Lavender is one of the most versatile essential oils and a great beginner oil, making it a favorite for DIYs and even edible recipes. Check out these favorites to add the soothing feeling of lavender to your day!
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Homemade Lavender Blueberry Ice Cream
Five ingredients and five minutes—that's all it takes to prep this healthy homemade ice cream recipe! Enjoy when you're looking for a refreshing, guilt-free treat on a hot summer day.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen blueberries
- 1 cup full-fat coconut cream
- 4 teaspoons Blue Agave
- 4 drops Lavender Vitality essential oil
- Up to ⅓ cup coconut water
Instructions:
- Line a small casserole dish or large container with wax paper or parchment paper.
- Add frozen blueberries, coconut cream, Lavender Vitality, and agave to a high-powered blender or food processor.
- Pulse ingredients together, adding coconut water 1 tablespoon at a time to help the ingredients blend together smoothly. Be careful not to add too much liquid or your ice cream will become too soft.
- Pour blended ingredients into the prepared dish, cover, and freeze for four hours.
- Scoop into bowls and garnish with your favorite ingredient.
Honey Lavender Lemonade
Sophisticated, yes. Complicated, no. With just five simple ingredients, this is a warm-weather treat you can whip up in minutes.
Ingredients:
- 6 lemons, juiced
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ cup honey
- 2 drops Lavender Vitality essential oil
- Ice water, about 10 cups
- Lavender sprigs, optional
Instructions:
- Combine lemon juice, lime juice, honey, and Lavender Vitality in a large glass pitcher.
- Add water to taste.
- Stir until well mixed.
- Garnish with sprigs of lavender.
Lavender Hot Chocolate
Take your hot chocolate from ordinary to gourmet by adding a little Lavender Vitality to the mix!
Ingredients:
- 4 cups unsweetened almond, dairy, or other milk of your choice
- 8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 teaspoons honey, or more to taste
- 4 drops Lavender Vitality essential oil
Instructions:
- Heat 4 cups of milk in a saucepan on medium-high heat.
- Add 8 tablespoons unsweetened raw cocoa, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 4 teaspoons honey; whisk until smooth.
- When warm, remove from heat and stir in 4 drops of Lavender Vitality.
- Serve and enjoy!
Lavender Collagen Latte
This Lavender Collagen Latte is a great way to elevate your daily coffee. Plus, it packs some respiratory benefits for when the air quality isn't so great!
Ingredients:
- 8-10 ounces strong brewed coffee OR 1 shot espresso
- ¼ cup unsweetened oat milk or milk of choice
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup (or to taste)
- 1 drop Lavender Vitality essential oil
- 1 scoop collagen powder of choice
- Electric milk frother (optional)
Instructions:
- Add milk, maple syrup, Lavender Vitality and collagen powder to an electric milk frother and use the warm/froth setting.
- While it is frothing, pour brewed coffee into a mug.
- Add sweetener if desired.
- Once the milk blend is finished, pour into the mug and garnish as desired.
- Note: If using a handheld milk frother, simply add all ingredients to the mug, froth, then add the coffee.