Hoff's Fudgey Hot Chocolate Concentrate

Hoff's Fudgey Hot Chocolate Concentrate

Yields: 4-6 cups
dairy-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 4 (more concentrated) - 6 cups Plant-based Milk
• 1/2 cup Cacoa Powder
• 15 oz can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 8 Dates
• 1 tbsp Tapioca Starch
• 1 tbsp Vanilla Powder
• 2 tsp Salt

Directions:

1. Blend ingredients together with a high speed blender until well combined 
2. Store in airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week

Preparation: 

1. Shake “Concentrate” container
2. Mix 1/2 cup Concentrate with 1/2 cup Water in favorite mug; if only making 4 cups of mix, reduce to 1/4 cup Concentrate
3. Microwave 2 1/2 minutes or until preferred temp (watch for boil over - timing for two mugs at same time)
4. Enjoy the cozy!

Hoff’s Iced Mocha

Hoff’s Iced Mocha

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 4 tsp Instant Coffee
• 8 tbsp Water
• 2 tbsp Cacao Powder or Hershey Syrup
• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar*
• 2 tbsp Creamer of choice (optional)
• 8 Ice Cubes
• 2 cups Soy Milk

Directions:

1. Divide Instant Coffee, Cacao/Syrup & Sugar* between two glasses
2. Add Water, use Milk Frother to blend until foam forms
3. Add Ice, Milk & Creamer
4. Screw you Starbucks!

Hoff Thoughts: Omit Brown Sugar if using Creamer.

Black Bean Smoothie

Black Bean Smoothie

Serves: 1
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1 can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 1 1/2 cups Almond Milk
• 1 cup frozen Strawberries, Cherries or Mixed Berries
• 1 tbsp Cacao Powder or 1 tsp Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
• 1 tbsp Almond Powder (optional)
• 1 tbsp Maple
• 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
• Pinch of Salt

Directions:

1. Blend everything together using a high speed blender; 1 minute
2. Consume immediately

Hoff Thoughts: This is meant to be a meal replacement as it comes in over 500 calories with Almond Powder & under without. Best served ice cold, add ice cubes if needed.

Hoff’s Iced Raspberry Mocha

Hoff’s Iced Raspberry Mocha

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 4 tsp Instant Coffee
• 8 tbsp Water
• 2 tbsp Cacao Powder or Hershey Syrup
• 4 tbsp DaVinci Raspberry Syrup
• 8 Ice Cubes
• 2 cups Soy Milk

Directions:

1. Divide Instant Coffee, Chocolate & Syrup between two glasses
2. Add Water, use Milk Frother to blend
3. Add Ice & Milk
4. Screw you Starbucks!

Hoff Thoughts: More Syrup ideas: Black Cherry, Vanilla, Toasted Hazelnut, Cake Batter, Cookie Batter, Cookie Butter…

Hoff's Vegan Hot Chocolate Concentrate

Hoff's Vegan Hot Chocolate Concentrate

Yields: 4-6 cups
dairy-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 4 (more concentrated) - 6 cups Plant-based Milk
• 1/2 cup Cacoa Powder
• 8 Dates
• 1 tbsp Tapioca Starch
• 1 tbsp Vanilla Powder
• 2 tsp Salt

Directions:

1. Blend ingredients together with a high speed blender until well combined 
2. Store in airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week

Preparation: 

1. Shake “Concentrate” container
2. Mix 1/2 cup Concentrate with 1/2 cup Water in favorite mug; if only making 4 cups of mix, reduce to 1/4 cup Concentrate
3. Microwave 2 1/2 minutes or until preferred temp (watch for boil over - timing for two mugs at same time)
4. Enjoy the cozy!

Apple Cider

Apple Cider

Yields: About 5-6 cups

Ingredients:

• 6 Apples (Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, etc)
  
• 1 Orange
• 6 cups Water
• 1/2 cup Sugar
  
• 2 Cinnamon Sticks
• 1 tsp Ginger
  

Directions:

1. Cut Apples & Orange in half, no need to core (remove stems)
   
2. Dump Fruit into the IP
3. Add Sugar, Cinnamon & Ginger
   
4. Cover with Water
   
5. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
6. Press "Manual" button and adjust cooking time to 15 minutes at high pressure
7. When done, use natural release method 
8. Remove Cinnamon Sticks
9. Using a potato masher, mash Fruit to release leftover juices
   
10. Using a funnel and fine mesh strainer, carefully pour Cider into mason jars or storage container of choice, while extracting solid bits (a second set of hands makes this easier)
    
11. Can be kept in the fridge for up to a week

 Hoff Thoughts: Can use one type of Apple or a variety; you just want to use the sweetest varieties. 

Indulgent Hot Cocoa

Indulgent Hot Cocoa
Serves: 2
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups plant-based Milk
• 1/2 cup vegan Chocolate Chips
• Vegan Whip Cream
• Pinch of Nutmeg
• Pinch of Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Place Chips in high speed blender, followed by Milk, Nutmeg & Sea Salt
2. Blend for 6 minutes
3. Divide into two mugs, top with Whip Cream
4. Ho Ho Ho!

Hoff's Coffee Maker Sweet Tea

Hoff's Coffee Maker Sweet Tea
Yields: 24 cups
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 24 cups Water (divided)
• 2 organic Black Tea Bags
• 2 organic Peach Tea Bags (or flavor of choice)
  
• 2 cups White Sugar or 1/2 cup Maple Syrup

Directions:

1. Pour 12 cups of Water into water reservoir of coffee maker
2. Spread out & minimally layer Tea Bags in the filter basket
3. Brew Tea as you would coffee
4. Add Sugar to large carafe/container
5. Pour hot Water over Sugar, stir to dissolve
6. Add another 12 cups of cold Water
7. Stir
8. Place in refrigerator to chill before serving or serve over ice 

Hoff Thoughts: Add juice from one Lemon to add brightness.

DIY Quick & Easy Almond Milk

This recipe has been "borrowed" from Chef AJ.

DIY Quick & Easy Almond Milk
Yields: 3 cups
dairy-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 3 cups Water
• 1 tbsp. oil-free Almond Butter
• 1 pitted Date
• Optional 1 tsp. Vanilla (great for cereal, not so great for cooking)

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients into a high speed blender
2. Start low, then up to high quickly
3. Blend for about 1 minute
4. Store in refrigerator for up to a week
5. Shake before using

AJ Thoughts: Only need 1 cup?  Blend 1 cup of Water with 1 tsp. of Almond Butter.

Bulk Vegan Hot Chocolate Mix II

Bulk Vegan Hot Chocolate Mix II
Yields: 1 quart Mason Jar
dairy-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Powdered Sugar
• 1 cup Cacao Powder
• 2 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Dump all ingredients into a 1 quart Mason Jar & shake to combine
2. That's it!

Preparation:

1. Microwave a mug of water for about 1-2 minutes, leaving about 1 1/2" of room
2. Stir in 2 heaping spoonfuls of mix until completely dissolved
3. Top off with a dash of Coconut Vanilla/Hazelnut Creamer (optional) or Vanilla Almond Milk

Hoff's Cranberry Orange Juice

Hoff's Cranberry Orange Juice
Yields: About 6 cups

Ingredients:

• 3 Seedless Oranges - peeled and sectioned
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen Cranberries
• 6 Ice Cubes
• 1 1/2 cups Water
• 2 tbsp. Honey (sweeten to taste)
• 3 tsp. Sugar (sweeten to taste)

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to blender
2. Blend for 1 minute for pulp-free (30 seconds for pulp)
3. Serve immediately

Hoff Thoughts:  A Vitamix was used for this recipe; results may vary with a traditional blender.  More or less sweeteners may be needed depending on the sweetness of the Oranges and tartness of the Cranberries.

Chocolate Date Milk

Chocolate Date Milk
Yields: about 4 cups
RawTill4 Compliant


Ingredients:

• 4 cups Water
• 20 Dates
• 6 Ice Cubes
• 2 droppers Liquid Stevia Vanilla Flavored
• 2 tbsp. Raw Cacao Powder

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients in a Vitamix or high powered blender for 1 minute
2. Enjoy!

Hoff Thoughts: This drink tends to "foam up," be sure to use the tall 8 cup container and not the short 6 cup container if using a Vitamix to avoid overflow issues...

Hoff's Carrot Apple Ginger Juice

Hoff's Carrot Apple Ginger Juice
Serves: 2

RawTill4 Compliant


Ingredients:

• 4-5 Carrots
• 4-5 Apples
• 1 Organic Lemon
• 1 tsp. Fresh/Frozen Ginger

Directions:

1. Using a Juicer, push 2 Carrots through, then 2 Apples, then the Lemon, then the Ginger, finish with remaining Carrots & Apples
2. Strain through a fine wire sieve
3. Server over ice

Hoff Thoughts:  The amount of Carrots & Apples you use depends on the size you have and how much juice you want.  I use an Organic Lemon because I juice the peel as well and therefore the pesticides aren't so rough.  Look in your freezer section for Frozen Herbs such as Ginger in convenient 1 tsp. cubes.  Straining isn't absolutely necessary, but it gives me peace of mind. Want more juice?  Use a funnel to run the leftover pulp through the juicer a second time.

Hoff's Banana Milk

Hoff's Banana Milk
Yields: 2 cups
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2 Bananas
• 1 1/2 cups Water
• 2-3 pitted Dates
• Dash of Vanilla
• Pinch of Cinnamon

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a Vitamix or high speed blender
2. Blend until smooth, a few seconds
3. Drink immediately

Honey Tea

I savor this tea every morning before work.  It's my own little decadent quiet time before taking on the world.  I deeply inhale the lemony fragrance wafting into the air, while mindfully sipping from my favorite mug.  Delightful...

Honey Tea
Serves: Just You
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free


Ingredients:

• Water
• Honey
• Cayenne Pepper
• 1 Lemon Slice

Directions:

1. Fill a mug with Water
2. Add as much/as little Honey as you desire (I add about about a dime size)
3. Sprinkle in a little Cayenne Pepper
4. Squeeze in Lemon juice and plunk in Lemon Slice
5. Nuke for 1-2 minutes

The Benefits:

• Better Digestion & Elimination: Warm waters increases elimination of waste & toxins from the body, reduce constipation and diarrhea, cleanse your digestive tract and help with proper food digestion
• Beautiful Skin: The Vitamin C from the Lemon rejuvenates the skin naturally
• Energizing Your Body: Lemon is one of the few foods that contain more negative charged ions, providing your body with more energy
• Smooth Throat: Cayenne is very high in Vitamin C and helps to unblock the sinuses and clear out mucus & Honey is a natural cough suppressant
• Healing: Cayenne has antibacterial properties, along with high amounts of Vitamin A, which both help with healing and fighting infections
• Boost Immunity: Honey has strong antibiotic properties as well as being an antimicrobial agent (kills or slows growth of microbes) 
• Seasonal Allergies: Local honey can ease or eliminate seasonal allergies.  Local honey contains small amounts of the pollen within your area that is causing your symptoms, by ingesting on a daily basis; you slowly build up a resistance.

Hoff Thoughts: Notice I mentioned a little Cayenne, this stuff is HOT, so go easy and adjust as you get used to it.  If the microwave isn't your thing, heat your water in a kettle (I'm just too impatient).

Hoff's B&W Hot Chocolate

Hoff's Quick B&W Hot Chocolate
Serves: 1
dairy-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Almond Milk
• 1/2 cup Vanilla Almond Milk
• 1/2 cup Water
• Sea Salt
• Cinnamon

Directions:

1. Mix Milk & Water into a mug and microwave for 1-2 minutes
2. Top with Salt & Cinnamon

Hoff's Bulk Vegan Hot Cocoa Mix

No winter should be fought with out this!


Hoff's Bulk Vegan Hot Chocolate Mix
Yields: 1 quart Mason Jar
dairy-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:

• 2 cups Cacao Powder
• 1 cup Coconut Sugar
• 1/2 cup vegan Chocolate Chips
• 2 tsp. Salt

Directions:

1. Blend ingredients together with a high speed blender until well combined 
2. Store in airtight container

Preparation:

1. Microwave a mug of water for about 1 minute, leaving about 1 1/2" of room
2. Stir in 1 heaping spoonful of mix until completely dissolved
3. Top off with Vanilla Almond Milk or Coconut Vanilla Creamer

Hoff Thoughts: You can easily substitute Cocoa Powder & regular White Sugar.  I store this mix in a wide mouth quart canning jar. 

Add-in ideas:
Try adding 2 tsp. of Pumpkin Spice, Cinnamon, Nutmeg or Ginger to the bulk mix or just sprinkle on top of your cup o' cocoa.  Try adding 1 tsp of Honey to your prepared hot beverage.

Preparation Alternative:
Not into milk?  Use all water instead, adding 1 spoonful of Dandy Blend, to get the same frothy, thickness that the milk delivers.

Sherbert Lemonade

Check out this super simple recipe from Jason Vale, the Juice Master, a cinch to make in your juicer!  Amaze your party guests this summer with this delicious & healthy drink!  All I can say is that this drink is awesome!


Sherbert Lemonade
Serves: 1



Ingredients

• 2 Golden Delicious Apples
• 1 Lemon
• Ice

Directions

1. Slice end off of Lemon and cut a 1" thick slice, leaving the peel on
2. Throw Apples and Lemon slice into Juicer
3. Pour over Ice & Drink!

Check out Jason's video for a play by play of this easy recipe:

Hoff's Hot Cocoa

Hot Cocoa
Serves: 1
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free

In your favorite mug, stir together about 1 cup of Dark Chocolate Milk Alternative (I prefer Almond Milk) and about 1/2 cup of water.  Nuke for 1-2 minutes.

Just like traditional cocoa!

A New Coffee Romance...HoffTea!

Until recently, I had my weekend coffee routine down to a science.

Adding cinnamon to the coffee grounds before brewing (a delightful surprise) and then taking my coffee with one tablespoon of blackstrap molasses and six tablespoons of  Coffee-mate Fat Free French Vanilla Creamer.  The molasses gives the coffee a nice earthy foundation and a healthy shot of potassium, while the French Vanilla is pure heaven.

I can hear the descent brewing - how could The Healthy Hoff willfully ingest such an unnatural substance?!?!

It was my one and only vice, people! In fact, I don't think I even like coffee, it was merely a delivery tool for my beloved Mr. French.  I would have panic attacks when running low.  I had to have two bottles on hand at all times to prevent such a catastrophe!

But, having recently given up oil...I found myself at a crossroads.  Mr. French and I needed to take a break.  I had to explore other fish in the sea and try as hard as it may be - to replace my coveted Mr. French.

I searched high and low and tried many, many concoctions and I am happy to reveal that I have in fact found my new love...

Adding lose leaf tea (I prefer berry infused) to the coffee grounds as well as cinnamon not only fills the house with a most excellent aroma, but it mellows out the bitterness of the coffee - leaving behind a smooth, rich and most yummy experience that will have you begging for more.  Add to that one tablespoon molasses, two tablespoons agave nectar and about 1/4 cup alternative milk of choice and it's curtains for trans fat ladened cream!

I'm sorry it had to end this way - it was a good run while it lasted, but you're just no good for me.

Sianoha Frenchie!
The Hoff