Rosemary Morning Matcha

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If I am going to drink a matcha tea I can’t help but make it as herbal as possible.  I don’t drink caffeinated tea very often but since I have started making fancy concoctions out of it I seem to drink even less because I prefer my magic to the magic of the local coffee shop.  The more other green foods and fun adrenal support I put in my teas the less room there is for tea.  I love the creative process.

I used the western hemlock in North Van at my old home in this recipe because there was one in my back yard and it has great anti-inflammatory properties.  Now I use the Grand Fir, I have it freeze dried out of season and pick it fresh in the early summer.  Make sure you know what you are looking for if you are harvesting wild herbs or trees.  Some trees like the Yew are not safe to consume.

The rosemary, fir and nettle (if using) have microbial modulating properties and and the polyphenols in the green tea are great for the short chain fatty acid producing bacteria in the digestive system.  Any of the ingredients are totally completely replaceable/exchangeable.  I love the combination of the rosemary, blackberry and vanilla here though and I encourage you to give fruits and herbs a try.

Rosemary Morning Matcha

Ingredients
  • 1.5 t fresh rosemary (I like a little more…)
  • 1.5 t fresh western hemlock needles
  • 1 t matcha tea OR your favourite greens powder, this works really well with Ormus Greens
  • 3 brazil nuts
  • 2 T hemp seeds
  • 1/2 t kelp powder
  • 1/4 C fresh blackberries OR 1 t blackberry powder
  • 1/2 t goji berry powder OR 2 T dried goji berries
  • 1/4 t vanilla powder
  • 4 drops lime essential oil
  • 5 drops stevia or vanilla stevia
  • 1/2 t sunflower lecithin
  • enough water to make up 2 cups with the other ingredients
Instructions
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Blend all ingredients except essential oils in a high speed blender, strain into your favourite cup, stir in essential oils and taste for sweetness and adjust

*I now often add nettle powder or use that interchangeably with the matcha

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Cardamom Peach Green Smoothie

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Although it is pouring rain today I can just picture myself sitting on the dock sipping this green smoothie. Somehow in the summer it seems like anything is possible.  You can add a cup of your non-dairy yogurt to this recipe to make it creamier and add some probiotics.

Cardamom Peach Green Smoothie

Ingredients
  • 2 peaches
  • 1 C spinach
  • 1/2 C cucumber pieces
  • 2 t coconut butter
  • 1/4 t cardamom powder
  • 1/4 t cinnamon powder
  • 1 T hemp seeds
  • 1/2 banana (optional)
  • 1.5 C chilled herbal tea or water as needed (I used a pineapple roiboos, yum)
    *optional scoop of high quality greens or protein powder

Instructions

If using herbal tea steep the night before and leave in the fridge to cool overnight

Blend everything to desired consistency

Do not be afraid to add ice or sweetener of choice if that suits your taste!

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White Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Latte

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This is a quick I-have-no-nutmilk recipe for a delicious elixir to support you through your day.  This is a great way to get some carrot in!  And some great fungal modulating herbs like cinnamon and nutmeg.  The beta carotene in carrots is great for the microbiome and the integrity of the digestive lining too.

Serves one

C = cup
T = tablespoon
t = teaspoon

Ingredients
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  • 1 T cacao butter
  • 2 T hazelnuts (soaked, soaked/dehydrated if wanted)
  • 1 t chia, soaked in 2 T water (this will make it harder to strain but I love the good fats, definitely easier with it soaked)
  • 1/2 t cinnamon
  • 1/4 t nutmeg
  • 1/4 t vanilla powder
  • 1/8 t cloves
  • 1/8 t allspice (just use whatever spices you have or sub)
  • 1 small (1/2 cm) pc of fresh ginger or 1/8 t dried ginger
  • 1 carrot (small)
  • Sweetener of choice or 2 dates (I used Yacon)
  • Filtered water (or tea/dandelion coffee) to fill up to 2 cups of whatever temperature you desire… hot, warm, cold.

Optional ingredients:

  • 1 t chicory
  • 5 drops medicine flower white chocolate oil
  • 1 t dried pumpkin powder
  • 1 T tocotrienols
  • 1 t sunflower lecithin (I always add this)
Instructions

Blend all ingredients in a high-powered blender and strain through a nut milk bag or fine mesh strainer.

Sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy.

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Chocodrenal Dream Elixer

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For when that chocolate craving strikes and you don’t want to fall victim to junk food but would rather support your stamina and energy through healing herbs.  The astragalus in here can help to regulate digestive immunity and also contains long chain carbohydrates to help encourage Bifidobacteria.  The ashwagandha also contains some more medium chain carbohydrates which makes for a great spectrum for digestion IF you are not sensitive to FODMAPS or have any small intestinal motility issues.  Ginseng can help encourage the growth of digestive mucosa which can help with our digestive immunity and balance.  Find what is right for you and customize.

Chocodrenal Dream Elixer

Ingredients

  • 1 C hot filtered water
  • 3 T walnuts
  • 3 dates
  • 1 T cacao
  • 1 T coconut butter
  • 1/8 t powdered vanilla bean or 1/2 t vanilla extract
  • A few drops of stevia (to taste if not sweet enough)

Optional ingredients, use them if you have them:

  • 1 t sunflower lecithin
  • 1 t astragalus
  • 1 t ashwagandha
  • 1/4-1/2 t powdered or one squirt liquid panax ginseng

Just use the herbs that you have on hand or anything you already have that is better suited to your needs.  If you feel like upgrading just do so one at a time so that you can get a good feel for the taste of these herbs.  Some can be a bit bitter and it is great to know the effect they have on your body before adding more.  I like to always taste the herbs before adding them to the elixir to achieve a good flavour balance.

Instructions

Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender until well combined

Strain

Taste for sweetness, make sure this is sweet enough to satisfy and adjust accordingly

Pour into indulgent mug and enjoy

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Healing Heart Hot Carob

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I am really enjoying warm evening elixirs with carob (until I get over my chocolate allergy…) Feel free to replace the carob with your favourite cacao powder if it suits your fancy and remember to feel all warm and fuzzy inside while drinking!  Each of the ingredients except maybe the Carob are totally optional and interchangeable.  Make sure to taste your herbs before using them as some can be bitter and you may not like it.

Feel free to leave out any of the herbs that you don’t have or that are not suitable for you at this time.

Healing Heart Hot Carob

Ingredients
  • 1 T almond butter
  • 1.5 T coconut butter
  • 1 T carob powder
  • 1 T dandy blend or other coffee substitute powder
  • 1 t muira puama
  • 2 dropperfulls Siberian ginseng
  • 1/2 t concentrated maca powder
  • 1 t mushroom immunity powder blend
  • 1 t chicory powder
  • 1 t ionic magnesium
  • 1/4 t asparagus root powder
  • 1/2 t He Shou Wu powder
  • 1/8 t vanilla powder
  • 1/8-1/4 t kelp powder
  • 5 drops stevia
  • 2 C warm water
  • 5 drops medicine flower chocolate oil (totally optional!!)

Instructions

Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender, strain into your favourite cup, taste for sweetness and enjoy

ALL herbal ingredients are optional.  I hope this can serve as an example of what you can do but it is not necessary to have it all.

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