Watch Out World, Here We Come...

We are honored to be featured in the brand new Institute of Integrative Nutrition Catalog!!

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Slow Food USA & 1% for The Planet

When I first started purely elizabeth, I made a commitment to give back to the community. A commitment to help improve the health and happinness of those around us.  One of the ways in which we are giving back, is by being members of 1% for The Planet, a non-profit organization whose members are committed to giving to environmental organizations. This year, we have chosen to pick one of the many incredible organizations that are part of the 1% alliance, Slow Food USA. We are delighted to support such a fantastic organization that is truly creating a movement in the food system.

Our Mission: Slow Food USA seeks to create dramatic and lasting change in the food system. We reconnect Americans with the people, traditions, plants, animals, fertile soils and waters that produce our food. We inspire a transformation in food policy, production practices and market forces so that they ensure equity, sustainability and pleasure in the food we eat.



We are thrilled to be members of this incredible organization and hope to bring you information on their lastest news and programs.  For more information and to learn how you can get involved, please visit http://www.slowfoodusa.org/

purely yours,
elizabeth

Our Gluten Free Muffins Have Gone Vegan...

You asked, we listened.  In an effort to create the best tasting gluten free goodies, we have gone Vegan!  While some argue that vegan goodies could never taste as good as their non-vegan counterpart, we are confident they are even better...not to mention healthier too(although the choice is always yours with our mixes)! Instead of adding in eggs, we suggest replacing with the following:

Gluten Free Blueberry Maple Muffin Mix: replace eggs with 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce + 1/4 cup h2o

Gluten Free Apple Spice Muffin Mix: replace eggs with 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce + 1/4 cup h2o

Gluten Free Ultimate Cacao Muffin Mix: replace eggs with 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

The result... not only are they vegan but they are also EXTRA, EXTRA moist!

I'm also excited to announce that we just applied for vegan certification, an easy-to-recognize symbol applied to foods, clothing, cosmetics and other items that contain no animal products and are not tested on animals. One of the best things about being a young, small company is that we can easily implement changes as needed to evolve.

So even if you aren't vegan, we suggest this as a superior alternative.  Be on the look out for our new labels with the above directions and vegan logo!

purely yours,
elizabeth

Peanut Butter Cacao Brownie - Vegan, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free!

Peanut Butter Cacao Brownie Recipe
gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, refined sugar free

[Ingredients]
1 bag purely elizabeth Ultimate Cacao Muffin Mix
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup earth balance vegan butter, melted (or other butter alternative)
1/4 cup almond milk
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/2 cup of palm sugar (or agave nectar)

peanut butter batter:
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup almond milk


[Directions]
Preheat oven to 350. In a medium bowl, combine wet ingredients, stirring until evening smooth.  Add in muffin mix and stir to combine, set aside. In a small bowl, combine peanut butter batter ingredients until smooth.  Lightly grease 9 x 9 pan with oil.  Pour brownie mixture into pan.  Drizzle with peanut butter batter and put in the oven for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Enjoy 20% off our ultimate cacao muffin mix, now thru Valentine's Day!  Enter code "love" at checkout.

What is raw cacao?

We all know that chocolate is synonymous with valentine's day, after all, its a natural aphrodisiac. But do you know the other INCREDIBLE benefits to this food??

Chocolate, in its natural raw state is known as Cacao.  While chocolate is known as junk food, research shows that cacao has incredible nutritional benefits that have actually been known for centuries. 

Raw Cacao is the #1 highest antioxidant food on the planet! Containing more antioxidants than red wine, blueberries, acai, pomegranates, and goji berries COMBINED.  PLUS, cacao...

• is one of the richest sources of magnesium, an alkalizing mineral that happens to be the #1 mineral deficiency in the Standard American Diet.
• is high in chromium, a blood sugar stabilizer
• is rich in iron
• balances brain chemistry, builds strong bones, elevates your mood and energy, and is known as an appetite suppressant.
• is high in anandamide or the "bliss chemical". Anandamide makes us feel euphoric and happy, this is the runners high!
• is high in Serotonin and Dopamine, which help alleviate depression and are associated with feelings of well being. No wonder we feel better when we eat chocolate!

So this valentine's day, opt for some cacao, found in our ultimate cacao muffin mix!  The delicious treats are a perfect gift for your loved ones (or yourself), without the usual chocolate guilt. Enjoy 20% off all cacao mixes now thru February 14th.  Simply enter code "love" at checkout. www.purelyelizabeth.com