The Smoothie Vegetarians

Orginal Photo from:  Destination Delish Peppermint Mocha Pancakes Ingredients: 1.      2 1/2 cups flour (you can make a gluten free flour blend if you would like) 2.      3 tablespoons brown sugar (or coconut sugar) 3.      2 tablespoons baking powder 4.      3 tablespoons of coco powder 5.      1/2 teaspoon salt 6.      ½ teaspoon of peppermint oil 7.      1 1/2 unsweetened coconut milk 8.      1 cup water 9.      3 tablespoons sunflower seed oil or light-flavored oil 10.   1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions: In large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, coco powder, and salt. Add coconut milk, water, oil, peppermint oil, and vanilla. Stir until just combined, careful to not over mix. Heat large skillet over medium low...

Let me start this by saying that I totally understand if you looked at the title of this blog post and rolled your eyes. Essential oils seem like just another fad that people want you to buy into so they can make money and while on one hand you wouldn't be wrong, not all essential oil lines are ones where you have to sign up under someone else and essential oils have been mentioned as being used by the Egyptians during their embalming process. Since then & possibly even during those times as well, essential oils have been used for things ranging from helping someone sleep better throughout the night to healing bug bites! Below I will be telling you about six different oils and their helpful uses. In my part two post, which you will be able to view next week, I will be telling you about different ways to use the oils & about carrier oils to more safely use essential oils. Peppermint Oil This oil has properties that has anti-nausea benefits and can also ...