Zen Basil Cauliflower Rice

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds

1 bag cauliflower rice (16 oz)

1-2 Tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cumin or cardamom

Few pieces of Saffron

Optional:

Pickled Purple Cabbage:

• 1/2 head of purple cabbage, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (ACV)

2 tablespoons Zen Basil seeds

• 1-2 tablespoons honey

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Process:

In a saucepan add cauliflower, Zen Basil seeds, salt, cumin, and hydrated saffron. How to make Hydrated Saffron-In a small bowl mash the saffron using the back of a spoon and add 1/3 cup of water.

Then when this is done, stir the colorful saffron water mixture on top of the seeds.

Cover and bring to a boil, lower heat immediately to low, and simmer for 7-10 minutes. Fork through until it looks fully cooked and serve.

Add in the pickled purple cabbage and protein of choice around the plate

Optional: Lemon and fresh basil or any herb garnish on top.

Great side dish

Pro tip:

May use frozen cauliflower rice, same instructions, reduce the saffron water to 1/8 cup

Zen Basil Banana Candy Cake

Ingredients:

4 Bananas

¼ cups Zen Basil seeds 

2 Zen Basil Hydrate Açaí flavor

2 Zen Basil Hydrate Coconut flavor 

1 1/2 ups Almond flour 

1 tsp baking soda 

¾ cups olive oil 

½ cup dates sliced

3 eggs 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

½ tsp cinnamon 

½ cup walnuts 

Process:

Smash the bananas with the back of a fork. Then mix in your Zen Basil seeds and Zen Basil Hydrates. Mix well. Now add all the dry ingredients and mix again. Then fold the dates in. Pour into a lined baking dish and top with walnuts. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min.

Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Zen Basil Cookie Dough

Ingredients:

2 Coconut Zen Basil Hydrates

1 cup blanched almond flour

1 1/2 Tbsp coconut flour

3 Tbsp coconut oil melted

1 tsp vanilla extract 

3 Tbsp almond milk

1/8 tsp fine grain sea salt

Optional: 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips

Process:

In a mixing bowl, add 2 Coconut Zen Basil Hydrates, almond flour, coconut flour, coconut oil, vanilla extract, almond milk, salt, and mix well. The Zen Hydrates will give it the sweetness without using any sugar or sugar alcohol, just all natural monk fruit. Optional: Add some sugar-free chocolate chips if you like.

You can enjoy it immediately or place in the fridge for 30 minutes if you want it more solid!

Zen Basil Seeds Vegan Homemade Crackers

Ingredients:

2 cups blanched almond flour 

½ cup Zen Basil seeds 

¼ cup water

1 tsp sea salt 

Optional: 

¼ cup sesame seeds 

½ tsp garlic powder 

1-2 tsp onion powder 

½ tsp black pepper

Process:

Mix all dry ingredients well.

Add the water and mix well, use your hands, it will take about a minute to become a dough form.

Place the dough between two large pieces of parchment paper, lightly oiled. Use a roller, or your hands, to press down and flatten into a rectangle (About 2 cm thick) 

Peel off the top parchment paper 

Place the parchment lined baking sheet into the oven and bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until golden. Cool completely before breaking.

Waffle maker options:

Place two parchment papers with the flattened dough mixed inside between the waffle maker and it’s ready in 5 minutes just like how you would make a waffle!

Zen Basil Seeds Chocolate Donut Ice Cream

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Zen Basil seeds

½ cup cocoa powder

¾ cup cottage cheese

2 cups milk (of choice)

Optional: ⅓ cup monk fruit, 1 tsp vanilla extract

Process:

In a blender, mix the Zen Basil seeds, cocoa powder, cottage cheese, and milk. Add vanilla extract and monk fruit if you like it sweeter. Pour that mix into a silicone pan and sprinkle with Zen Basil seeds for added crunch. Freeze until they harden. I froze mine overnight but they should only take about an hour.

Zen Basil Seeds Chocolate Chip Bread

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Zen Basil Seeds

4 eggs

8 oz chocolate nut butter

Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips

Process:

Whip 4 eggs until they froth. I used a blender because I did not have an egg frother. Then pour your favorite chocolate nut butter over the eggs. Mix well. Pour the mix into a lined bread pan. Then sprinkle some Zen Basil seeds over the top. Optional to top with chocolate chips. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees. Let it cool and then slice!

Zen Basil Seeds Chocolate Macaroons

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Zen Basil Seeds

1 cup blanched almond flour

1 1/2 Tbsp coconut flour

3 Tbsp coconut oil melted

1/4 cup monk fruit

1 tsp vanilla extract 

3 Tbsp almond milk

1/8 tsp fine grain sea salt

1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips

Process:

In a bowl mix the almond flour, coconut flour, coconut oil, monk fruit, vanilla extract, almond milk, and salt. Scoop the mixture into a small baking pan over parchment. The mix will be clumpy, so press it down using a spoon or your hands to evenly spread across the pan. Then in another bowl, hydrate your Zen Basil seeds. Pour the amount of hydrated seeds you want over the cookie dough mix. Melt some sugar-free chocolate chips and pour that over the entire mix and spread evenly. Place in the fridge for a few hours and enjoy!

Optional: Sprinkle sea salt over the melted chocolate 

Zen Basil Seeds Chocolate Almond Squares

Ingredients:

½ cup Zen Basil Seeds

1 cup sesame seeds

1 cup almond halves

1 cup almond butter or peanut butter

¼ cup maple syrup or monk fruit

⅛ cup coconut oil melted

Pinch of salt

1 cup of cocoa powder melted with 1 cup of monk fruit, 1 tsp of coconut oil, and pinch of salt

Process:

Add the Zen Basil Seeds, sesame seeds, almond halves, almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix well. Transfer the mix to a lined baking tin with parchment paper. Press down firmly and evenly. Melt the cocoa powder with the coconut oil, salt, and monk fruit. Pour it over the entire base. Leave in the fridge to set for up to 2 hours and enjoy!

Disclaimer: Be sure to hydrate with water after consuming Zen Basil seeds dry.

Zen Basil Seeds Homemade Crackers

Ingredients:

• 2 cups blanched almond flour

• 2 tbsp Zen Basil seeds 

• 1 large pasteurized eggs 

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

Process:

• Mix the almond flour, seeds and sea salt in a large bowl. Add the egg and mix well, use your hands until a dough form

• Place the dough between two large pieces of parchment paper. Use a roller or your hand press using your fingers to roll out to flatten rectangle, about 1/16 (2 cm) thick 

• It will tend to roll into an oval shape, so just rip off pieces of dough and re-attach to form a more rectangular or even oval shape to make cutting easier

• Cut the cracker dough into rectangles. Place on the lined baking sheet. 

• Bake 350 for 8-12 minutes, until golden

Zen Basil Seeds Chocolate Almond Butter Pudding

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Zen Basil Seeds

1/2 cup milk of choice

1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey

2 Tbsp coconut flour

1/2 cup yogurt

2 Tbsp almond butter

1 Tbsp melted sugar-free chocolate chips

Process:

Hydrate 2 Tbsp of Zen Basil Seeds with milk (hot milk will hydrate the seeds in 1 to 2 min) and add 1 Tbsp of maple syrup or honey. In a separate bowl mix your coconut flour and yogurt. Grab a jar or cup and layer your Zen Basil Seeds mix with the flour mixture. Then add the almond butter and top with melted chocolate chips! 

Zen Basil Seeds Salad Dressing

Dressing:

2 Tbsp Zen Basil seeds 

2 Tbsp mustard 

1 Tbsp honey 

4 Tbsp yogurt of choice (I used Greek)

1 tsp salt 

Salad Mix:

Toss with 8 oz of baby arugula and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of pistachios 

Optional: 

Raspberries 

Cucumber 

Avocado 

Sprinkle dash of salt before serving

Disclosure: Be sure to hydrate with water after consuming Zen Basil seeds dry

Zen Basil Seeds Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients:

Base:

2 Tbsp Zen Basil Seeds

1-2 tsp cocoa powder

1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey

1 cup of warm milk of choice

Topping:

2 Tbsp yogurt of choice

2 tsp cocoa powder

1-2 Tbsp sweetener of choice (I chose maple syrup)

Process:

Combine all the base ingredients in a jar and mix well. Let sit for 5 minutes, the warm milk will hydrate the seeds. In another bowl, mix your topping ingredients together. Then layer your topping over your base mix. I sprinkled with some Lily’s Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips.

Zen Basil Seeds Blue Spirulina Holiday Treat

Recipe:

 1/2 Cup Zen Basil seeds 

1/8 tsp salt 

1/2 Cup Monk Fruit 

4 Cup Coconut Milk (organic can)

1 tsp Almond extract 

2 tbs Blue Spirulina 

Optional blueberries whipped cream 

 Process:

In a container add Zen Basil seeds, salt, Monk Fruit, use 1 tbsp Blue Spirulina, Coconut Milk and mix well with a fork. Add Almond extract, mix more, top with the 2nd tablespoon Blue Spirulina and mix gently to create a contrasting 2 shades of blue. 

Chill overnight. When you are ready to serve, it’s best to bring it to room temperature. Serve in a glass with blueberries and top with whipped cream!

Zen Basil Seeds Warm Pumpkin Bowl

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Zen Basil seeds

1 cup water

2-3 Tbsp pumpkin purée 

1 Tbsp monk fruit or sweetener of choice 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

½ tsp cinnamon 

½ tsp pumpkin spice

½ cup yogurt of choice 

Optional: Pistachios, walnuts, almonds, drizzle honey

Process:

In a pot, add your Zen Basil seeds with water and bring to a boil. The seeds will fully hydrate when heated. Next add the pumpkin purée, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, vanilla extract, and mix well. Heat up for 30 seconds. Then in a cup, layer with yogurt and toppings of choice. 

Zen Basil Seeds Cottage Cheese Parfait

Ingredients:

9 Tbsp Zen Basil Seeds 

4 cups water 

16 ounce cottage cheese 

1 lemon 

3 Tbsp monk fruit

4 cups frozen blueberries 

 Process:

Split your hydrated seeds into four cups. So each cup will have 2 Tbsp of hydrated seeds. Then in a blender, mix your cottage cheese and 2 Tbsp of monk fruit for 20 seconds. Now juice and zest a lemon and blend for 10 more seconds. For the jam, heat up your blueberries to a boil, takes 2-5 min for the juice to be released, add monk fruit and 1 Tbsp of Zen Basil seeds, simmer for 3-5 minutes. Then layer your cup with the hydrated Zen Basil Seeds, cottage cheese blend, and blueberry jam. Checkout our video on Instagram for how we did ours, enjoy! 

Zen Basil Seeds Pumpkin Mousse

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp Zen Basil Seeds

1 packet Coconut Zen Hydrate

1 can pumpkin purée (15oz)

1 tsp almond extract 

1 tsp cinnamon 

1 tsp pumpkin spice

2 cups milk of choice

2-4 Tbsp monk fruit or maple syrup 

1 banana 

Additional: Favorite pumpkin cookie

Process:

In a blender pour all ingredients except the banana and blend for 30-45 seconds or until desired thickness. This will make your pumpkin mousse. Then in a separate bowl, use the back of a spoon to mash a banana. Now layer a cup with your pumpkin mousse, mashed banana, and one cookie of choice. Check out our Instagram video for how we did ours!

Zen Basil Acai Pudding

Ingredients:

1 packet Zen Hydration Acai

1 scoop 20/20 protein powder

1 cup frozen blueberries

½ cup yogurt of choice

1 cup milk of choice

1 banana

2 Tbsp almonds

Process:

In a blender, pour your yogurt, blueberries, protein powder, milk and Zen Hydration. Blend for 30-45 seconds or until desired thickness. Pour that mixture into a bowl and top with sliced bananas, almonds, and dry Zen Basil seeds. 

Disclosure: Be sure to hydrate with plenty of water after consuming Zen Basil seeds dry

Zen Basil Seeds Raspberry Chocolate Jam Bites

Ingredients:

1 ½ Tbsp Zen Basil Seeds

1 cup raspberries

1 Tbsp maple syrup

1/2 cup melt chocolate chip (I used sugar free)

Dash of salt

Process:

Mash together 1 cup of fresh raspberries, 1 ½ Tbsp of Zen Basil seeds, dash of salt, and 1 Tbsp of maple syrup (or any other liquid sweetener of choice) until well combined. Separate into bite sized pieces on parchment paper and freeze for an hour or until it's solid. Then coat them in some melted dark chocolate and freeze for another hour. 

Zen Basil Seeds Overnight Meal Prep

Small Mix:

2 Tbsp Zen Basil Seeds

1 cup organic coconut milk

Dash of sea salt

Medium Mix:

2 Tbsp Zen Basil Seeds

1 cup coconut milk

1/4 cup coconut flour

1 tsp vanilla extract 

1 cup frozen wild blueberries 

Dash of sea salt

Large Mix:

1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds

2 cups coconut milk

1/4 cup cocoa powder

2 tsp vanilla extract 

1 Tbsp monk fruit or maple syrup 

Dash of sea salt

 Mix all ingredients in your small, medium, and large bowls, and chill overnight.

This recipe is Keto and Vegan friendly!

Zen Basil Warm Lectin-Free Bean Dish

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Zen Basil Seeds

1 cup coconut milk

1 cup pressure cooked chickpeas

Dash of salt

½ cup yogurt of choice

Optional: sweeten with monk fruit

Process:

Mix 2 Tbsp of Zen Basil seeds and milk of choice into a bowl. Add that mix to a pot with a dash of salt and heat up. Now pour the pressure cooked beans into the pot. Mash the beans into the seed mix and mix well. Once the mixture forms a golden brown color, pour into a bowl. Add yogurt and smooth it over all corners of the mixture. In a separate bowl, mix some white chocolate and olive oil in a bowl, this will melt the chocolate quicker. Drizzle the white chocolate over your main mixture and top with walnuts, pistachios, and dry Zen Basil seeds.