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May 6, 2020

Homemade Peach Tea (Sugar-Free)

May 6, 2020

It’s 93 degrees in SoCal right now, the sun is shining and I’m craving some summer!!! Unfortunately, June is still a month away so I’m settling for the next best thing…

Homemade Peach Tea!!! I really love to experiment with beverages when it gets super hot outside and this year is no exception. I have a soft spot for herbal tea, especially chamomile tea and it got me thinking one day…How would this chamomile tea (that I normally drink hot) taste on ice?? I was hoping for a refreshing beverage and that is exactly what I got! I love love love this tea cold! But I didn’t stop there…

First, I have a question for you. What is the best thing to do with an overripe peach that smells amazing and would probably taste amazing too, but has a mushy texture that would be pretty gag-worthy if you tried to eat it??? You cut that sucker up and stick those pretty little slices in the freezer! Don’t let that sweet peach flavor go to waste! If it isn’t moldy, it doesn’t need to go in the trash can just yet. Get the most from your overripe peaches and add them to your iced chamomile tea! Plus, the overripe sweetness is going to remedy the lack of sugar that typical peach teas tend to have. I used to love the Bellini Peach Tea at the Olive Garden up until I found out they used syrups for both the peach flavor and the sugar. This option here on Seize the Day Blog is much healthier and still just as refreshing! It makes me feel like it’s summertime during those times that I just do not have the patience to wait for the official start date of the season.

I usually add 2-3 peaches to the bottom of my glass, add lots of ice cubes, and then I fill the glass with chilled chamomile tea. Drinking the Peach Tea with a straw works best so that you can continually stir the peach and chamomile flavors together. I also like to poke at the peaches (which will thaw pretty quickly) to release even more delicious peach flavor! Lots of mixing is the best way to get the perfect mix (no pun intended ;)) of both the herbal tea and the fresh fruit.

I prefer Stash Tea’s Organic Chamomile Tea and Whole Foods Market has had the most amazing Organic fresh peaches so far this season!

Two ingredients are all it takes to make a sweet, flavorful, and refreshing drink for people of all ages! The recipe is below, Enjoy!!

Homemade Peach Tea (Sugar-Free)

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May 6, 2020
by SeizeTheDayBlog
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Serving Size
1 cup
Prep Time
5 minutes
Total Time
5 minutes
Homemade Peach Tea (Sugar-Free)

Notes

It is best to occasionally mix all ingredients as you drink so that the flavor of the peaches continues to disperse throughout the tea. 


Ingredients

  • Organic Overripe Peaches, sliced & frozen
  • Chamomile Tea, chilled

Instructions

  1. Add two-slices of frozen peaches to the bottom of your cup, top with ice cubes, and fill with chamomile tea.
  2. Stir all ingredients together using a straw and enjoy!

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August 12, 2015

From My Recipe Box to Yours: Lemon and Blueberry Cupcakes

August 12, 2015

 

Okay, so a bowl of fruit might be much healthier than a batch of cupcakes, but it’s Tuesday and a little sugar pick me up may be just what the doctor ordered. Plus, the recipe I am going to share with you all (courtesy of Ree Drummond from the Food Network) derives most of its flavor from natural fruit sources, lemons and blueberries to be exact.

What I love most about this recipe is that it provides directions on how to make both the batter and the frosting completely from scratch. Recipes made 100% from scratch increase your odds of keeping MSG and synthetic ingredients out of the foods you eat.

So, skip the store bought can of greasy frosting filled with hydrogenated oils and make your own instead. Here are just a few of the many health benefits of using lemon as a main flavor ingredient in cupcakes: vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin E, folate, niacin thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, copper, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, and protein (organicfacts.net). A cupcake that is both yummy and healthy…what more could one ask for?

 

From My Recipe Box to Yours: Lemon and Blueberry Cupcakes

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August 12, 2015
by SeizeTheDayBlog
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12
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes

Ingredients

  • Batter:
  • 1 1/2 sticks Unsalted Butter (let stand at room temp)
  • 3 Eggs (let stand at room temp)
  • 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 3 T finely shredded lemon peel
  • 1 1/2 cups blueberries, coated w/ flour
  • Frosting:
  • 3-4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter (let stand at room temp)
  • 1 stick Cream Cheese
  • 2 T fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 T Lemon Zest
  • Decoration:
  • Lemon Peel
  • Blueberries
  • Sprig of Fresh Mint (here's a piece of advice: wait to the mint on top of the cupcakes until right before serving to avoid shriveling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  2. For the batter: Mix the butter and eggs. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
  3. Mix the granulated sugar, milk and lemon peel together.
  4. Combine the flour mixture with the wet mixture, stirring thoroughly.
  5. Place cupcake liners into a pan and fill each cup three-quarters full with batter. Drop the coated blueberries on top. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  6. For the frosting: Combine the powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese, lemon juice and zest together until light and fluffy. Pipe onto the cupcakes and decorate with lemon peel, blueberries, and mint leaves.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.

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Sources:

“Health Benefits of Lemon.” Organicfacts.net. Organic Information Services Pvt Ltd., 2015. Web. 11 August 2015.

12 Evidence-Based Benefits of Lemon

Recipe link: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/missys-lemon-and-blueberry-cupcakes-recipe.print.html#

 

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The information posted on Seize the Day Blog, including but not limited to, articles, images, recipes, text and other material are shared for informational purposes only. None of the writings should be looked upon as advice meant to replace that of an actual medical professional. If you suspect you have a serious medical condition you should seek help from a healthcare professional immediately. Please be aware that the author of this website is posting information simply to inform NOT to recommend others about health-related topics. Before following any information (i.e. undertaking a new healthcare or diet routine) found here on Seize the Day Blog, you should always consult a medical professional first. Please be sure to never disregard any medicinal advice because of something you have read on this website. 

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Hi, I'm Katie! I was diagnosed with Catamenial Epilepsy when I was 16 years old. What started out to be an impossible struggle has now become a journey toward healing thanks to natural/Holistic methods.
For the last 6 years, I have continuously gone through a trial and error period where I have been discovering for myself the true quality of various foods, products, and lifestyles.
I am going to share everything I have learned with the hope that it will help you to begin your healthy lifestyle that much faster. Read More…

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