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How to Make Cucumber Water

Ever wondered how to make cucumber water? This recipe is basically going to teach you everything you need to know when it comes to cucumber-infused-water. Smooth, subtle, and refreshing, this beverage will certainly quench ANY thirst!

closeup image of cucumber infused water

What is so great about this cucumber recipe?

This infused water recipe is AMAZING because of how simple it is! Perfect for a sunny day (or overcast), this cucumber infused water is literally one-of-a-kind. It’s ready in minutes, and quite frankly, it is so stress-free. We love it.

Cucumbers promote hydration and contain various nutrients that are so great for both the body and mind. If you’ve hated drinking water before, well, here’s your trick. Why not take care of your body?

What You Need

  • Two cucumbers
  • A pitcher
  • A lot of water!
step by step tutorial for cucumber infused water.

How to Make This Recipe- Step by Step

  • Thinly slice the cucumbers. Once the cucumbers have been sliced, place them inside a pitcher.
  • With filtered water, gently fill the cucumbers and pitcher with water all the way to the top of the brim. Stir the cucumbers around. Allow to chill for at least 20 minutes prior to enjoying.
  • Serve with sparkling water, lemon, raspberries, blueberries, or rosemary!
overhead shot of cucumbers in glass water pitcher

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What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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How to Make Cucumber Water

This water is infused with cucumber and tastes amazing! Easy to make and filled with amazing benefits, this beverage promotes hydration and refreshing flavors.
Prep Time5 mins
Resting Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beverage, cucumber, cucumber water, delicious, drinks, healthy, hydration, infused water, refreshing drinks, water, water pitcher
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 24kcal
Author: Savannah McGhee
Cost: $2

Ingredients

  • 2 cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 10 cups water roughly, this was for an 80 oz pitcher

Instructions

  • Thinly slice the cucumbers. Once the cucumbers have been sliced, place them inside a pitcher. With filtered water, gently fill the cucumbers and pitcher with water all the way to the top of the brim.
  • Stir the cucumbers around. Allow to chill for at least 20 minutes prior to enjoying. Serve with sparkling water, lemon, raspberries, blueberries, or rosemary!

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg

Beverage

Earl Grey Latte

This earl grey latte is super creamy and filled with some of the most fragrant flavors that could ever exist! Lavender, earl grey, and agave syrup create this nurturing beverage. Make it dairy-free or with dairy!

overhead image of two earl grey tea lattes with lavender buds.

Why This Earl Grey Tea Latte Is So Good!

  • This earl grey with milk is so good because of how creamy and flavorful it is. Soft notes of lavender accompany the pungent flavors of earl grey.
  • It’s versatile! This beverage can be created with dairy or without. Whichever! It is still going to be delicious.
  • It is soothing and relaxing. This beverage can be enjoyed any time of the day.

How To Make This Tea Latte

overhead shot of lavender simple syrup being prepared.
  1. Create the lavender simple syrup. In a small saucepan, combine 1.5 teaspoons of lavender buds in addition to 1/4 of a cup of maple syrup. Mix in half a cup of water, and bring to medium-heat.
  2. Let the mixture simmer for about a minute, then turn heat off. Let the syrup sit for about 20 minutes. Once the syrup has cooled, strain the lavender buds out of the syrup using a sieve.
  3. In a medium saucepan over low-heat, heat whichever milk you choose. Be careful not to burn the milk! We used oat milk.
  4. Add the earl grey (loose leafed or tea bags) to the warm, but not scorched, milk. Let the tea steep for about four minutes. This allows the tea to truly infuse within the milk.
  5. Once four minutes are up, discard the earl grey tea bags. For every eight ounces, add three teaspoons of lavender simple syrup. Adjust accordingly!
close up of earl grey latte with lavender.

Where can I find lavender buds?

Lavender buds can be found at most health food stores such as Sprouts, Whole Foods, or Thrive. Lavender is also a super easy herb to grow around the home!

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What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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Earl Grey Latte

This earl grey latte can be made with or without dairy, and it is just so fragrant, delicious, and creamy! It's the perfect pick-me-up that is also very relaxing! Serves two.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time4 mins
Total Time9 mins
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beverage, caffeine, dairy-free, drinks, earl grey latte, frothy, latte, lavender, milk, relaxing, sweet, syrup, tea
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 224kcal
Author: Savannah McGhee
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Milk frother

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces milk we used oat milk, but dairy is fine!
  • 2 earl grey tea bags or two scoops of loose-leafed
  • 4 tablespoons lavender simple syrup adjust accordingly

Lavender Simple Syrup

  • 1/4 cup agave syrup or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1.5 teaspoons lavender buds

Instructions

  • Create the lavender simple syrup. In a small saucepan, combine 1.5 teaspoons of lavender buds in addition to 1/4 of a cup of agave or maple syrup. Mix in half a cup of water, and bring to medium-heat.
  • Let the mixture simmer for about a minute, then turn heat off. Let the syrup sit for about 20 minutes. Once the syrup has cooled, strain the lavender buds out of the syrup using a sieve.In a medium saucepan over low-heat, heat whichever milk you choose.
  • Be careful not to burn the milk! We used oat milk.Add the earl grey (loose leafed or tea bags) to the warm, but not scorched, milk. Let the tea steep for about four minutes. This allows the tea to truly infuse within the milk.
  • Once four minutes are up, discard the earl grey tea bags. For every eight ounces, add three teaspoons of lavender simple syrup. Adjust accordingly!

Notes

  • For additional creaminess, use a milk frother! 
  • If agave or maple syrup are not on hand, any other sweetener will work as long as you are not following a certain diet. 
  • This can easily be doubled for more servings.
  • Store the lavender syrup in the refrigerator after using!

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 299mg | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Calcium: 256mg

Beverage

How to Make Oat Milk (At Home)

In need of a delicious oat milk recipe to make at home? This dairy-free recipe breaks it down for you in the most simple ways! This recipe is super stress-free and requires very minimal ingredients which are probably already in the pantry!

close up image of homemade oat milk

What You Need For This Oat Milk Recipe

  • A blender.
  • Sieve or cheesecloth.
  • Oats and water.
  • Salt.
  • Vanilla extract, cinnamon, and dates. (All optional)

Why is this recipe so great?!

This oat milk recipe is so great because of how easy and versatile it is! Forget the grocery stores, this creamy oat milk recipe is super easy to make within the comfort of your own home. What else? It requires hardly any work!

Oat milk is great for….

  • Coffee
  • Cereal or granola
  • Cooking variations

How To Make Oat Milk Step-By-Step

step by step photos for how to make oat milk with a blender and sieve
  1. Add oats to a medium sized bowl and cover with water. Let the oats soak in the water for about 15 minutes.
  2. Once the oats have finished soaking, discard water and strain the oats making sure to rinse them very well. This allows the oats to absorb water which makes blending them much easier.
  3. Put all ingredients in the blender. Cover with four cups of water and blend. Having a high-speed blender, like Vitamix, really helps, but is not necessary. You may just have to blend the ingredients much longer.
  4. Blend ingredients until really smooth. Add the remainder of water (from the eight cups) and blend again until super smooth and silky. This should create about eight cups.
  5. Once the oat milk has been blended, simply strain the mixture with a sieve or cheesecloth. Be sure to place a bowl or large container underneath one of the two to catch the milk!
  6. You may want to strain your milk more than once – depending on the type of consistency you prefer. Simply store oat milk in the refrigerator, and it will last for about a week! The container should have a top on it.

Tips For How To Make This Recipe

  • Definitely soak the oats!
  • Don’t know what to do with the leftover oat “pulp”? Throw it in the compost or use it for smoothies, baking cookies, or body scrubs.
  • Make sure you have something super fine to strain the milk. This will allow optimal consistency for the milk.

Is oat milk good for me?

Oats are loaded with all types of nutrients such as B vitamins and fiber. Know what else? Oats are GREAT to have if one is lactating! In addition to just being super cost-effective, making oat milk at home is better for the environment, too.

overhead image of oat milk in glass container

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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How to Make Oat Milk

This oat milk is super easy to make and so creamy! This oat milk recipe is the best, and it contains delicious ingredients such as cinnamon, dates, and vanilla extract. With minimal ingredients, this will be in constant rotation!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blender, dairy-free, easy recipe, how to make oat milk, milk, oat milk recipe, oats, salt, vanilla extract, vegan, vegetarian, water
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 88kcal
Author: Savannah McGhee
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Sieve or cheesecloth

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 8 cups water plus more
  • 3 dates pitted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional

Instructions

  • Add oats to a medium sized bowl and cover with water. Let the oats soak in the water for about 15 minutes.Once the oats have finished soaking, strain the oats making sure to rinse them very well.
  • Once the oats have finished soaking, discard water and strain the oats making sure to rinse them very well. This allows the oats to absorb water which makes blending them much easier. Put all ingredients in the blender.
  • Cover with four cups of water and blend. Having a high-speed blender, like Vitamix, really helps, but is not necessary. You may just have to blend the ingredients much longer.Blend ingredients until really smooth. Add the remainder of water (from the eight cups) and blend again until super smooth and silky. This should create about eight cups.
  • Once the oat milk has been blended, simply strain the mixture with a sieve or cheesecloth. Be sure to place a bowl or large container underneath one of the two to catch the milk!
  • You may want to strain your milk more than once – depending on the type of consistency you prefer. Simply store oat milk in the refrigerator, and it will last for about a week! The container should have a top on it.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

Appetizer

Apple Cider Sangria

This Apple Cider Sangria is filled with the most perfect blend of spices, fruit, and wine, and it is so easy to make. Apple Cider Sangria is great for the holidays, pot lucks, parties, or just to enjoy with a friend! We know this recipe will surely be a crowd pleaser!

What makes this Apple Cider Sangria so perfect?

What makes this Apple Cider Sangria perfect is the fact that it comes together so easily, and it is filled with spiced goodness such as cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and clove.

Not to mention, this sangria has the most amazing sweet flavors, too, from the apple cider, oranges and ginger. This sangria will surely be a crowd pleaser because of the amazing combination of ingredients!

Apple Cider Sangria in glass pitcher with oranges, apples, and cinnamon sticks.

How To Make Apple Cider Sangria – Step By Step

  1. Thinly slice apples and oranges. Make sure they are not to thick in width.
  2. Place thinly sliced apples, oranges, cinnamon sticks, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground clove in bottom of a good sized pitcher. Stir to coat fruit in spices.
  3. Once you are finished with that, stir in white wine and maple syrup over the coated mixture.
  4. Next, add in the carbonated water and apple cider. Keep stirring until all ingredients are mixed together. Once mixed together, transfer pitcher to refrigerator and let chill for at least 3 hours.
  5. Serve over ice inside glass. Garnish with an orange wedge and or cinnamon stick. Enjoy!
Step by step instructions for Apple Cider Sangria with oranges, apples, and cinnamon sticks.

What is sangria?

Sangria is an alcoholic punch originating in Spain. The punch often consists of wine, chopped or sliced fruit, and some additional ingredients. After the alcohol and fruit have settled together, sangria is typically served from a pitcher or punch bowl.

There are many options for serving sangria. Usually, the alcoholic punch is served over ice in glasses. Sometimes you can find sugar, spices, herbs, or other additional ingredients as garnishments.

Tips For Making This Apple Cider Sangria

  • Make sure you allow the sangria to sit for several hours prior to serving! This ensures prominent flavors to be present from the fruit and wine.
  • This recipe is best with white wine. If you do not ingest alcohol, enjoy a mocktail by leaving out the wine.
  • Do not add ice to the original container of the sangria has it will water the flavors down.

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What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Be sure to share your photos of your creations on Instagram too!

Apple Cider Sangria with apples and cinnamon sticks.
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Apple Cider Sangria

This Apple Cider Sangria includes some of the BEST flavors, ever! Enjoy the perfect combination of spices and fruit while basking in the simplicity of this recipe. This sangria is great for potlucks, holidays, parties, or just with a friend!
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time3 hrs 5 mins
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American, Spanish
Keyword: beverage, cider, cocktail, delicious, Easy salmon patties, fall, potluck, punch, sangria, winter
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 327kcal
Author: cherylmalik
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Pitcher or punch bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 orange thinly sliced (save a couple wedges)
  • 2 apples thinly
  • 1 cup carbonated water
  • 1 bottle white wine we used Sauvignon Blanc
  • 3 cups apple cider
  • 3 cinnamon sticks more for garnishment
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  • Thinly slice apples and oranges. Make sure the apples and oranges are not to thick in width. Set aside an orange for garnishment purposes.
  • Place thinly sliced apples, oranges, cinnamon sticks, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground clove in bottom of a good sized pitcher. Stir to fully coat fruit in spices.
  • Next, stir in white wine and maple syrup over the coated fruit. Then, add in the carbonated water and apple cider. Keep stirring until all ingredients are mixed together.
  • Once mixed together, transfer pitcher to refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours. Serve over ice inside glass. Garnish with an orange wedge and or cinnamon stick. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg