Lately, I've been quite obsessed with Chef Ahki. What!!! You don't know about her? Here is her site http://www.chefahki.com. I'm not sure if I could ever be passionate enough to go all out vegan like her (been there, done that, and let’s just say it took a toll on my stomach). Well, that and my family is from Texas and Louisiana, so I dare not deprive myself of such yummy goodness at family gatherings, but I have been (for a while now) making an attempt to live, eat, and become a little healthier in all aspects of my life. Spiritually, mentally, and physically. While preparing my freezer meals this weekend, I stumbled across Chef Ahki's Maca Shake recipe. I couldn't help but be tempted by this yummy looking drink, and since the first sentence in her description of this drink was that it could be used as a coffee replacement, I was SOLD!!! It has been several months since I've owned a coffee pot. When my old one broke, I felt it was a great time to wean myself off coffee for good. Oh, how I've missed it. Other than social settings, I've not had a routine coffee habit in a good 8/9 months. Anyhoo, this Chef Ahki suggested drink turned out to be oh so yummy (once I added the honey that is). Is it worth it? I think so. Just read the medicinal benefits of this drink.
"Maca is a root from Peru that offers an amazing energy boost without the caffeine headaches. It’s also considered a super-food due to the high amounts of minerals, vitamins, enzymes and all the essential amino acids. Maca also balances hormone levels through stimulating and nourishing the hypothalamus and pituitary glands which control your mood and libido."
Here are the ingredients:
1 cup almond milk
1 frozen banana
2 tablespoons cacao nibs
2 tablespoon cacao powder
1 teaspoon maca root powder
Don’t forget a handful of ice if you would like it in shake form
Here are a few other of our family habits.
Morning green tea with ginger and mint (the little mint left from the garden). The kids love their tea. If you are wondering if this is ok for the kids http://www.livestrong.com/article/309235-about-the-benefits-of-green-tea-for-children/
Yummy yogurt pancakes for a freezer breakfast meal (but a few to enjoy this morning)
A haul from Whole Foods for my son’s extremely dry skin, and peppermint soap (not shown) to assist with healthy breathing, and to hopefully help prevent night time asthma attacks.
…and not so healthy, but to get us in the mood for Fall. Yummy chocolate chip pumpkin muffins. I’ve got to keep these out of my house. They were heavenly, but not so healthy.
