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Keto Chocolate Milk

This velvety keto chocolate milk recipe is an easy and delicious way to incorporate a childhood favorite into a low-carb lifestyle. Only 3 grams net carbs per glass means you can make this a regular part of your keto meal plan with no guilt.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • It’s so easy to make! All you really have to do is stir and drink!
  • It’s budget friendly! You only need a few keto pantry staples to whip up a batch of delicious chocolate milk, so your belly and your wallet will thank you.
  • It’s a perfect make-ahead treat! The prepared chocolate milk will keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. You can also easily double or triple the ingredients to make a large batch of chocolate milk.

Keto Chocolate Milk Ingredients

Powdered Erythritol – Erythritol is a versatile, natural, sugar substitute with no calories and no glycemic impact. Because it’s a sugar alcohol, you can subtract all of its carbs when you count macros, leaving you with zero net carbs – perfect for keto! We love Confectioners’ Swerve, but you can use any brand you like.

Heavy Cream – Heavy cream makes this recipe velvety smooth, and adds a little richness to the cocoa flavor. Unsweetened almond milk is low carb but doesn’t have much fat, so the heavy cream picks up the slack and keeps this recipe keto.

How to Make Keto Chocolate Milk

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

Start by whisking hot water with cocoa powder until you’ve got a slurry-type mixture. Use just enough water to dissolve the cocoa – too much will make your milk watery! Mix in the remaining ingredients until everything is fully combined, then serve cold. Enjoy!

Chef’s Tips

  • To fully dissolve the cocoa powder, be sure your water is hot. The powder won’t dissolve well in cold or room temperature water, and you’ll be left with clumps.
  • Since this is a keto chocolate milk recipe, only use just enough water to dissolve the cocoa powder. You don’t want the overall drink to be too watery.
  • Cocoa powder is naturally keto-friendly, but some brands have added sugars that disqualify them. Be sure to use an unsweetened cocoa powder (usually found in the baking aisle) to keep this recipe compliant.
  • Use powdered erythritol rather than granulated erythritol to keep the texture smooth. Granulated erythritol can feel gritty, especially in cold recipes. If you only have granulated, you can pulse it in the food processor until it’s the consistency of powdered erythritol.

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-fried 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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Two glasses of keto chocolate milk surrounded by chocolate chips with red and white striped straws
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Keto Chocolate Milk

This velvety keto chocolate milk recipe is an easy and delicious way to incorporate a childhood favorite into a low-carb lifestyle.
Cook Time3 mins
Total Time3 mins
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocoa, comfort food, low carb
Servings: 2
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Cheryl Malik
Cost: $3

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon hot water see Notes
  • 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder see Notes
  • 2-3 tablespoons powdered Swerve or erythritol see Notes
  • ½ cup almond milk or any nut milk, unsweetened
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Mix hot water and cocoa powder until combined.
    Hot water and cocoa powder
  • Add in powdered erythritol, milk, and cream. Stil until combined.
    Glass of keto chocolate milk with a silver spoon

Notes

  • Start with one tablespoon hot water. Add more hot water by the teaspoon if needed to form a syrupy liquid with the chocolate powder.
  • If you like really chocolatey chocolate milk, add more cocoa powder.
  • If using Confectioners’ Swerve, use 2 tablespoons. For other powdered erythritols, use 2-4 tablespoons, to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 3g

Beverage

Apple Smoothie

This apple smoothie is creamy, fruity, and absolutely perfect for starting your morning. Apples blended with cinnamon, nutmeg, and walnuts make a delicious smoothie that is full of fall flavor.

Overhead shot of apple smoothie

What You’ll Need For This Recipe

Apples
Almond milk
Greek yogurt
Walnuts
Vanilla extract
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Ice
A blender

How To Make An Apple Smoothie

Add all of the ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.

Top Tips For Making

  • You can absolutely leave the walnuts out if you are allergic or just would rather go without!
  • We recommend using a sweeter apple like Honeycrisp or Fuji apples for your apple smoothie. This recipe is very lightly sweet, so you want an apple that is not totally tart. (You can also add some maple syrup or honey to this recipe if you’d like to sweeten it a little!)

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-fried 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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Apple Smoothie

This creamy, fruity smoothie is the perfect way to use fall fresh apples.
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy breakfast, fruit, walnuts
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 272kcal
Author: Cheryl Malik
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 3 apples cored and diced
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups ice

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to the blend and blend until smooth.

Notes

  • Apple type: Use a sweet apple like Honeycrisp or Fuji.
  • Walnuts: Can be omitted from recipe.
  • Sweetener: If desired, add maple syrup or honey to taste to sweeten your smoothie.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 34g

Beverage

Cold Brew Green Tea

This super easy method for making cold brew with green tea is absolutely delicious! Just a few simple ingredients make the smoothest, most refreshing tea you’ve ever had.

Glass of cold brew green tea garnished with a lemon slice

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Green tea bags
Cold water
Lemon slices
Fresh basil
Liquid sweetener

How To Make Cold Brew Green Tea

Fill a large mason jar with cold water.

Either cut open the tea bags and pour the leaves into the water or place the bags directly in it.

Add the seasonings, if you desire, and then stir everything together.

Place the lid on the jar and let it sit overnight or for a full day.

After the tea has steeped, use a cheesecloth to filter out the tea leaves and other seasonings.

Serve over ice and garnish with basil or lemon.

Top Tips For Making

  • Don’t use hot water to steep your tea! This method with cold water removes tannins, which makes your tea bitter.
  • If you don’t have a mason jar, you can use a pitcher and cover it with plastic wrap while it is seeping.
  • Your cold brew green tea will keep in the fridge up to 4 days.
  • Try different flavors for your tea! You could use orange slices, berries, peaches, or any fruit with herbs like mint, rosemary, or even lemongrass. Add a little minced ginger to your tea for an extra kick!
  • We used liquid stevia for this recipe, which we only needed 1/4 teaspoon for the whole batch. You can use simple syrup or another liquid sweetener.
  • If you only have loose tea leaves, use about 1 tablespoon for every ounce of water.

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-fried 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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Cold Brew Green Tea

This light and refreshing green tea is made like your favorite coffee cold brew, but is healthy!
Prep Time5 mins
Seeping Time12 hrs
Total Time12 hrs 5 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: basil, easy drink, iced tea
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1kcal
Author: Jenny Hurley
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • Large mason jar

Ingredients

  • 3 bags green tea
  • 20 ounces filtered water cold
  • lemon slices optional
  • basil fresh leaves, hand ripped
  • liquid sweetener optional

Instructions

  • Fill mason jar with water. Either place tea bags directly in water or cut open and pour tea leaves in water.
  • Add basil, liquid sweetener, and lemon if desired.
  • Stir to combine. Place lid on jar and let sit overnight or up to 24 hours.
  • After seeping up to 24 hours, use cheesecloth to filter out leaves and seasonings. Serve over ice and garnish as desired.

Notes

  • Water temperature: Use cold water to avoid tannins being released, which make the tea bitter.
  • No mason jar: Can also use large pitcher. Cover with plastic wrap during seeping.
  • Storage: Keep covered in fridge up to 4 days.
  • Flavor options: Orange slices, berries, peaches, or any fruit with herbs like mint, rosemary, or even lemongrass. Can also add minced garlic to tea.
  • Liquid sweetener: We used 1/4 teaspoon liquid stevia for this recipe, but you can use simple syrup or any liquid sweetener.
  • Loose tea leaves: Use about 1 tablespoon for every 8 ounces water.

Nutrition

Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Calcium: 4mg | Net Carbs: 1g

Beverage

Frozen Lemonade

This frozen lemonade is the ultimate summer treat, but with a special ingredient instead of sugar! Sweet, slushy, and oh-so-refreshing, you can feel good about filling your glass with this delicious drink.

Glass of frozen lemonade

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Lemon juice
Honey
Water
Ice

How To Make Frozen Lemonade

Add all the ingredients except the ice to the blender and blend until fully combined.

Add the ice to the blender and blend until a smooth, slushy consistency.

Top Tips For Making

  • When blending, it’s important to blend the ingredients without the ice first so the honey will combine with the lemon juice and water. If you add the ice before mixing the rest of the ingredients, the honey will harden and won’t mix well.
  • If you’re vegan, you can substitute the honey with simple syrup or liquid stevia. Add a little during the first step, taste, and repeat until you get it your desired sweetness.
  • For boozy frozen lemonade, add a half a shot to a full shot of tequila or vodka to the first step.

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-fried 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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Frozen Lemonade

This easy and refreshing frozen lemonade is the perfect summer treat!
Prep Time4 mins
Total Time4 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy drink, fewer than 5 ingredients, no added sugar
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Cheryl Malik
Cost: $1

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cups ice

Instructions

  • Blend honey, water, and lemon juice in blender until well combined.
  • Add ice to blender and blend until smooth.

Notes

  • Vegan: Use liquid stevia or simple syrup to taste instead of honey.
  • Blending notes: Blend all ingredients prior to adding ice to ensure they fully combine.
  • Cocktail: Add 1/2-1 shot of tequila or vodka to first step.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 38g

Beverage

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-fried 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: Cheryl Malik
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 | Net Carbs: 3g

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-fried 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: Cheryl Malik
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 | Net Carbs: 32g

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-fried 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: Cheryl Malik
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 | Net Carbs: 14g

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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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: Cheryl Malik
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 | Net Carbs: 44g