Sea Moss Usage
There are many ways Sea Moss can be utilized! Its flavourless and natural thickening agents can be used to pair with just about anything and everything!
Popular Drinks
-
Jamaican Irish Moss
Jamaican Irish Moss is a very popular drink throughout the Caribbean and now throughout many other countries. It acts as a great source of protein, and nutrition from one of the main ingredients; sea moss!
-
Hemp Sea Moss Milk
Hemp Sea Moss Milk is a homemade, more nutritious version of hemp milk that you can find in stores. Hemp milk is great option for getting in those good fatty acids, cutting on calories and a nice burst of energy for your day!
-
Jamaican Peanut Punch
Jamaican Peanut Punch is a protein packed drink, also known as “strong back” in Jamaica. Alongside the great amount of protein it is filled with good fatty acids, spices, and a little sweetener for your taste buds!
-
Almond Milk
Homemade Almond Milk is a great alternative to store bought almond milk. With the same nuttiness, less additives and preservatives you can get loads more nutrients and energy with a hint of sea moss!
Try These Drink Recipes On Your Own!
Jamaican Irish Moss
What You Need:
• 4 tablespoons or about 1/3 cup of sea moss gel
• 1 cup almond milk or milk of your choice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup your choice of sweetener. E.x agave, coconut nectar, maple syrup
• Dairy free condensed milk or regular condensed milk (optional)
•Extra add ons (optional). E.x stout, rum, peanuts, flaxseeds, oats etc.
How To Make:
Step 1) Add sea moss, milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and sweetener of your choice into a blender and blend until smooth.
Step 2) Add any optional add ons of your choice and mix into drink or blend again until smooth.
Serving Size: About 1 cup.
Jamaican Peanut Punch
What You Need:
• 1 cup peanuts
• 1 cup + 1/3 cup of coconut milk or milk of your choice
• 3-4 tablespoons sea moss gel
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1/2 cup of dairy free condensed milk or regular condensed milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• Pinch of cinnamon
How To Make:
Step 1) First lay peanuts on baking sheet and roast for about 5-7 minutes at 350°F. Remove from oven and let cool.
Step 2) Then add peanuts, milk, water into blender and blend until peanuts are finely chopped.
Step 3) Use a fine strainer, nut-milk bag, or cheesecloth to fully strain mixture into bowl or cup as well as discarding pulp.
Step 4) Stir in vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and the amount of condensed milk to your liking.
Drink right away or store in a glass jar or bottle. Can be stored for up to 4 days in refrigerator.
Serving Size: about 2-3 cups.
Hemp Sea Moss Milk
What You Need:
• 1/2 cup of hemp seeds
• 1/4 cup sea moss gel
• 4 cups spring water
• 2-3 dates (with seeds removed)
• pinch of salt
How to Make:
Step 1) Add ingredients to blender and blend until fully smooth.
Step 2) Pour into glass bottle for future usage. Can be stored for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 1 month in the freezer.
Serving Size: About 4 cups.
Almond Milk
What You Need:
• 1 cup of soaked almonds
• 2-3 tablespoons sea moss gel
• 2 cups + 1/4 cups water
• 1-2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• Sweeteners like agave, honey, maple syrup, or dates (optional)
How To Make:
Step 1) Start with soaking almonds overnight or for at least 4-6 hours to soften and absorb moisture.
Step 2) Drain and rinse almonds when ready to use.
Step 3) Add almonds, sea moss gel, sweetener (optional), vanilla (optional), and water into blender and blend until smooth. Mixture should look milky and white.
Step 4) Then use a fine strainer, nut-milk bag, or cheesecloth to strain into a cup or bowl.
Step 5) Transfer into glass bottle for future use.
Can last up to 5 days in refrigerator or up to 1 month in the freezer.
Serving Size: About 2 cups.
Smoothies!
Smoothies are one of the best ways to add sea moss into your daily diet. From tropical smoothies to protein shakes you can never go wrong with a little more nutrition in your life, and the combinations are endless!
Try our favourite sea moss smoothies like the chocolate peanut butter banana, pineapple-mango, and the ultimate green cleansing smoothie by clicking the button below!
Cooking & Other Uses
Cooking:
Sea Moss is mainly used as a natural thickener or as a form of extra nutrition in your meals! Sea Moss can be added to things like soups, sauces, stews, and even ice creams!
Baking:
It can be used in any baking recipe as a thickener or substitutes for common ingredients. It is also known as a “vegan gelatin”. Some even use it as a substitute for eggs! Common baking foods you can incorporate Sea Moss gel in are jams, gummies, pies, muffins, cookies, and much more!
Skin & Hair Masks:
The antioxidants that Sea Moss contains make it extremely beneficial in beauty products. You can even use straight Sea Moss gel as a face/ hair mask!
Tea:
Sea Moss can be added to teas to steep or just in regular water as a superfood drink. It can also be mixed with other herbs to create combinations of teas!