Welcome December....

As we slide into the last month of 2017 most are busy with their holiday shopping. I'm going to give some gift ideas as well as food, or should I say dessert, drink and diffuser recipes. As always, I am open to any suggestions for information you would like to learn more about. Enjoy your month.....

HOT COCOA

Tis' the season for hot cocoa: doTERRA style. This delicious chocolatey treat is something that will trick your taste buds into thinking you are drinking something a lot more indulgent than what you really are. By using stevia and agave instead of sugar, and almond milk instead of a dairy milk, you will be able to indulge in a rich drink with fewer calories and fat, but which tastes just as rich and succulent. Customize your drink by adding your favorite essential oil(s) for your preferred flavor.

Ingredients:

1 cup water

5 teaspoons cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon liquid stevia or 1 1/2 teaspoon powdered stevia (amount of sweetener can be adjusted to taste)

1 to 2 tablespoons sugar or agave (optional)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

3 cups almond milk

 

Essential Oil Flavoring Options:

Cinnamon bark, Lavender, Wild Orange, or Peppermint.

 

Directions: 

Heat water, cocoa powder, and sweetener on stove until ingredients are smooth. Add vanilla and milk and bring to a simmer. Pour into your favorite mug. Introduce flavor by swirling a toothpick dipped in your favorite essential oil.

Makes 3-4 servings.

WINTER DIFFUSER BLENDS

BOOST BLEND                                                      BY THE FIRE

3 drops doTERRA On Guard                                3 drops Wild Orange

3 drops Citrus Bliss                                                 2 drops Frankincense

                                                                                  2 drops Cinnamon Bark

WARM & COZY

2 drops Cinnamon Bark

2 drops Wild Orange

2 drops Clove

DARK CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TRUFFLES

In the mood for something sweet, but want to keep it natural? Indulge with these chocolate raspberry truffles. Infused with Wild Orange oil, this recipe makes for a healthier alternative to the large slice of chocolate cake from your local bakery. When taken internally, Wild Orange oil helps support digestive health, while also maintaining healthy immune function. These can be made and packaged to give as gifts or set out for your holiday guests to enjoy!

Ingredients
125 grams dark chocolate (65 percent cocoa)
4 tablespoons almond milk
1 teaspoon coconut oil, refined
2 tablespoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 drop Wild Orange oil
Freeze-dried raspberries (or freeze-dried raspberry powder)

Instructions

1. Combine almond milk, coconut oil, maple syrup, and almond extract in a small saucepan on low heat.
2. Stir until ingredients are combined, but do not boil.
3. Break up chocolate into a glass mixing bowl and pour hot ingredients over chocolate.
4. Stir until smooth, then add Wild Orange oil to taste. Place your mixture in the refrigerator and let cool for 3 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to hold shape.
5. Using a spoon, form chocolate into balls and roll over crushed dried raspberries. Place back in refrigerator for another 30 minutes, then remove and enjoy.

Tips: The dried raspberries covering the truffles are beautiful, but feel free to experiment with dried coconut flakes, crushed nuts, and (for real dark chocolate lovers) cocoa powder!

GIFT IDEAS

Share the gift of oils. Amazon has some fun diffuser ideas. Below is a diffuser under $20. You can give this and a Wild Orange ($10.50)

 https://www.amazon.com/URPOWER-Essential-Humidifier-Adjustable-Waterless/dp/B00Y2CQRZY/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1512710895&sr=1-6&keywords=diffusers+for+essential+oils

Or these car diffuers 2 for $14.98 They come with multiple felt pads to change with your mood using your favorite oils.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074WNMWFY/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?pd_rd_i=B074WNMWFY&pd_rd_wg=0bBEo&pd_rd_r=E4M49ZFXV6JH2A7F05RP&pd_rd_w=Q37mg&th=1

You can make your own blends to hand out as well. I love the Cobalt Blue glass roll on bottles found here
https://www.amazon.com/Cobalt-Glass-Bottles-Stainless-Roller/dp/B013SJWE2G/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1512711453&sr=1-4&keywords=roller+balls+for+essential+oils

Blend Ideas

Holiday Cheer
10 drops Citrus Bill, 1 drop Lavender and 5 drops peppermint fill with fractionated coconut oil. 

Rudolf's Rescue
5 drops each Breathe, Peppermint and Lime fill with fractionated coconut oil

The Night Before Christmas
10 drops Lavender, 5 drops Roman Chamomile fill with fractionated coconut oil

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