Superfood Recipes to Celebrate the NEW YEAR

As the excitement and happiness from this week’s festivities slowly drift toward the anticipation of the new year, I’m soaking in all the magic, purity and love I can with my friends + family. With the laughs, smiles and nourishing meals, I cherish this time SO much. It really is the beauty of the holidays.


The holidays are all about good food and good times, but it’s important to remain grounded in your truth and give in LOVE. This time of year is nostalgic, happy and light for some, yet for others it can be stressful, triggering, and emotionally charged. I believe in sharing my light all year, but I think it’s especially important to open our arms a little wider during the holidays and one way to do that is through food.


What we put in our bodies affects our overall health, when we nourish ourselves with real food and shamelessly enjoy a treat here and there, we are much more likely to maintain healthy BALANCE. That’s why it’s so important to follow your heart + intuition. No need to deprive yourself and definitely no need for judgment or guilt, especially when you incorporate high-vibe superfoods into your holiday treats!


Enjoy these 3 healthy holiday superfood dishes to help ring in 2019!!

Spiked Peppermint Hot Chocolate

This rich, minty hot chocolate gets its smooth texture from highly nutritious nut milk and its subtle sweetness from immunity-boosting honey. Cacao Magic Superfood + Protein Blend adds an extra pop of protein plus a variety of potent superfoods, including a dose of finely milled reishi mushroom powder, known to have an ever-growing list of healing properties. And a splash of vodka ensures that this warming drink will leave you feeling merry and bright!

Gather This:
1 cup non-dairy milk
½ cup water
3 tbsp Cacao Magic Superfood + Protein Blend
1 ½ tbsp sweetener of choice A small pinch of salt
¼ tsp peppermint extract
1-2 oz of vodka
1 oz of chocolate (raw carob will also work)

Do This:

Blend all of the ingredients together, except for the chocolate and vodka. Pour the liquid into a small saucepan, add the chocolate and slowly bring to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the chocolate, and add one ounce of vodka. Simmer for another minute or so, keeping an eye on the chocolate to make sure it doesn’t burn. Remove from heat, and add more vodka if desired. Enjoy warm or chilled (martini glass or wine glass over ice)!

 

Cranberry Cashew Fudge

This decadent, yet ultra nourishing fudge makes the perfect dessert for your holiday soiree. Together, the almond butter and cashews provide a boost of heart-protective antioxidants, as well as a wealth of minerals. Our Coconut Bliss Coconut Butter and Berry Bee Honey create a lovely, immunity-boosting sweetness that pairs wonderfully with dried cranberries.


Gather This:

¾ cup of raw cashews (soaked)
¼ cup almond butter
3 tbsp Berry Bee Honey
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp Coconut Bliss Coconut Butter
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp Himalayan pink salt
¼ - ⅓ cup dried unsweetened cranberries

Do This:

Blend the cashews in a high-powered mixer or blender until they start to form a butter. Slowly add the remaining ingredients until fully incorporated (the batter should be relatively thick, but feel free to stir in some chopped cashew pieces to bulk it up). Pour the mixture into a lined baking pan, and top with additional cranberries if desired. Place in the freezer to set, about 2-3 hours. To serve, cut into squares and sprinkle with raw coconut sugar. Store in an airtight container and the fudge will last up to 2 weeks in the freezer.

 

Hot Cacao Magic Mug Cake

These cakes are created with low-glycemic coconut sugar, energizing coconut oil, Cacao Magic Superfood + Protein Blend, nut milk and a hint of java. After you’ve shopped for your baking goodies, pick out a gorgeous, inspirational mug to enjoy this tasty treat!


Gather This:

¼ cup gluten-free baking flour
2 tbsp coconut sugar
2 tbsp Cacao Magic Superfood + Protein Blend
1 tbsp vegan marshmallow
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp white vinegar
¼ tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ tbsp coconut oil (melted)
2 tbsp nut mylk
2 tbsp brewed coffee


Do This:

Lightly grease a microwave-safe coffee mug with non-stick coconut oil spray or coconut oil. Combine the dry ingredients in a small bowl. Slowly mix in the vanilla, milk, vinegar and oil. Once incorporated, transfer the batter into your mug, mix in the marshmallows, and pour the coffee over the top. Microwave on high for 1 ½ - 2 minutes. Make sure to watch the cake so it doesn’t overcook!

Editor’s note: If you don’t own a microwave or don’t care to use one, simply stick the mug in an oven pre-heated to 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes. Top with chocolate or carob pieces, cacao nibs, nuts, coconut ice cream, or whipped topping of choice.


*These recipes and photos were made in collaboration with Free People

 

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Blue Butterfly Cashew Butter Bowl

Blue Butterfly Bowl

We’re dreaming of a beautiful blue galaxy with this delicious Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter Bowl! Did you know blue is the color of confidence and calmness? It manifests intuition, balance, tranquility and intelligence. So infusing more of your meal with blue foods can really calm and center the mind especially when you load it with nutrients and ingredients that support brain health, energy and mood.


Enjoy this beautiful bowl made with homemade Butterfly Boost cashew butter and topped with blueberries, nut butter and supercharged raw honey. You can have it in the morning with oatmeal, in the afternoon with quinoa or for dessert with rice puffs - whatever you desire!

Philosophie Blue Snack Bowl

Gather This:

FOR THE BUTTERFLY BOOST CASHEW BUTTER

1 cup of cashews

1 tbsp of Butterfly Boost

1 tbsp of Coconut Magic or coconut manna

FOR THE BOWL

1 cup of quinoa, rice puffs or oatmeal

Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter 

Handful of blueberries

Nut Butter of choice

Drizzle with Berry Bee Honey


Do This:

Combine all ingredients for the Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter in a high speed blender and blender until smooth (add water to create desired consistency). Then in a bowl, start with a layer of quinoa, rice puffs or oatmeal and top with your Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter, handful of blueberries, nut butter and a drizzle of Berry Bee Honey. ENJOY!

Blue Butterfly Cashew Butter Bowl

Blue Butterfly Smoothie Bowl

Blue Butterfly Smoothie Bowl

Brightening up your days with this blue smoothie bowl packed with superfoods, adaptogens and so much more! Never underestimate what the power of a beautiful, vibrant smoothie bowl can do for you and your body. 


This ocean blue bowl is packed with the goodness of frozen bananas, coconut meat (makes it so thick & creamy!) and oat milk, it’s a nourishing and refreshing way to start your day or enjoy poolside.


The secret ingredient? Our newest Butterfly Boost superfood + adaptogen blend that creates this bowl vibrant blue color and is loaded with nutrients to elevate your mood and center your mind. 

Blue Butterfly Smoothie Bowl

Gather This:

1-2 frozen ripe bananas, cut into chunks

1 cup frozen coconut meat

½ cup oat milk (or any non-dairy milk)

1 tbsp Butterfly Boost

Toppings: granola, blackberries, shredded coconut, Butterfly Boost, edible glitter & flowers (optional but so fun!!)


Do This:

add everything to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth + creamy! Pour into your favorite bowl, top with your favorite toppings + ENJOY! 

Blue Butterfly Smoothie Bowl

Summer Peach Toast with Cream Cheese & Honey

Summer Peach Toast with Cream Cheese & Honey

Breakfast in the summer just got better with this elevated take on the classic breakfast toast, which gets a dose of sweetness from fresh summer peaches and a drizzle of our Berry Bee Honey. It looks like sunshine on a slice of bread! Is there anything better?


For this toast creation we’ve taken our Berry Bee Honey for extra vitamin C and healing properties combined with vegan cream cheese and sliced peaches making this a perfect morning or mid-day boost.


We love drizzling on our supercharged raw honey due to its antibiotic properties, energy-lifting powers, and plant-based protein from brown rice. This natural sweetener includes pomegranate, acai, goji, and camu-camu (ALL organic!), which are incredibly high in antioxidants. 

Summer Peach Toast

Gather This:

½ ripe nectarine

1 tbsp vegan cream cheese

1 tsp Berry Bee Honey

White sourdough bread

Toppings: goji berries, bee pollen, Berry Bee Honey

Peach Toast

Do This:

Slice the peach into thin slices. Toast your bread. Mix vegan cream cheese and Berry Bee Honey then spread on toast, top with peach slices, goji berries, bee pollen and finish with a drizzle of Berry Bee Honey. ENJOY!

Summer Peach Toast

 

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Green Goddess Pesto Pasta Salad

Green Goddess Pesto Pasta Salad

Pasta salad BELONGS in summer. You’ll want to bookmark this recipe for your next gathering or camping trip. 


We make HUGE batches of this Green Dream homemade pesto sauce for all our favorite dinners - salads, pasta, and spiralized veggies. A classic, simple basil pesto recipe is made with fresh basil, nuts, garlic, Romano or Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper but infused with spirulina, maca, mesquite, hemp protein, and chia seeds you have the savory sauce of your DREAMS.

Pesto Summer Pasta Salad

Gather This:

FOR THE PASTA SALAD

Box of pasta of your choice

Diced red onion

Diced green onion

Chopped parsley

Cucumber slices

Avocado chunks

FOR THE PESTO

1 cup basil

1 cup spinach

¾ cups olive oil

¾ cups soaked cashews or walnuts

1 lemon (juiced)

Salt + pepper

1 tsp garlic

1tbsp Green Dream

Parmesan cheese (optional)


Do This:

Make your pesto first by tearing stems off your basil and add to a blender (you can also add other greens). Add soaked or unsoaked cashews to blender - depending on personal preference. Add Green Dream, lemon, garlic, cheese, salt and pepper. Add oil and blend until smooth.

Toss all your pasta salad ingredients together in a large bowl and then add in the pesto. Mix everything until uniform and serve cold. This will last in the fridge for 2-3 days so feel free to make in large batches!

Sophie Jaffe shares her pasta salad

Layered Blue Chia Pudding

Blue Chia Pudding

This dreamy Blue Chia Pudding is a fun and creative snack, breakfast or dessert that’s absolutely packed with nourishing goodness! It’s made with chia seeds, plant milk and our newest Butterfly Boost Superfood Blend with butterfly pea flower for brain and mood support. 


Feel free to layer your pudding with granola, yogurt, and dried berries, or enjoy on its own. Regardless, this delicious snack is sure to keep your tummy satisfied and your tastebuds feeling totally happy!

Chia Pudding with Butterfly Boost

Gather This:

¼ cup chia seeds

½ cup vegan vanilla yogurt

¾ cup unsweetened plant milk

1 tsp Butterfly Boost

1 tsp vanilla

1 tbsp maple syrup

Handful of blueberries

Handful of granola


Do This:

In a glass storing container, add the chia seeds, Butterfly Boost, plant-based milk, maple syrup and vanilla. Whisk well to combine and then let it sit for about 10 minutes or so.

Whisk again and make sure there are no clumps anymore, then seal and transfer to the fridge. Let the pudding chill for at least 1-2 hours (or until set) before enjoying. You can make it the night before.

You can eat by the spoon from the container or serve the pudding layered with vegan vanilla yogurt and blueberries. Enjoy!

Butterfly Boost Blue Chia Pudding

5 Minute Honey Mango & Peach Sorbet

Mango Sorbet

This mango sorbet is what summer dreams are MADE OF: a seasonal fruit base, a touch of lime and sweetened with raw, supercharged honey. 


This recipe is so simple and easy to make. We added an infusion of our Berry Bliss and Berry Bee Honey loaded with vitamin C and a much better alternative then your regular sweetener. Kiddos and dads love this recipe too!


Enjoy immediately or store in your freezer for a firmer sorbet. 

Mango & Peach Sorbet

Gather This:

3 cups frozen mango

1 cup banana

1 cup peaches

1/4 cup lime juice

1/4 Berry Bee Honey

1 tbsp Berry Bliss


Do This:

Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until completely smooth. This may take a minute or two since the mango is frozen. Stop to scrape down the sides in between blending to make sure everything is incorporated. Enjoy immediately or store in your freezer for a firmer sorbet. 

5 Minute Honey Mango & Peach Sorbet

 

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