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Everything That’s Great About an Afternoon Tea

Is an afternoon tea the stuff of old movies and royalty? Or has it been perfected just for our fast-paced, caffeine-loving generation?

I love the extra pep a cup of tea gives you and all the vari-teas. (Haha, clever huh?) And drinking tea is super healthful, too.

Reasons to Drink More Tea

  • Tea is full of antioxidants, and keeps you young, from the inside out. Antioxidants also help protect against pollutants.
  • Tea is a hydrating drink. Did you know that? The common thought that tea dehydrates you has been debunked.
  • Tea is naturally calorie-free. Not only is it full of great stuff for you, it’s not full of empty calories. Win-win!
  • Herbal tea is naturally caffeine-free. Especially at night time, this tea provides the antioxidants you love, sans caffeine.
  • Other teas contain caffeine. But in comparison to coffees 95mg of caffeine per cup, tea has only 26 mg.

Tea Tips:

  • Teas, coffee, and spices are all of the heaviest fertilized products. The healthiest tea is organic tea.
  • Steep according to directions to avoid a bitter taste.
  • If you drink tea with caffeine, limit your consumption to five (1-cup) servings a day. However, with caffeine-free tea, you can feel free to indulge in six to eight cups a day.
  • And of course, here’s one of my favorite tea recipes, it a reci-tea!

Black Spiced Tea

  • 1 black tea bag
  • 6-8 ounces hot water
  • a large pinch of cinnamon powder
  • a large pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoons honey (or Vegan preference)
  • a squeeze of fresh lemon/lime

To a mug, add water and steep the tea bag according to package directions. Honey is heat sensitive, so let your tea cool a bit before you add it. Then finish with the lemon, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.

This recipe is from my first book, Everything’s Better with Cayenne Pepper. Check out my other books, too, and watch for more to come!

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Breakfast Dairy Free Naturals Paleo Recipes The Life I Live

Almond Flour Almond Butter Pancakes and Blueberry Syrup/ “PB”&J Pancakes

I’ve wanted to find the perfect combination for gluten-free pancakes for years, and I finally did! These almond flour pancakes have almond butter in them, too, reminding your taste buds of the nostalgic peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

It’s hard to create similar consistency and familiarity when you aren’t using conventional ingredients but I nailed it. Try these soon and enjoy!

Almond Flour Almond Butter Pancakes and Blueberry Syrup

  • 1 medium banana, peeledIMG_20171005_182333
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 3 whole eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil

Add banana to a medium-sized bowl and smash it. Mix in the remaining ingredients excluding the coconut oil.

Into a skillet on medium heat add 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Pour small pancakes, about 4 per pan, and cook until the begin to bubble and flip, about 4 minutes per side. Use the second tablespoon of oil for the rest of the pancake batches.

Almond Butter and Blueberry Syrup Topping

  • 1 cup blueberries (berries of choice)
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter

Cook together the berries, lemon juice, and coconut sugar in a small sauce pan at medium heat for about 2o minutes.

Top each pancake with a spread of almond butter and a drizzle of blueberry syrup.

Like this recipe? Check out my other books, and watch for more to come!

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Breakfast Dinner Lunch Recipes

Baked Bacon And Brussel Sprouts (Paleo)

You have to try these brussel sprouts,  because bacon. This recipe is a great addition to any meal of the day. With just two ingredients, Baked Bacon And Brussel Sprouts is deliciously crispy and soon to be your favorite!

Baked Bacon And Brussel Sprouts

  • 4 slices bacon, fried
  • 3 cups of brussel sprouts, ends cut off and quartered

Fry bacon on medium heat while flipping throughout, until preferred crispiness. Take bacon out and set aside. Do not drain the grease from the pan!

Cut the ends off of the brussel sprouts and then cut in quarters, or so that all the brussel pieces are about equal size. Add them into the pan you fried the bacon in and coat the brussel sprouts with the grease.

Place brussel sprouts on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven or until they begin to brown. In the last 5 minutes, crumble the bacon on top of the brussel sprouts and mix.

Tip: When you take the bacon out, lay it on a paper towel and dab off the excess grease.

Breakfast Recipes

Banana Bread Pancakes With A Cinnamon Maple Yogurt Drizzle

On a chilly morning, warm fresh banana bread pancakes are the best. These pancakes are light, fluffy and filled with banana bread flavor! Top them with this one of a kind syrup and enjoy.

Banana Bread Pancakes

  • 3 bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup regular flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (you can use a full cup of either or, I just like the mixture)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2/3 cups walnuts, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for each pan of pancakes)

Mash the three bananas until soft and easily stirred. Add in vanilla, milk, egg and combine. Next is the baking powder and soda, both (or either) flours and cinnamon. Stir until all the ingredients are incorporated. Add nuts last and stir.

Cook over medium to low heat until bubbles begin to form on one side and flip, or about 5 minutes on each side.

Tip: Use 1 full tablespoon butter/oil to cook your pancakes and help them not stick.

 


Cinnamon Maple Yogurt Drizzle20161017_082756

  • 2 heaping tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup

Combine ingredients in a small bowl until smooth and well mixed.