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Here are some great recipes! First off we want to try and use the oils to help with our "healthy" eating. So instead of just adding oil to a regular recipe, WHICH WORKS TOO! Let's think outside the box and use the oils with some yummy recipes that are also healthier for us. See below for some ideas. SUGAR - Great Yummy Sweetness but also not very good for us. Sugar is what makes us want to eat and eat. It also is key in breaking down our immune system so it is easier to get sick. Cutting down on your sugar intake is a great way to start getting and feeling better along with using the oils to boost our immunes.
Sugar substitutes - You can use Raw Honey, Coconut Sugar, or Maple Syrup to name a few. Also in place of eggs you can also try applesauce, chia seeds or flaxseed.

Yummy Foods

There are so many uses for the Essential Oils in food. They bring out the best tastes as well. DRINKS

	Who loves OATMEAL!!! There are so many ways to eat oatmeal but you gotta try a drop of Cinnamon essential oil the next time you make a bowl. You will be amazed by the taste. Other Ideas: Add dried cranberries for an extra pop of taste. Cut up fresh apples and add them to your pot as you cook your oats.
Pictured above: Old Fashion Oatmeal with walnuts, dried blueberries, agave nectar and a drop of cinnamon essential oil. *I've actually got a little oil on my fingers putting the cap back on and so I just rubbed the oil on my back or where I was sore. It works great! It smells great too as you go througout your day.
	Rolls, Bread & Cakes Try adding some essential oils before while you are kneading bread Citris oils like wild orange or lemon are great or try cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger.

Peppermint Fudge 1-1/2 cups coconut oil 1-1/4 cups Agave nectar 1 cup organic cocoa powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/8 scrapped out vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla 1-2 drops peppermint essential oil Directions: Warm coconut oil till liquid, blend ingredients till smooth. Pour into a pan & refrigerate till set. Cut & serve. **I used a glass pie pan and noticed it setup and tasted great but there was a lot of agave nectar on the bottom that didn't setup with the rest. It still made a lot of Fudge. I would suggest scooping out the fudge that sets and reuse the nectar in another batch or pour over another dessert. It will already have a hint of the peppermint and chocolate in it. Yum.

Kale chips Wash & dry kale then tear leaf parts into pieces. In a bowl mix 2 Tbsp olive oil, Salt & pepper, 2 drops lemon oil or wild orange - orange tasted better, or parmesan & garlic powder vs essential oil or cumin & cilantro for an Italian twist. Directions: Add in pieces of kale and coat them all over. You may have to make more batches of oil blend above for a lot of kale. Place on a cookie sheet one layer and bake for 1 hr on 200. Take out & serve or put in air tight container. **I baked mine a little longer but don't increase the temp to get them to bake faster. They won't come out the same. Also, I made the oil mixture added it to the kale then waited over an hour or more to bake it and it didn't come out very good at all. The taste was so strong. I recommend waiting to add the oil to the kale until you are ready to put them in the oven. Lesson learned.

Power Bites (energy snack) 1 cup finely shredded coconut (divide 1/2) 1 cup almond butter or peanut butter 1 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup raw honey 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp chia seeds 3 drops wild orange or peppermint Blend together roll into balls and coat with 1/2 coconut you set aside. Place in fridge on a tray.

Black Bean Brownies 1 (15oz) can black beans - drain/rinse 2 lg eggs 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2/3 cup honey 1/3 cup coconut oil 1/2 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 4 drops peppermint essential oil 3/4 cup chocolate chips (divide) Directions: Mix together place in pan prob 9x11 Add other half of chocolate chips on top. Bake 350 20-30 mins or longer till knife comes out clean.

Lemon bars 2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar -------- 1 cup butter -------- 4 eggs -------- 1/4 tsp salt 6 Tbs flour 1/1-2 cups sugar 1 tsp baking powder ------ Dash salt 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup lemon juice 3 drops lemon essential oil 1 Tbsp powdered sugar Lemon zest -optional Directions: Preheat oven 350, mix flour, sugar & salt. Cut butter until dough reaches a fine crumb consistency. Press dough into 9x13 pan & bake 20 mins till golden. While baking beat eggs in bowl. In another bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder & salt then add in eggs stir till smooth. Gradually stir in lemon juice, water & lemon oil. Pour mix over baked crust and return to oven. Bake 30 mins or until set. Allow to cool completely then sift powdered sugar over top. Garnish with zest if desired. Substitute orange oil & juice to make orange bars.

CAKES Try adding some Wild Orange or Lavender to a white cake or angel food cake.	Rolls and Bread Try adding some essential oils before while you are kneading bread Citris oils like wild orange or lemon are great or try cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger.