Botanical Lucidity

Have you seen this chia seed pudding recipe created by Sarah | Vegan Food Recipes | ?? 🧚🏼 You gotta try it for breakfast or for a nourishing midday snack ~ its absolutely delicious and incorporates our
🍃 Japanese Matcha & Adaptogenic Golden Chai 🌞

Chia seeds are a good source of protein, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. They are also rich in minerals and fiber, making them a highly nutritious food.

Chia Seed Pudding Recipe:
:. Ingredients .:.

· 1/4 cup chia seeds
· 1 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp plant-based milk (any plant-based milk will do)
· 1/4 cup yogurt thick & creamy works best – usually coconut
· 4 tsp maple syrup or any other sweetener
· 1 tsp of Japanese Matcha by Botanical Lucidity
· 1 tsp of Adaptogenic Golden Chai
· 2 passion fruits cut in half and seeds scooped out
· 1 mango, diced

:. Instructions .:.

1. Measure out your chia seeds and pour into a deep and wide mug (or mason jar)
2. Pour your measured milk on top and stir quite well for 20 seconds
3. Wait 5 minutes and stir again
4. Wait 10 minutes and stir well again. You don’t want the chia seeds to be clumping and if you see that, break it apart with your spoon
5. Refrigerate for an hour and stir well afterwards. Technically it can be eaten now but I like to wait at least 3 hours.
6. Add in your yogurt and maple syrup.
7. Separate your chia pudding into bowls. Add matcha to one and mix well. Add chai to the other and mix well.
8. Have some extra yogurt on hand if you want to separate the layers within the jar with a yogurt layer.
9. Enjoy being creative and use the passion fruit seeds as a base or a middle layer and create your two-toned chia pudding breakfast!

For the Souls who Wonder to a Distant Future

“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books that are now written in a very foreign tongue. Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given to you because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.”

- Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet

Along with my favorite quote of all time,

“Trust the wait. Embrace the uncertainty. Enjoy the beauty of becoming. When nothing is certain, anything is possible”

- Mandy Hale

🌿🍦 Elixir-Infused Vegan Ice Cream 🥥✨

Looking for something sweet, creamy, delicious, and nourishing? This Elixir-Infused Vegan Ice Cream is naturally sweetened, dairy-free, organic, and made with wholesome ingredients. It’s a great way to satisfy a sweet craving without artificial flavors, colors, or refined sugar.

Servings: 3–4
Prep + Freeze Time: About 1.5 hours

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp Japanese Matcha Elixir (or your favorite elixir blend)
• 2 cans organic full-fat coconut milk
• ¼ cup Grade A maple syrup
• Optional: ¼ cup raw cacao powder for a richer chocolate flavor (especially delicious with cacao- or mushroom-based elixirs)

Toppings:

• Fresh or frozen raspberries
• Blueberries
• Strawberries
• Unsweetened organic coconut flakes

Directions:

• Add the coconut milk to a blender.
• Add the Japanese Matcha Elixir (or your chosen elixir blend) and maple syrup. Blend until smooth.
• If using cacao powder, add it and blend again until fully incorporated.
• Pour the mixture into ice cube trays.
• Freeze until solid.
• Let the frozen cubes thaw for about 15 minutes.
• Transfer the cubes back to the blender and blend until creamy, adding small amounts of water if needed.
• Scoop into bowls and top with berries and coconut flakes.

Creamy, naturally sweet, and perfect for sharing on a warm day! 🌞🍦🌿

A few ways to stay connected to nature 🌸🍃🌳

° Start your day outside— take a few deep breaths, and feel the sun on your face

° Walk slowly in nature—notice your steps and surroundings

° Sit under a tree—breathe and listen to the world around you

° Look at the stars and moon at night

° Listen to natural sounds—let them ground your attention

° Gather a few natural objects—place them in a place where you reflect at home

° Try walking meditation—focus on steps and breath

° Observe one plant or tree—notice details without rushing

Throw back to when my daughter was a tiny peanut 💕

Japanese Matcha smoothie anyone? ☀️🌿 This recipe makes a tasty, nutrient and protein rich smoothie for two. With Botanical Lucidity® Japanese Matcha as the foundation for this recipe, these smoothies will support you being energized, nourished and balanced through out your day.

Makes: 2 smoothies
Time: 10 minutes

Japanese Matcha Smoothie Recipe:
:. Ingredients .:.

• 2 cups ice cubes
• 1 cup oat milk (or other milk choice)
• 1 tablespoon Botanical Lucidity® Japanese Matcha elixir powder
• ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt, or dairy free
• one scoop of protein powder (check out Sprout Living 🌿)
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1 cup baby kale
• 1 banana, sliced
• ¼ cup sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
• Optional: mango, strawberries and/banana for a delicious garnish
:. Instructions .:.

1. Add all ingredients into a blender.

2. Blend for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth. Add more ice for a thicker smoothie or milk or choice to thin the smoothie as desired.

3. Sip slowly & enjoy 🌈

Happy summer solstice 🌞

Summer mornings just hit different ☀️✨

With longer days, warm sunshine, and fresh energy all around, summer is the perfect time to slow down and create a morning routine that feels nourishing instead of rushed. A few simple rituals can help turn an ordinary morning into an intentional one.

Some easy summer morning rituals:

• 5 minutes of breath awareness meditation
• Step outside for a few minutes of sunshine
• Set an intention for your day
• 5–10 minutes of yoga or gentle stretching
• Enjoy a cup of Japanese matcha ✨
• Take a cool shower to start the day feeling refreshed
• Spend a few moments with your favorite essential oils
• Enjoy a nourishing breakfast with seasonal fruits
• Make a simple to-do list to stay organized
• Take a short morning walk before the day heats up

The best morning rituals don’t have to be complicated—just intentional. Even a few minutes of movement, sunlight, mindfulness, or hydration can help set a positive tone for the rest of your day.

Looking to elevate your summer mornings? Stop by Hampden Park Co-op and explore our selection of handcrafted elixirs, wellness products, and other nourishing finds for your daily routine.

What are your favorite summer morning rituals? Share them in the comments! 🌿✨

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Summer is a season for slowing down, soaking up the sunshine, and savoring life’s simple pleasures. ♡ One of my favorite ways to practice self-care this time of year is by creating refreshing beverages made with nourishing herbs and wholesome ingredients. 🥂🫧🍊🌿

As part of your summer rituals, treat yourself to this bright and bubbly Blood Orange Chai Mocktail—perfect for enjoying on a warm afternoon or sharing with a friend. ♡

Blood Orange Chai Mocktail Recipe

Servings: 2
:. Ingredients .:.

(To make one elixir)

• 1/4 tsp Adaptogenic Golden Chai Elixir
• 1 tbsp fresh blood orange juice
• 1 can sparkling water (flavored or plain)
• A handful of ice
• Optional: 2 tsp sweetener of choice (maple syrup, agave, honey, etc.)

(Repeat to make a second elixir)
:. Directions .:.

1. Add blood orange juice to a glass.
2. Stir in the Adaptogenic Golden Chai Elixir until well combined.
3. Pour in sparkling water, leaving room for ice.
4. Add pomegranate arils and ice cubes.

Optional: Stir in your favorite sweetener.

Sip, relax, and enjoy right away. 🥂☀️🌿

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Have you made an iced coconut milk chai yet this summer? We dare you to. 🌼

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The tulips are blooming and we are gearing up to eat in alignment with ~ summer ~ 🌞🌷summer foods like fresh salads, seasonal veggies, smoothies, juices, fresh herbal tea from the garden, and foods that are considered cooling 🌬️ Check out this fresh new salad recipe by that incorporates our Adaptogenic Golden Chai elixir into its dressing. 🌼
:. Salad Ingredients .:.

• 1 mango, diced
• 1 small cucumber, sliced and then halved
• 1/2 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds, toasted and salted
• 1/4 cup of corn, roasted and salted
• A container of spring green mix
1/2 an avocado, sliced
• 1 block of tofu, marinated with chipotle seasoning and air fried or pan seared when cut into slices
:. Mango Lime with Honey Dressing .:.

• 1/2 tsp Adaptogenic Golden Chai elixir
• 2 tbsp of honey
• 2 tbsp of avocado oil
• 1/4 tsp of salt
• 1/4 tsp of cumin powder
• 2 pickled jalapeños
• 1 tbsp vinegar or acv
• 1 tap garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Pepper to taste