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Gingerbread Turmeric Latte

A healthy-ish recipe combining two of my favorite spices
December 28, 2017
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Breakfast & Brunch

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Gingerbread Turmeric Latte

If you’ve been following along for awhile then you know I’m a big fan of the healthy-ish recipe.  In my book, the healthy-ish recipe is any recipe where the majority of ingredients fall on the healthy side, but it may have one or two that fall on the no so healthy side.  I mean life is about balance right? 

When I first spied this recipe for a gingerbread turmeric latte I didn’t know how I felt about it.  I mean this would be a stretch; could I really love both gingerbread and turmeric in drink form? The answer is yes.  I mean, when you think about it the flavor of gingerbread comes from spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.  Spices that are completely complimentary to turmeric.  For example, whenever I roast vegetables, squash or sweet potatoes I always sprinkle them with both cinnamon and turmeric so yeah, it should work in drink form.

And if I can add a healthy dose of turmeric to anything without disrupting the flavor profile then I’m completely game! Plus it was super easy to make. I’ve been drinking it so often I actually created a large batch of the spice mixture and placed it into a spice jar to whip this up even faster in the mornings.  

All in all, the gingerbread turmeric latte has become the perfect, cold-weather way for me to start my mornings.  Enjoy, and let me know if you try it!  Truly, MKR

P.S. If you’re a fan of this make sure to check out my recipes for detox teas, red wine hot cocoa and my golden milk latte recipe!
 


 

Gingerbread Turmeric Latte
Serves 1
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
5 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
5 min
Ingredients
  1. 1-2 shots of espresso
  2. 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  3. 1/8 teaspoon powdered ginger
  4. 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  5. 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  6. 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  7. 8 oz almond or coconut milk
  8. agave or maple syrup for sweetening
Instructions
  1. Mix together all of your spices and place 3/4 of the mixture in the bottom of your latte/coffee mug.
  2. Heat a small pot with your non dairy milk of choice over high heat until boiling. You can also use your milk warmer or if you have a Nespresso machine just add the milk to that.
  3. Once milk is hot and frothy, pour into mug along with desired amount of espresso, and stir while pouring.
  4. Add in agave or maple syrup for sweetening and sprinkle your remaining spices on top.
  5. Add marshmallows or gingerbread cookie (optional) & enjoy!
  6. **Once you know how much agave or maple syrup you like per cup you can add that to the bottom along with your spices. That way when you pour in the hot "milk" it will begin to automatically break, and stir everything up.
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Sheet Pan Brussel Sprouts with Butternut Squash, Pecans & Cranberries

An easy, one sheet, side dish sure to please everyone
December 21, 2017
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Appetizers & Sides

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Sheet Pan Brussel Sprouts with Butternut Squash, Pecans & Cranberries Sheet Pan Brussel Sprouts with Butternut Squash, Pecans & Cranberries Sheet Pan Brussel Sprouts with Butternut Squash, Pecans & Cranberries

One of my favorite, easier than easy, sides to make is sheet pan brussel sprouts.  The problem, they can get a bit boring.  So recently while looking at all of my holiday meal prep ingredients I thought lets just give this combo a whirl; brussel sprouts, butternut squash, pecans, and cranberries.  And to my delight and surprise it turned out amazing.  

The caramelized brussel sprouts pair perfectly with the sweet, cinnamon and tumeric butternut squash.  While the cranberries give it just that right amount of tart, and the pecans the crunch I’m always looking for.  Plus you still have my favorite aspect of sheet pan brussel sprouts at play; the easy clean up.  

Trust me when I say this will definitely be a crowd pleaser. So if you’re still in need for a holiday side, or just looking for a way to add a little more color to your weeknight meal, then this is the dish for you.  Let me know if you try it out! Truly, MKR
 


 

Sheet Pan Brussel Sprouts with Butternut Squash, Pecans & Cranberries
Serves 6
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Ingredients
  1. 1-2 bags of brussel sprouts, halved
  2. 2 cups of pecans
  3. 4 cups of butternut squash, cubed
  4. 4 cups of cranberries
  5. 4 tabelspoons sugar
  6. 1/4 cup orange juice
  7. 1 tabelspoon cinnamon
  8. 1 teaspoon tumeric
  9. 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  10. 1 teaspoon salt
  11. olive oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
  2. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or spray down with non stick spray.
  3. Add brussels and squash to the sheet pan, lightly cover with olive oil, then sprinkle tumeric, cayenne, salt, and cinnamon. Mix together so everything is well seasoned and covered. Place in oven and cook/roast for 15 minutes.
  4. While the veggies are roasting add cranberries, sugar and OJ to a pan on high heat. Cook until a few cranberries begin to burst, but before it turns into a sauce. Cover and remove from heat.
  5. After 15 minutes, remove sheet pan from the oven, add pecans and mix lightly again. Re season if needed.
  6. Roast an additional 15 minutes or until squash is softened and brussels have begun to brown and properly caramlize. Once cooked, remove from oven and add in cranberry mixture and serve.
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Non-Dairy Golden Milk, The Healthiest of All the Healthy Drinks

A soothing Age-Old Remedy that fights inflammation, boosts immunity, helps digestion & more
April 6, 2017
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Everyday

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Vegan Golden Milk recipe on Waiting on Martha Vegan golden milk recipe via waitingonmartha.com

I’m sure you’ve heard or seen the latest health craze by now; “golden milk” has become a household name in the wellness world in the past few months with its superfood ingredients and long list of health benefits.  But it’s actually an age-old concoction with simple, yet effective all natural ingredients that just so happens to also be a comforting, warm, delicious drink.  I personally love to enjoy my non-dairy golden milk in the evening as I unwind from the day, with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top. 

The health benefits of non-dairy golden milk are almost too good to be true; the ingredients all pack a healthful punch.  Its main ingredient is turmeric, which is known to be a strong antioxidant, but it also has anti-cancer properties and anti-inflammatory effects.  The full list of benefits goes on and on, including being a liver detoxifier and immunity booster, too. But golden milk also includes coconut oil, which we’ve all ready about the 23498234029 health benefits of, as well as fresh ginger that helps with digestion, nausea, bacterial infections and even a big fighter against heart disease and stroke. Lastly honey, which helps to prevent heart disease as well, along with a whole slew of healing effects. And if you suffer from seasonal allergies like me and pollen is the main culprit then ingesting local honey is said to reduce your reaction to seasonal pollen by half.  But keep in mind it must be local honey! *To make this vegan sub in maple syrup or agave for the honey*

Anyway, making non-dairy golden milk is easy; simply combine all of the ingredients, bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes, then enjoy! You can add more or less honey as you decide on your sweetness preference, as well as coconut milk versus almond milk with the range of richness and consistency for both. The drink can even be made as a batch, storing up to five days in an airtight container in the refrigerator before being reheated.  My recipe below serves four, and I’m sure you’ll find that you want to keep it all to yourself to enjoy!  It’s that good.  Cheers to health and happiness, friends. Truly, MKR

P.S. You may be tempted to skip the black pepper but don’t; when paired with turmeric, black pepper helps your body absorb turmeric by 2,000%. xo 

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Vegan Golden Milk

Ingredients

  • 2 cups coconut milk (or almond milk for a lighter consistency)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoons honey (local if possible)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 small pieces of ginger, grated OR a few drops of Ginger Vitality Essential Oil 
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • freshly ground cinnamon, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium sized pot, simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids.
  3. Serve with a dash of fresh ground cinnamon.
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