*Look out for Food Fridays when Jen Mayville shares Red Cross inspired recipes*
No doubt after a week with thunderstorms, a tornado and an earthquake, it’s time for all of us to enjoy a relaxing (and hopefully disaster-free) weekend.
My colleague in Ottawa Alison Frehlich shared this recipe with us. It is supposed to help get you into a calm and relaxing mood so you can find your zen.
Also check out these other calming recipes and this list for calming foods.
Thanks for sharing these with us Alison!
Calm Chamomile Banana Smoothie
1/4 cup deeply steeped whole-blossom chamomile tea
1/4 cup soy milk
1/4 cup raw cashews
2 frozen sliced organic bananas (small-medium sized)
1 raw ripe banana (small-medium sized)
6 ounces Vanilla Soy Yogurt
*I used the Whole Soy and Co. brand
1 cup ice (coconut water ice cubes preferred)
1 dash cinnamon
1 tsp maple syrup
Garnish: dried Chamomile flowers
To Make:
1. Steep chamomile tea for at least 2-5 minutes. Stick in the fridge to cool for ten minutes.
2. Add all ingredients to blender.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Garnish with whole dried chamomile flowers from a cut open tea bag, or loose tea.
Have a recipe you would like to share? Send them to jennifer.mayville@redcross.ca.