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Raspberry Sweet Tea

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This Raspberry Sweet Tea is healthy for you! Yup and that is because it is made with honey and organic raspberry tea.

Staying refreshed and cool in this hot weather can be a challenge. Today I’m sharing my very favorite recipe for a healthier version of sweet tea. 

So you can forget most of those American sweet tea’s which are filled with to much refined sugars and are not good for you.

And try my recipe instead! 

It tastes similar to those other Americanized sweet teas but it is much more healthier for you.

And that is because we are using organic raspberry tea bags.

WHAT’S RASPBERRY TEA GOOD FOR

Raspberry tea can reduce inflammation of the throat and intestines. It also can strengthen your immunity as it contains magnesium, potassium, iron and b-vitamins. Which all helps for nausea, leg cramps, and improving sleep during pregnancy.

Not to mention it also reduces anxiety type symptoms, naturally. 

 I can drink this all Summer long, so refreshing. 

WHICH RASPBERRY TEA WILL INDUCE LABOR

Red raspberry leaf tea has been rumored for centuries to be a“uterine tonic” of sorts. Which works to help pregnant women to help induce labor.

The specific combination of nutrients in Raspberry leaf/tea makes it extremely beneficial for the female reproductive system as well and is high in Vitamin C. 

Even more reason to sip on the healthier version of sweet tea, right?

By omitting the refined sugar that regular sweet tea call for and replacing it with raw honey or agave nectar.

Helps to boost your immune system and omit the refined sugars that most of us are all sick of. 

This way you can sip away all day long, and not feel guilty about a thing. 

I like to brew my tea’s at night, this way it cools down naturally on the shelf.

And come morning I just add my ice cubes and it’s ready to be enjoyed all day. 

Just make sure you using real honey, you will know it’s real because it will be somewhat stiff and not runny.

Simply melt it directly into your hot brew and it will melt naturally. If you end up giving this a go, do let me know in the comments below.

I would love to see more people switching over and enjoying a healthier version of the very much loved sweet tea. 

So sit back and relax and enjoy a healthy version of Sweet tea.

 

Looking for another Summertime beverage that is healthy for you?

Try my “Dandelion iced tea”

Breakfast, Drinks and Smoothies, Vegetarian

Coconut Pineapple Banana Smoothie

This Coconut Pineapple Banana Smoothie is Heavenly! And sure curbs my sweet tooth in a very healthy way. So call me crazy, because even though it’s mid January here in Canada, and freezing as can be. I’m still drinking tropical smoothies, while wrapped up in a warm blanket on the couch. I practically have used up another whole bag of frozen pineapples since the New Year has rolled around, and Jason is going to kill me if I don’t replace this last bag by tomorrow “because he too uses frozen pineapple in his morning shakes”. But guess what? there is a method to my madness, I am trying to stay healthy. And so far so good, these smoothies are packed full of Vitamin C and I have yet to catch the common cold this year. Seems as though everyone is catching something nasty around this time of year and here I am sipping on Coconut Pineapple Banana Smoothies, like i’m living in the tropics . Staying well, thank you Vitamin C and daydreaming of the warm ocean breeze somewhere afar.

I have always liked smoothies, however I used to just drink them for breakfast. You know the kind where you add some “Protein Powder”  a veggie and some juice then run out the door before your late. Well I still drink those type of smoothies, however I have started to experiment with other types as well. This particular smoothie, is packed full of vitamin C since one cup of pineapples alone has 78.9 mg of Vitamin C. Pair that with 1/2 cup of Orange Juice which has around 70 mg Vitamin C and you are on your way to warding off the common cold.

In no time you will start feeling and possibly seeing the benefits from this smoothie that is packed full of vitamin c and energy from the banana and coconut milk. 

 

 

 

To make this Coconut Pineapple Banana Smoothie:

  1. In a blender add the frozen pineapple chunks, orange juice, coconut milk, and ice cubes into the blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and enjoy!

Note: You can add 1 tbsp of unsweetened Coconut flakes if desired.



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Strawberry & Red Velvet Kefir Milkshake

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Got a Craving for a Milkshake?

How about a RED VELVET Milkshake?

One day I was having a serious sweet tooth and was craving Red Velvet Cake, then i thought why not make a Red Velvet Milkshake. So i did, and now this recipe is on my list of all time favorite “Red Velvet” creations.  Plus its much healthier than any regular milkshake since it contains Kefir Yogurt as opposed to ice cream. Kefir Yogurt is great, because it contains plenty of nutrients and probiotics that are good for you gut health. The secret is adding in a whole cup of Strawberry Kefir, and 3/4 cup of milk to make this the up most creamiest shake for 2. I hope you enjoy!!

Kitchen Essentials:

To make the Milkshake:

  1. Start by baking your Red Velvet cake according to its directions, allow it to cool down before crumbling one cup into your blender.
  2. Add in all your ingredients to the blender and blend untill smooth.
  3. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy!

 

 

 

I am so thrilled you are reading one of my recipes, if you made this recipe id love to hear about it! You can post a review, picture below or via Instagram and let me know how it turned out. And by doing so you will be automatically entered into our seasonal CONTEST to win one of our great prizes. Winner will be notified via email within a week after the contest closes. Thank you very much for reading and until next time see ya in the kitchen. Don’t want to miss a recipe? Sign up for our NEWSLETTER delivered right to your inbox!