Ingredients:
1 cup flaxseed whole
1/2 cup Zen Basil seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dry dill or thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
I cup water
Instructions:
Mix all dry ingredients together
Add water and mix again
Set for 20 min and mix again
Spread over parchment paper
Bake at 350F for 30 min
Cool down completely before cutting
Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp Zen Basil seeds
4 pasteurized eggs
16 oz grass fed cottage cheese
Sprinkle of garlic powder Italian seasoning
Blend eggs and cottage cheese in a blender until smooth.
Pour over parchment paper.
Sprinkle Zen Basil seeds evenly, followed by garlic powder, and seasoning.
Bake at 350 for about 30- 40 min depending on how crispy you want the bread. Keep checking after 30 minutes until the bottom side is golden, and before edges get too crispy.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter powder
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp Zen Basil Seeds (for the fiber)
- 1/4 cup sugar-free syrup
- 1 tbsp oat milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water
- Chocolate chips (for melting)
- Coconut oil (for melting chocolate)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together the PBFIT/PB2, almond flour, Zen Basil Seeds, sugar-free syrup, oat milk, vanilla extract, and water until well combined.
3. Scoop the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten them slightly to form cookie shapes.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
5. While the cookies are baking, melt some chocolate chips with a small amount of coconut oil in a microwave or double boiler.
6. Once the cookies are baked and slightly cooled, dip them into the melted chocolate.
7. Place the dipped cookies in the freezer for 10 minutes to set the chocolate.
8. Enjoy your delicious and healthy cookies!
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice (optional)
- 1.5-2 tbsp peanut butter
- 175 ml milk of choice
- 50-60 g dark chocolate
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In an ovenproof dish or loaf tin, mix together the mashed banana, rolled oats, Zen Basil Seeds, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, maple syrup (if using), peanut butter, and milk.
3. Stir in the dark chocolate pieces, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
4. Transfer the mixture to the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Allow to cool slightly, then enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 cup peanut butter powder
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
In a bowl, mix the yogurt, peanut butter, and Zen Basil seeds. If you would like it more sweeter, add 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup.
Freeze for 10 minutes.
Roll mixture into little balls.
Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil
Drizzle chocolate over the the protein balls.
Sprinkle with salt and enjoy!
Ingredients:
For the Sauce:
1 tablespoons Zen Basil seeds
2 whole lemon (with skin)
1 cup ice cubes
3 tbsp (50 ml) white wine vinegar bunch of basil
2 garlic clove
3 tbsp (60 g) honev (or maple)
1/2 tsp chili flakes
1 Tsp salt
1/2 c olive oil
Add all the above ingredients to a blender.
Mix for 15-30 seconds and enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 220 grams (1 cup) thick Greek yogurt (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 egg
- 80 grams (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) granular sweetener erythritol
- 90 to 100 grams (1 cup) almond flour
- 1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Chocolate chips (optional)
1. **Preheat Oven:**
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. **Prepare Ingredients:**
- In a large mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt and egg. Whisk together until smooth.
- Add the granular sweetener erythritol and continue to whisk until fully incorporated.
3. **Add Dry Ingredients:**
- Gradually add the almond flour to the wet mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Add the Zen Basil Seeds to the mixture and stir well to combine.
4. **Optional Additions:**
- If using, add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the batter. Mix thoroughly.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips.
5. **Prepare Baking Sheet:**
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
6. **Form Pancakes:**
- For mini pancakes, drop about 1-2 tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
7. **Bake:**
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the pancakes are golden brown and cooked through. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a pancake; it should come out clean.
Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons Zen basil seeds (15g fiber, 5g protein)
• 5 ounces Greek yogurt
• 2 cups watermelon cubes
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 2 tablespoons cheese of choice (Parmesan, goat, or vegan cheese)
• Juice of half a lemon
• Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• Pinch of chili pepper flakes
• Fresh basil leaves
1. On a large plate, layer half of the Greek yogurt and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of Zen basil seeds.
2. Top with watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, lemon juice, sea salt, and chili pepper flakes.
3. Add the rest of the Zen basil seeds, Greek yogurt, and cheese.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and toss with fresh basil leaves.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Nutritional Benefits and Total Content:
• Zen Basil Seeds: 2 tablespoons (15g fiber, 5g protein)
• Greek Yogurt: 5 ounces (0g fiber, 12g protein)
• Watermelon: 2 cups (1g fiber, 2g protein)
• Cucumber: 1 medium (1g fiber, 1g protein)
• Cheese of Choice (e.g., Parmesan): 2 tablespoons (0g fiber, 4g protein)
• Fresh Basil Leaves: negligible amounts for both fiber and protein
Transform your ordinary watermelon salad into a delicious complete meal that is sweet and zesty and absolutely delicious!!
Ordinary watermelon salad is usually missing key nutrients like fiber and protein, but not this one!
Total Fiber and Protein:
• Fiber: 17 grams
• Protein: 24 grams
Enjoy this vibrant and healthy salad as a complete meal!
Ingredients:
1 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 banana (fresh or frozen)
3/4 cup milk (any unsweetened kind will work)
1-2 Tbsp Zen Basil Seeds
1 cup yogurt
1 cup ice
Optional Topping:
Coconut flakes
Shaved chocolate chip
Add all of your ingredients to a high-powered blender or food processor.
Blend for 30-45 seconds.
Pour into glasses and top with coconut flakes and shaved chocolate chips!
Ingredients:
**Main Ingredients:**
- 3 very ripe medium bananas, mashed (should measure to be 1¼ cups mashed banana)
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups packed blanched fine almond flour
- 1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds
- 1 cup blueberries (to add on top)
**Optional Ingredients:**
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener
Instructions:
1. **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. **Mix Wet Ingredients:** In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, almond milk (if using), and vanilla extract (if using). Mix well until fully combined.
3. **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, mix together the almond flour, Zen Basil Seeds, cinnamon (if using), baking soda (if using), salt (if using), and optional monk fruit sweetener.
4. **Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. **Pour Batter into Pan:** Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. **Add Blueberries:** Evenly sprinkle the blueberries on top of the batter.
7. **Bake:** Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
8. **Cool:** Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
**Main Ingredients Note:**
- The **bananas**, **Zen Basil seeds**, **eggs**, **almond flour**, and **blueberries** are the core ingredients that make this Blueberry Banana Bread both nutritious and delicious.
- The rest of the ingredients, such as the almond milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and optional monk fruit sweetener, are included to enhance the flavor and texture, but they can be adjusted or omitted based on personal preference.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy Blueberry Banana Bread!
Ingredients:
Ingredients
For a snack:
1 cup frozen raspberries
1/2 small banana (fresh or frozen)
3/4 cup milk (any unsweetened kind will work)
1-2 Tbsp Zen Basil Seeds
For a meal or part of a meal:
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 Tbsp nut butter (no added sugar)
2 Tbsp Zen Basil Seeds
Add all of your ingredients to a high-powered blender or food processor.
Add 1 cup of ice.
Blend for 30-45 seconds.
Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Ingredients:
2/3 cup full-fat coconut milk
1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds
2 tablespoons nut butter of choice
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 scoop protein powder
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 cup water
1/2 cup ice
Add all ingredients into a high speed blender and mix for 15-30 seconds or until desired consistency. Shave some chocolate on top with a dash of cinnamon for some added deliciousness!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup smooth nut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
Topping:
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
1. In a large bowl, mix together the nut butter, honey or maple syrup, almond flour, Zen Basil Seeds, vanilla extract, and coconut flour until a dough mixture forms.
2. Press the dough into a lined tin.
For the Topping:
1. In a small ramekin, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second increments until smooth and glossy.
2. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the dough.
3. Sprinkle with some flaky salt.
4. Refrigerate for 2 hours until firm.
5. Slice into squares and enjoy!
Keep stored in the fridge or freezer.
Ingredients:
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
2 small ripe bananas, mashed (or 1 large)
1/4 cup Zen Basil seeds
2 eggs
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup yogurt of choice
1 1/2 cups almond flour (or 1 1/4 cups gluten-free oat flour)
2 teaspoons baking powder
Sprinkles
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
Add the butter to a small saucepan and warm over medium heat, stirring frequently. Allow the butter to continue to melt over medium heat until it develops a nutty flavor and deepens in color (about 5-8 minutes). Remove the pan from the stove and let the butter cool.
In a large bowl, mix together the cooled butter, mashed bananas, Zen Basil seeds, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond extract, and yogurt until combined.
Add the almond flour and baking powder to the wet mixture, mixing until fully combined.
Fold in the sprinkles, then pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. You may need more time depending on your baking dish and the ripeness of the bananas.
Allow the blondies to cool, then slice into 8 squares and enjoy!
These delicious birthday cake blondies are a fun and healthy treat perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons Zen basil seeds
• ½ cup water
• A pinch of salt
• ½ cup milk of choice I used 100% grass fed
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons yogurt (plus extra for topping)
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• Blueberries (for topping)
• Raspberries (for topping)
• 1 tablespoon almond butter (for topping)
• Chopped walnuts (for topping)
• 3 Brazilian nuts (for topping)
• Coconut flakes (for topping)
• Optional: drizzle of ½ tablespoon honey
• Optional: additional pinch of salt
1. Hydrate Basil Seeds:
• In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of Zen basil seeds with ½ cup of water and a pinch of salt.
• Let the mixture sit for 3 minutes to allow the seeds to fully hydrate.
2. Prepare the Pudding Base:
• Add ½ cup of milk and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon to the hydrated basil seeds.
• Mix well and bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Cool and Mix:
• Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
• Stir in 2 tablespoons of yogurt and 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed until well combined.
4. Serve:
• Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
• Top with fresh blueberries, raspberries, 1 tablespoon of almond butter, and 2 tablespoons of yogurt.
• Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, 3 Brazilian nuts, and coconut flakes.
• Drizzle with ½ tablespoon of honey and an additional pinch of salt, if desired.
This dish is a powerhouse of nutrition, providing all essential nutrients from real, organic whole foods. It supports metabolic health naturally and effectively.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups almond flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sea salt + more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds
2 cups almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
1 cup strawberries, sliced
Whipped cream or yogurt for topping (optional)
Prepare the Batter:
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
Stir in the flaxseed meal and Zen Basil Seeds.
Bake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
Bake for 11 minutes at 350°F.
Serve:
Slice a layer of the baked mixture and layer with strawberries and yogurt.
Enjoy your protein and fiber-packed strawberry short crepes!
These crepes are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day or enjoy as a wholesome treat.
Ingredients:
2 apples
2 eggs
1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds
1/4-1/2 cup cocoa powder
Optional: 1/4 cup preferred sweetener
1/2 tsp baking powder
Honey, for drizzling
Cranberries, for topping
Walnuts, for topping
Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F).
Core and chop the apples into chunks.
In a blender, combine the chopped apples, eggs, Zen Basil Seeds, cocoa powder, optional sweetener, and baking powder.
Add a few ice cubes to the blender.
Blend the mixture until smooth and well combined.
Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Pour the blended mixture into the prepared baking pan.
Spread the mixture evenly with a spatula.
Place the baking pan in the preheated oven.
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the brownies are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Drizzle honey over the top of the brownies.
Sprinkle cranberries and walnuts on top.
Slice the brownies and serve.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy apple brownies with a delightful honey drizzle, cranberries, and walnuts!
Ingredients:
1 cup extra fine blanched almond flour
½ cup + 4 teaspoons dried shredded coconut, unsweetened
1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
1 tablespoon coconut flour
⅛ teaspoon sea salt
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk or filtered water
¼ cup coconut oil, solid 2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup raspberries
Combine the almond flour, shredded coconut, flaxseed meal, coconut flour, and sea salt in a food processor. Pulse until well combined.
Add the almond milk, Zen Basil Seeds, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. Pulse until the mixture pulls together into a ball. Scrape the sides as needed while pulsing. Avoid overmixing.
Scoop the mixture and press down into an 8 inch (20cm) square tin (greased and lined)
Now add some raspberries to the food processor along with 2 tablespoons of milk of choice
Pour the raspberry puree over your mixture
Place in the fridge for 1-2 hours
Ingredients:
10 large, soft dates
1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1/4 cup flaxseeds meal
1/2 cup smooth almond or peanut butter
3 tbsp maple syrup or water, if preferred
3/4 cup almonds, lightly chopped
1/3 cup cranberries
1-2 tsp cinnamon
Pinch sea salt
Add the dates and nut butter to a food processor and blend until they form a sticky ball adding either 2-3 tbsp or water or maple syrup as you blend (I use water but the maple option is there if you prefer a sweeter bar).
Add the date mixture to a bowl with the nuts, Zen Basil seeds , flax, hemp seeds, cranberries, cinnamon, and salt. Then mix thoroughly (you will need to use your hands to get it mixed well). If it doesn't seem sticky enough then add
1-2 tbsp of water.
Press down into an 8 inch (20cm) square tin (greased and lined) then put in the fridge to set for an hour or two.
Cut into large squares.
Serving size: 6-8
Ingredients:
4 Tbsp Zen Basil seeds
1 Banana
1 Date
2 Tbsp Cacao Powder
2 Tbsp nut butter of choice
1 cup coconut milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
Nut butter of choice (I chose peanut butter)
Pinch of salt
Blend the banana, dates, cacao powder, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and coconut milk. Then add your Zen Basil seeds and stir until it's mixed well. Leave in the fridge overnight or at least 4 hours. Spread over with your favorite nut butter and sprinkle with salt. Chill for 30 minutes or enjoy right away!