A refreshing recipe with mint may be just what your body is asking for to combat spring-time allergies. It's also perfect to whip up for a spring picnic because it's light and won't spoil while you're out enjoying the sunshine. This dish essentially...
Country-Home Sweet Potato & Spicy Pecan Crisp is a satisfying way to spend an evening before the fire. Recline in your favorite easy chair as you enjoy soft, comforting sweet potatoes. This treat will fill your home with a nutty aroma of roasted oats &...
Warm, rustic, and nourishing, this creamy oatmeal sticks to your ribs. This warming winter breakfast will feel comforting in your tummy, while satiating your appetite all the way to lunchtime.Easy to DigestOats are an ideal...
Enjoy the nutty aroma of coconut & sesame roasting in your kitchen. Crunchy, roasted coconut shavings and sesame seeds are sprinkled over soft potatoes. Then, a splash of lime juice makes this tropical treat irresistible. Coconut and sesame offer...
Enjoy the satisfying creaminess of piping hot oatmeal topped with the nutty aroma of roasted sesame and coconut. As the weather turns cool in early fall, your body seems to crave the hearty warmth of roasted nuts & grains. Here the bold & flavorful...
Earthy quinoa with crunchy walnuts is a breakfast of champions. Sweetened by juicy dates and served up nice and hot, Quinoa Walnut Date Warm Cereal takes the crisp edge off of a blustery fall morning. Protein Packed for Reduced...
This recipe will open you up to a new perspective on the culinary possibilities of plantain. This versatile member of the banana family is often used in place of potatoes due to its starch content and relatively neutral flavor. Not as sweet or soft as...
Soft and chewy, these 'No Bake Almond, Date & Ginger Cookies' will evoke memories of your childhood Christmases. The warming qualities and pungent taste of ginger stokes the digestive fire and supports the body to digest the heavy almond butter, oats...
Red Wine Barley Soup with Rosemary is a hearty, rustic winter choice. Effectively stave off the chill with this winter by warming your kitchen (and your belly!). Red wine and rosemary are warm and pungent, while barley is deeply nourishing while...
Satisfying, sticks to the ribs, and warming. A perfect holiday winter breakfast. Reported by Ysha Oakes, Ayurvedic Doula.
This "bread" is free of gluten, using Millet Flour and Sorghum Flour instead of traditional wheat flour. Soothing to the mind and palate. Anya Sapritsky found this idea baked by David Bouley, refined french chef of Tribeca, NYC...
Maple cream icing coats the tops of these rich walnut cookies. The warming hint of cinnamon and nutmeg gives layers of flavor to these tempting cookies. This fun and festive recipe is a jovial addition to your holiday cookie tin. Dip one into a...
Aromatic saffron and delicate rose delights you long before your first bite. Tenderly prepared with exotic spices and rose petals, this luxurious saffron rice is sure to soften any heart. Sweetly spiced raisins, rich almonds, and buttery ghee add a...
'Raw Soaked Oatmeal' is the perfect 'go to' morning meal for those busier times in life, especially if you tend to rush out the door on the way to work. It takes just a couple of minutes to combine the ingredients the evening before and voila! First...
Almonds, dates, coconut and oatmeal all build wonderful ojas. But is granola friend or foe? The answer depends on who. Granola is a great snack food because it's convenient and nutritious, but only if you have the internal fluids to digest it. To...
At Joyful Belly, we simply love cookies. These perfectly delectable little drops of wholesome goodness remind us of mom baking for the holidays. Aromatic cardamom, coconut and rose petal add delicate highlights while fennel adds depth. Almonds...
Sticky, sweet, and satisfying. Peach Blackberry Bake with Nut Crust invites you to slow down and enjoy a still moment of sensuality. An aromatic dash of fresh mint is a bright surprise to the nose and taste-buds. Enjoy this dish with your sweetest...
Taste the prana of living food - experiment with sprouted mung beans. The colorful green of the bean balanced with white. Coconut adds aroma and comfort to legumes/daals. Discovered in East Moriches, Long Island, NY.
Pureed with almonds, cream of asparagus soup is rich, creamy, and dreamy for the coming colder months.
Make your mornings more efficient by preparing a batch of these 'Buckwheat Bran Muffins with Applesauce & Walnuts'. It's easy to get side sidelined first thing in the morning. You have a long list of tasks for the day ahead and are keen to get started,...
Salty, buttery amaranth with black pepper has a warm hearty and healing taste. Tamari adds a sour twist, a surprise. Sticks to the ribs.
Tasty & delicious with a golden yellow color. Saffron is an exquisite and luxurious spice, the most expensive in the world.
Sweet, rich, with a satisfying crunch, one bite of these waffles brings you to your grandmother's kitchen, no matter what corner of the world you have wandered to. Comforting Oat Flour Waffles with Almond Milk and Ghee is your perfect medicine...
Stay Grounded Oily, heavy and sweet, 'Paleo Pumpkin Ginger Cookies' ground the nervous system and can help ward off frenetic feelings throughout the day. Keep a batch at hand in the workplace to help you avoid processed treats,...
This rich, creamy breakfast treat is called shudji haalwa throughout India. Kids fight over it while adults pretend not to. This decadent recipe is somewhere between a dessert and a proper meal - everyone needs to let loose once in a while! If you have...
An easy to digest meal.
Buckwheat tea cakes with raspberry and orange are a dainty treat for socializing with friends. Buckwheat flour is lighter and drier than wheat flour, so that after eating this tea cake you'll feel as clear as the August skies. You and your friends will...
Coconut provides an undertone while fresh mint livens. Sunflower seed pesto is perfect as a dip or salad dressing.
Like eating jade marbles, yellow green, smooth and comforting but basil makes it bright and slightly sharp.
A thick and sweet stew served traditionally on special occasions and holiday in Iran.
Warm, rustic, and nourishing, this creamy oatmeal sticks to your ribs. This warming winter breakfast will feel comforting in your tummy, while satiating your appetite all the way to lunchtime.Easy to DigestOats are an ideal...
Sweet, heavy but easy on the belly, 'Orange Millet Pancakes' will leave you feeling grounded and content without burdening digestion. These pancakes break away from the simple flour, eggs and milk combination you may have enjoyed growing up, and...
Surprise! Homemade ice cream can be Ayurvedic! No need to deprive yourself of one of summer's most special treats. Knowing a few simple tricks about foods and spices is the key to making an ice cream that not only tastes good, but makes you feel good. ...
Light, fresh and cooling, 'Grapefruit, Quinoa & Fennel Salad with Mint' will help you beat the heat this summer. Unwind with friends outside on a warm June afternoon with a generous bowl and feel the stress of your day start to melt away. Quinoa leaves...
Light yet HeartyCozy up next to your wood stove with this comforting breakfast before you dash out the door. Amaranth with Almonds, Apple & Raisins is a soft and nurturing option while traveling or on a day with a jam packed...
Enjoy these tasty wheat free waffles. This satisfying breakfast treat or dessert is much lighter than wheat.
The crisp crunch of 'Seaweed and Baby Kale Tabouli' will refresh and revitalize the body on a warm afternoon. Prepare for lunch and enjoy outside under an early summer blue sky, or bring to work and brighten up a long day. You'll feel light and...
Barley with Cinnamon & Raisins is a sweet and spicy breakfast option with the affection of a warm hug. Barley is one of the lightest of grains, but still retains that comfort food feel. Enjoy quietly, slowly, savoring the ghee and dessert-spices while...
'Cultured Cashew Cheese' may sound like a handful, but it's surprisingly simple. With just two main ingredients (plus a pinch of salt and a drop of water!) you can create this creamy, tangy spread. Those who are intimidated by culturing (aka...
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’