Cooking with Essential Oils

seed to seal

• plant material that is grown on corporately owned farms or carefully vetted partner farms (that you CAN visit!)
• sustainable farming and sourcing practices, providing the purest oil. 
• great care taken to preserve and protect natural resources.
• hand-weeded fields and ZERO use of pesticides.
• oils that retain all their natural constituents and therapeutic properties.
• use of food-grade distillers with state-of-the-art design and distillation methods.
• low pressure and low temperature distillation, without the use of solvents or synthetic chemicals.
• rigorous testing on each batch by internal labs and third-party facilities. 
• oils that are carefully reviewed through every step of production in order to meet or exceed industry safety and purity standards (beyond organic!)

Usage & safety

• Store your oils in a cool, dry place; oils often do well in the refrigerator. 
• Put your 'cooking' oils in a dedicated food-grade dropper bottle to make measuring easier. 
• Use stainless steel or glass prep/mixing bowls; oils and plastic don't mix well. 
• Keep bottles sealed tightly to preserve their quality and shelf life, but not so tight that you crack the lid. 
• Add oils to your dish at the end of the cooking process: this will extend the life of your oils by requiring fewer drops to achieve the same desired flavor. 

Cost & convienience

Good 'til the last drop

• 1/2 cup Olive Oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2-3 drops each Lemon and Lime Vitality
• 3-4 drops Tangerine Vitality
• 1-2 tbsp sweetener, to taste (raw honey or liquid stevia)
• Salt and Pepper, to taste

Four Seasons of flavor

• Add Black Pepper Vitality to your scrambled eggs. 
• Add Orange or Thieves Vitality to melted chocolate and drizzle over sliced fruit.
• Add Peppermint Vitality to brownies or hot chocolate.
• Add Cinnamon Bark or Nutmeg Vitality to pancake batter. 
• Add Oregano or Basil Vitality to spaghetti sauce. 
• Add Lemon Vitality to marinades for chicken and fish.
• Add Dill Vitality to your favorite potato salad.
• Add Cilantro Vitality to your rice on Taco Tuesday!

a taste of spring

Sunrise Nitro Smoothie

• 1 tube NingXia Nitro
• 4 drops Orange or Tangerine Vitality
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• 1/2 cup strawberries
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1 peeled navel orange
• 1/2 tsp. chia seeds
• 1/2 cup cubed ice (optional)

1. Combine all the ingredients in the blender and blend until desired consistency.
2. Add additional coconut water if needed. 

Lemon lavender vegan Cheesecakes

• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 1 tbsp. chia seeds
• 1 cup dates

• 2 cups raw cashews, presoaked in water for 4 hours
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 4-6 drops Lavender Vitality
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1. Grease muffin tin with non-stick spray or coconut oil.
2. Place long strips of parchment paper in each muffin mold for easy removal.
3. Blend dates, nuts, and chia seeds in a food processor until a rough, sticky texture is reached 
4. Transfer mixture into muffin pan by the spoonful; press down firmly and evenly. Set pan in freezer. 
5. Blend all filling ingredients until smooth and creamy. Add liquid if needed (ex: almond milk).
6. Remove muffin pan from freezer and add filling to each crust, smoothing out to eliminate air bubbles. 
7. Decorate, if desired (ex: use lavender before freezing and lemon after freezing). 
8. Freeze for at least 6 hours.
9. Gently pull each cake out using parchment paper. 
10. Enjoy when ready! Makes 12 cakes. 

seasonal wellness lavender lemonade

• 1 1/4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice. 
• 1/2 cup local honey
• 1 drop Lavender Vitality
• 6 1/2 cups of water, divided

1. Add lemon juice to glass pitcher, including lemon pulp. 
2. In a small saucepan, combine honey and 1/2 cup of water over low heat. Stir until the honey has combined with the water, creating a syrup. 
3. Add 1 drop of Lavender Vitality and 2 drops Lemon Vitality to syrup (not the water).
4. Pour syrup into lemon juice; add 6 cups water and stir well. 
5. Serve over ice and enjoy!

savoring summer

MediterranEAn Marinade

• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 drop Oregano Vitality
• 2 drops Lemon Vitality
• 1 drop Black Pepper Vitality

1. Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. 
2. Set meat in shallow glass bowl or baking pan.
3. pour marinade over meat; cover and refrigerate 1-4 hours before grilling.
4. Discard any unused marinade.

spicy potato salad

• 6 medium-sized gold potatoes, peeled.
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 
• 2 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 drops of Coriander Vitality
• 4 drops Lime Vitality
• 1 drop Black Pepper Vitality
• 1 cup dried Wolfberries
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped & packed
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped and packed
• 1 cup fresh dill, chopped and packed
• Salt and pepper, to taste. 

1. Place peeled potatoes in a large pot of boiling water and cook.
2. Drain potatoes, dry and cube. 
3. Heat up 2 tbsp olive oil in a cast-iron skillet on medium heat. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and dried wolfberries. Cook for 2-3 minutes then add turmeric.
4. Toss in potatoes; mix well to coat. 
5. Add cilantro, parsley, and dill. Cook 4 additional minutes. Remove from heat.
6. Mix in 2 tbsp olive oil with Coriander, Lime, and Black Pepper Vitality oils. 
7. Drizzle over potato salad until fully mixed. 
8. Add salt and black pepper to taste. 
9. Top with additional red pepper flakes and remaining fresh herbs.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature. 

Homemade blueberry lavender ice cream

• 2 cups frozen blueberries
• 1 cup full-fat coconut cream
• 4 tsp Blue Agave
• 4 drops Lavender Vitality
• Up to 1/3 cup coconut water.

1. Line small casserole dish with wax or parchment paper. 
2. Add frozen blueberries, coconut cream, Lavender Vitality, and agave to a high-powered blender or food processor.
3. Pulse ingredients together, adding coconut water 1 tbsp at a time to help ingredients blend together smoothly. Be careful not to add too much liquid or ice cream will become too soft. 
4. Pour ingredients into the prepared dish, cover, and freeze for 4 hours.
5. Scoop into bowls, garnish with your favorite toppings & enjoy!

autumn bliss

cinnamon apple chips

• 3 apples
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality

1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees.
2. Use Thieves Fruit & Veggie Spray to clean the fruit. 
3. With a mandolin or knife, thinly slice apples from top to bottom.
4. In a small bowl, combine honey and Cinnamon Bark Vitality. 
5. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and place apple slices on top.
6. Bake for 90-minutes.
7. Remove from oven and place apple slices on cooling rack.

pumpkin Spice protein bars

• 1-2 tsp Stevia powder
• 4 oz. unsweetened applesauce
• 2 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality
• 1-2 drops Ginger Vitality
• 1 drop Clove Vitality
• 1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 15-oz can raw pumpkin
• 2 cups oat flour
• 2 Scoops Pure Protein Complete - Vanilla Spice Protein Powder
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 9x13 glass baking dish with nonstick spray or coconut oil.
3. Combine Stevia powder, unsweetened applesauce, Vitality essential oils, baking powder, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, and egg whites in mixing bowl; mix well.
4. Add oat flour, Pure Protein Complete, Vanilla Spice protein powder and chopped walnuts; mix well.
5. Spread batter into baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
6. Allow to cool before cutting into 30 equal squares. 

Pumpkin spice latte

• 2 cups Half & Half
• 14 oz .sweetened condensed milk
• 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 drops each Cinnamon Bark, Clove, and Nutmeg Vitality

1. Whisk all ingredients together until fully combined. 
2. Add desired amount of regular back coffee & stir.
3. Store in refrigerator. 

Winter warmth

French toast with apple cranberry sauce

• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup juice (ex: grape, apple, orange)
• 1 cup berry preserves
• 1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped.
• 4 drops Orange Vitality, divided.
• 3 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality, divided.
• 3 eggs. 
• 3/4 cup milk.
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
• 1 drop Nutmeg Vitality
• 1 drop Clove Vitality
• 1 drop Ginger Vitality
• 8 large slices of bread or 12 regular slices.

1. Combine cranberries, juice, preserves, and apples in small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat. 
2. Remove from heat and add 2 drops Orange Vitality and 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality. Stir and set aside.
3. Heat griddle to 375 degrees.
4. Combine eggs, milk, butter, vanilla, Nutmeg Vitality, Ginger Vitality, plus 2 drops each Cinnamon Bark Vitality, Orange Vitality in shallow dish and stir well.
5. Dip bread into egg mixture; allow excess to drip off before setting on griddle. 
6. Cook each side about 3-4 minutes each or until golden brown.
7. Spoon apple mixture over top and serve immediately. 

dark chocolate cinnamon mousse

• 3 large avocados, peeled and pitted. 
• 1 1/2 cups raw unsweetened cocoa powder.
• 3/4 cup maple syrup.
• 1/2 cup raw agave.
• 15 oz. can coconut cream, refrigerated overnight.
• 1/2 tsp vanilla powder.
• 4 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality (or substituted 8 drops Orange Vitality).
• 1 pinch finely ground pink Himalayan salt.

1. Place avocados in food processor and puree until smooth. 
2. Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, agave syrup, vanilla powder, Cinnamon Bark Vitality (or Orange Vitality) and salt. 
3. Mix until smooth. 
4. In a separate bowl, whip coconut cream until fluffy. 
5. Gently fold in chocolate mixture to whipped cream until thoroughly combined. 
6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. 

homemade hot cocoa

• 4 cups unsweetened almond milk (or sub).
• 8 tbsp unsweetened cocoa.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• 4 tsp honey, or more to taste.
• 4 drops Lavender, Peppermint, Orange or Cinnamon Bark Vitality.

1. Heat milk in saucepan on medium-high heat.
2. Add cocoa, vanilla extract, and honey; whisk until smooth.
3. When warm, remove from heat and stir in essential oil(s) of choice. 
4. Serve and enjoy!