If you are one of our dairy-free Mamas, our sister Vange has got you covered. She can’t drink dairy kefir so she makes coconut kefir. Here is her version of the Yuck Yum Bitty. Only the base ingredients are different. All the add-ons are the same, including proteins, fats, and thickeners, but this will always be an S. Make it the same way as for the original Yuck Yum Bitty. This recipe is found in the “Slimming Sips” section of Trim Healthy Table Cookbook, page 499. This is a single or double-serve recipe your choice!!
Coconut Yuck Yum Bitty
Description
If you are one of our dairy-free Mamas, our sister Vange has got you covered. She can’t drink dairy kefir so she makes coconut kefir. Here is her version of the Yuck Yum Bitty. Only the base ingredients are different. All the add-ons are the same, including proteins, fats, and thickeners, but this will always be an S. Make it the same way as for the original Yuck Yum Bitty. This recipe is found in the "Slimming Sips" section of Trim Healthy Table Cookbook. This is a single or double-serve recipe. Links to Serene's original Yuck Yum Bitty recipe and Pearl's Counterfeit Yuck Yum Bitty recipe are below...
Coconut Yuck Yum Bitty Base
Yuck Yum Bitty Proteins
Yuck Yum Bitty Superfood Fats
Yuck Yum Bitty Superfood Spices and Powders
Yuck Yum Bitty Thickeners
Instructions
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If using the chia seeds for thickening, make them ahead of time by putting them in 1 cup water for a few hours or overnight (Serene usually keeps a jar or 2 of this soaked chia in the fridge, ready for Yuck Yum Bitty making). If using gelatin to thicken, dissolve it first in the cold water, stir, and then add the boiled water.
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Place your Coconut Yuck Yum Bitty Base ingredients in a blender and before you “press play,” pick your protein choice, and ask yourself if you want the option of an added superfood fat. Throw those items in along with your choice of superfood spices or powders and blend until creamy. If using gelatin, blend it in at the end. If using chia, stir the gel in after blending; it will create a tapioca pearl–like consistency and is super hydrating and wonderful.
Note
Recipe Notes
Serene's original Yuck Yum Bitty recipe, page 497 Trim Healthy Table
Pearl's Counterfeit Yuck Yum Bitty recipe
Vangibabe's Coconut Kefir recipe, page 460 Trim Healthy Table
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BUILD A COCONUT YUCK YUM BITTY IN FOUR OR FIVE ITTY-BITTY STEPS:
- Coconut Yuck Yum Bitty Base
- Yuck Yum Bitty Proteins - pick 1, or pick 2 and halve them:
- 1 scoop unflavored TH Pristine Whey Protein Powder (if you can tolerate whey protein powder)
- 1 scoop TH Integral Collagen (1.5 Tbsp)
- 1 scoop fermented pea protein (Serene uses Nutrasumma plain Fermented Pea Protein)
- Yuck Yum Bitty Superfood Fats - leave out or pick 1:
- 1 to 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cold-pressed flax oil (from a refrigerated black bottle)
- 1 tablespoon MCT oil
- Yuck Yum Bitty Superfood Spices and Powders - pick 1 to 3 choices; cinnamon is great if you prefer to keep things simple.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon matcha tea
- ½ teaspoon maca powder
- ½ teaspoon chaga extract (Serene uses VitaJing Herbs brand)
- ½ to 1 teaspoon ashwaghanda root powder (such as Terrasoul Superfoods brand)
- ½ teaspoon amla powder
- 1 teaspoon lúcuma powder
- Yuck Yum Bitty Thickeners - leave out or pick 1:
- 4 tablespoons whole soaked chia seeds with 1 cup water (Note: If using chia, don’t use another superfood fat.)
- 1½ teaspoons TH Just Gelatin (with 2 tablespoons cool water and 2 tablespoons just-off-the-boil water for blooming)
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Be sure to check out the "Kefir" Page in the FAQ Area for updated guidelines on kefir!!
