Hemp Milk Latte

Hemp milk has such a rich, unique flavor! If you haven't tried it, you are in for a treat.

Since I had my first Hemp Milk Latte from Green Zebra Grocery in Portland, OR I have been craving the thick deliciousness almost every day. I really love coffee, but I can't justify spending so much going out everyday. Luckily, hemp milk foams up so nicely, you won't need fancy espresso machine to steam up this silky beverage.

Perfect pairing with breakfast, or afternoon cozy time-out.

Or like me, getting me through the start of Christmas Card signing... 

How is it almost December already??

What you'll need: 

1 cup Unsweetened Hemp Milk

Extra-Strong brewed coffee***

(or espresso/instant espresso if you are desperate)

2 dashes Cinnamon

1 tsp Agave (optional)

First, 

Make your coffee

While your coffee is a brewin', heat your hemp milk in a sauce pan until scalding hot, and just before it is simmering, pour into a blender. 

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TIP: Use a blender with removable hole on the top, cover with kitchen towel so steam can escape but it will not splash out and burn you.

Blend on high for 2-3 minutes or "Smoothie Mode" on some models or until you can see it getting frothy, and slightly lighter in color. 

The milk and foam will slightly separate, this is normal. 

Pour just the milk into a glass (while holding the foam back with a spoon)

Add desired amount of coffee

*Add Agave if desired* and stir

Finally, Top with remaining foam and garnish with a dash or two of cinnamon.

Voila!

GO GET'EM SMOOTHIE

Barbie's favorite smoothie, for sure.

Nutritious and satisfying, great for post-workout or first thing in the morning. I would even call this dessert-worthy!

I love using blenders where the blender cup doubles as a cup. Saves on cleanup time (Lord knows how much I hate doing dishes, that's why he gave me such a great husband!)

Ingredients: 

1/2 Banana

1 small roasted beet

2-3 frozen strawberries

2 Medjool dates (pitted)

2 Tbsp Plain Low Fat Greek Yogurt

1/4-1/2 c Organic Orange Juice

1-2 ice cubes

Blend until smooth and enjoy! 

Salmon Salad Lettuce Cups

Ever wonder what to do with salmon leftovers?

Here is a great solution to stinkin up the break room microwave with fish smell.

Its light, refreshing, and super tasty!

1 cup Cold, cooked salmon, flaked

1 TBSP finely diced white onion

1 diced ripe tomato

2 hard boiled eggs, diced

1 TBSP Mayo, Veganaise, OR sour cream

2 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

Sea salt & Pepper to taste

Lettuce or Cabbage cups

Basil or any fresh herbs you have on hand

Dash of Smoked Paprika or Ancho Chili Powder

Mix all ingredients and serve in lettuce or cabbage cups

Garnish with Basil or any fresh herbs you have

Keeps well in the fridge, perfect for a picnic, fancy passed appetizers at a party, or a healthy snack!

Chia Green Juice

JUICE!

This recipe is perfect for mid-morning snack or afternoon pick-me-up

You can do fresh squeezed for optimal nutrients or use the juices I have listed in the recipe. Either way, it is sweet and satisfying. Chia seeds add fiber, protein, and antioxidents. Triple threat.

1 Heaping TBSP hydrated chia seeds*

1 part Organic Mighty Greens Juice**

1 part Organic Orange Juice

*I hydrate my chia seeds overnight in coconut water, adds great flavor to any juice/salad dressing/sauce

FEEL FREE TO CREATE YOUR OWN GREEN JUICE- I find using this one saves time, money, energy, and dishes. (I hate dishes) 

**SUJA Essentials is USDA Organic Mighty Greens juice, including apple, celery, cucumber, kale, collard Greens, lemon, mint tea, spinach, ginger, spirulina, chlorella, barley grass, alfalfa grass

I recommend putting a splash of OJ in the chia seeds and stirring to smooth out all the lumps before adding the remaining liquid