Simple Vanilla Bean Recipes

to bring the comforting, calming, soothing nature of vanilla into your life


VANILLA EXTRACT

  • 7 vanilla beans slit down the side

  • 8 oz of vodka

  • A sterilized glass jar

Put vanilla beans + vodka in a sterilized jar so that the vanilla is completely submerged in the vodka. You can slice the vanilla bean pod into smaller pieces if necessary to get it all to be underneath the vodka. Cap the jar and allow it to sit in a dark cabinet for 8 weeks. Strain off the liquid.

VANILLA WATER

  • 1 vanilla bean slit down the side + 2 quarts of water

  • Put in a sterilized jar, cap, and steep in the sun for an afternoon, then strain off the liquid.

  • Optionally add fresh honeysuckle flowers or slices of pear.

OR

Simply add 3 drops of vanilla extract in a glass of water.

VANILLA BATHS

  • 1/2 cup epsom salt

  • 1/2 cup fine sea salt

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup powdered milk or 3 cups milk of your choice

  • Add the above ingredients directly to the bath water.

OR

  • 1 cup Epsom salt

  • 1 tablespoon baking soda

  • 5 drops vanilla oil

  • Combine in a bowl & mix together. Add half or all of the mixture to 1 bath.

CALMING AROMATHERAPY OILS

  • 2 drops each jasmine absolute oil & sandalwood essential oil, plus 1 drop vanilla essential oil

Add to an oil diffuser.

OR

Add to 2 fl oz of pure carrier oil such as jojoba, almond, sunflower, or safflower oil — confirm it doesn’t irritate your skin before using as a massage oil.