TASTY TUESDAY RECIPE ~ Sriracha cucumber hummus

HEY THERE . You AMAZING SOUL!  

I have started doing something called TASTY TUESDAY. Every Tuesday I will make something I haven't had before and share it with YOU!! 

I found this amazing hummus recipe in a magazine somewhere and recently cleaning out my phone pics I stumbled upon it!! 

The only thing I would do differently is I would shred the cucumber (that actually is blended with the chickpeas) and squeeze the water out. 

The hummus is a bit looser consistency than reg hummus and I couldn't figure out why.. DUH... The water content in the cucumber! 

Here's the recipe 

1 English cucumber peeled 

1 can garbanzo beans drained

4 cloves garlic

1/4 cup Tahini

3 TBLS Sriracha 

Juice of 1 lemon

2 TBLS Extra V Olive Oil

1TBLS Cumin

2 tsp Smoked Paprika 

Salt and pepper to taste

**I'm writing the how to like I will do next time**

Cut about a 1/4 off the peeled cucumber, set to the side for garnish

Grate cucumber then squeeze out as much excess liquid 

Then put everything into a food processor and whiz it up!! 

Dice up the remaining reserved cuc, add hummus into bowl, add diced cucs in center with a drizzle of olive oil or Sriracha. 

Makes 2 cups

Keeps in fridge up to 1 week

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 

I would love to hear what your thoughts, leave em below! 

MOTIVATION DOESN'T COME EASY

Motivation to do something you know is hard doesn't come naturally! 

But it does come when you start to do it, whatever IT may be. 

For me it's working out! I'm human and not always motivated to do it. Especially now when it's cold dreary and gets dark sooooo early! It's so much easier to say tomorrow! But tomo will be spring then summer then I will be back where I am now b/c summer bodies are built in the winter! 

Motivation comes once I start!! Once I get my breath moving and blood pumping. Then the sweating and endorphins let loose!  

After my workout I feel AMAZING! Like I could conquer the world. That is my motivation.

I remember how good I felt the day before and I want to feel that good again! So I do it! 

The fit body, hard abs, and no jiggle in my wiggle are the bonus by product of being motivated!

Curried Cauliflower soup

Hello -

I know that when the leaves start to turn and the temps start dropping my body wants warm, steamy, comforting food!
But since I have gotten more health conscious I have had to learn to cook differently.

Being prodomnently plant based I have gotten a lot more creative and have started eating foods I never would have 3 yrs ago!

Today I have a delicious, comforting hearty soup to share with you!

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

The one thing I have realized about cauliflower is that it pretty much takes on the flavor of what you are cooking with it. It breaks down easy and gets creamy and delicious. I'm actually quit obsessed with it and have 2 heads of it in my fridge right this very minute!

Curried Cauliflower Soup
2 tsp coconut oil

2 heads cauliflower prepped into flowerettes 

1 onion chopped

1 shallot chopped

3 carrots chopped

3 celery stalks chopped

1 celeric root (optional) 

2 lrg cloves garlic minced 

2 tsp tumeric 

1/2 tsp ginger

2 tsp cumin

1 tsp smoked paprika (reg is fine)

1 1/2 tsp coriander

1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne (I like spice)  

1 1/2 tsp powered yellow mustard

1/2-3/4 tsp sea salt

1/4-1/2 tsp black pepper

2 TBLS bettervthb bullion chx broth *use veggie stock to make completely vegan

9 cups water

1/2 can Thai coconut milk 

Sautee in coconut oil onions,carrots,celery,shallots until tender 

add in cauliflower and garlic continue sauteeing for another couple mins. 

Add in spices and mix around once they become fragrant add in your water and chx bullion 

Simmer on med-low heat 25-30 mins 

At this point I use a slotted spoon and I take out about 1/3-1/2 of the cauliflower being careful to only get the cauliflower i add the other veggies back into the soup 

Then set cauliflower aside 

Using an immersion blender (you can use a reg blender but its time consuming abd a pain but if you do take the top "cork" out if the lid and place a hand towel iver the whole in the lid, the soup will be hot and the heat needs to escape BE CAREFUL!!! 

Using your immersion blender blend soup until everything is blended and creamy add back in the reserved cauliflower and 1/2 a can of coconut milk 

Serve with dumplings, pitas or naan

I hope you enjoy this healthy comforting soup as much as I do 

Talk to you again soon 

Sherice xo

 

Roasted Cheesy BBQ Cauliflower

Hello Hello - 

We met again! It's been far to long and I apologize for that! Hopefully the recipe I have for you today will make up for it! 

I've recently come to love Cauliflower and so I wanted to share my quick easy recipe with you...

Cheesy BBQ Cauliflower 

Wash and core your head of cauliflower, break apart. You don't want the flowerettes to small or they will roast away to nothingland. 

Then in a nice large bowl add cauliflower and .... 

A generous drizzle of coconut or extra virgin olive oil

About 10 turns of African smoke spice seasonings, you can get it at trader joes. If you don't have access to trader joes you can easily use curry or whatever spices you like! 

About 1/4- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast 

And a sprinkle of sea salt

Mix to coat cauliflower 

Spread on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at about 350 for 30-45 mins turning every so often!  

When done they should be soft and golden brown...

There is not right or wrong way of making this recipe. Sometimes the best things are just thrown together. I like to add a bit if Red pepper flakes also to add a little kick!! Hiyaaaa!!!  

Let me know how you like this recipe or if you changed it up! 

Have a beautiful Sunday! 

Healthy Sunflower Butter cups!

Hello Lovelies!

One of my favorite candies is Reese Peanut Butter Cups.. especially the little itty bitty mini ones they have now....

BUT I don't like the nasty preservatives and chemicals that are in them.. AND I have a new found addiction to Sunflower butter..

.................................on toast, rice cakes, pancakes, a spoon, even my finger!!.................................

I saw this recipe but I switched it up a little by also doing some with Sunflower butter.. this one is my favorite.

I did however not read the directions completely and I missed a step. Apparently I was supposed to add some sunflower butter/PB2 into my shakeo to help it set.. WHOOPS!!

But sometimes the best things are created by a WHOOPS!! ya feel me?!

This recipe made about 4 mini cups of ea flavor

This is what you'll need

This is how I made them

4 tsp unrefined coconut oil, melted
4 Tbsp Sunflower butter or choc PB2
4 tsp  Chocolate Shakeology
4 Tbsp. water

1. Combine Coconut oil and sunflower butter or PB2 in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
2. Combine Shakeology and water in a small bowl; mix until it has a pudding-like consistency. Set aside.
3. I used a mini muffin tin and with mini cupcake papers
4. Freeze for 30 minutes, or until firm.

The interesting thing was when I made the sunflower butter ones.. the shakeo didn't spread out on the top like it did with the PB2 ones.. Little did I know, at the time that the shakeo had oozed down into the sunflower butter.. creating a yummy liquid chocolatey center.

If you try these let me know how you like them!

Sherice xoxo

FEAR!

I have something VERY important that I wanted to touch on.  

  

*******************FEAR********************

 

Most Fear lives within US.. in our minds.. it's that little voice that rears it's head when you think you can't do it.. 

 

WHY? what will happen if I you can't do something the first time? or you don't get the job the first time, or you ask out that boy or girl you've been crushing on.. WHAT WILL HAPPEN? 

 

Disappointment, frustration? YES... But  you WON'T fall down dead will you? NO

When we are faced with fears the normal person quits.. they listen to the nasty voice telling them they CAN'T!! 

 

STOP LISTENING!! 

 

CHANGE your THINKING,  CHANGE your REALITY!!! Instead of I can't, I could never, I wish.. SAY I can, I will, and I am!!!  

 

Once you start telling yourself these things... Your fears won't be so big anymore and when defeat comes you can say "I'll do better next time" 

 

 

 

I hope that I have encouraged some of you to take those first steps to BUST THROUGH fear and LIVE THE LIFE YOU IMAGINED!!!

 

 

ALWAYS REMEMBER ~ 

 Sherice OX
  

 

Detoxing from the EARTH?!? Say WHAT?

HELLO THERE ~

I have a something really awesome to share with you!!

Have you heard of the wonderful benefits of Bentonite Clay??

What is Bentonite Clay you ask?!

Bentonite Clay is composed of aged volcanic ash. The name comes from the largest known deposit of Bentonite Clay located in Fort Benton, Wyoming.

WHAT does Bentonite Clay do?   
is a unique clay due to its ability to produce an “electrical charge” when hydrated. Upon contact with fluid, its electrical components change, giving it the ability to absorb toxins. Bentonite is known for its ability to absorb and remove toxins, heavy metals, impurities, and chemicals.

 WHAT Toxic Chemicals is YOUR body absorbing?!?

Bentonite clay is a swelling clay. When it becomes mixed with water it rapidly swells open like a highly porous sponge. From here the toxins are drawn into the sponge through electrical attraction and once there, they are bound.”
Bentonite clay carries a strong negative charge which bonds to the positive charge in many toxins. When it comes in contact with a toxin, chemical, or heavy metal, the clay will absorb the toxin and release it’s minerals for the body to use. Bentonite also helps get oxygen to cells as it pulls excess hydrogen and allows the cells to replace it with oxygen instead. Bentonite clay is a common ingredient in detox and cleansing products. It has an alkalizing effect on the body and when taken correctly, it can help balance gut bacteria.

Some of the things that Bentonite clay can help ~ 

• Digestive disturbances like acid reflux, constipation, bloating, gas, etc. (Kaolin clay was common ingredient in medicines like Maalox and Rolaids for years)
• Helping with skin and allergy issues
• To help provide minerals for the body
• To help speed recovery from vomiting and diarrhea
• Detoxification
• In oral health preperations
• Externally for all types of skin problems and to speed healing

 Bentonite clay can be taken internally or used externally..
 IMPORTANT NOTES: Do not let healing clays like Bentonite come in to contact with anything metal, is this will reduce the effectiveness. I mix with water in a glass jar with a plastic lid by shaking well or using a plastic whisk. If you take it internally, do not take within an hour of food for best results and do not take within 2 hours of medications or supplements as it might reduce their effectiveness. Check with your doctor before using if you have any medical condition.

INTERNAL USES:
toothpaste
mouth rinse
drink for morning sickness
internal cleansing

 
EXTERNAL USES:
on the skin for blemishes and bites
on skin for bites, burn, cuts, stings
face mask for blemishes and clear skin
detox bath
mastitis
baby powder

Here are a few more things to use Bentonite clay for...

DO you use this amazing healing clay? Have you ever used it?

 Leave me a comment and let me know!
Sherice OX


 Info sources:
http://wellnessmama.com/5915/benefits-of-healing-clays/
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