Thank you to Alycia who created a healthy holiday dessert featuring our Pure Moringa Powder and Raspberry Chia SuperBark (it’s even a festive red and green color). Check out the recipe below and follow Alycia on Instagram at @aleafcia for more of her fabulous recipes.

MORINGA RASPBERRY MUG CAKE

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup oat flour

2 tsp Pure Moringa Powder

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 mashed banana

2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk

6-7 fresh raspberries

Raspberry Chia SuperBark

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix the dry ingredients together
2. Mix the wet ingredients together
3. Then combine the dry and wet ingredients to make a batter
4. Fold raspberries into the batter
5. Then spoon into a mug or bowl
6. Place raspberries and SuperBark on top
7. Bake at 350F for 15-20 min or microwave for ~1min 30sec.

There you have it! Healthy, festive and delicious! What are your favorite healthy holiday treats? Let us know in the comments.

If you make this recipe, don’t forget to tag @kulikulifoods and @aleafcia in any social media posts so we can see your beautiful moringa mug cake!

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Valentine’s Day is a lovely holiday to celebrate with family, friends, loved ones and of course your very own Valentine. This Valentine’s Day, create delicious and nutritious V-Day dishes for all of the Valentines in your life with these 32 heart-felt ideas!

Valentine’s Day Breakfast 

Start your Valentine’s Day off with a breakfast cooked with lots of love. Make some breakfast bread, breakfast bars, muffins or scones. Looking for something savory? Try this recipe for Moringa Avocado Toast, or Moringa Hummus and Cucumber Toast. Ifyou prefer easy recipes you can whip up tonight, try these recipes perfect for your Valentine:

• Easy Moringa Chia Seed Pudding
• Morning Moringa Overnight Oats
• Moringa Green Goodness Parfait

Valentine’s Day Appetizers and Snacks

This Valentine’s Day, if you are hosting a group get together or a girls night in for Galentine’s Day, offer up some tasty appetizers to guests. Ask everyone to bring their favorite appetizer to pass or snack to share and celebrate Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day potluck style. Here are some easy appetizer recipes everyone will be sure to love this Valentine’s Day:

• Cauliflower Moringa Pizza (pro tip: shape it in a heart! )
• Moringa Mushroom Rice Poppers
• Moringa Potato Bites
• Green Moringa Tapenade
• Moringa Brined Olives
• Moringa Goat Cheese Spread
• Mouthwatering Guacamole Dip
• Perfect Moringa Ahi Tuna

Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas

Gluten Free Spaghetti Squash courtesy of @superhealthyish

If you are hosting a Valentine’s Day dinner party or a romantic dinner for two, choose a dish you and your Valentine will enjoy together. Instead of ordering out a pizza try impress your Valentine with these Italian inspired dishes such as Spaghetti Squash with Moringa Pesto,  Vegan Moringa Lasagna or Moringa Mac and Cheese. Looking for something extra special? Try this recipe for Moringa Marinated Swordfish Skewers or Seared Halibut with Almond Moringa Crust served with a side of homemade Vegetable Moringa Fried Rice. You can even spice things up with this Moringa Veggie Enchilada.

Valentine’s Day Desserts

Complete your Valentine’s Day with a sweet treat. Strawberries are perfect, not just for their red color, but because these little gems were once the symbol for Venus, the goddess of love. Serve them on their own or with melted chocolate for a delicious and decadent fondue or channel your inner cupid and try some of these recipes that are perfect for Valentine’s Day:

• Chocolate Moringa Bliss Balls
• Chocolate Moringa Valentine’s Day Cookie Sandwich
• Indulgent Dark Chocolate and Moringa Truffles
• Moringa Cookies
• Moringa S’mores
• Raw Moringa Cheesecake
• Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter and Moringa Pudding
• Vegan Moringa Ice Cream
• Vegan Valentine’s Day Brownies

Keep Valentine’s Day delicious with these Valentine’s Day recipe ideas and remember to enjoy the day celebrating with those you love most. Happy Valentine’s Day!

 Need more Valentine’s Day recipe inspiration? Take a look at our arsenal of ideas here.

Show us your favorite moringa recipes you are whipping up this Valentine’s Day @kulikulifoods

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This past Wednesday was #NationalGlutenFreeDay. Gluten-free seems to be everywhere these days. There isn’t a restaurant out there that doesn’t have a gluten-free option now, and even most bakeries are offering gluten-free options. However, the question seems to remain if going gluten-free is a fad that will fade or if it is here to stay?

So, What is Gluten?

The answer to this question is not a simple yes or no, it’s a bit more complex than that. Let’s start off with what gluten is. Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, rye, barley, and bulgur. In order for our bodies to utilize a protein, it must be broken down into individual amino acids. However, humans do not have the enzyme that can completely breakdown a gluten peptide chain into these individual amino acids. Therefore, every time a gluten-containing food is ingested, there are tiny tears to the gut lining. Most people do not even notice the discomfort from these tears, and some people have healthy enough gut linings that these little tears are easily repaired. 

And What is Gluten Intolerance?

However, if you are someone that experiences bloating, gas, discomfort, and even fatigue after eating gluten containing foods, then you might not be healing from these micro-tears well. These little tears are creating pain, discomfort, and inflammation in the body. Inflammation is one of the ways that our body tries to heal. This is why gluten is taken out of so many diets, to reduce the burden and inflammation that is created by eating gluten!

Gluten Free Moringa Spaghetti Squash courtesy of @superhealthyish

This is why going gluten-free can benefit people even if they do not have Celiac Disease (an autoimmune condition that is triggered by gluten). 

If you experience any of these symptoms it might be worth trying to go gluten-free for a bit to see if that offers some relief:

• Bloating
• Diarrhea 
• Abdominal Pain
• Headaches
• Gas
• Fatigue
• Skin Problems (Psoriasis,  Alopecia, Urticaria)
• Depression
• Weight Gain

No Need to Fear, Gluten-Free Baking is still here!

Now if you are feeling sad and frustrated that you won’t be able to enjoy pasta, bread, and pastries anymore, have no fear!! There are SO many great gluten-free options out there now! There are pastas made from chickpeas and lentils, bread made from rice and quinoa, the recipes are endless!

Below is a recipe for gluten-free brownies that utilize some superfood powerhouses – Organic Pure Moringa, coconut oil, almond flour, and avocado! If you are thinking this might just be the hippiest recipe you’ve ever seen, then you might just be right! However, it is packed with tons of nutrients from the moringa powder, energy from the avocado and coconut oil, all while packing tons of great flavor!

Gluten-Free Moringa Avocado Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 Ripe Banana
• 1 Avocado
• ½ cup coconut sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 Tbsp coconut oil
• ½ cup almond flour
• ½ cup moringa powder
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350F.
2. In a stand mixer or with hand mixer, mix avocado, banana, coconut sugar, and coconut oil together.
3. Add in 1 egg at a time until creamed together.
4. Add almond flour, moringa, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; mix until combined. (Be careful when starting the mixeras you don’t want cocoa powder to go everwhere!)
5. Line a square pan with parchment paper. 9×9 or 8×8 will work (8×8 will need to be cooked a little longer).
6. Pour batter into the pan and spread it out evenly.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, 5 minutes longer if using an 8×8 pan.
8. Let cool for 20 minutes before slicing!

Enjoy with a moringa latte for an added health boost!

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Puns aside, we are excited about this protein packed pudding our friend Autumn Cochella shared via her Instagram page @superhealthyish.

With just five minutes of prep time, it’s one of the tastiest and easiest way to get 18 grams of plant protein while being low-carb friendly.

Simply, blend the following ingredients:

• ¼ cup organic black chia seeds (blended first)
• 1 tsp Raw Cacao
• 1 tsp Stevia or Honey
• 1 cup of your favorite plant-based milk
• 2 tbsp of our Organic Moringa Green Smoothie Mix – Chocolate Peanut Butter
• Optional: 1 tbsp of our Organic Pure Moringa Powder (recommended only for experienced moringa eaters)

Then, chill!

The next day you can throw a spoonful of nut butter on top and enjoy.

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They’re perfect to share, but so delicious that you might not want to.

This recipe is based off of the Vegan Brownies recipe by Minimalist Baker. Make sure to check out their other awesome recipes if you haven’t already!

Ingredients

Brownies: (Vegan, Raw)

• 1 1/2 cups raw walnuts (plus more for topping)
• 1 cup raw almonds
• 2-3 teaspoons of Organic Pure Moringa Powder
• 1 pound pitted dates 
• 3/4 cup cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 Tbsp cacao nibs (plus more for topping)
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Ganache Frosting: (Vegan)

• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1 cup dairy-free dark chocolate (chopped)
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

While a food processor is not 100% necessary for this recipe, it certainly does help!

Directions

Brownies :

1. Place walnuts and the almonds in food processor and process until finely ground.
2. Add the cacao powder, Organic Pure Moringa Powder, and sea salt to the nut mixture and pulse to combine. Transfer to bowl and set aside.
3. Add the dates to the food processor and process until small bits remain. Remove and set aside.
4. Add nut and cocoa mixture back into food processor and while processing, drop small handfuls of the date pieces down into the food processor or blender spout.
5. Process until a dough consistency is achieved, adding melted coconut oil if the mixture does not hold it’s shape when squeezed together.
6. Add the brownie mixture to a small parchment lined 8×8 dish and before pressing, add cacao nibs to mixture for extra texture. Press mixture into the pan until flat and firm. TIP : Rub a small amount of coconut oil onto your palms to prevent dough from sticking to your hands!
7. Place brownies in freezer or fridge to chill for 10-15 minutes before cutting into squares (if adding ganache, slice after frosting!)

Ganache :

1. Add almond milk to a mixing bowl and microwave for 45 seconds or until very warm. Alternatively, heat in a small saucepan until just simmering, then transfer to mixing bowl.
2. Immediately add chocolate to warm milk and loosely cover. Let this sit for 2 minutes so it can melt.
3. Add salt and stir gently to incorporate, then add melted coconut oil and use a whisk to mix. Set in fridge for 10 minutes to thicken.
4. Remove from fridge and add powdered sugar a little at a time to thicken. Whisk again to combine. If it’s still too thin, add another few Tablespoons powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
5. Frost brownies generously with frosting, dust with a little extra moringa powder, and then top with additional raw walnuts and cacao nibs (optional). Slice into squares.
6. Store brownies in an airtight container to keep fresh. Will keep for 3-4 days at room temperature, or in the freezer for at least 1 month.

Feeling spicy? Try kicking this recipe up a notch by adding a pinch of cayenne!

If you make this recipe, take a picture and tag @KuliKuliFoods on Instagram and hashtag #KuliKuli and #MoringaInspired so we can see!

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The added bonus of this recipe is that it doesn’t use any food coloring. The green color is completely natural and comes from the moringa! But that doesn’t mean you can’t try mixing it up with other flavor extracts, spices, or food coloring for some variety.

Use this recipe to decorate you favorite holiday cookies, cakes, or as a glaze for cinnamon rolls!

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, moringa, and butter.
2. Whisk in milk and peppermint extract (if desired)
3. Check the consistency and add more milk or powdered sugar if necessary
4. Decorate cookies or use as a glaze for other desserts!

Would you try this #MoringaInspired holiday recipe? What holiday recipe would you put moringa in? Let us know in the comments below!

If you do try this recipe, snap a pic and tag us on Instagram with #KuliKuli and #MoringaInspired so we can see your beautiful creations!

Have a wonderful holiday season, friends!

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This recipe makes a small pan of fudge that is perfect to share for an evening with friends and family or to enjoy yourself on a cozy night in (no judgement here!).

Directions

1. Line a small baking pan with parchment paper, covering the bottom and sides of the pan. Set aside.
2. Whisk together the moringa and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
3. Reduce heat to low and stir in the chocolate chips until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
4. Whisk in the peppermint extract and salt.
5. Pour the mixture into the baking pan, gently shake the pan to level out the mixture.
6. Sprinkle crushed candy cane bits over top of the mixture.
7. Chill in the refrigerator 4-6 hours until the mixture is set. Serve chilled.

Feel free to get creative with this recipe! If peppermint isn’t your thing, try swapping out the extract flavor and garnish for different variations.

Would you try this #MoringaInspired holiday recipe? What holiday recipe would you put moringa in? Let us know in the comments below!

If you do try this recipe, snap a pic and tag us on Instagram with #KuliKuli and #MoringaInspired so we can see!

Have a wonderful holiday season, friends!

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Nothing is as inviting or festive as a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies holidays! I’ve been working on this vegan cookie recipe for years and I guarantee that you and your party guests will not be disappointed. They are my ideal chocolate chip cookie: crispy on the outside and soft and mushy on the inside.

In this version, I use moringa powder to add an evergreen tinge and an extra dose of wintery wonder to a holiday classic. I absolutely love them right out of the oven when the chocolate is still warm and melting, but they taste fabulous at room temperature as well!

Moringa powder gives these cookies an evergreen tinge.

And there’s and added bonus – they’re gluten-free! I’ve found that gluten-free flours tend to give the best texture and makes it super simple if you are entertaining people with different dietary restrictions. I’ve found that sweet white rice flour gives the best results, but white rice flour will work well if you can’t find the sweet white rice flour. This recipe also calls for oat flour, which you can make yourself by blending one cup of old-fashioned oats in a food processor until you form a fine powder.

Gluten-free flours give these cookies the best textures.

For the liquid, I use a blend of chickpeas and aquafaba (the liquid that comes with a can of chickpeas). All you do for this part is dump a whole can of chickpeas (liquid and all) into a food processor and blend until mostly smooth.

Blend up a can of chickpeas and its included liquid for the wet ingredients

For the rest of this recipe, I keep the dough in one large bowl. It’s way more fun to be frolicking in the snow with your friends or munching on these cookies by the fireplace than doing a sink full of dishes. Also, you can eat the raw dough and won’t have to worry about salmonella because there are no eggs. Just be warned – the dough is very addicting!

These cookies are vegan, so you don’t have to worry about salmonella when you taste test the dough.

Ingredients

• 1 cup oat flour
• ½ cup sweet white rice flour
• ½ cup brown rice flour
• ¾ cup coconut or date sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ Tbsp Kuli Kuli Pure Moringa Powder
• 1 (15-oz) can of chickpeas (keep the liquid!)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips + more for adding to the tops of the cookies.

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or a silicon mat.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oat flour, white rice flour, brown rice flour, coconut/date sugar, baking powder, and moringa powder until well combined.
3. Form a well in the center
4. Blend the chickpeas and their included liquid (aka aquafaba) in a food processor until mostly smooth.
5. Pour the chickpea mixture into the well of the dry ingredients and pour the vanilla extract on top of the chickpea mixture.
6. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients so that a dough forms. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Using your hands, form small cookie-sized balls of dough and place them on the cookie sheet about an inch apart from each other. Flatten the balls of dough with your fingers. You might want to add a few extra chocolate chips to the tops of each cookie to make sure they have that irresistible chocolate chip cookie look.
8. Bake the cookies in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
9. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before eating or serving.

Moringa gives these classic chocolate chip cookies a festive twist.

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As a company dedicated to helping people to get their greens on-the-go, Kuli Kuli is thrilled to team up with Thistle, a meal subscription and delivery service that serves organic, primarily plant-based, and locally-sourced healthy foods and juices across California and Nevada.

Thistle’s mission is to provide everyone with high-quality, nutritious and convenient plant-based foods so that you can feel energetically aligned, equanimous and whole. It made sense to create a line of products that are enriched with Kuli Kuli’s Pure Organic Moringa Powder.

Below are three #moringainspired healthy indulgent desserts that you can feel good about.

1. Clover – Moringa Mint Chip Almond Milk

Clover, Thistle’s moringa mint chip almond milk, is inspired by the holiday season and the minty refreshing flavor of a mint chip milkshake. It tastes like ice cream, but without all of the sugar and dairy!

Clover combines housemade almond milk with anti-anxiety adaptogens like cordyceps and maca with mint, cacao nibs, vanilla, and moringa. One of the most nutrient dense plants on the planet, Kuli Kuli’s Pure Moringa dried leaf powder is a great source of plant protein, iron, B vitamins and vitamins A and C. Cordyceps, mushrooms from China, have been thought to improve aerobic activity and increase energy levels and stamina. Together, these unique ingredients integrate some of nature’s most impressive sources of nutrition all in a beautiful minty green bottle.

2. Dark Chocolate Cherry Moringa Squares

The Dark Chocolate Cherry Moringa Squares are Thistle’s take on a healthy brownie snack. These squares pack in oats, vegan protein powder, sunflower butter, dried cherries, raw cacao, and toasted almonds, plus moringa for a superfood twist.

3. Stone Fruit & Coconut Smoothie Bowl

Thistle’s Stone Fruit and Coconut Smoothie Bowl is a blend of the last sweet stone fruits of California’s Indian summer with creamy coconut milk for a rich finish packed with healthy fats. The smoothie is topped with our Kuli Kuli Pure Moringa granola (hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, puffed grains, + moringa).

So how can you order these incredibly healthy snacks?

Ordering is simple! Just head to (www.thistle.co) and select your plan. The plans are completely flexible, so you can choose between breakfast, lunch, dinner, juice, and snack for 3-6 days/week. Thistle delivers straight to your door in the morning so that the meals are fresh, and everything is completely ready-to-eat.

Remember to use the promotional code KULIKULI to get 20% off your first order.

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Mango, moringa, and lemongrass is truly a flavor combo made in heaven for hot summer days! The sweet, juiciness of mango balances the herbal notes of moringa and lemongrass to create a flavor that is tropical and refreshing. And what’s more, this recipe couldn’t be easier. The hardest part of making these popsicles is waiting for them to freeze before you can enjoy them.

Ingredients

3 bags of moringa tea with lemongrass

4 cups of water

1 ripe mango

1 large slice of lemon

1-2 tablespoons honey (optional)

Preparation

1. Bring your water to a boil and steep the moringa tea bags as per the directions on the package.
2. While the tea is steeping, slice your mango into cubes. If you’re not sure how to cube a mango, check out this great instructional video! I’ve butchered many mangoes before learning this trick, it’s a life saver!
3. Now that your mango is sliced and your tea is done steeping, remove the tea bags and mix in the honey until it is fully dissolved. Feel free to go without the sweetener or add it to taste!
4. Squeeze the juice out of your lemon slice into the tea and give it a good stir.
5. Fill your popsicle molds about 1/4 full of diced mango.
6. Top off your molds with the moringa lemongrass tea and put in the freezer for a few hours. Mine took about 4 hours to freeze all the way through! Trust me, they are worth the wait.

We hope you give this recipe a shot! If you do, take a picture and tag #kulikuli and #moringainspired on Instagram. We’d love to see what you have made!

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