These delicious muffins are a seasonal favorite, perfect to warm the cool fall days, the holidays and the cold winter days. Feel free to add as much spice as you like. We call for brown sugar, but coconut palm sugar, and organic cane sugar will also work. This recipe will yield anywhere from 8-12 muffins, depending on size.
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All-Around Magical Moon-Milk
Moon Milk is a soothing, delicious milk-based hot beverage that has its roots in the healing tradition of Ayurveda. It’s useful for deep relaxation and sound rest, and is often taken at bed-time to calm stress and anxiety. In this recipe, we use a combination of spices with Ashwagandha Root Powder and Turmeric SuperGhee, both of which are used in Ayurveda to promote excellent health. Feel free to adjust the spices as desired, and, although not necessary, you can whip the moon milk with a handheld or bullet-style blender until frothy before serving.
Body-Boost Ashwagandha Moon Milk
Moon Milk is a soothing, delicious milk-based hot beverage that has its roots in the healing tradition of Ayurveda. It’s useful for deep relaxation and sound rest, and is often taken at bed-time to calm stress and anxiety. In this recipe, we add Ashwagandha Ghee which is used in Ayurveda to support a healthy immune system. Feel free to adjust the spices as desired.
Gluten-Free Flaxseed Muffins with Buttermilk, Ghee and Spices
These muffins are tender, aromatic, healthy and delicious! They’re great with hot chai tea or coffee, fresh, seasonal fruit, yogurt, nut butters and additional ghee for spreading. The recipe makes 12-15 muffins. If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, blend 1/2 cup yogurt with 1/2 cup water to use as a substitute, or add 1 tbsp lemon juice to a measuring cup. Pour in some milk to equal 1 cup. Let it sit for 5 minutes before adding to the recipe.
Darjeeling Green Tea Latte
This is a simple, wonderful tea that can be made with your choice of milk, however, the richer the milk (or nut milk) the creamier and more delicious the tea. If you enjoy dairy products, try this recipe with 6 Tbsp whole milk and 2 Tbsp cream in place of half cup (8 Tbsp) milk. The tea is wonderful hot, but can also be enjoyed cold on a hot summer day.
Moringa, Date and Almond Treats
Beautiful green Moringa Powder gives a nutritious boost to these fun, no-sugar-added treats. Enjoy as a snack with a cup of tea, or after a meal.
Classic Holiday Eggnog
Enjoy this traditional holiday beverage – It’s classic, simple and divine!
No-Egg, No-Sugar Holiday “Nut-Nog”
This is an easy-to-make great holiday, or anytime beverage which can be enjoyed warmed or chilled. For holidays, double the recipe and keep chilled. Stir well before serving. A generous dollop of dairy or non-dairy whipped cream and a sprinkling of cinnamon, cardamom or nutmeg makes for a fun grand finale.
Spiced Pears
These pears are quick and easy to prepare, and kids love them! Ideas for serving include:
* Add a dollop to yogurt or ice cream
* Top with nuts and raisins or a splash of cream
* Enjoy with a wedge of dark chocolate
* Once cooled, chop and use as you would jams or jellies (on toast, pancakes, waffles,
quick breads, muffins and scones
Be sure to use firm pears – no need to peel if organic. Can be served warm, room temperature or cold.
Pumpkin Spice Bread with Honey-Cream Cheese Spread
This warming, yummy spice bread can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert or breakfast treat. It’s even more delicious with a steaming cup or coffee, tea, hot cocoa or spiced chai. For a maple flavor, simply substitute pure maple syrup for honey in the Cream Cheese Spread recipe.
Spicy-Nutty Chocolate Treats
These little chocolate treats are so easy to make and they have much less sugar than what you might purchase in the store. Try them with a piece of fruit and a cup of hot tea.
