Organically Grown Vanilla Bean Powder Review

I simply love the taste of vanilla! I always add more extract than recipes call for. Recently I got  Organically Grown Vanilla Bean Powder to review.

It comes in a 4.23 ounce bag:

I've used a lot already, but here's a look inside the bag: 

What is Ground Vanilla Bean Used For? 

• Ground Vanilla Bean is most used for culinary purposes, it gives desserts and baking goods rich and creamy flavor. I plan on using it in fall breads. I often make pumpkin and banana bread to stock in the deep freezer during the fall. It can be used as a substitute for vanilla extract in many recipes.

• Vanilla is perfect to enrich the taste of coffee by adding a teaspoon to the ground coffee before brewing.

• It's used a lot in DIY gifts and Christmas presents.

• It can be used in home-made bug repellents against mosquitoes.

• Often used in cosmetics due to its pleasant scent and antioxidant contents that help fight off free radicals. Vanilla possesses anti-inflammatory properties that help to soothe inflamed areas of the skin.

• Smelling it in is wonderful. I have allergies, and can barely smell. I could smell it every time I've used it.

So far I've only used it in green smoothies. I know many people are turned off by the green. I promise it didn't taste like spinach. It tasted like mango, banana, and vanilla. 

Smoothies for a family of 4:

• 1 cup of spinach leaves
• 1 teaspoon of green superfood powder
• A scoop of Vanilla Bean Powder
• 1 cup of frozen mango pieces
• 2 bananas
• 1 cup of ice
• Mango juice (amount depends on how thick you like it)

Benefits of Sunny Day Organics' Ground Vanilla Bean:

• Vanilla Bean is high in potassium. Potassium is important for cell and body fluids that help control blood pressure and hear rate.

• Vanilla Bean is high in iron. Iron is important for red blood cell production.

• Vanilla Bean is high in manganese and copper. Manganese and copper are co-factors for the antioxidant enzyme. 

• According to USDA, vanilla bean is in the top 10 antioxidant foods. 

• Antibacterial properties that help reduce skin infections and encourage wound healing. It can reduce bacteria that cause acne. With Mica and Isaak's skin issues I'm totally excited about this product!

• It has relaxing properties. 

 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.