Rice Cake Butterfingers

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds

1/3 cup creamy nut butter

1/3 cup vegan sweetener of choice

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 lightly salted rice cakes

1/4 cup roasted and salted peanuts, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)

1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips

2 tsp coconut oil

Flaky sea salt to top

Instructions:

1. Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, ensuring that the paper overhangs on the sides for easy removal later.

2. In a medium bowl, mix together the Zen Basil Seeds, nut butter, sweetener, and vanilla extract until smooth.

3. Crumble the rice cakes into the nut butter mixture and stir to combine.

4. Add the chopped peanuts to the mixture and mix again until evenly distributed.

5. Transfer the rice cake mixture into the prepared loaf pan, and press it firmly and evenly into the pan.

6. Place the loaf pan in the fridge to set while you prepare the chocolate topping.

7. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate and coconut oil together using a double boiler.

8. Remove the loaf pan from the fridge, and pour the melted chocolate over the rice cake mixture, spreading it evenly with a spatula to coat the entire surface.

9. Sprinkle the top with flaky sea salt for a delightful contrast of flavors.

10. Return the pan to the fridge and chill for 30-40 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set.

11. Once set, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into desired sizes and enjoy!

12. For extra indulgence, you can sprinkle additional chopped peanuts on top before serving.

Enjoy your delicious homemade and nutrient rich butterfingers!

Grain-Free Flatbread

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons Zen Basil seeds

1 1/3 cups Cassava flour

2 tablespoons olive oil

3/4 cups water

Dash sea salt

More olive oil to cook

Instructions:

Mix seeds, flour, salt, water, and olive oil together. Mix well until it becomes a thick dough (may adjust water as needed) then form 4 balls and press into pancake shapes over parchment paper. Slide into a frying pan heated with olive oil. Cook both sides just like pancakes until golden.

Dry any excess oil with paper towels and enjoy your fiber rich and grain-free flatbread!

Serve with our homemade yogurt sauce and eggplant (link to recipe here)

Add any leftover protein of choice..(I love grass finished human farming practices meat)

Blueberry Frozen Yogurt

Ingredients:

2 tbsp Zen Basil Seeds

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

1 scoop protein powder

1-2 tbsp sweetener of choice

1 tsp salt

1 cup yogurt

1/2 cup milk of choice

Ingredients:

In a mixing bowl, combine Zen Basil Seeds, protein powder, sweetener, salt, yogurt, and milk of choice.

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

Freeze the mixture for 4 hours-overnight. Then, place it into the Creami ice cream maker and set it to the light ice cream setting.

If you're using a blender instead of the Creami ice cream maker: Pour the mixture into the blender and add 1/2 cup of ice.

Blend on high for 15-30 seconds or until smooth and creamy.

Once blended, serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency, or transfer back into a container and freeze for a firmer texture.

Add toppings of your choice before serving. Enjoy your guilt-free, homemade frozen yogurt!

Roasted Eggplant With Zen Basil Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients:

Yogurt Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons Zen Basil seeds

• 1 cup yogurt of choice

• 1/2 cup cheese of choice or sour cream (goat cheese recommended)

• 1-2 teaspoons crushed garlic

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (adjust according to preference)

• Optional: dry or fresh herbs

Roasted Eggplant (Serves 4):

• 3 eggplants

• 2 small cans (4oz each) of tomato sauce

• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for drizzling)

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

• 1-3 teaspoons chopped garlic

• Salt and red pepper to taste

• 1 cup water

Instructions:

1. Zen Basil Yogurt Sauce:

In a bowl, combine all sauce ingredients. Mix well and let it sit for 10 minutes. This will serve as both the base and the top sauce. Feel free to add your favorite herbs. Any leftover sauce can be refrigerated for up to a week.

Roasted Eggplant:

1. Preheat the broiler.

2. Cut the eggplants into slices about an inch thick, leaving the skin on.

3. Spray each side of the eggplant slices with olive oil and broil them on the top rack of the oven for 15 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

4. Once the eggplant slices are golden brown on both sides, evenly drizzle tomato sauce over them. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, turmeric, and fresh chopped garlic, ensuring even distribution.

5. Add one cup of water evenly across the baking dish.

6. Drizzle olive oil over the top.

7. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 to 60 minutes, depending on your oven. Check every 20 minutes; the water should reduce to a thick sauce consistency.

To serve, layer sauce evenly over some bread or crackers. (You can find the recipe for our gluten free crackers here)

Drizzle some of the yogurt over the eggplant, and top with olive oil and herbs.

Transform humble eggplant into a nutritional powerhouse with our Roasted Eggplant topped with a creamy Zen Basil Yogurt Sauce. This dish combines the subtle flavors of eggplant with the goodness of basil seeds and yogurt, resulting in a meal that’s not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious.

Elevate your meal with the nutritional benefits of this dish. While eggplant alone may not offer many nutrients, when combined with basil seeds and yogurt, you’re getting a plethora of health benefits. Basil seeds provide fiber, prebiotics, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, manganese, and omega-3 fatty acids, and polyphenols while yogurt adds protein and probiotics to the mix. Enjoy a complete and delicious meal that nourishes your body from within.

Homemade It's-It Ice Cream Sandwich

Ingredients:

1 cup almond butter

3/4 cup oats

1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds

1/4 cup sweetener of choice

1/4 cup cacao powder

2 tablespoons coconut oil

1/4 cup dark chocolate

16 oz cottage cheese

2 Coconut Zen Hydrates

Instructions:

Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients needed for the ice cream cookies, except for the melted dark chocolate.

Mix the Dough: In a bowl, combine almond butter, oats, Zen Basil Seeds, sweetener, and cacao powder. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.

Prepare Tray: Line a cooking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Shape Cookies: Take the mixed dough and form it into cookie shapes. Place each cookie on the prepared cooking tray.

Freeze: Place the tray with the shaped cookies in the freezer. Let them freeze for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, until they are firm.

Prepare Chocolate Topping: While the cookies are freezing, heat up coconut oil with some dark chocolate until melted. Keep this mixture aside for later use.

Make Ice Cream: In a food processor, combine 16 oz of cottage cheese with 2 Coconut Zen Hydrates. Blend until smooth. Transfer the mixture into a container suitable for freezing and let it freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until it solidifies.

Assemble: Once the cookies and ice cream are properly frozen, remove them from the freezer.

Add Chocolate Topping and Harden: Pour the melted dark chocolate over each frozen cookie, covering them completely with a layer of chocolate. Then, return the tray to the freezer for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow the chocolate topping to harden and set properly.

Serve: Plate the chocolate-coated cookies alongside scoops of the prepared ice cream. Enjoy your delicious ice cream cookies!

Pistachio Pudding

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons Zen Basil Seeds

2 tablespoons oats

1 tablespoon pistachio butter (blend raw pistachios in a blender to make butter)

1 cup Green Zen Milk (click on milk for recipe link)

1/2 cups yogurt

Dash of salt

Optional:

Melted white chocolate

Instructions:

Process:

Combine seeds, oats, and green Zen milk. Mix well and chill overnight. To layer, top with pistachio butter, yogurt, and melted chocolate (I melted sugar free chocolate chips with olive oil, try not to overdo as it flows over like mine)

Chill for a few minutes in the ref fridge until it hardens.

Creamy Pistachio Pie

Ingredients:

Crust

11/2 cup raw walnuts

11/2 cup pitted dates

3 tablespoons cacao powder

1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds

Pinch of salt

Filling

2 cups pistachios

2 tablespoons Zen Basil Seeds

1/2 cup full fat coconut yogurt

1/3 cup honey

1 1/2 tsp cardamom

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt

Chocolate Topping

180g dark chocolate

2 Tablespoons almond butter

Coconut flakes, cranberries, and sea salt flakes for garnish

Instructions:

Place pistachios in a bowl, soak in freshly boiled water and leave aside for at least an hour- overnight. Drain well.

Make the crust:

Grease and line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Add the walnuts, dates, cocoa powder, Zen Basil Seeds, and salt to a food processor and blend until it sticks together/ forms a ball. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan evenly.

Make the filling:

Add the drained pistachio, coconut yogurt, vanilla extract, cardamom, honey, and salt to a food processor or high speed blender.

Blend until smooth and creamy, scrape down sides as needed in intervals. Mix the Zen Basil pudding into pistachio mixture and mix with a fork. Pour the mixture over the crust and spread evenly. Put in freezer and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

Melt chocolate, then stir in the almond butter until smooth.

Allow to cool for 5 minutes and then spread on top of the pie. Freeze for another 5-10 minutes or until it's ready to get eaten.

Slice, serve and ENJOY. To help slicing, use a sharp knife, run under hot water and dry before slicing.

Date Glazed Blondies

Ingredients:

2 cups almond flour

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds

1/2 cup butter melted

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

1 egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature

Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F, then line an 8x8" baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a large bowl whisk together the butter, eggs, Zen Basil Seeds, and vanilla.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Add to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated. Stir in the white chocolate chips.

Press additional pieces on top (optional).

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden.

Date Glaze:

In a blender, mix 3 pitted dates, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup milk of choice. You can add more milk if needed. Blend until creamy and spread over the top!

Enjoy!

Date Jam

Ingredients:

1 cup dates (remove seeds)

1 cup milk of choice

2 tablespoons Zen Basil seeds

Dash of salt

Instructions:

In a blender, add milk, dates, and blend until smooth. Mix in the Zen Basil seeds, and let chill until it thickens up to jam.

Refrigerate up to a week

Great over some homemade crackers!

Choice of cheese (I like goat for extra nutrients or cottage cheese if you like extra protein)

Sprinkle walnuts and pistachios, because just like Zen Basil seeds, they are high in polyphenols which are the key for your metabolic health!!

No Bake Brownies

Ingredients:

3/4 cup almond butter

3/4 cup oats

1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds

3 tablespoons honey/maple syrup

1/4 cup cacao powder

2 tablespoons coconut oil

1/4 cup dark chocolate

Instructions:

Add all the ingredients to a bowl (leave the melted dark chocolate out for now).

Mix until everything is well incorporated.

Transfer into a glass dish (I put a piece of baking paper at the bottom to make it easier to remove).

Press down with your hands or the bottom of the glass.

Heat up the coconut oil with some dark chocolate.

Pour the melted dark chocolate to completely cover the top.

Put in the freezer for 1 hour so it becomes solid.

Remove from freezer and cut into squares.

Serving size: 6-8 pieces

Lemon Zest Almond Cake

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups almond flour

4 large eggs

1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds

1/2 cup sweetener of choice

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease an 8-inch cake pan and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine your almond flour, eggs, Zen Basil Seeds, sugar, and lemon zest, lemon juice, and mix well. Transfer the cake mixture into the greased cake pan and top with sliced almonds.

Bake the cake for 30 minutes, or until tender on top. Remove the cake from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes, before carefully invert onto a plate and slice into squares.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup nut butter smooth and creamy

1/2 cup sweetener of choice

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds

1/2 cup keto chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a large tray or cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine your cashew butter, granulated sweetener, egg, Zen Basil Seeds, baking soda, and mix until combined. Fold in your chocolate chips. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Using your hands, form 12 small balls of cookie dough. Place each ball on the lined tray and press each one into a thick cookie shape. Bake for

10-12 minutes, or until the edges just start to brown.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the tray completely.

Raspberry Date Pudding

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons Zen Basil seed

1 cup Zen milk

Link to macadamia Brazilian nut milk recipe

Dash salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional sweetener: honey/maple syrup/monk fruit

Mix well chill overnight

Instructions:

Mix 1 Zen Basil Hydrate Açaí with it 1/2 cup water set 5 min

mix the pudding mixture with açaí mixture to get that’s açaí color

top with 1/2 C yogurt of choice

Layer date jam (blend date with equal amount of water to make date jam)

nut butter (almond to lectin free) raspberries blueberries boysenberry coconut flakes pistachios and honey

If you’re up for it sprinkle (JF) link spicy salt for extra kicks

Fiber and Protein count, respectively:

1. 2 tablespoons of Zen basil seeds: 5 grams of protein and 15 grams of fiber.

2. 1 cup of Greek yogurt: 18 grams of protein.

3. 1/2 a cup of raspberries: 0.7 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber.

4. 1/4 cup of blueberries: 0.3 grams of protein and 1.8 grams of fiber.

5. 1/4 cup of Boysenberries: 0.7 grams of protein and 2.7 grams of fiber.

6. 1 tablespoon almond butter: 3.4 grams of protein and 1.6 grams of fiber.

7. 2 dates: 0.4 grams of protein and 1.6 grams of fiber.

8. 1/4 cup of coconut flakes: 1.5 grams of protein and 3.3 grams of fiber.

Total:

• Protein: 30 grams

• Fiber: 30 grams

Here are some micronutrients and phytonutrients found in the listed ingredients along with their potential health benefits:

1. Zen Basil seeds: Rich in fiber, prebiotic and both soluble and insoluble fiber as well as protein calcium potassium iron, magnesium, manganese polyphenols and omegas3 Great for digestion, support bone health, and help regulate blood sugar levels, just to name a few..must have to help cleanse your body from toxins help energies and keep you feeling full longer!! Rich in flavonoids antioxidants and other essential nutrients that all together may help promote heart health, support brain function and improve cellular health!

2. Macadamia nuts: High in monounsaturated fats, vitamin B1 (thiamine), and manganese. They too can promote heart health, support brain function, and provide antioxidant protection.

3. Brazilian nuts: Excellent source of selenium, which is essential for thyroid function and may have anti-inflammatory properties.

4. Açai berries: Packed with antioxidants like anthocyanins and flavonoids, which can help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals and support heart health.

5. Beets: Rich in folate, manganese, and potassium. They may help lower blood pressure, improve exercise performance, and support liver health.

6. Pomegranate: Contains punicalagins and other antioxidants that may have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties, as well as potential benefits for heart health.

7. Raspberries, Blueberries, Boysenberries: All are rich in vitamins C and K, as well as various antioxidants like anthocyanins. They can support brain health, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce inflammation.

8. Coconut flakes: Provide medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which can be easily converted into energy by the body. They also contain manganese and copper, important for enzyme function and bone health.

9. Monk fruit: Contains mogrosides, which are natural compounds with antioxidant properties. Monk fruit is used as a low-calorie sweetener and may have anti-inflammatory effects.

10. Honey: Contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, calcium, and iron, along with antioxidants. Raw honey has antibacterial properties and may help soothe sore throats and coughs.

11. Pistachios: Rich in protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium. They can promote heart health, aid in weight management, and support eye health.

These ingredients collectively offer a wide range of micronutrients and phytonutrients that contribute to overall health and well-being, including antioxidant protection, heart health, and immune support.

Chocolate Banana Cake

Ingredients:

8 Bananas

1/4 C Zen Basil seeds (double the fiber and nutrients than chia seeds. Also hydrates faster and digest easier!

1 C almond flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 C Butter or coconut oil

1/4 cup yogurt

1/4 C maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 Tbsp Cinnamon

1/4 cup cocoa powder

2 tbs honey

Instructions:

Smash 6 bananas with the back of a fork and add the Zen Basil Seeds, butter, yogurt, syrup, and vanilla. Mix well. Then add all the dry ingredients and mix again. Pour mixture onto a lined baking dish. Slice up the other bananas and place over mixture.

Toppings

Melt some cocoa powder with 2 Tbsp of coconut oil, 2 Tbsp of cinnamon, and a dash of salt and honey mix well Drizzle over the mixture.

Bake at 350F for 20-30 min

Toffee Pudding

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Zen Basil Seeds (these have double the fiber and nutrients than chia seeds)

1/2 cup water

2 Tbsp yogurt

3 dates

1/4 cup milk

Instructions:

Add some Zen Basil seeds into a bowl with half a cup of water. They will thicken up and hydrate right away. Add some yogurt on top. Then in a blender, add your dates and milk.

Blend until it becomes thick and creamy, then pour it over the yogurt. Crush some graham crackers on top for added crunch

Blueberry Cobbler

Ingredients:

4 cups blueberries ( I used organic wild frozen blueberries )

1/4 cup Zen Basil seeds 

1/4 to 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey or monk fruit

1 cup water 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 teaspoon cinnamon 

Generous dash of salt 

Top with 2 left over carrot muffins sprinkled evenly over the filling 

2 tablespoons coconut oil 

Instructions:

In a baking dish, spread the ingredients over the carrot muffin recipe. Click here for the muffins recipe! Top with a drizzle of coconut oil and bake just until the mixture bubbles golden.

Bake 400 for 15-20 min

Curry Rice

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds

1 (20 oz) bag frozen cauliflower rice mix veggies

1 bag frozen peas 6 oz

1 C water

1 bag Cook cooked shrimp May sub cooked chicken

1 lemon slices

2-3 Tbsp coconut oil

2 onion cut cubes

1 tsp salt to taste I like more..

1 tsp curry powder (non spicy)

1 tsp turmeric

1 Tbsp cumin

Bunch of fresh basil or parsley or both

Instructions:

In a saucepan sauté onions over coconut oil till golden add all spices sauté 30 seconds add water bring to boil add all veggies and Zen Basil seeds Mix well. Bring to a boil and cover. Then reduce to simmer and keep covered for 15-20 minutes

Fork through until it looks fully cooked and all the liquid is absorbed

Add cooked shrimp, lemon and herbs toss and serve.

Indian style rice made way healthier

50g Fiber

50g Protein and micronutrients!!

Avocado Fudge Brownies

Ingredients:

4 eggs

2 ripe avocados

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup sweetener

4 tbsp melted butter (or coconut oil for a dairy-free option)

1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp baking powder

Optional: sugar-free chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a baking pan with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocados until smooth. You can use a fork or a blender for this step.

Add the eggs, melted butter, Zen Basil Seeds, and vanilla extract to the mashed avocados. Mix well until fully combined.

In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, sweetener, and baking powder.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth and well combined.

If desired, fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

These avocado fudge brownies are rich, moist, and delicious. Enjoy!