Counting Sheep Warm Banana Bread with Banana Butter.
This banana bread is truly a healthy, guilt-free treat. Bananas contain the natural muscle-relaxants magnesium/potassium for a relaxing sleep. Ahhh.
Counting Sheep Bedtime Snacks to Help You Sleep.
Trouble Sleeping? Maybe your bedtime snack needs an overhaul? Here are some Bedtime Snacks to Help You Sleep.
Counting Sheep Banana Peanut/Almond Butter Smoothie.
I know this sounds like breakfast in a glass, but its actually a perfect bedtime drink! Bananas give you a dose of melatonin, serotonin and magnesium to help your muscles uncoil and help you sleep soundly. Chia seed gives you high amounts of tryptophan and omega-3 fatty acids which increase levels of the sleep-regulating serotonin. This is the PERFECT banana milkshake/ice cream-style smoothie, with just the right amount of peanut butter to add that “delicious” PB factor. It’s the perfect smoothie blend with a kick of protein, fat, carbs. Sleep well, cheers!
Counting Sheep DIY Passion Flower Tincture.
Passion Flower can help to promote a restful night’s sleep and may also reduce stress and anxiety with its sedative and calming properties. This tincture has a definite alcohol flavour, but its worthwhile if you want a good, restful night’s sleep. Trust me…worked for me!
Counting Sheep Passion Flower Turmeric Sleepy-Time Latte Tea Tonic.
Passion Flower has been used traditionally for years and years! Get your beauty sleep with this hot, soothing tea tonic latte with subtle citrusy notes, turmeric and coconut. It can help to promote a restful night’s sleep and may also reduce stress and anxiety with its sedative and calming properties. It has also been used to treat women experiencing hot flashes during menopause and was traditionally used to heal bruises and cuts. Enjoy this tonic at bedtime or any time of the day, anytime is tea time and everyone should get to know and experiment with passion flower.
Counting Sheep Blue Lotus Flower Tea Tonic.
This blue lotus tea is said to relax, and calm the sipper and aid with lucid dreaming. The ancient Egyptians and Asians also associated the lotus flower with the human soul, spirituality, and divinity. It also forms one of the important elements of Buddhism and is associated with enlightenment, re-birth, unification, and purity in a mystical way. Sip this subtle tasting tea with notes of flowers, lemon and sweet dreams.
Counting Sheep Chamomile Lavender Latte.
This calming, warm tea is just the thing to help unwind and relax after a long day. Chamomile tea is steeped directly in the almond milk and lightly sweetened. Add dried lavender flowers for an extra calming effect. Lavender is also used for baking, syrups, liqueurs, teas, spice blends (Herbes de Provence). Known for its strong floral scent, is sweet-tasting with a hint of citrus.
Veg Out Dreamy Vegan Cranberry Cheesecake.
A dreamy dairy-free, gluten-free layered cheesecake, topped off with a delicious homemade cranberry orange sauce. This truly is a dreamy cheesecake, you’ll see. You’re sure to ‘veg out’ over this dessert…ahhh!
Veg Out Balsamic Glazed Stuffed Acorn Squash.
This dish is an interesting, delicious ‘take’ on squash and is sure to warm your heart. Perfect as a ‘meatless’ main course or a side dish. The richness of the balsamic glaze adds a delicious, depth to the dish.
Veg Out Warm Quinoa, Cranberry, Red Pepper Salad with Pomegranate.
This delicious salad takes time, but is definitely worth the effort because of the healthy ingredients! Plus pomegranate juice is a key ingredient and contains higher levels of antioxidants than most other foods on the planet! It also has three times more antioxidants than red wine and green tea. Antioxidants are said to help remove free radicals, protect cells from damage, and reduce inflammation.