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Easy Vegan Greens & Quinoa Bowl for Abundance

Everyone always say to eat your greens! Well this Vegan Green Power Bowl makes that super easy because it’s so delicious. It’s also full of energetic properties for abundance and prosperity, like you needed more reasons to consume these nutritionally dense veggies.

In the Spring time a lot of us are getting into new projects, waking from our winter slumbers, and making some changes in our routines. Whether we are starting a new business endeavour, healthy habit, or learning a new skill, abundance and prosperity are definitely things we look for in the Spring time. And nature herself is becoming abundant with light and life at this time.

This Vegan Green Power Bowl is perfect for lunch or dinner, and dare I say even breakfast. Aside from amazing energetic properties it is packed with essential vitamins and minerals to help feed us well throughout the day.

First let’s look at all of these health benefits a little more closely.

Green Power Bowl: The Health Benefits

These ingredients are super simple and jam packed with nutrition.

Zucchini

Rich in Vitamin K and other essential vitamins
Rich in antioxidants
Aids healthy digestion
Low Calorie
Heart Healthy
May lower blood sugar levels

Broccoli

Nutrient rich
Excellent source of Vitamins A, C, and K
May help reduce inflammation
Rich in anti-oxidants
Contributes to healthy digestion
Heart healthy
Supports brain health
Anti-aging food

Sesame (Tahini)

Another amazing source of anti-oxidants
May protect against diabetes
Support heart health
Great source of fibre
May lower cholestrol
Good source of protein and healthy fats
Source of B-Vitamins
Supports immune system
Fights inflammation

Spinach (fresh)

Vitamins A, C, & K
Folate (B9)
Iron
Anti-oxidants
Calcium
Heart healthy

Quinoa

Very high in essential nutrients
Great source of protein
Highest fibre of any grain
Anti-oxidant properties
Anti-inflammatory properties
Gluten free
May support metabolic health

Green Power Bowl: Main Magickal Properties

Spinach – money, prosperity, fertility, good fortune

Zucchini – prosperity, abundance, protection, fertility

Onion – prosperity, wealth, cleansing, vitality, health

Chickpeas – prosperity, abundance, grounding

Quinoa – health, psychic abilities

Sesame – fertility, wealth, protection

While going through the steps to prepare your bowl ingredients, focus on what you are trying to accomplish. How do you want to feel? What do you want your season to look like? Focus on that feeling of bringing forth abundance and prosperity into your life. Whatever that might look like for you. How will your life change?

And Now The Green Power Bowl Recipe!

Makes 4 Servings | Time: 45 minutes

Bowl Ingredients:

Small package of Quinoa
1 can chickpeas, drained
1 cup green onions
4 cups spinach
1 cucumber, sliced
2 heads broccoli
1 zucchini
2 tbsp. hemp hearts

Dressing Ingredients:

1/3 c Tahini
4 tbsp water
2 tsp maple syrup
1 tbsp coconut aminos
Juice of half lemon
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp sea salt
black pepper to taste

Dressing Preparation:

Combine all of your ingredients into a glass jar and stir quickly together.

Can store well in the fridge for 1 week.

Bowl Preparation:

Prepare your quinoa according to the package directions.
Chop up your broccoli and put it to steam.
In a pan add a dash of oil or veggie broth for frying.
While your quinoa is cooking and broccoli is steaming, chop up your green veggies and add to the pan one at a time in this order: green onion, zucchini, spinach. Once one begins to cook slightly, add the next.
Add in your spices for the stirfry: 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp coriander, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder.

I like to also add a bit of the same spices and some nutritional yeast to the broccoli and quinoa.

You are ready to build your bowl once all items are cooked. Scoop all items into your bowl and top with 1 – 2 tablespoons of your dressing and 1/2 tbsp of hemp hearts.

Prior to eating you may recite the following or something of your choosing:

“May these gifts from the earth bring abundance and prosperity to my day.”

Enjoy!

This meal is perfect when you want to bring forth abundance and prosperity into your week. It’s also so great for meal prep and you can reinforce your intentions with each meal.

Thoughts!

Do you like to add bowls into your weekly food rotation? Do you have a favourite magical bowl you like to put together?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Kitchen Witch inspiration, check out my PATREON Page where I will be sharing magical recipes, kitchen witch resource pages, early access to my YouTube Videos, magical polls and discussions and so much more!

Spring is also a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Wishing you a beautiful and blessed Spring season!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

Spring Time Magic: Simple Vanilla Mint Latte for Renewal

We have a spring time recipe theme on the blog this week to help welcome the season and introduce my new YouTube channel. All of the recipes posted this week will be up on the channel, one per day. So for today we have a Vanilla Mint Latte for Renewal!

Spring is all about renewal, refreshed energies, hope and life. The properties in this latte will help you embrace those spring time energies and move into the season with clarity, passion, and motivation to set new intentions and goals for yourself.

This week also boasts a new moon and the start of Aries season. A perfect storm to make whatever changes you might need in your life right now. The stars are aligned to help you reach whatever dreams you might have for yourself this season.

Alright, so let’s get into this recipe!

Vanilla Mint Latte: Main Magickal Properties

Coffee – cleansing, clarity, energy, strength, grounding

Vanilla – energy, beauty, passion, love

Mint – cleansing, renewal, rebirth, healing, motivation, prosperity

Cane Sugar – love, money, attraction, peace

Cacao Nibs – love, money, prosperity, grounding

While going through the steps to prepare your latte, focus on what you are trying to accomplish. How do you want to feel? What do you want your season to look like? Focus on that feeling of a fresh start and new beginnings. What will that look like for you?

And Now The Recipe!

Makes 1 latte & 1 cup Mint Syrup | Latte Time: 5 minutes | Syrup Time: 30 minutes

For the Latte:

3/4 cup non-dairy milk (any kind will work, though energetic properties will differ)
1/2 cup brewed coffee or 2 shots espresso
1 tsp vanilla paste or extract
2 tsp Mint Syrup (directions below)
sprinkle of cacao nibs for topping

For the Mint Simple Syrup:

1 cup water
1 cup cane sugar
1 cup fresh mint leaves

Syrup Preparation:

Combine the water and sugar into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, stir in your vanilla and mint leaves.
Turn heat down and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and let steep for at least 15 minutes (the longer you leave it the more minty it will be).
Strain into a glass storage jar and it’s ready to use.

Can store well in the fridge for 1 month.

Vanilla Mint Latte Preparation:

Combine all of your ingredients into a sauce pan.
Put on medium heat until almost boiling.
Remove from heat, pour into your mug, add your cacao nibs and enjoy!

This is a wonderful beverage to enjoy on the Spring Equinox and to welcome the spring season. Feel free to play with the measurements of mint and vanilla to get it just as you like it!

Thoughts!

Do you like to use coffee magic in your kitchen? What is your favourite spring time beverage?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Kitchen Witch inspiration, check out my PATREON Page where I will be sharing magical recipes, kitchen witch resource pages, early access to my YouTube Videos, magical polls and discussions and so much more!

Spring is also a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Wishing you a beautiful and blessed Spring season!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

Kitchen Witchery: Simple Banana Berry Smoothie for Success

What’s better than a smoothie in the morning to give your body just what it needs to wake up and get going? This Banana Berry Smoothie for Success is the perfect addition to your morning smoothie rotation to help get your day off to a magically delicious start.

Spring is the perfect time to jump into some new goals with motivated and focused energy. This smoothie is here for you! Packed with vitamins and energetic properties for success, perseverance, energy, and luck, it’s sure to become one of your favourites.

So let’s get into some of the benefits this smoothie contains, both nutritional and magical.

Banana Berry Smoothie: The Health Benefits

These ingredients are super simple and jam packed with nutrition.

Berries (fresh or frozen)

Rich in Anti-oxidants
Improve insulin response
Lots of Fibre
Fight inflammation
Great source of Vitamin C
Skin health
May lower cholesterol

Banana

Nutrient rich
Source of Anti-oxidants
Excellent source of fibre
Improves digestion
Contains multiple vitamins and minerals

Almond Butter (all natural and no added oils)

Vitamin E
Calcium
Healthy Fats
Protein
Fibre
Phosphorous

Ceylon Cinnamon (known as ‘true cinnamon’ and packs the most health benefits)

Another amazing source of anti-oxidants
Anti-inflammatory
Lowers blood sugar
Heart healthy
Has anti-bacterial & anti-fungal properties

Whole Rolled Oats

Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Protein
Fibre
Anti-oxidant properties
Keeps you satiated

Spinach (fresh)

Vitamins A, C, & K
Folate (B9)
Iron
Anti-oxidants
Calcium
Heart healthy

Vegan Protein Powder

Being vegan, I like to get this extra protein boost into my day.
I use Genuine Health Organic Fermented Vanilla Protein Powder or Form. They are both delicious and with no funky additives.
Be wary with protein powders as a lot of them have ingredient lists as long as your arm. Try to buy high quality if you are going to use one.
Another alternative I like to use is pure Pumpkin Seed Powder. It comes only unflavoured and is honestly pretty tasteless lol.

Smoothie Notes

I don’t use any additional sweetener. However, you can add a medjool date, maple syrup, agave, or date syrup if you’d like it on the sweeter side.
People have varied tastes when it comes to smoothies in regards to how thick they like them. This recipe is exactly how I make mine. Feel free to add more, or less, liquid/ice to get your desired thickness.
Different protein powders WILL change the taste. The Vanilla Genuine Health one that I use is the absolute best tasting I have found, EVER. And by a lot. You can also omit the protein powder entirely. Maybe add a little vanilla extract or kefir to the mix if you omit the powder.

A Magical Start to Your Day

Food is magick, always. So let’s harness that and get our day started off with intention, mindfulness, and positivity.

And it just so happens, our smoothie ingredients today have some amazing magickal properties attached to them.

Intention setting while we are preparing our meals is a stellar way to inject some magick into our normal daily routines. I mean we all gotta eat, so why not make it magickal. Practical magick at it’s finest!

Banana Berry Smoothie: Main Magical Properties

Berries – success, luck, energy, abundance (varies slightly depending on berry)

Almond – beauty, goddess energy, prosperity, healing

Banana – prosperity, love, perseverance, spirituality

Cinnamon – success, strength, luck, love, enhanced psychic awareness

Oats – sustainability, wealth, abundance

Spinach – strength (can strengthen your mind, body, and manifestations), money, prosperity, passion

While preparing your smoothie, focus on what you are trying to accomplish. How do you want to feel? What do you want your day to look like? In this case we can focus on sowing ourselves some much needed self love and care.

You are taking magickal elements into your body, take advantage of what they can offer you and how they can help to manifest your goals as well as nourish your holistic self.

And Now The Recipe!

Makes 1 serving – Total time: 10 minutes

200 ml non dairy milk (almond, cashew, oat, soy, coconut)
1 banana
1/2 cup berries
1/4 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder
2 tsp almond butter
1 handful of spinach (optional)
3 ice cubes
water if you like a thinner consistency

Preparation

Add all ingredients to your blender in the order listed. Blend for about 60 seconds.

Et voila! A healthy and energy charged breakfast to set you up for success in less than 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information (approximate and will vary based on exact ingredients)

Calories: 392 | Fat: 15g | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 32g | Fibre: 7g

Magic in the Morning

So, are we excited for breakfast tomorrow? We are always looking for extra ways to include magick into our days.

Opportunities to work our magick and manifest are all around us. We just need to be aware and harness them.

Breakfast is a wonderful time to set intentions and manifest how you would like your day, or week, to go.

And there is no reason why we can’t have a nutritious breakfast that is also magickally charged. That’s the best type if you ask me!

More kitchen magick posts to come so stay tuned!

Thoughts!

Are you a smoothie person? Do you already utilize your daily foods to set intentions?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Kitchen Witch inspiration check out my shop page! My Kitchen Witch Bundle includes many correspondences, meal planner pages, recipes, traditions, and much more!

Spring is also a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List, receive some free offerings and keep up to date on all of The Wholesome Witch happenings.

Wishing you a beautifully blessed day my friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

Easy Lemon Lavender Loaf for the Spring Equinox

We are just one week away from the Spring Equinox, Ostara, and I’ve had those quintessential spring flavours on my mind. Namely, lemon and lavender. I just want to make all of the lavender recipes at the moment. That’s where this lemon lavender loaf comes in. It’s the perfect spring time treat and a wonderful cake to make for your Ostara/Spring Equinox celebrations.

This loaf simply tastes and feels like spring and the ingredients have wonderful energetic properties that pair perfectly with the season. Spring is an opportune time for refreshing and cleansing so this recipe really lends itself well to that theme.

This lemon lavender loaf doesn’t have too many ingredients and can be pulled together really quickly. So, let’s go ahead and get into it! You can also check out the video below or on my YouTube Channel HERE.

Lemon Lavender Loaf: Main Magickal Properties

Lemon – longevity, clarity, positivity, success, cleansing, new beginnings, protection, happiness, dreams, spirituality, confidence, motivation, inspiration

Lavender – cleansing, balance, peace, happiness, love, protection, relaxation, longevity

Vanilla – love, passion, beauty, energy, sexuality

Maple Syrup – love, wealth, joy, prosperity

Cane Sugar – love, money, attraction, peace

While preparing your loaf, focus on what you are trying to accomplish. How do you want to feel? What do you want your day to look like? For this recipe, especially in the spring, I will tend to focus my intentions towards cleansing and new beginnings.

You are working with magickal elements and they are transforming throughout this process. Focus on that transformation and give thanks for what these ingredients can offer you and how they can help to manifest your goals as well as nourish you and bring joy.

And Now The Recipe!

Makes 8 – 10 slices – Total Prep Time: 20 minutes / Cook Time: 50 – 60 minutes

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups flour (all purpose, whole wheat, or spelt work well)
1 cup lavender sugar (see below for process)
2 – 3 tsp. lavender buds for the sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/2 c. softened vegan butter
1 egg replacer
1/2 c. non-dairy milk (oat, almond, cashew, soy)
4 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon extract
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 and line or grease your loaf pan.
Mix together your flax egg or egg replacer and set aside to thicken.
Mix together all dry ingredients into in a bowl and set aside.
Now add your butter into the dry ingredients and blend together either with a spatula or electric hand mixture. Mixture should be crumbly.
Now add in all of your wet ingredients saving the flax egg for last.
Pour your batter into your loaf pan and bake for 50 – 60 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean when finished.
Allow to cool fully before removing from pan and slicing. Trying to remove too soon will have the cake turn into a crumbly mess lol.
Prior to eating you may state the following:

“Lavender and lemon, gifts from the earth, bring me joy and cleansed energy as we enter into this brand new season.”

Enjoy with some tea or coffee for a perfect afternoon snack.

To Prepare the Lavender Sugar

Making lavender sugar is super simple. If you just want to make enough for this recipe then simply combine your one cup of sugar with the 2 – 3 teaspoons of lavender buds into a mortar and blend with a pestle for a couple of minutes to release the lavender oils into the sugar. You can also make more as well to have some on hand for your next lavender recipe.

Lavender can be a strong flavour so you really don’t need to add in too much. If it’s your first time making this I would start with 2 teaspoons of the lavender buds to see how you like it and you can add more next time if you prefer a stronger flavour.

If you don’t have a mortar and pestle you can also just add the ingredients to a bowl and blend together with the back of a spoon.

Nutritional Information (per one slice if you cut 10 slices)

Calories: 170 | Fat: 8g | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g |

Thoughts!

Do you like to use lavender in your kitchen? What are your favourite spring time flavours?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials!

For more Kitchen Witch inspiration you may like to check out my Patreon! There I share recipes, videos, and magical resources for kitchen witchery and practical everyday magic.

Spring is also a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Wishing you a beautifully blessed day my friend! Happy almost spring!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

Three Simple Herb Pouch Recipes to Welcome the Spring

We have reached the final stretch of winter and the promise of spring is most definitely in the air! As we move through these final days of this darker season it’s a wonderful time to refresh, renew, find some time to relax, and welcome feel the positive energies of hopeful spring into our lives. These three herb pouch recipes will help you do just that!

Herb Pouch Magic

Herb pouches are a wonderful resource regardless of the season and a must have magical skill for any witch’s toolkit. They are super easy to make and can be done with literally any goal or intention in mind.

To make an herb pouch, simply add all of the herbs into an appropriate coloured pouch for an extra magickal push, tie it up, and store wherever appropriate for your goal. Clear your mind and focus on your intention as you craft your pouch. Take your time and make your own ritual out of the process. Light a candle or incense to match your intention, create a relaxing atmosphere, play some music, recite a spell, add in any little touches that help you find your magical centre and connect to your own inner magic throughout the process.

Herb Pouch Magic to Prepare for Spring

Positivity Pouch

We can always pump up our positivity a bit in the winter time. As we move toward spring embracing some light and positive energy will help us get into that warmer spring time mindset.

Place 1 tablespoon of each into a yellow pouch.

Rosemary – for optimism and youthfulness

Jasmine – for confidence and happiness

Angelica – for positivity and healing

Relaxation Pouch

We all need help relaxing from time to time. Winter is the time to truly embrace the peaceful, calm and quietness of the season. Allow yourself some downtime these next few weeks.

Place 1 tablespoon of each into a blue pouch.

Lavender – for relaxation and sleep

Cedarwood – for harmony

Heather – for peace and protection

Renewal Pouch

Spring is a time of renewal and life. A wonderful moment to craft renewal pouches and get your energies prepared to jump into spring.

Place 1 tablespoon of each into a gold or white pouch.

Pine – for new beginnings and strength

Peppermint – for cleansing and renewal

Chamomile – for balance and peace

Now I know we can all be excited to be done with winter. Consider taking these last weeks to embrace and take in the seasonal changes that are happening all around as nature awakens from her slumber.

Try not to get so wrapped up in looking ahead that you miss the beauty that is right in front of you. Prepare your energy, enjoy this time friend and make it magical.

Thoughts!

Do you utilize herb pouches in your practice? Are you preparing your space and energy for the spring season just yet?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Green and Cottage Witch inspiration check out my shop page! My Kitchen Witch Bundle or Green Witch Bundle include many herb correspondences, food correspondences, recipes, traditions, house witch activities, and much more!

Be sure to stay in touch to receive dates for the next round Vegan Kitchen Witch Academy! A one of a kind program to help you eat more plant based and make some true magic in the kitchen.

Winter is also a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Wishing you a beautifully blessed day my friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

A Simple Kitchen Blessing for Midwinter

Imbolc has just passed and we have officially hit midwinter. Imbolc being the midway point between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. The promise of spring is in the air and it’s the perfect time to refresh some energies within the home with a beautiful kitchen blessing.

This time of year, depending on where you live, you may feel more or less connecting with this turn of the wheel. For many years, living in Canada, I didn’t connect with Imbolc because there was still no sign of life and spring felt very far off. However, as years passed I found myself getting more excited to celebrate midwinter. The more I connected with the season and what it represented the more hopeful and rejuvenating the energy became. Now I really enjoy this time of year! It’s a wonderful time to start looking ahead to warmer days, making plans, and thinking about our gardens if you happen to keep one. To really just enjoy and relish in the fact that with each passing day we are really starting to see the light coming back to us.

Kitchen Blessings

Performing a kitchen blessing every now and then is a great way to refresh the energy within the kitchen and the home. It can lift away stagnant energies and fill the space with a cleansed, calm, and positive atmosphere. I usually like to do a little cleansing ritual followed by a kitchen blessing. Performing these at the marked seasonal changes on the wheel of the year is a great schedule. Of course, if you follow the wheel of the year that is. I did a similar post to this for the start of winter that was very well received. I decided it would be good to share a version for midwinter as well. So let’s get right into it, shall we!

Midwinter Kitchen Blessing

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. dried lavender buds for cleansing and balance
1 tbsp. dried lemon verbena for purification and beauty
1 cinnamon stick for success and prosperity
3 lemon slices for happiness and longevity
3 orange slices for good fortune and health
1 tsp Vanilla extract for love and energy

The amounts of each item really just depends on how fragrant you wish it to be as long as all of the ingredients are used the energies will all be included.

Steps:

Cleanse, ground, and prepare your space as needed. Gather your materials.
Fill a pot with water, turn on your burner to medium high, and add in the ingredients one at a time.
Allow the pot to come to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer, stir the contents clockwise while visualizing a happy productive and safe kitchen for the weeks to come. Visualize yourself baking joyfully, blending your morning power smoothies with intention, or preparing a magical meal with a calm and harmonious energy. How would you like your kitchen tasks to look and feel in the coming weeks? Work this desire into your visualization. Continue this exercise until it feels right to finish.
Close your eyes, place your hands above the pot and recite the following or something similar: ‘May the midwinter season bring hope and peace to me. Bless this space with light and positivity.
Open your eyes and allow the pot to simmer for as long as you wish. Could be just 5 minutes or 30 minutes. Let your intuition guide you here.
Once you have turned off your pot, use a strainer or cheese cloth to separate the water into a glass mason jar.
Let the water cool, screw your lid on tight, and place the jar in your fridge (it will keep better for the remainder of the season).
Now put the strained herbs and lemon slices into a gold or yellow pouch, tie it up, and place in the freezer. These colours will bring the energies of life, abundance, and the sun throughout these next few weeks as the energies grow as we move closer to spring. Upon the arrival of spring you may compost these items and even repeat the process if it becomes a wheel of the year staple activity for you.

Embracing the Seasons

The darker half of the year is often a tough time for many individuals. Embracing those seasonal changes however subtle, incorporating the seasons into your magical practice, and discovering and focusing on the unique things from each season that bring you joy can help immensely with making it through this time of year. As we approach spring, embrace that hopeful energy, take extra time for gentle self care, rest, and just allowing yourself to be.

Try to connect yourself with the season; appreciate, see, hear, and feel the magical awakening happening just outside your door.

Thoughts!

How are you feeling as we hit midwinter? Are kitchen or home blessings something you already include in your practice?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Kitchen Witch inspiration check out my shop page! My Kitchen Witch Bundle includes many correspondences, meal planner pages, recipes, traditions, and much more!

Or better still, registration for the new session of Vegan Kitchen Witch Academy, just started February 6th! Stay tuned, snag a spot, and dive into the wonderful world of kitchen witchery with me! You may view full details HERE. Registration is open until February 12th at midnight only.

Winter is also a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Wishing you a beautifully blessed day my friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

Kitchen Witchery: Delicious Black Forest Smoothie for Self Love

The winter season should really be all about delicious rich flavours, rest, self care, and of course much magic. That’s where this decadent Black Forest Smoothie for Self Love comes into play! Cherries, Chocolate, a hint of almond, tons of nutrients and packed with energetic properties to help show yourself a little extra love. What more could you ask for in a breakfast beverage? Not much if you ask me!

Winter is also a great time to spend more time in the kitchen and nourish yourself with fresh, whole, and energetically charged foods. Who doesn’t love a little kitchen magick in the morning?

Smoothies are a super easy way to get in a quick breakfast full of nutrients and magical properties. I have a smoothie just about every day of the year and this one does not disappoint.

This Black Forest Smoothie also packs a real nutritional punch. You’ll be able to start your day well fueled, with purpose, and confidence. So, let’s dig in!

Black Forest Smoothie: The Health Benefits

These ingredients are super simple and jam packed with nutrition.

Cherries (fresh or frozen)

Packed with Vitamin C
Rich in Anti-oxidants
Anti-inflammatory
Heart healthy
May boost sleep quality

Cacao Powder (not cocoa powder)

Rich in anti-oxidants
Lowers blood pressure
Great source of fibre
Iron source
Anti-inflammatory
Heart healthy

Banana

Nutrient rich
Source of Anti-oxidants
Excellent source of fibre
Improves digestion
Contains multiple vitamins and minerals

Almond Butter (all natural and no added oils)

Vitamin E
Calcium
Healthy Fats
Protein
Fibre
Phosphorous

Ceylon Cinnamon (known as ‘true cinnamon’ and packs the most health benefits)

Another amazing source of anti-oxidants
Anti-inflammatory
Lowers blood sugar
Heart healthy
Has anti-bacterial & anti-fungal properties

Rolled Oats

Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Protein
Fibre
Anti-oxidant properties
Keeps you satiated

Spinach (fresh)

Vitamins A, C, & K
Folate (B9)
Iron
Anti-oxidants
Calcium
Heart healthy

Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder

Being vegan, I like to get this extra protein boost into my day.
I use Genuine Health Organic Fermented Vanilla Protein Powder or Form. They are both delicious and with no funky additives.
Be wary with protein powders as a lot of them have ingredient lists as long as your arm. Try to buy high quality if you are going to use one.
Another alternative I like to use is pure Pumpkin Seed Powder. It comes only unflavoured and is honestly pretty tasteless lol.

Smoothie Notes

I don’t use any additional sweetener. However, you can add a medjool date, maple syrup, agave, or date syrup if you’d like it on the sweeter side.
People have varied tastes when it comes to smoothies in regards to how thick they like them. This recipe is exactly how I make mine. Feel free to add more, or less, liquid/ice to get your desired thickness.
Different protein powders WILL change the taste. The Vanilla Genuine Health one that I use is the absolute best tasting I have found, EVER. And by a lot. You can also omit the protein powder entirely. Maybe add a little vanilla extract or kefir to the mix if you omit the powder.

Adding Magick to Your Morning

Food is magick, always. So let’s harness that and get our day started off with intention, mindfulness, and positivity.

And it just so happens, our smoothie ingredients today have some amazing magickal properties attached to them.

Black Forest Smoothie: Main Magickal Properties

Cherries – happiness, love, divination, feminine power

Almond – beauty, goddess energy, prosperity, healing

Banana – prosperity, love, perseverance, spirituality

Cacao – love, money, prosperity, grounding

Cinnamon – success, strength, luck, love, enhanced psychic awareness

Oats – sustainability, wealth, abundance

Spinach – strength (can strengthen your mind, body, and manifestations), money, prosperity, passion

You are taking magickal elements into your body, take advantage of what they can offer you and how they can help to manifest your goals as well as nourish your holistic self.

And Now The Recipe!

Makes 1 serving – Total time: 10 minutes

1 cup almond milk (or other non-dairy alternative
1/4 cup coconut kefir or yogurt
1/4 tsp almond extract
½ tsp Ceylon cinnamon
2 tbsp Cacao powder
1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder
2 tsp almond butter
1 small banana
½ cup cherries
1 handful of spinach (optional)
2 ice cubes
water if you like a thinner consistency

Preparation

Add all ingredients to your blender in the order listed. Blend for about 60 seconds.

Et voila! A healthy and energy charged breakfast in about 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 412 | Fat: 14.8g | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 27g | Fibre: 15.6g

Magick in the Morning

So, are we excited for breakfast tomorrow? We are always looking for extra ways to include magick into our days.

Opportunities to work our magick and manifest are all around us. We just need to be aware and harness them.

Breakfast is a wonderful time to set intentions and manifest how you would like your day, or week, to go.

And there is no reason why we can’t have a nutritious breakfast that is also magickally charged. That’s the best type if you ask me!

More kitchen magick posts to come so stay tuned!

Thoughts!

Are you a smoothie person? Do you already utilize your daily foods to set intentions?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Kitchen Witch inspiration check out my shop page! My Kitchen Witch Bundle includes many correspondences, meal planner pages, recipes, traditions, and much more!

Or better still, registration for the new session of Vegan Kitchen Witch Academy, is starting January 30th! Stay tuned, snag a spot, and dive into the wonderful world of kitchen witchery with me! You may view full details HERE.

Winter is also a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Wishing you a beautifully blessed day my friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

Yule Activities: 50 Ways to Celebrate the Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice is once again upon us! An incredibly warm, hopeful, and rejuvenating turn of the wheel. If you are still planning your Yule activities you’ll want to keep on reading.

The Winter Solstice, or Yule, is the first day of winter, and the shortest day of the year. For more Yule details and correspondences, you may check out my full post HERE. Or have a peek at my Yule Mini Course HERE.

Yule Activities to Honour Nature and the Return of the Sun

This is a time for honouring nature, the sun, and welcoming the hope and renewal of this season of rebirth. The winter season calls for a time to rest, relax, reflect, and renew. A time to look back over the year and reinvigorate the goals you have for yourself, let go of the old and make way for beautiful new beginnings in the coming months.

The winter season is not always a welcome one but try to open your mind and your heart to this amazing and beautiful shift in nature. A time of rebirth outside your door and inside your own spirit and home if you let it be.

So today I give you a list of 50 Yule activities that are fun, joy inducing, and flexible allowing you to choose things that resonate. Pick one, two or twelve, whatever works for you.

This season is full of hopeful and warm energy, a time to be cherished and embraced, so let’s start it off right. Here we go!

50 Fun and Meaningful Yule Activities

Get some winter blooms for your home
Add Yule and Winter touches to your altar
Write a journal entry about what Yule means to you
Perform an abundance ritual
Get outside
Decorate a Yule Tree
Host a Yule feast
Embrace snow magic
Craft a Yule Log (or bake one!)
Bake a cranberry cake
Have a cleansing ritual bath
Perform an Earth ritual
Sunrise meditation
Do a Winter Oracle or Tarot card reading
Offering to nature
Sun welcoming ritual
Charge and cleanse your crystals
Brew up some warming Wassail or Cider
Add Yule and winter touches around the home
Connect with the fire element
Awake with the sun
Wear colours connected to Yule, such as green, red, gold, or white
Bake solstice cookies
Start a new project
Offering to a deity connected with winter such as Brigid, Freya, Lugh, or the Oak King
Wear carnelian for energy and motivation
Burn incense of Sage, Pine, or Rosemary
Forage for pinecones and evergreens (safely and with caution)
Perform a house cleansing
Enjoy a Yule tea blend
Craft a crystal pouch for renewal
Light a candle to welcome the sun
Craft a Yule oil or herb blend
Journal Prompt: What are some things you would like to manifest for yourself as we head into a new year?
Perform a ritual to recharge your spirit
Host a Yule party
Create a magical self care routine for winter
Reflection journalling
Watch the sunrise and say a blessing to nature
Gratitude ritual
Craft a witch jar for postitivity
Journal prompt: Reflect on this past year. What changes would you like to make moving forward?
Craft a Yuletide Wreath for your door
Ring bells on Yule morning to welcome the light and drive away negativity
Make a magical mist for energy
Bake gingerbread
Go carolling
Donate to charity or volunteer
Write out some new intentions for the coming year
Fill your kitchen with seasonal whole foods for winter

So, how many will you do this December 21st? Remember to embrace this new season with joy in your heart, drink in the invigorating energy that fills the day, and make it meaningful for YOU.

Final thoughts.

Do you have your festivities for the year planned yet?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Yule inspiration and Yule activities check out my shop page! My Yule Bundle includes correspondences, rituals, recipe, traditions, and more!

December and moving into the new year is a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now! Also makes a wonderful Yule gift!

And remember to SUBSCRIBE to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Sending many blessings for a beautiful Yuletide season friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

Simple Blessing Simmer Pot for the Winter Season

The kitchen is an integral part of the home. It’s where we nourish ourselves, spend time with loved ones, prepare special treats, and maybe even do homework with the kiddos. Performing magic in the kitchen can be a wonderful way to get in touch with nature, live seasonally and connect with your craft on a daily basis. This blessing simmer pot will be a most welcome addition to your winter rituals to help prepare your home for the colder months ahead.

A Note on Kitchen Witchcraft

When preparing for the winter, it is a good practice to give the kitchen a nice clean and declutter. Not just for hygiene purposes, but for peace of mind and a refreshed atmosphere. It’s harder to have energy that flows and is conducive to creating magic in a messy or chaotic feeling space. Keeping the kitchen clean will enable energies to flow more freely and in turn strengthen your own kitchen witch practices. At a time of year where you are likely spending more time in the house and in your kitchen, keeping the energy moving freely will do much for creating a positive space. A space where you and your magic can thrive all season long.

So let’s take a look at our blessing simmer pot shall we?

Blessing Simmer Pot Ritual for the Winter Season

Gather the following ingredients:

3 star anise for protection and clarity
1 tsp. chicory for positivity and cleansing
1 tsp. nutmeg for good luck and prosperity
6 lemon slices for happiness and longevity
1 tsp vanilla extract for love and energy

Note: The amounts of each item can be adjusted depending on how fragrant you wish it to be. You can certainly use less if you’d like.

Cleanse and setup your space as needed.
Take a few deep breathes and clear your mind from outside noise as much as possible.
Add the ingredients slowly, one at a time to the pot. Once they are all in, state the following: ‘May these gifts from the earth bring peace, balance, and happiness to our house and home this season.’
Allow your ingredients to come to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
Stir the pot clockwise while visualizing a happy, productive, and safe kitchen for the weeks to come. Visualize yourself baking joyfully, blending your morning power smoothies with intention, or preparing a Yule feast with a calm and harmonious energy. How would you like your kitchen tasks to look and feel in the coming weeks? Work this desire into your visualization. Continue this exercise until it feels right to finish.
Once finished, recite the following: ‘Bring peace, love, and light with this blessed witches brew. This kitchen be warm the whole winter through.’
Now use a strainer or cheese cloth to separate the water into a glass mason jar.
Let the water cool then place the jar in your fridge (it will keep better for the duration of the season).
Put the strained herbs and lemon slices into a gold pouch, tie it up, and place in the freezer. Gold will bring the energies of life, abundance, and the sun throughout the winter months. You may repeat the process when you feel it’s needed.

When performing this blessing feel free to add in some extra magical touches around your home, play some soothing music, light a blue candle for peace, or burn your favourite incense. Anything you would like to add will only make this ritual more special and more connected with your own unique home and magical practice.

Summing up…

Preparing our kitchen and home for winter can make for a beautiful season of magic making and connecting with your inner spirit and the elements. Feel free to switch up these ingredients if you like in order to better match your own energy and preferences. Make this blessing special for you and the results will definitely show it.

So tell me, do you do anything magical to prepare your home for winter?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Kitchen Witch inspiration check out my shop page! My Kitchen Witch Bundle includes many correspondences, meal planner pages, recipes, traditions, and much more!

Or better still, SUBSCRIBE to my newsletter and keep up to date on my latest offerings (I have some exciting things coming up next year!), new dates for my program Vegan Kitchen Witch Academy, and receive discount codes for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some special freebies as well!

Autumn and winter are also wonderful times to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

Wishing you a beautifully blessed day my friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

Easy Energetic Cleansing Mist for the Autumn Season

Ahhh Autumn! Autumn is a gloriously magical season and an absolute perfect time to cleanse your space both physically and energetically. I actually prefer autumn cleaning to spring cleaning. I enjoy the process of preparing my space for the winter months. So today we are going to talk about using cleansing mists for this purpose along with a delicious Autumn themed recipe.

There are several easy ways to energetically cleanse your space, whether you feel the space needs it or as a standard practice prior to performing magical work. You may use incense such as lavender, rosemary, or lemon balm, a cleansing mist as we will go through today, sound from bells or cymbals, or by placing cleansing crystals in your space such as clear quartz or citrine. Those are a few ways anyhow. But let’s get into the topic for today, cleansing mist.

Autumn Cleansing Mist Recipe & Process

So while it’s nice to do longer thorough cleansing rituals sometimes you will need something quick and easy. You may not always have sufficient time to perform a full on ritual, or a thorough cleansing isn’t entirely needed. Perhaps something negative occurred in the space and you want an immediate little refresh. Cleansing mists are perfect for that!

Plus, who doesn’t love a wonderful smelling room spray. And once you know the process of making them, they are incredible for so many things such clearing energies, uplifting the mood, relaxation, or just for the fragrance of it all! You’ll be creating your own blends in no time.

Multi-purpose and super easy to make. You will need witch hazel, the listed essential oils for each, a 100 ml spray bottle, water. I prefer distilled water as it is less likely to leave water spots on things when sprayed.

Full Ingredient List:

1⁄2 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
4-ounce dark glass spray bottle
9 drops clary sage essential oil for purification & grounding
9 drops grapefruit essential oil for cleansing & clarity
5 drops sweet orange essential oil for positivity
2 tablespoons chamomile water for purification & harmony
2 tablespoons witch hazel
3 tablespoons distilled water

Steps to Prepare:

Choose your workspace. Prior to making you should prepare this space for magical work. Cleanse, ground, and center yourself as needed.
Clear your mind of any outside noise. Take deep breathes and allow any negative energy to leave your body. You should feel balanced and focused on the intention and task at hand before you begin.
Once you feel ready, add the vegetable glycerin into the bottle first.
Then add in each oil individually and recite the following lines for each individual oil as you add them into the bottle, ‘Clary Sage, purify this space. Grapefruit, cleanse this space. Sweet Orange, bring positivity to this space.’
Now add in the chamomile water, witch hazel, and distilled water. Place the cap on.
As you shake the bottle recite the following, ‘Gifts from the earth within this spray, may you move the negative energies away. Bring breath to the space and set it free. Clear and cleansed it shall be.’
Spray three times whenever you feel a room needs a little clearing out. Always shake before using to ensure ingredients are properly mixed. Separation is natural.

In Conclusion

Magical mists are practical, powerful, and versatile tools for a witch to have on hand for various intentions. If this is your first mist, consider what other intentions you would benefit from having a mist on hand for. Happiness, energy, balance? So many options!

So tell me, do you enjoy using magical mists in your practice? If so, what’s your favourite one?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Kitchen Witch inspiration check out my shop page! My Kitchen Witch Bundle includes many correspondences, meal planner pages, recipes, traditions, and much more!

Or better still, registration for my new program, Vegan Kitchen Witch Academy, is happening now! Snag a spot and dive into the wonderful world of kitchen witchery before enrolment closes! You may view full details HERE.

Autumn is also a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Wishing you a beautifully blessed day my friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

Browsing Category

Browsing Category

Green Power Bowl: The Health Benefits

Zucchini

Broccoli

Sesame (Tahini)

Spinach (fresh)

Quinoa

Green Power Bowl: Main Magickal Properties

Spinach – money, prosperity, fertility, good fortune

Zucchini – prosperity, abundance, protection, fertility

Onion – prosperity, wealth, cleansing, vitality, health

Chickpeas – prosperity, abundance, grounding

Quinoa – health, psychic abilities

Sesame – fertility, wealth, protection

And Now The Green Power Bowl Recipe!

Bowl Ingredients:

Dressing Ingredients:

Dressing Preparation:

Bowl Preparation:

Thoughts!

Vanilla Mint Latte: Main Magickal Properties

Coffee – cleansing, clarity, energy, strength, grounding

Vanilla – energy, beauty, passion, love

Mint – cleansing, renewal, rebirth, healing, motivation, prosperity

Cane Sugar – love, money, attraction, peace

Cacao Nibs – love, money, prosperity, grounding

And Now The Recipe!

Syrup Preparation:

Vanilla Mint Latte Preparation:

Thoughts!

Banana Berry Smoothie: The Health Benefits

Berries (fresh or frozen)

Banana

Almond Butter (all natural and no added oils)

Ceylon Cinnamon (known as ‘true cinnamon’ and packs the most health benefits)

Whole Rolled Oats

Spinach (fresh)

Vegan Protein Powder

Smoothie Notes

A Magical Start to Your Day

Banana Berry Smoothie: Main Magical Properties

Berries – success, luck, energy, abundance (varies slightly depending on berry)

Almond – beauty, goddess energy, prosperity, healing

Banana – prosperity, love, perseverance, spirituality

Cinnamon – success, strength, luck, love, enhanced psychic awareness

Oats – sustainability, wealth, abundance

Spinach – strength (can strengthen your mind, body, and manifestations), money, prosperity, passion

And Now The Recipe!

Preparation

Nutritional Information (approximate and will vary based on exact ingredients)

Magic in the Morning

Thoughts!

Lemon Lavender Loaf: Main Magickal Properties

Lemon – longevity, clarity, positivity, success, cleansing, new beginnings, protection, happiness, dreams, spirituality, confidence, motivation, inspiration

Lavender – cleansing, balance, peace, happiness, love, protection, relaxation, longevity

Vanilla – love, passion, beauty, energy, sexuality

Maple Syrup – love, wealth, joy, prosperity

Cane Sugar – love, money, attraction, peace

And Now The Recipe!

Ingredients:

Preparation:

To Prepare the Lavender Sugar

Nutritional Information (per one slice if you cut 10 slices)

Thoughts!

Herb Pouch Magic

Herb Pouch Magic to Prepare for Spring

Positivity Pouch

Relaxation Pouch

Renewal Pouch

Thoughts!

Kitchen Blessings

Midwinter Kitchen Blessing

Ingredients:

Steps:

Embracing the Seasons

Thoughts!

Black Forest Smoothie: The Health Benefits

Cherries (fresh or frozen)

Cacao Powder (not cocoa powder)