September 10, 2023

Blueberry Hemp Smoothie Is a Beauty Tonic

Blueberry Hemp Milk Smoothies Hemp is the natural fiber from the stalk of a cannabis plant. Hemp seeds and the hemp milk made from them are beneficial to your skin. The Omega-3 fatty acids in hemp seeds help keep skin hydrated and reduce inflammation. Blueberries have tons of antioxidant power and contain protective anthocyanins. Together hemp milk and blueberries make a superfood smoothie. SERVES 2 Ingredients 2 cups hemp milk 2 cups fresh blueberries 1 banana Crushed ice (optional) Procedure Combine the hemp milk, blueberries, and banana in a blender and mix until smooth, about 1 minute. For a cold […]
July 4, 2023

Almond Blueberry Gelatin Parfaits

The flavors and colors of the almond and blueberry gelatins play off each other beautifully in this dessert. Blueberries rank very high in their ability to fight free oxygen radicals that damage cells. They also contain vitamin C and antibacterial elements called anthocyanosides, which are great for maintaining vein health and your immune system. Almond milk is an excellent source of antioxidants. SERVES 6 Ingredients For Blueberry Gelatin 2 cups blueberry juice 2 envelopes (1 oz. each) unflavored gelatin ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tsp. lemon zest ½ cup chopped fresh blueberries For Almond Gelatin 2 cups almond milk 2 […]
May 21, 2022

Blueberry Upside-Down Cake

Serves 10–12 Ingredients ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter ½ cup light-brown sugar 2 cups fresh blueberries or other seasonal fruit 1 cup gluten-free or regular baking flour ½ cup almond flour ½ cup coconut flour 1 Tbs. baking powder 1 tsp. salt or salt substitute 1½ cups Xylitol or sugar 1 cup cubed and slightly softened unsalted butter 2 tsp. vanilla extract 4 large eggs (organic, free-range, or Omega-3-enriched), separated ¾ cup plain yogurt Procedure Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Make the topping: In a saucepan or 10-inch cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the […]
July 17, 2018

Surprise Them With Sweet Potato-Blueberry Pancakes

With activities, meetings, appointments and tired kids, evening meals don’t always happen the way you want them to. Take advantage of fresh faces and morning attitudes and enjoy breakfast together instead. (Of course, if you really want to surprise the kids when 5:30 p.m. rolls around, serve pancakes for dinner!) Involve kids in mashing the sweet potato and mixing the batter. The pancakes are vegetarian and Gluten Free! Sweet Potato-Blueberry Pancakes Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato 2 eggs 1 cup milk (dairy or nondairy) 2 Tbs. butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 cup […]