Dairy- Free Whipped Cream

Want a better alternative to the usual heavy whipped cream? This coconut whipped cream is the alternative for you!

There are many dairy- free whipped cream alternatives in grocery stores and I’ve tried many of them. However this homemade coconut whipped cream is the best tasting with it’s smooth and thick consistency. My favorite thing about this recipe is being able to control the sweetness/ sugar contents.

We use this dairy- free whipped cream on top of our oatmeal, acai bowls, fruits, cupcakes, pies, and etc.


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Ingredients:
- one can of full fat coconut milk
- agave nectar or coconut sugar (any sweetener of your choice)
- vanilla extract

Instructions:
- refrigerate the can of coconut milk over
night. (do not freeze)
- open and scoop out the solidified white
coconut fat. (save the coconut water in a
jar/container and use for smoothies)
- using a hand mixer mix for about 5 minutes
or until the whipped consistency is achieved.
- If you’re seeing clumps or its appearing too
dry, add some of the coconut water you
reserved in the beginning.
- for sweetness you can add 1 tbsp of agave
nectar or coconut sugar.
- for added flavor you may add 1 tsp of vanilla
extract. (optional)
- mix to incorporate and top on any dessert
or pair with your favorite fruits and enjoy!

Green Mint Smoothie

One of our go-to green smoothies is this minty treat. The peppermint extract and cacao nibs really make this smoothie taste like a mint chocolate shake from an ice cream parlor. However, unlike that mint chocolate shake, this smoothie is low in sugar and packed with nutrient rich ingredients.

Not only will you love it , so will your kids!

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Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup Almond milk
- 1 tbsp Lakanto monk fruit
- 1 Banana
- 2 cups Power greens
- 2 drops Peppermint extract
- 1 tbsp Hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp Cacoa nibs

***you can use any nut milk or sweetener of your choice.

Dalgona Coffee/Whipped coffee

Need a pick me up? This is the drink for you!

Dalgona Coffee is a delicious whipped coffee that will give you the energy you need and is very simple to make.

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Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp instant coffee
- 2 tbsp hot water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2-3/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

Directions:
- heat water
- place ingredients in a bowl
- using a hand mixer, whisk, or fork continuously mix mixture together until a whipped consistency is achieved

hot- heat 1/2-3/4 cup of milk, pour whipped coffee over and mix.
iced- pour 1/2-3/4 cup of milk over ice, pour whipped coffee and mix.

Meal Prep: Overnight Oats

Eating healthy meals throughout the day can be challenging, especially during the work week. Most of the time it can be easier to grab something at the cafeteria or nearby fast food joint during your lunch. However I’ve found that prepping your meals for the work week helps tremendously. Usually I try to designate one day for grocery shopping and another for actual meal prepping.

While there are many meal ideas I’d like to share, I’ll start by sharing this easy grab and go breakfast you can prep for your work week! Overnight oats are my go-to breakfast preps because they're simple, versatile, nutritious, and very easy to make. This is my favorite way to have them. However there are various ways your can make them to your liking so be creative and enjoy! 

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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Oatmeal
- 1/4 cup Chia seeds
- 1 tbsp Agave nectar
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Almond milk
- 1 cup Strawberries and bananas