Yoga food is based off the sister science of yoga, Ayurveda. You are what you eat! These recipes are created from traditional Ayurvedic practices to balance the body and the mind. Think of food as medicine. How can you “HEAL-Thy- Self” with nutritious food to calm the body and mind?
Preparing Yoga Food is a practice of SELF CARE! From mindfully choosing the ingredients that feel right for your body, to carefully preparing the meal for yourself or loved ones. This becomes a living practice of Mindfulness!
The following are my personal favorite recipes! Not only are they simple to make, they also taste amazing! Feel free to modify and change the recipes based on your own personal needs. Get creative! This is Yoga! Health is Wealth!
Sweet Potato Stability
Ingredients:
- Sweet Potatoes
- Oil: Ghee, Coconut Oil (Or any carrier oil such as Olive, Grape Seed, Vegetable, Canola)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Option to add more spices: Turmeric, Ginger, Cumin, Red Cayenne, Pink Himalayan Sea Salt, Garlic, Onion
Directions:
- Cut up the Sweet Potatoes
- Heat up frying pan with oil
- Place Sweet Potatoes in pan
- Add desired Spices
- Mix spices, sweet potatoes and oil together
- Stir fry until golden brown
To make the Sweet Potatoes on the sweeter side, use Coconut Oil, Salt, Pepper and a pinch of Sugar
Baked Apple Bliss
Ingredients:
- Apples (any type)
- Coconut Oil or Ghee
- Sugar
- Optional Spices: Cinnamon, Ginger, Clove, Turmeric (I personally love the Pumpkin Spice Blend from Trader Joe’s!)
Directions:
- Either keep the apples whole and slather the Ghee or Coconut Oil all over them in a pan, OR cut up the apples and mix in the Oil.
- Sprinkle in the Sugar and optional Spices
- Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 35 minutes
Caring Kichari (For Lunch/Dinner)
Ingredients:
- Basmatti or Jasmine Rice (or your favorite type of Rice)
- Quiona
- Lentils
- Beans (Your favorite kind)
- Chickpeas
- Ghee (Or your favorite type of oil)
- Optional: Veggies (You can also add in the “Sweet Potato Stability” recipe)
- Optional Spices: Turmeric, Black Pepper, Sea Salt, Cumin, Ginger, Red Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, Onions etc
Directions:
- Follow the directions on your box to cook the Rice, Quiona, and Lentils (You also don’t have to use ALL these ingredients. USE what you HAVE)
- In a seperate pan, stir fry or cook your desired veggies
- Once Rice, Quiona, and Lentils are cooked, drain them and mix them all in a bowl.
- Mix in the Ghee (or your favorite oil or butter) along with the spices
- Mix in Veggies, Beans and Chick Peas
- Enjoy your traditional Ayurvedic Kitchari that nourishes and cleanses the body and mind!
Breakfast Calming Kichari
- Basmatti or Jasmine Rice (or your favorite type of Rice)
- Quinoa
- Lentils
- Oatmeal
- Coconut Oil
- Honey
- Sugar
- Optional Spices: Cinnamon, Ginger, Turmeric, Clove
- Optional Fruit/Nuts/Chia Seeds (” The Baked Apple Bliss” tastes wonderful with this dish!) or Raisins, Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts
Directions:
- Follow the directions on your box to cook the Rice, Quinoa, Oatmeal and Lentils (You also don’t have to use ALL these ingredients. USE what you HAVE)
- Prepare your favorite Fruit or Nuts to add in
- Once Rice, Quinoa, Oatmeal and Lentils are cooked, drain them and mix them all in a bowl.
- Mix in the Coconut Oil and Honey along with the sugar and spices
- Mix in fruits/nuts
- Enjoy your Breakfast Ayurvedic Kitchari that nourishes and cleanses the body and mind!
When cooking any type of Kichari, GET CREATIVE! Adjust the recipe to meet your needs!
Golden Milk (Also known as “Haldi Doodh” in Sanskrit)
Ingredients:
- Your Choice of Milk (Either Animal or Plant Based. I personally LOVE Coconut, Almond & Oat Milk)
- Honey
- Turmeric
- Ginger
- A Pinch of Black Pepper
- Raw Sugar or Coconut Palm Sugar for added sweetness
Directions:
- Heat 1 Cup of Milk on the Stove
- Stir in Honey, Spices & Sugar
- Mix on the Stove for a few minutes so the heat combines all the ingredients
- Serve warm or over ice
Don’t have these ingredients? Trader Joe’s makes a quick version! Yogi Tea’s make wonderful blends to soothe and balance the body and mind!
