Camping Ayurveda Style

Who doesn't love fancy camping hacks? These are my top 3 favorite Ayurvedic tricks that you can use on your next weekend getaway!

1. Make your own mosquito repellent that actually smells good!
Directions: Just add the following ingredients to a small jar, cover with a lid and shake well.

• 2 tablespoons of sweet almond oil
• 1 tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel
• 10  drops of rosemary essential oil
• 10 drops of lavender oil
• 10 drops of lemon balm oil (citronella)

Application: Just dab it onto your skin and watch those mosquito's run (or fly) for the hills!

2. Quick and Easy 10 minute Coconut Chai (serves 4)
Ingredients: cinnamon powder, cardamom powder, fine ground black pepper, fresh ginger, black tea bags, optional: maple syrup or natural sweetener of choice

• Before you leave for your trip, mix equal parts cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper in a small jar.
• Add 2 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of the pre-made spice blend, and 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger to a medium size pot. Boil for 3 minutes.
• Add 4 tea bags and boil for 2-3 minutes.
• Remove tea bags with a spoon and add 1 can of coconut milk. Heat until it starts to boil stirring occasionally.
• Sweeten to taste and ENJOY!

3. Skip the S'mores and Try making these delectable Stuffed Dates instead!

Coconut Cardamom Stuffed Dates

Ingredients:

• Medjool Dates (10)

• Coconut Butter (sometimes it's called "coconut manna" NOT coconut OIL... You can find it at your natural foods store) (1/2 cup)

• Unsweetened shredded coconut (1 cup)
• Ghee (1 tablespoon)
• Lime (1)
• Cardamom Powder (1 teaspoon)
• Cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
• Himalayan Pink Salt (a pinch)  

Directions:

• On low heat- Warm up 1/2 cup of coconut butter with1 tablespoon of ghee. Only warm until soft. Just needs to warm up enough to melt… then let it cool to room temp in a separate bowl
• Squeeze the lime juice into a separate bowl and strain pulp/seeds if there are any.
•  Add the cardamom, cinnamon, salt, and lime
  
• Dry toast about a half cup of unsweetened coconut shreds on medium heat until golden brown (this happens fast, so keep a close eye!) Then remove from heat and put in a separate bowl so they don't continue to cook.
• Open dates and remove pits- split in half with your fingers and make little boats.
• Slowly add the coconut shreds to the coconut butter mixture until you have reached desired firm “stuffable” consistency.
• Stuff the mixture into the date boats and sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon if desired.
  

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All the best,
Britt