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How to Naturally Sweeten Your Cold Brew Coffee

April 13, 2016

It is possible to sweeten your coffee without using dairy, sugar, and gross additives. This is better than any creamer that I have ever used and if you would have asked me a year ago if I would be saying this I would not believe you. I loved french vanilla creamer so much you would have thought I had stock in the company. Your coffee will be deliciously sweet and you will be healthier for it. These ingredients also happen to be Paleo, and Vegan! 

Cold Brew Coffee

These 3 ingredients have changed the way I drink coffee. 

Dates: 

Dates have become my best friend, especially during this elimination diet where I have taken away alot of the foods I usually eat. Dates are naturally sweet and really help with the digestive process. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals and also give you a boost of energy. They contain essential minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium, and zinc. They also contain thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin K. So basically nature’s candy is a powerhouse! 

So as you can imagine dates offer alot of health benefits. I’ll list just a few of them below.

strengthen your bones

relieve constipation

they are a great supplement for people who suffer from anemia

help to relieve seasonal allergies

a great energy booster because of the natural sugar they contain

reduce levels of LDL cholesterol

Coconut Oil:

Over the last 6 months or so I have come to love coconut oil. I probably go through a jar every week or so. I always buy organic unrefined. If you are going to be consuming alot of something you want to make sure it is of high quality. My practitioner told me I need to be consuming at least 2 tbsp of coconut oil each day. After reading some of the incredible health benefits you might want to as well.

More than 90% of coconut oil consists of saturated fat. Most of them are medium chain triglycerides, which has been shown to have many health benefits.  It is important to note that not all saturated fat behaves the same in the body. Due to its high lauric acid content it is actually beneficial to the body. Lauric acid makes up 40% of the total. Lauric acid is helpful in dealing with viruses and diseases. It can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. It can help boost your metabolism and thyroid function. It has also been shown to help reduce candida and yeast in the body.

Coconut Milk:

Coconut milk is a wonderful alternative to using dairy. Like coconut oil, coconut milk contains lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that’s easily absorbed and used by the body for energy. It also improves cholesterol and blood pressure. Coconut milk also provides important minerals needed to maintain blood volume, regulate heart health, and prevent dehydration.  Coconut milk is very filling helping you to feel full and satisfied.

Coffee Sweetener
2016-01-12 16:51:41
An easy way to sweeten your coffee that is all natural and healthy. I promise you will not miss the sugar!
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Ingredients
  1. 1-2 Medjool dates (pitted)
  2. 1-2 tbsp coconut oil
  3. 1/3 -1/2 cup of coconut milk
Instructions
  1. Put all the ingredients into a blender along with your cold brew coffee and blend until all the ingredients are combined. I usually blend mine in a Vitamix for 30 seconds. Your cold brew will be frothy and delicious! Enjoy!
By Jen @ SavedbytheKale
Saved by the Kale http://savedbythekale.com/

References: Organic Facts, Wellness Mama, Dr. Axe

 

Filed Under: Drinks, Elimination Diet, Health, Recipes Tagged With: coconut oil, coffee, cold brew, cold brew coffee, dairy free, dates, gluten free, naturally sweeten coffee, paleo, soy free, sugar free, vegan

Healthier Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

October 9, 2014

Healthier Banana Bread Recipe

What do you do when you have an extra bunch of super ripe bananas sitting around…you make banana bread of course! My 2 girls request banana bread all the time so I have played around with making it lots of ways. This one is definitely a keeper. It is delicious, dense but still fluffy and moist and just sweet enough. Perfect for a quick breakfast in the morning or an afternoon snack when you get the munchies. 

Healthier Banana Bread Recipe

I love using coconut oil with this recipe and the coconut palm sugar is a healthier alternative to brown or white sugar.

 Healthier Banana Bread Recipe

Healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
2014-10-08 00:13:15
A delicious dense, moist, and perfectly sweet banana bread. Made with healthy ingredients!
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
55 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
55 min
Ingredients
  1. 4 ripe bananas
  2. 1/3 cup of coconut oil (melted)
  3. 1 egg
  4. 2/3 cup of coconut palm sugar
  5. 1 tsp vanilla extract
  6. 1 tsp baking soda
  7. 1/4 tsp salt
  8. 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  9. 1/2 cup self rising flour
  10. 1/2 cup dark chocolate chip (I use Enjoy Life) (reserve some for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. In a bowl mash bananas
  3. Add oil
  4. Whisk egg in a separate bowl, then add to bananas.
  5. Add sugar, vanilla, baking soda, and salt to bowl.
  6. Stir
  7. Then add flour and chocolate chips.
  8. Stir until incorporated.
  9. Pour into loaf pan and top with reserved chocolate chips.
  10. Bake for 45 minutes.
By Jen @ SavedbytheKale
Saved by the Kale http://savedbythekale.com/

Filed Under: Breakfast, Desserts, Featured, Snacks Tagged With: banana bread, chocolate chip banana bread, coconut oil, dairy free, dessert, healthy dessert, healthy snacks, snack

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