutan)
• 4-6 oz sparkling water or seltzer water, just a splash to fill the glass. (approximately 3 oz per glass) or to personal preference.
• lemon juice optional - just a spritz in each glass
• canned rambutan juice or simple syrup optional - if you like your cocktail extra sweet

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Place your cocktail or mocktail glasses in the freezer to chill. If you don't have a freezer, put ice and water in the glass and it will chill it right down. Empty the glass of iced water.
• In a blender add peeled and pitted rambutan and blend until smooth.
  
• In a cocktail shaker add vodka (hold for the kiddy mocktail), ice and mashed rambutan fruit. If desired, you can add either simple syrup or juice from canned rambutans to sweeten. Add a spritz of lemon, if desired. Shake well.
  
• Strain Tropical Fruit Rambutan cocktail through the strainer and into your chilled glass. Top with a little sparkling water and give it a little stir. Garnish with a fresh rambutan, if desired.

   
  
• Enjoy!

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Notes

Please note the caloric count is using fresh rambutans, not canned. 

You can use either fresh or canned rambutans for this recipe. If you can’t find rambutans, you can exchange with fresh or canned lychee or longans. 

Do you like your drinks dry or sweet? The best part about this cocktail you can make it either way by balancing the ingredients to your desired effect.

• If you like your cocktails only delicately sweet, do not add any simple syrup. The natural sweetness of the FRESH rambutans are perfect as they are a little sweet and slightly sour.
• On the other hand, if you want your beverage sourer, add a little spritz of fresh lemon juice to taste.
• Like your drinks sweet?

Option 1: Use CANNED rambutans in syrup instead of fresh. Add a little of the canned syrup to your desired sweetness.

Option 2: Make yourself a little simple syrup. Add equal amounts of sugar (or sugar alternative of choice) and water to a pot and slowly heat until all the sugar (or sugar alternative of choice) is melted and incorporated. Add a little cooled simple syrup to taste to your drink.

How to pick a Fresh Ripe Rambutan?

• In the perfect world, you want your rambutan to be bright red with nice green hairs protruding for the perfect ripe rambutan.
• They should smell sweet and never sour.
• Just like in our post How to Cut a Pineapple, rambutan fruits do not ripen after harvest. So, pick a good batch to start with. 
• If you see dark brown rambutan with dark brittle hairs that are all falling off, these are overly ripe. Can you still eat these? Yes, you can. However, when they get overly ripe, they form excess sugars. These excess sugars can ferment into alcohol.

Where can you buy rambutans?

 You can purchase these fresh tropical fruits from Asian Markets and even on Amazon from the fresh market. Lucky you, if you live in Hawaii, as you can find them at the local markets. Alternatively, you can also buy Rambutan fruit canned. Aroy-D has rambutan in syrup in 20 oz (565 g) cans. The canned version you can find at Asian markets and online as well. If you like your cocktails sweeter, you may prefer the canned option as you can use the syrup that the fruit came in to sweeten your drink. In addition, the canned ones already have the pit removed.

How to Store Rambutans?

Rambutan are always best eaten fresh. They can be stored at room temperature only for a day or 2 at most. Then, they must be stored in the refrigerator in a bag with perforated holes so that it can breathe. You can also peel, pit and store them in a freezer safe container in the freezer as they make fantastic Red White and Blue Healthy Sorbets for up to 2 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 31g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.01mg

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Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Keeping Cool with Summertime Treats

• Berry Boozy Ice Pops (Adult and Kid Version included)
• No Churn Dairy Free Mango Swirl Ice Cream (dairy-free, no added sugar, gluten free)
• Honey Cardamom Cantaloupe Sorbet (dairy free, gluten free)
• Rainbow Fruit and Yogurt Ice Cream (gluten-free)
• Avocado Ice Candy (Philippine favorite; dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan)
• Chocolate Pecan Butter Ice Cream (dairy-free, no added sugar, gluten free, vegan)
• Summertime Non-Alcoholic Fruity Drink Recipes

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Berry Iced Tea Popsicles

Refreshing rooibos Berry Iced Tea Popsicles - healthy, caffeine-free treat with patriotic colors and antioxidants. Cooling & fruity summertime snack!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Freeze time 8 hours hours

Total Time 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 45kcal

Author HWC Magazine

Equipment

• Popsicle (ice pop) Molds or disposable Dixie cups and wooden popsicle sticks

Ingredients

• 2 cups hot water
• 4 teaspoons Rainbow Rooibos Organic Herbal Tea loose leaf tea or 3 tea sachets
• 3 tablespoons honey or sweetener alternative of choice
• 1 cup mixed berries frozen or fresh

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Brew Rainbow Rooibos Herbal Tea with hot water for 5 minutes. Remove tea sachets or loose leaf tea from container.
  
• Add honey to taste and allow tea to cool. (You can put the mixture in the refrigerator or freezer to speed up this process, if you wish)
  
• Add berries to the popsicle (ice pop) molds.
  
• Pour the prepared tea into the berry filled popsicle molds.
  
• Place the popsicle (ice pop) sticks into the mold. Freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight. Enjoy!
  

Notes

Feel free to use any fruit you desire in this recipe either fresh or frozen. We used frozen mixed berries for this recipe.

If you want to keep this recipe low carb and vegan, then substitute the honey with a sugar alternative of choice. Please note that the honey gives these popsicles that delicious mouth feel and other sweeteners may make the ice pops (popsicles) freeze harder.

We used Rainbow Rooibos Organic Herbal Tea for this recipe but feel free to substitute with your favorite tea of choice.

You can use either loose leaf or tea sachets for this recipe.

How to unmold an ice pop (popsicle)?

The easy way to unmold a popsicle is to either set you popsicle molds in a pan of warm water for a few seconds or run the popsicles molds under hot water for 10 to 15. Be careful to not get the popsicle itself wet. Sometimes, you will get one that is difficult to remove and this one will just need to be run under the warm water for a little longer.

How long does it take for an ice pop (popsicle) to harden?

At least 6-8 hours or it is best if left over night.

How long can you keep ice pops (popsicles) in the freezer?

6-8 months if frozen and stored properly in a sealed container.

What prevents the ice pops (popsicles) from freezing rock hard?

It’s the honey or the sugar content. The honey in this recipe gives the Rainbow Berry Rooibos Ice Pops a nice mouth feel. They are not too hard or too soft. If you exchange the honey out with a sugar alternative, it may make the ice pops harder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popsicle | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

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When the cold and flu season hits, it is never convenient. It is not something you plan for. As an adult, we have work and the kids to care for. No one has time to be sick or lose sleep.

There is nothing worse than coughing, hacking, can’t sleep and then at 0200  (2 am) find out that you are fresh out of cough syrup. Don’t fret!  You might have everything you need right in your pantry to get feeling better straight away.

Not only is our Whiskey Honey Lemon Cough Syrup recipe effective for reducing cough, but it is also delicious. Please don’t judge!  Back in the day, our parents used to give us a dose before we went to bed when we had a bad cold or cough. We slept like a rock and our coughs subsided. Heck, it tasted so good, it was almost worth getting sick just to get a dose. (smiling)

3 Ingredients needed to make Whiskey Honey Lemon Cough Syrup

1. Whiskey or bourbon
2. Honey
3. Lemon juice

History of Whiskey as a Medicinal Tonic

This Whiskey Honey Lemon Cough Syrup is a recipe that has been in our family for 100’s of years passed on from our great great grandparents. Back in the day, there were not fancy medicines to treat illnesses and the basic ones were not so easy to obtain. Local folks used what they had on hand to treat the symptoms. Heck, penicillin was not even invented into 1928. During the Prohibition, in the 1920’s, it was difficult to buy liquor, but it was sold as a tonic in drug stores as medicinal whiskey.  It was said to cure everything from toothache to the flu.

Alcohol and Proof

Do you know that burning or warming sensation you experience down the back of your throat, esophagus and in your belly when you drink alcohol? You won’t necessarily notice this with beer or wine because it is so very low in alcohol content. Alcohol proof is a measure of how much alcohol (ethanol) is contained in an alcoholic beverage. For example, an 86-proof whiskey contains about 43% alcohol. Whereas, beer alcohol content is only usually between 3-12%. The more ethanol, the bigger the burn.

How does Whiskey help with a cold and cough?

So now you may be asking why that is a "good burn".

1) That burning warming feeling is happening because it is dilating your blood vessels. It will also dilate the blood vessels in your sinus region, and it may help your breath better during your cold.

2) In addition, whiskey was used as an antiseptic on the battlefields as medicine was hard to come by.

3) As you know, a little alcohol, in moderation can help you fall asleep faster. The word moderation is the key. If you drink in excess, you will be feeling even worse in the morning with a hangover. The goal is just to help you get some sleep so you can tackle your day.

Honey for Throat pain and Cough

Honey not only sweetens this little shot of deliciousness, but it also coats a scratchy throat, a natural antiseptic and help calms a cough.  If you are looking for more natural ways to calm a cough, be sure to check out our recipe for Chinese Pear Dessert Soup. Delicious, cools your throat and helps with cough. .

As we are currently in unprecedented times, we used whatever kind of honey we could get our hands on. However, if you have organic raw honey go for it!

Lemon juice for a boost of Vitamin C

Fresh lemon juice is best for this recipe but in pinch you can use the kind of lemon juice in a squeeze bottle or even a little lemonade. After all, this is a pantry recipe and if it is 0200, use what you have on hand. Lemon juice provides a little extra dose of vitamin C and antioxidants and gives this little recipe the perfect balance between sweet and sour.

Standard dosage of Whiskey Honey Lemon Cough Syrup

These little shot glasses we have hold 3 teaspoons. Dosage is 1-2 tablespoon for adults every 4 – 6 hours or as needed. Equal amounts of Whiskey or bourbon, fresh lemon juice and honey. We like to just stir in up and drink it in a shot glass. However, if you are craving something a little warm you can add it in a cup of hot water or your favorite herbal tea and enjoy a steamy cup.

Kid Friendly Version of Homemade cough syrup

According to Evan Ashkin, MD and Anne Mounsey, MD, children under the age of 12 months, should not eat honey because Honey contains toxic bacteria that may cause infant botulism. This is a serious form of food poisoning. Older children and adults are immune to this bacterium.

However, for children older than 12 months of age if you mix a little honey, a little lemon juice (if no allergens) in a little warm water (please, skip the whiskey), this may help reduce their cough and sleep.

How to store your Homemade Cough Syrup

As a food photographer, we must pick the prime time for lighting reasons to get the best shot. Our window of time for best lighting is between 9 am and 10am. So, what is one to do with a delicious Whiskey Honey Lemon Cough Syrup shot at 0900? We could drink it, but this recipe stays fresh in the refrigerator with fresh lemon in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

Stay Well and Take Care

Some of the most basic things that mom told us are true to get us back to health.

• Sleep as much as you can. Naps are fabulous.
• Hydrate as it helps to thin your secretions and helps replace the insensible loss due to fever. Warm liquids like our Nourishing Slow Simmered Beef Bone Broth and our Tranquil Lemon Ginger Tea helps to thin your secretions.
• Use a humidifier as it helps to moisturize your nasal, throat, and lung passages, making it easier for air to pass through.
• Immune Boosting Chicken and Rice Soup and Golden Spiced Noodle Soup are warm and therapeutic cozy cold and flu fighting bowls of deliciousness.
• If your condition does not improve, you have a high fever or difficulty breathing get seen by a medical professional.

Exclusions

This recipe does have alcohol in it, and it is NOT recommended for children or those with liver disease. We have also included a kid friendly version of homemade cough syrup for children older than 12 months of age and have no other allergens in our recipe card below.

As always, before starting any new home therapy, you must discuss this homemade cough syrup idea with your primary care physician before initiating self-treatment. You need to make sure this is okay for your condition, any pre-conditions you may have and to make sure that it does not react with any medications that you are currently taking. (okay, the nurse is now stepping down from her soap box). We love you guys and we just want you to be safe!

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Whiskey Honey Lemon Cough Syrup

Whiskey Honey Lemon Cough Syrup is an old fashion homemade cough syrup recipe and natural remedy to help calm coughs using only three pantry ingredients.

Course Beverages

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 3 dosages

Calories 35kcal

Author HWC Magazine

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon whiskey
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh or lemon concentrate
• 1 cup warm water or herbal tea optional

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Instructions

Adult Homemade Cough Syrup

• Mix whiskey, honey and lemon juice together and stir well.
• Dosage for adults is 1 -2 tablespoons every 4-6 hours or as needed for cough. We like to drink it straight up. However, if you desire, you can place ingredients in either a cup of warm water or herbal tea, mix and sip on it. If you like it sweeter, add a little more honey to the mix.

Children older than 12 months old Homemade Cough Syrup

• Mix 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon lemon juice together. DO NOT ADD Whiskey. Mix together and can be taken straight up or mix in a little warm water. Do not give honey to children less than 12 months of age.

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Notes

Dosage is 1 -2 tablespoons for adults every 4-6 hours or as needed. 

You can make any amount you wish as it is all equal parts of whiskey, lemon juice and honey. (Maybe you would like to make ¼ cup whiskey, ¼ cup honey and ¼ cup lemon juice together) However, please note because of the fresh lemon juice it only lasts about 3 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container. 

You can also use the lemon juice concentrate and because that has preservatives it can last up to 4 weeks in the refrigerator prepared with the whiskey and honey. 

If you are craving something warm to drink add 1-2 tablespoons in a mug of hot water or your favorite herbal tea. Sometimes, this is very soothing, especially if you have a stuffy nose too. 

If you do not have whiskey, this recipe is also nice with rum or whatever you have on hand. 

Raw honey is best for this but when times are tough, use whatever you can get your hands on. 

The original recipe does have alcohol in it, and it is NOT recommended for children or those with liver disease.

We have also included a kid friendly (no alcohol version) of homemade cough syrup for children older than 12 months of age and have no other allergens in our recipe card. Please consult with your pediatrician before initiating. Do not give honey to children less than 12 months of age. 

As always, before starting any new home therapy, you must discuss this homemade cough syrup idea with your primary care physician before initiating self-treatment. You need to make sure this is okay for your condition, any pre-conditions you may have and to make sure that it does not react with any medications that you are currently taking. (okay, the nurse is now stepping down from her soap box). We love you guys and we just want you to be safe!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 2mg

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Teatime

You are going to love this insanely delicious sip of creamy decadence. The kid in you is going to love the chewy little bites of boba balls. In addition, the adult in you is going to love the sophisticated flavor of Fraser Tea. Their Cream Earl Grey Organic Black Tea is blended with bergamot, citrusy orange peel, and a silky vanilla cream to create a delicate fusion of flavor. Fraser Tea also has a decaffeinated version of their Cream Earl Grey Tea as well.

If you are vegan or have a sensitivity to dairy, you are going to love the rich creaminess of the coconut milk. Refined sugar Police, you will love the fact that we kept this recipe only delicately sweet with the addition of the date paste.

Make your Own Homemade

There is no need to head off to your local bubble tea shop. You can make Homemade Cream Earl Grey Bubble Tea fast in the comfort of your own home, with just a handful of ingredients and the quarter of the cost. Here is what you need.

• quick cook boba balls
• Cream Earl Grey Tea
• coconut milk
• date paste

So, what are you waiting for? Let's have some fun and enjoy the last couple of weeks of summer. Let's beat the heat! Don't forget to make a batch of our Rainbow Berry Rooibos Ice Pops, Avocado Ice Candy and our Mocha Banana Ice Cream For good measure.

What is Bubble Tea?

Bubble Tea is sometimes called Pearl milk tea or Boba Milk Tea. Originating in Taiwan, this drink combines milk tea with tapioca-type balls. Boba are tapioca balls made from the cassava starch. Bobo balls have these addictive chewy consistencies, which is a nice contrast to the creamy milk tea. You can suck the boba balls up through a thick straw and chew them.

Is Bubble Tea Healthy?

The oldest known bubble tea consisted of a mixture of black tea, small tapioca pearls, sweetened condensed milk and syrup or honey. Loads of sugar and dairy. Today, we are going to lighten up this recipe with a dairy free and no added refined sugar Homemade Cream Earl Grey Bubble Tea.

Boba balls are made of this starch so they can cause constipation, if you eat too many of them. Mochi (Japanese rice cakes) can also cause the same issue. Limit your intake of bobo balls to ¼ cup per serving. The key to remember about everything in life - Moderation is the key. Too much any one thing is not good. If you like mochi, be sure to try our Mung Bean Daifuku Mochi.

What are boba balls (tapioca pearls) made of?

Black Boba balls are made from the cassava starch, sweet potato and brown sugar. The black color comes from the brown sugar added. There are also white, clear and colored boba balls available for purchase. However, the black ones really show up well as a nice background to the non-dairy milk tea.

Where to Purchase Tapioca Pearls?

We purchased our quick cooking boba balls (WuFu Yuan brand) from a Korean Market down the street. However, you can purchase these tapioca pearls at any well stocked Asian market, Walmart or even on Amazon. (This is not an affiliate link. We just wanted to show you what the package looked like of the one we purchased)

2 Kinds of Boba Balls

1) Quick cook version
2) Long cook version

There are pros and cons for each type of bobo balls. We purchased the quick cook 5-minute WuFuYuan Boba balls. It is great that they cook in 5 minutes. However, you have to use them immediately or they turn hard and are inedible.

The long cook version takes longer to cook, usually around 45 minutes. However, you can usually store for about 24 hours to use as long as you mix with a little date paste and water to prevent sticking and to flavor them.

Each brand of boba balls has different cooking times so read the directions. Nowadays, because Bubble tea has really taken off, it is usually written in English as well. Alternatively, try our Easy Coconut Iced Chai Tea Latte for a delicious milk tea without the dairy or boba balls.

What Kind of Tea is Best?

Actually, that is a matter of personal preference. The only advise we have it needs to be a strongly brewed tea like a black tea (hong cha - red tea) that really can pack a punch of flavor. That is exactly why we have chosen Cream Earl Grey Organic Tea by Fraser Tea. Super creamy but bold flavors can hold up to the coconut milk.

The ratio of water to tea is one cup of water to 2 sachets of tea. If you drink loose leaf tea, it is 1.25 tablespoons of tea to 1 cup water.

You can also experiment with Chai tea, Matcha (green teas) and oolongs for a different change in flavor. We have also seen the addition of pureed fruits like mango and lychee in bubble tea.

Keeping Tea Dairy Free

We have dairy sensitivities, so we tested creating bubble tea with different milk alternatives. Almond milk, soy milk and oat milk are too thin to hold up to the big flavors of the tea. Full fat coconut cream was just way to rich. However, full fat coconut milk in the can was the perfect creaminess we were looking for.

If you do not have a milk or dairy sensitivity, half and half or full fat milk seemed to be the perfect mouth feel for the boys. They said full fat whipping cream was way too rich. Skim milk and 2% milk was too watery.

Use Date Paste to Sweeten

I know what you are thinking…Date paste, really? However, trust on this. It is really delicious and gives this recipe a depth of flavor. We liked date paste so much we even used it in our Easy Coconut Iced Chai Tea Latte.

Did you know that one tablespoon of granulated sugar has 48 calories, 12 grams of sugar and zero fiber? On the other hand, one tablespoon of date paste has only 25 calories, 6 grams of sugar and 0.5 grams of fiber.

In addition, date paste unlike granulated refined sugar, does not give you the glucose spike as high as in refined sugar. As with all sweeteners whether natural or refined. Everything in moderation. If you have date paste left over, be sure to try our Cranberry Sauce Muffins, No Bake Cranberry Bliss Balls or our Easy Pumpkin Empanadas .

For this recipe we made our own date paste in a food processor and added in boiling water to thin it out. You can also use date syrup or date sugar as desired.

More Tea Recipes

Tranquil Lemon Ginger Tea

Healthy Moroccan Mint Tea

Goji Berry and Red Dates Herbal Tea

Easy Spiced Golden Milk

Teatime Treats

Healthy Vegan Matcha Pancakes

Matcha Chocolate Chia Parfait

Baked Matcha Lemon Glazed Donuts

Magic Matcha Bars

Matcha Banana Strawberry Banana Ice Cream Cups

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Homemade Cream Earl Grey Bubble Tea

Homemade Cream Earl Grey Bubble Tea is the summer's most refreshing beverage made with dairy free coconut milk, earl grey tea, chewy boba balls (black tapioca pearls) and lightly sweetened with date paste. (vegan, dairy-free)

Course Beverages

Cuisine Chinese

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 412kcal

Author HWC Magazine

Ingredients

Boba Balls (Tapioca Pearls)

• 10 cups water
  
• 1 cup black boba balls (tapioca pearls)
  
• 1 tablespoon date paste mixed with hot water to thin out

Tea

• 4 cups water
  
• 8 sachets Fraser Tea Cream Earl Grey Bubble Tea (or 8 tablespoons of loose leaf tea of choice)
• 4 tablespoon date paste
  thinned out with a little hot water
• 2 cups coconut milk
  Full fat canned
• Ice
  optional
• Straws fat ones that allow the boba balls to pass through.

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Instructions

• In a small bowl add your 5 tablespoons of date paste and add just enough boiled hot water so that it thins out to a pourable syrup. Set aside.
• Cook boba balls according to the directions on the back of your package. For QUICK cooking boba balls (tapioca balls) In a pot add 10 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add 1 cup of your boba balls, cover and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes and then turn down to simmer and cook for another 2-3 minute or until chewy. Drain and soak cooked pearls in cold water for 20 seconds. Drain and mix in 1 tablespoon of date paste. Stir well. Set aside. (For SLOW cooking boba balls, consult the directions on the back of your package for details. May take up to 45 minutes to cook.)
• Brew Tea: Heat 4 cups of water to 195 degrees F to 205 degrees F. Steep 8 sachets of Fraser Tea Cream Earl Grey Bubble Tea for at least 3 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons of date paste mixture or sweeten to your personal preference. Cool in refrigerator.
• Shake your can of coconut milk so that it is well mixed or put in a food processor for a minute. Set aside.
• In a large glass, add ¼ cup bobo balls (tapioca pearls), 1 cup date sweetened Cream Earl Grey, ½ cup full fat coconut milk or milk of choice. Stir well and add ice as desired. Serve with a fat straw and enjoy!
  

Notes

If you do not have a milk or dairy sensitivity, feel free to substitute with half and half or full milk. We used date paste as a sweetener as it spikes your glucose levels less than regular granulated sugar or sweetened condensed milk. However, you can substitute with a sugar alternative of choice. Just be sure to add to the tea whilst it is still hot so that it dissolves. Quick cooked boba tapioca balls only last 1-2 hours after cooked and then they start to get hard.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4mg

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Why You are going to Love our Berry Cherry Smoothie Blast

You are going to love how thick, creamy and fun this Berry Cherry Smoothie Blast is. It almost feels like you are sipping on a shake or ice cream float without all the guilt. The natural sweetness of the berries and cherries with the creaminess of the dollop of Homemade Coconut Whipping Cream and the citrus punch makes for a delicious sip.

Do you ever stand with your refrigerator wide open wanting something to eat but want it to magically appear? If you want something healthy, fast but do not feel like cooking? You have come to the right place. We have a Healthy Berry Cherry Smoothie Blast that is vegan, dairy free, gluten-free and can be made a little bit lower carb than usual smoothies.

Back to School Prep

Are your kids home for the summertime holiday driving you crazy eating every 12 minutes? You are not alone. Get them in the habit of making a healthy snack or a quick breakfast with this Berry Cherry Smoothie Blast. Heck, this recipe is so easy, that the older ones should be able to do this completely independently. In addition, get them CLEANING UP without your assistance. (Well maybe that was pushing it but it could not hurt to try) Get them in practice now. Before you know it, it will be back to school time.

Our Berry Cherry Smoothie Blast makes a quick and easy breakfast on the go or a healthy snack any time of the day. If you like, you can even put all your ingredients in your food processor container and place in the refrigerator overnight. Then in the morning, you are ready to blitz your Berry Cherry Smoothie Blast. Be sure to try our Ginger Citrus Dragon Fruit Smoothie, Mexican Chocolate Cherry Smoothie and our Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie for other delicious healthy breakfast/snack ideas.

What can you add to your smoothie to thicken it?

You can thicken your smoothie with frozen fruit, frozen bananas, oats, chia seeds, silken tofu, yogurt and avocados. However, one of our favorite ways to thicken smoothies that is a lower in carbs than frozen bananas is frozen berries and a few dollops of Homemade coconut whipped cream. In addition, you can add a sugar alternative of choice like stevia if you need to make coconut whipped cream diabetic friendly. Using all frozen berries and skipping the frozen cherries is also lower in carbs.

Berry Cherry Smoothie Blast Tips for Success

Don't add ice:

If you use frozen berries, you smoothie will be very thick. Ice just waters down your smoothie. In addition, don't use frozen berries or ice if you have a weak spleen. Be sure to review our Feed your Spleen: Nourish your body post to learn why eating cold iced drinks is not the best for your body. It is best to eat food and drinks at room temperature, so your body does not have to work so hard to heat up the nutrients to get them to your already pre-dispositioned body constitution. Fresh berries are in season, so enjoy the seasons bounty.

Make it with dairy or dairy free

Homemade Coconut Whipping cream and almond milk is a great alternative to make your smoothie rich and smooth without all tummy issues if you are lactose intolerant. If you are not lactose intolerant, feel free to use fresh dairy whipped topping, yogurt or milk. You can also use a frozen banana to thicken your smoothies.

Keep in Low in Sugar or Sugar Free

If you are making your own homemade coconut whipping cream, you can use stevia or sugar alternatives of choice to lightly sweeten. When you use a frozen ripened banana, there is no need to add any sugar as it is naturally sweet from the banana.

Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ's)

More quick and easy breakfast ideas/snack ideas

Toasted Almond and Date Larabars

Grab and Go Breakfast Chai Biscuits

Blackberry Lemon Drop Biscuits

Ginger Citrus Dragon Fruit Smoothie

Lemony Lavender Chia Seed Pudding

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Berry Cherry Smoothie Blast

Berry Cherry Smoothie Blast is a creamy frosty dairy free breakfast on the go beverage with mixed berries, Michigan Cherries, Coconut cream and citrus zest.

Course Beverages

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 249kcal

Author HWC Magazine

Ingredients

• ½ cup frozen mixed berries
  
• ½ cup frozen cherries
  
• ½ cup homemade coconut whipped topping
  or frozen banana slices
• ½ cup almond milk
  unsweetened or dairy of choice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest

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Instructions

• Blend frozen berries, cherries, coconut whipped topping (or frozen banana), milk or dairy alternative of choice, and orange zest in food processor until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!

Notes

If you prefer, you can use one frozen banana as an exchange for the ½ cup homemade coconut whipped topping. However, if you are trying to stay low carb, then we suggest using the homemade coconut whipped topping lightly sweetened with a sugar alternative of choice, like stevia. In addition, to keep this smoothie lower carb, replace the frozen cherries with all mixed berries which are lower carb. We only like our smoothies lightly sweetened. If you need yours's sweeter, you can add a little sweetener of choice. (honey, frozen banana, stevia, date paste, organic coconut sugar, etc.)

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 2mg

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How to Make a Banana Smoothie

After you cut up your frozen bananas, add peanut butter (or nut butter of choice), cocoa powder, frozen banana in the blender.

Add 1 cup of your dairy or non-dairy of choice. We love unsweetened Almond and Coconut milk blend from Silk. We have lactose intolerance issues that making ingesting dairy a real drag. If you find yourself feeling bloated, stomach issues and generally feeling uncomfortable after eating dairy products, give your little belly a rest and try a dairy free alternative.

Add about 4-6 ice cubes, if desired and blend about 2 minutes.

Pour into a large glass...

Look how rich and decadent this Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie is!!!

Cool Dairy Free Treats

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies are delicately sweet, smooth and has a rich chocolate ending without any of the guilt.

Course Breakfast and Brunch, Desserts

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 238kcal

Author HWC Magazine

Ingredients

• 1 frozen banana peeled and chopped
  
• 1 cup almond milk unsweetened (can substitute with any milk or dairy free milks of choice)
  
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  HEAPING tablespoon creamy or 1.5 tablespoons (substitute natural almond butter or any nut butter you like)
• 1.5 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  
• 4-6 ice cubes (omit if you have a weak spleen qi)

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Instructions

• Place in the blender banana, almond milk, peanut butter (or nut butter substitute) unsweetened cocoa powder and ice cubes. First put it on the ice crush mode and then when the ice is chopped well turn to the blend/smoothie function on your blender until smooth and creamy.
• Pour Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies into tall glasses and grab a straw and enjoy.

Notes

Feel free to use any non-dairy milk or full dairy milk as you wish. We used Silk's Unsweetened Almond and Coconut Milk Blend. You can exchange any nut butter you desire for peanut butter such as almond butter, cashew butter, etc. We used natural peanut butter as we have no peanut allergies on the home front. Please not our tablespoon of Natural peanut was HEAPING. Almost 1.5 tablespoons. The ripe bananas add a delicious amount of natural sweetness to the recipe. If you desire it sweeter, feel free to add a little date paste or sugar or sugar alternative of choice. Frozen bananas make it smooth and thick. If you like it thicker, add a few ice cubes at the end. However, if you have a weak spleen qi , it is best not to drink frozen drinks as this is hard on your body. In that case, skip the ice.

Don't throw away those over ripe ripe bananas. Instead, peel them and throw them in the freezer in a freezer safe baggie or container. Any time you want a smoothie, you are ready to go.

If you want your smoothie thick but want to protect your spleen, use room temperature bananas, skip the ice and add a few dollops of Homemade coconut whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 1mg

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