Soothing Hot Carob

Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces coconut milk
• 4 ounces coconut water
• 1 teaspoon granulated (or ground) ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon carob powder
• 1 teaspoon raw honey

Directions:

In a saucepan, combine the milk, water, ginger, turmeric, and carob.

Heat until just boiling, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.

Pour into a large mug and stir in honey.

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Orange You Glad Smoothie

Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1/3 cup frozen pineapple
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 2 tablespoons protein powder
• 1/2–1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 1/3 cups organic orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil

Directions:

Blend all ingredients together in a high speed blender.

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Coconut, Cardamom, Cinnamon Refresher

Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes plus steeping time

Ingredients:

• 3 cardamom pods
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 cup coconut milk*
• 1/2 stick cinnamon

Directions:

Crack open the cardamom pods and remove the seeds. Discard the pods.

In a small saucepan combine all ingredients, including cardamom seeds, and bring to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and allow to steep for 30 minutes.

Fill a serving glass halfway with ice, then strain contents of the saucepan through a mesh sieve into prepared glass.

Discard the cinnamon stick and cardamom pods.

Add a fresh stick of cinnamon to the glass and enjoy. Recipe can be multiplied to serve more than one.

Note: In cooler weather, after steeping time is complete, reheat the milk and then strain into a mug and enjoy warm!

Homemade Coconut Milk:

*For the freshest coconut milk, make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

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