ReSolution Spa Lavender Muffins
The goat cheese glaze adds a touch of moisture and tang to these wholesome muffins. The lavender flavor comes mainly from the ReSolution Spa Sweet Dreams Essential Oil which is a blend of Bulgarian Lavender and Sweet Orange. These are ideal for a breakfast or brunch and of course I always try to use organic ingredients when as possible.
Ingredients
Muffin:
½ cup light brown sugar
¾ cup expeller pressed
2 large eggs
2 cups plain flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Zest of ½ lemon
Zest of ½ orange
2/3 cup grated carrots (time saver: use the shredding attachment on your food processor)
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins
1-2 drop(s) of ReSolution Spa Sweet Dreams Essential Oil
12 muffin cups
Glaze:
4 oz. goat cheese
2 oz. butter, softened to room temperature
¾ cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice milk
1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
½ teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons of fresh squeezed orange juice
2 drops of ReSolution Spa Sweet Dreams Essential Oil
12 sprigs of lavender for garnish (not necessary, but a fabulous finishing touch)
Pastry brush, medium sized
Baking Method:
Preheat oven to 400° F.
Beat the sugar and oil together.
Add eggs one at a time.
Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, zests.
Fold in walnuts, carrots, and raisins.
Fill muffin cups about half full.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Cool and start with the icing.
In a small bowl, blend goat cheese and butter using a fork.
Add confectioners’ sugar and blend.
Fold in honey, rice milk, orange juice, vanilla, or almond extract, and lemon zest.
Spread on warm muffins with a pastry brush.
Garnish with lavender sprigs and serve.
Lemon-steamed vegetables
This is a simple dish and requires high quality produce to really produce the true taste. The presentation will do wonders for your plate! The ReSolution Spa Lemon Essential Oil can be exchanged with any of the other ReSolution Spa essential oils- try lavender for provencal-style vegetables.
Ingredients:
4 drops ReSolution Spa Lemon Essential Oil
1 pound haricot vert
carrots cut into 8 strips
8 red bell pepper strips
1 yellow squash
Method:
Cut squash into ¼” medallions.
Cut out the center of the medallions until the rim is about 1/8” thick.
Stuff the squash rings with equal parts haricot vert, red bell pepper strips, and carrots.
Bring 1” water to a boil in a large pot.
Add 4 drops lemon or orange essential oil to the water.
Steam veggie bundles in steam basket for 10 minutes.
Season lightly with salt, pepper, and olive oil if desired.
Apple Orange Sorbet
Serves 4
4 cups of Gala Apples, pureed
4 drops of Resolution Spa Orange Essential Oil
2 cups of ice
Zest of ½ orange (optional)
Method:
Combine first three ingredients into a blender or food processor and puree until mixture is nice and smooth. Garnish with orange zest and serve as a deliciously refreshing summer dessert. Can also be served over vanilla ice cream as a garnish.
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