Drinks

Minty Shake

You guys basically made this recipe for me so that I could share with everyone else! So, thank you, thank you, thank you!

Last week I shared how I was craaaaving a Shamrock Shake from McDonalds. But I looked up the ingredients on purpose to keep the craving at bay. šŸ˜‰ I came home, tried my hand at recreating a healthy and somewhat similar version. The verdict? I loved it and Eric hated it. So I asked several of you to try it out and let me know what you honestly thought. With a splash of this and a little of that, we have the combination that you guys raved about! Here you have it!

Minty Shake

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of your favorite milk
  • 1 large frozen banana
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup of spinach (or less if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon of your favorite chocolate chips
  • Pinch of salt to bring out the flavor
  • Pinch of sweetener/favorite type of sugar if you desire

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth! Top with homemade whipped cream (recipe below) or your favorite kind. Sprinkle with chocolate chips (optional). Enjoy! xo
  2. Homemade Whipped Cream:
  3. In a mixer, whip about 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream and pour in maple syrup or a sprinkle of sweetener to taste. Whip on the highest setting for a few minutes until fluffy.
  4. *You also can opt to not use maple syrup or sugar and it is still delicious!
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*This can also be made dairy free with nutmilk, no whipped topping (you could do coconut cream) andEnjoy Life Chocolate Chips!

Dairy Free Chocolate Milk

Dairy Free Chocolate Milk--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.comI love chocolate milk and crave it from time to time. BUT..I think of all the sugar and I’m not totally sure if it’s worth it in my mind. So I decided to make an alternative with less sugar that still satisfies exactly what I’m going for. And when I say less sugar, I mean A LOT less. It also is loaded with healthy fats from theĀ coconut milkĀ and great antioxidants from the cacao powder. It’s creamy and smooth with each sip and won’t disappoint. Bonus: once it’s blended, it creates a whipped topping that makes it feel like a fun dessert in the process. It’s also dairy free (hence the title) in case you need to incorporate that into your everyday. šŸ™‚Dairy Free Chocolate Milk--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.com Dairy Free Chocolate Milk--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.com

Dairy Free Chocolate Milk

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut milk (This brand is the best for you and taste wise!)
  • 1/2 cup filtered water
  • 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp cacao powder (I LOVE this brand!)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients into a quality blender and blend. Ramp up the speed until thoroughly mixed for about a minute. Remove and pour into a glass. Use a spatula to remove any of the cream and top onto the milk.
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Matcha Latte

It’s so no secret I love Matcha. I think I have as many images of Matcha Tea as I do Capri. šŸ˜‰ Some days you just need a pick-me-up and matcha it is! I’m not sure if this really classifies as a, “recipe” per say but the ratio is key and makes it delish! You can check out the benefits, here!

Matcha Latte

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1.5 cups of your favorite milk (I've used whole milk, coconut milk, and almond milk)
  • 1 Vital Proteins Original Matcha Collagen scoop or 1 packet
  • 1 tsp pure maple syrup or more based on your liking
  • Serves one

Instructions

  1. Heat milk and pour into mug. Add matcha and stir. Add maple syrup and stir again. Use a frother (we have this one and it works well) and enjoy!
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Natural Energy & Beauty

I’ve thought about this post for a while and debated how to go about sharing it. I’m not an expert and not claiming to be. But…there are definitely a few things that have helped me pre and post baby that naturally provided me energy and helped my mood stay in check. Several things have also helped with my gut health, immunity, and better my hair, skin, and nails. Since all of this was pre-baby and post-baby, it’s basically for anyone. šŸ™‚ With a combination of a little research and using these products over time, I wholeheartedly would recommend everything I’m about to share and why I use it.

Foods/Drinks:

Chia Seeds: These can be added to almost all my smoothies. (I use about a tablespoon). They are a great source ofĀ omega-3 fatty acids, rich inĀ antioxidants, and theyĀ provide fiber, iron, and calcium.Ā 

Hemp Hearts:Ā (I likeĀ this brand too!): This article explains all the benefits of hemp hearts better than I can. It also talks about hemp hearts verses chia seeds. I love, love, love topping this smoothie with them!

Coconut Oil: Gosh, where to start with this?! There are so many uses that I’m basically going to just scratch the surface. It promotes healthy skin and hair, while boosting digestion and heart health, and I love using it to cook and bake since because of the healthy fats it contains. (Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bites/ Healthy Pumpkin Bread/ Healthy Banana Bread). It’s also an ah-mazing make-up remover!

Flaxseed Meal: I use this in smoothies or on top of smoothie bowls all the time. When you buy flaxseed, you want to make sure you are getting the flaxseed meals verses whole flaxseed. The meal provides the nutritional benefits. It has omega-3 essential fatty acids, “good” fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects andĀ helps increase milk supply for breastfeeding. It’s a win all around!

Vital Proteins Matcha Collagen: I add a scoop (or you can buy the packets) to coconut milk with ice and a splash of pure maple syrup or honey to create an iced matcha.

Vital Proteins Vanilla Collagen: I add this to smoothies (Blueberry Ginger Smoothie/ Orange Fluffy) to support my skin, hair, tendons, cartilage, bones, and joints.

Vital Proteins Beef Gelatin: I used this during pregnancy to make gummy vitamins because it was great for baby and me It also promotesĀ youthful skin, healthier hair, stronger nails, and helps keeps bones healthy. It contributes to a balanced diet and helps maintain weight while providing a natural glycine that promotes healthy immune, digestive, and central nervous systems.

Reishi: You can read about the amazing benefits, here!

This might go without saying, but drinking water is HUGE! I drink almost a gallon a day to stay hydrated and contribute to helping myself feel healthier.

Supplements:

Vitamin B Complex: Vitamin B boosts energy, while supplying your body with a slew of vitamins that need to be replenished on a daily basis.Ā (If you want to order, just let me know).

Vitamin D: I actually started taking this a few years ago during the winter months. My body was craving vitamin D since I wasn’t getting it from sunshine. I continue taking it during the winter months and still currently do to level out hormones post pregnancy.

Probiotic Supplement: Gut health affects so much of your overall health. Taking probiotics can improve your digestion, boosts immunity, lowers blood pressure, and so on. You can read all about it, here.

Omega-3 Fish Oil: This helps support brain, hair, skin and heart health.

Baby Probiotics:Ā I give these to Capri. They help support gut health and immunity while providing vitamin D that doctors recommend for infants.

Mood booster:

Bergamot Essential Oil:Ā This oil has ingredients that are uplifting when diffused or worn. I love it!

Leave a comment with any questions and I’ll answer them this week!

*A huge thank you to Vital Proteins for sponsoring this post!*

Purple PiƱa Colada

Purple Pina ColadaDon’t let the color fool you. It has almost the same taste as a traditional piƱaĀ colada with some hidden antioxidants (the mulberries) to give you an extra boost throughout the day. The full fat coconut milk keeps you full longer and it just flat-out tastes yummy!Ā Purple Pina Colada Purple Pina ColadaPurple Pina Colada Purple Pina Colada

Purple PiƱa Colada

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients into a quality blender. Blend until smooth and top with Purely Elizabeth Ancient Grain Granola.
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