1 cup kefir (or Greek yogurt)
1/4 cup full-fat cottage cheese
2 Tbsp chia seeds or ground flax seeds
1 cup loosely packed greens (spinach, kale, swiss chard, collards or mix all)
½ medium banana
½ medium apple
½ medium orange
¼ cup coconut water or whey (optional) Add the ingredients in the order listed to a blender and blend on high for one minute. Repeat if necessary.
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High protein smoothie
Green Smoothie
Green Smoothie
1 cup Spinach (or Kale)
1 Pear
1 Banana
1.5 cups coconut water
Optional:
1/2 - 1 cup Fresh/Frozen fruit like strwaberries, blueberries, pineapple, mango, papaya
2 TBS peanut butter
1 cup Spinach (or Kale)
1 Pear
1 Banana
1.5 cups coconut water
Optional:
1/2 - 1 cup Fresh/Frozen fruit like strwaberries, blueberries, pineapple, mango, papaya
2 TBS peanut butter
Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding
Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding
From "Oh She Glows"Inspired by the bloggers mentioned above.
Yield: 2 servings or 1 & 3/4 cups
Ingredients:
- 3/4-1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup canned pumpkin, chilled if possible
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp GOOD tasting vanilla protein powder, optional
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon, or more to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- pinch of nutmeg
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup, to taste
1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together all ingredients until combined and no clumpy bits remain.
2. Place bowl in the fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight, to thicken and chill.
3. Serve with raisins, walnuts, or crushed ginger cookies if desired.
Apple Peach Bake
Apple Peach Bake
This dish is delicious warm or cool.
This dish is delicious warm or cool.
4 Peaches, sliced (remove pit)
2 Apples chopped
3 Tbsp. Raisins – Figs are a great substitution
1 Tbsp. Cinnamon (or more to taste)
2 Apples chopped
3 Tbsp. Raisins – Figs are a great substitution
1 Tbsp. Cinnamon (or more to taste)
1) Spray baking dish with canola oil
2) Mix all ingredients in a bowl then place into oven safe baking dish and cover
2) Mix all ingredients in a bowl then place into oven safe baking dish and cover
3) Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until apples are soft
40 Cool and enjoy!
40 Cool and enjoy!
Tasty Tart Treat
Tasty Tart Treat
1/2 Grapefruit
1 cup Pineapple
1 Orange cut into wedges
1 Kiwi
1/2 Mango, sliced
Fresh Mint
Mix together in a bowl. Enjoy!
1/2 Grapefruit
1 cup Pineapple
1 Orange cut into wedges
1 Kiwi
1/2 Mango, sliced
Fresh Mint
Mix together in a bowl. Enjoy!
Fresh Salsa
2 TBS (flax) oil
1 avocado
1 tomato
1/4 red onion
1 carrot, chopped or shredded
Parsley, finely chopped
Fresh lemon juice
Sea Salt
Dash of cayenne
Chop all ingredients into a bowl and enjoy.
(For a fun twist add 1 cup soaked arame seaweed)
1 avocado
1 tomato
1/4 red onion
1 carrot, chopped or shredded
Parsley, finely chopped
Fresh lemon juice
Sea Salt
Dash of cayenne
Chop all ingredients into a bowl and enjoy.
(For a fun twist add 1 cup soaked arame seaweed)
Delicious Fruit Smoothie (Blackberry Kiwi Blend)
1/4 large pineapple, core removed and cubed
1 cup blackberries
1 kiwi (you can keep the skin on)
1 banana
1/2 pear
1/2 cup coconut water
Mint leaves (its up to you on how much minty flavor you want but you can add up to 30 mint leaves. I usually do apx 10 leaves)
Add all ingredients to a blender (or 1/2 in magic bullet) and liquify.
1 cup blackberries
1 kiwi (you can keep the skin on)
1 banana
1/2 pear
1/2 cup coconut water
Mint leaves (its up to you on how much minty flavor you want but you can add up to 30 mint leaves. I usually do apx 10 leaves)
Add all ingredients to a blender (or 1/2 in magic bullet) and liquify.
Maple and Cinnamon baked Apples (or Pears)
2 large hard pears or apples (fuji, rome, pippin, granny smith, jonathan)
2 tsp pure maple syrup or agave
3 tsp water
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tbs raisins (black or golden)
1. Preheat oven to 375'
2. Slice off tops of apples or pears and set aside.
3. Core apples, making sure not to poke a hole in the bottom of the apple. Use a knife or corer or spoon.
4. In a small bowl mix together maple syrup, water, and cinnamon.
5. Place the apples into a baking dish and divide the raisins (apx 2 tsp) into each apple or pear.
6. Then fill with the liquid mixture. Dont worry if it overflows or does not reach the top. Replace the tops.
7. Cover with foil and cut 3 slits in the foil to allow steam to escape
8. Bake for 35-45 minutes
9. Add extra maple syrup if desired
2 tsp pure maple syrup or agave
3 tsp water
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tbs raisins (black or golden)
1. Preheat oven to 375'
2. Slice off tops of apples or pears and set aside.
3. Core apples, making sure not to poke a hole in the bottom of the apple. Use a knife or corer or spoon.
4. In a small bowl mix together maple syrup, water, and cinnamon.
5. Place the apples into a baking dish and divide the raisins (apx 2 tsp) into each apple or pear.
6. Then fill with the liquid mixture. Dont worry if it overflows or does not reach the top. Replace the tops.
7. Cover with foil and cut 3 slits in the foil to allow steam to escape
8. Bake for 35-45 minutes
9. Add extra maple syrup if desired
Cherry Cinnamon Apple Bake
1 cup cherries, cut (discard pit)
2 apples, cored and chopped
3 tbs raisins (black or golden)
1 tbs cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1. Spray baking dish with oil. Add fruit mix and cover. Bake at 375' for 45 minutes or until apples are soft.
2. Wait for it to cool and enjoy.
2 apples, cored and chopped
3 tbs raisins (black or golden)
1 tbs cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1. Spray baking dish with oil. Add fruit mix and cover. Bake at 375' for 45 minutes or until apples are soft.
2. Wait for it to cool and enjoy.
Mixed Fruit Smoothie
1/2 banana, frozen or fresh
1/2 cup frozen mixed berries- I also like to use tropical frozen fruit (pineapple, strawberries, mangos)
1 cup (soy) milk
Optional: 1 tablespoon honey
Mix ingredients in a blender ( I use my magic bullet).
This is really nice to eat on a summer morning with whole wheat waffles!
1/2 cup frozen mixed berries- I also like to use tropical frozen fruit (pineapple, strawberries, mangos)
1 cup (soy) milk
Optional: 1 tablespoon honey
Mix ingredients in a blender ( I use my magic bullet).
This is really nice to eat on a summer morning with whole wheat waffles!
Homemade Pita Triangles
4 (7 inch) pita bread rounds
Olive oil, for brushing the bread
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 350'
1. Carefully split each pita into 2 circles. Brush or drizzle olive oil onto middle/inner surface of pita.
2. Cut pita circles into eighths to make 64 triangles.
3. Arrange on a cookie sheet, single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Serve warm or allow to cool.
* Serve with Green olive- Edamame dip
Olive oil, for brushing the bread
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 350'
1. Carefully split each pita into 2 circles. Brush or drizzle olive oil onto middle/inner surface of pita.
2. Cut pita circles into eighths to make 64 triangles.
3. Arrange on a cookie sheet, single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Serve warm or allow to cool.
* Serve with Green olive- Edamame dip
Mushroom, Tomato, and Olive Bruschetta
Below are two recipes that I love to combine. You can serve them separate (mushroom bruschetta or tomato and olive bruschetta but I like the combination. Its up to you. I have separated them below for your choosing.)
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1 loaf of Italian (not french) bread, lightly brushed with olive oil
1. Preheat broiler or grill. Place bread on baking sheet
2. Broil or grill the bread until golden brown.
FOR MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA:
8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon savory
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon fresh Parsley
1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add garlic. Cook about 1 minute.
3. Stir in mushrooms, basil, marjoram, and savory.
4. Lightly season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Cook until soft. About 5 minutes.
6. Stir in parsley.
FOR TOMATO AND OLIVE BRUSCHETTA:
2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped (I actually reduce mine to 1/4 cup olives)
1 Tablespoon fresh parsley (do not add this if you are mixing with the mushroom recipe above)
1-2 cloves garlic (if not combining with mushroom recipe then brush garlic on one side of the toasted bread.)
FOR MUSHROOM, TOMATO, AND OLIVE BRUSCHETTA:
1. Toast bread.
2. Cook mushrooms and mix with the tomato and olives.
3. Spoon mixture on top of toasted bread.
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1 loaf of Italian (not french) bread, lightly brushed with olive oil
1. Preheat broiler or grill. Place bread on baking sheet
2. Broil or grill the bread until golden brown.
FOR MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA:
8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon savory
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon fresh Parsley
1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add garlic. Cook about 1 minute.
3. Stir in mushrooms, basil, marjoram, and savory.
4. Lightly season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Cook until soft. About 5 minutes.
6. Stir in parsley.
FOR TOMATO AND OLIVE BRUSCHETTA:
2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped (I actually reduce mine to 1/4 cup olives)
1 Tablespoon fresh parsley (do not add this if you are mixing with the mushroom recipe above)
1-2 cloves garlic (if not combining with mushroom recipe then brush garlic on one side of the toasted bread.)
FOR MUSHROOM, TOMATO, AND OLIVE BRUSCHETTA:
1. Toast bread.
2. Cook mushrooms and mix with the tomato and olives.
3. Spoon mixture on top of toasted bread.
Baked Onion Rings
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
*Pre-heat oven to 400'
1. Slice onions into 1/2 inch slices.
2. Place eggs in one bowl. Dry in another bowl.
3. Dip onions in egg. Then into crumb mixture.
4. Coat well with crumb mixture.
5. Place on baking sheet.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.
These are tasty! And BAKED not deep fried!
*Christine*
Sunshine Muffins
(From my friend Eileen, thank you)
3 eggs
1tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup oil or butter
2 cups grated carrots (about 5-6 long)
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup poppy seeds
1/3 cup unsweetened coconut
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
1 ripe banana
1 TBS cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
2 cups whole wheat flour
Beat wet ingredients and carrots. Mix together dry ingredients and add to wet ingredients. Mx together until just moistened. Bake 18- 20 minutes in 350' oven.
So yummy! I love how all the flavors combine so well together. These are hearty muffins too!
ENJOY!!!
3 eggs
1tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup oil or butter
2 cups grated carrots (about 5-6 long)
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup poppy seeds
1/3 cup unsweetened coconut
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
1 ripe banana
1 TBS cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
2 cups whole wheat flour
Beat wet ingredients and carrots. Mix together dry ingredients and add to wet ingredients. Mx together until just moistened. Bake 18- 20 minutes in 350' oven.
So yummy! I love how all the flavors combine so well together. These are hearty muffins too!
ENJOY!!!
*Christine*
Sunflower Butter
Have you ever tried sunflower butter??? I have heard about it before. Even picked one up in the store, pondered it, then put it back because I already had almond butter and natural peanut butter.WELL, today I finally purchased sunflower butter. Wow! All I can say is that it is so creamy, smooth, and oh so yummy! MMMmmmm.... I got the crunchy kind (with sunflower seeds in it).
I had to go back a few times to have a little taste. Now I am craving it on some hearty pancakes in the morning. I am imagining eating it with some cut up apples or bananas. Actually tonight I think I am going to make our chocolate banana smoothie and add a little sunflower butter. (We did this with peanut butter a few nights ago and it was delicious.
Well enough obsessing. (I have a feeling I will buy and taste the cashew butter in the near future :])
*Christine*
Wheat Berry... using them many ways.
A new discovery of wheat berries.
They are a whole grain and excellent source of fiber!
Wheat Berries can be used many ways:
1. Mixed in with salad.
2. Added with oatmeal.
3. Mixing with vegetables (or other fruits): celery, scallions, walnuts, sliced apples, raisins, dried cherries.
4. Just munching on them just how they are.
5. Or one of our favorites- mixing a bowl of wheat berries with fresh berries (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries.) My husband really enjoys adding yogurt in this berry mix.
Wheat Berries are simple to make.
1. In a pot cover as many wheat berries that you desire with water.
2. Heat on high until boiling.
3. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for: 30 minutes- chewy (our favorite) or 45 minutes- less chewy.
A delicious snack. A healthy breakfast. Or a side for dinner.
They are a whole grain and excellent source of fiber!
Wheat Berries can be used many ways:
1. Mixed in with salad.
2. Added with oatmeal.
3. Mixing with vegetables (or other fruits): celery, scallions, walnuts, sliced apples, raisins, dried cherries.
4. Just munching on them just how they are.
5. Or one of our favorites- mixing a bowl of wheat berries with fresh berries (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries.) My husband really enjoys adding yogurt in this berry mix.
Wheat Berries are simple to make.
1. In a pot cover as many wheat berries that you desire with water.
2. Heat on high until boiling.
3. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for: 30 minutes- chewy (our favorite) or 45 minutes- less chewy.
A delicious snack. A healthy breakfast. Or a side for dinner.
*Christine*
Kale Chips
Kale Chips
Simple. Easy. Delicious.
(My husband does not really care for kale but he was surprised at how good these were. I was actually afraid to tell him it was kale because I thought he wouldn't eat them anymore. But, he loved them.)
1-2 bunches of kale leaves
sea salt
garlic powder
optional: (soy) cheddar cheese
1. Preheat oven to 425'
2. Wash kale and tear into pieces, removing stem.
3. Spread out on baking sheet and sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, and shredded cheese.
4. Bake for 10 minutes. Mix/stir kale half way through.
5. Eat right away.
(These are a healthy snack and really yummy to munch on while preparing dinner.)
Simple. Easy. Delicious.
(My husband does not really care for kale but he was surprised at how good these were. I was actually afraid to tell him it was kale because I thought he wouldn't eat them anymore. But, he loved them.)
1-2 bunches of kale leaves
sea salt
garlic powder
optional: (soy) cheddar cheese
1. Preheat oven to 425'
2. Wash kale and tear into pieces, removing stem.
3. Spread out on baking sheet and sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, and shredded cheese.
4. Bake for 10 minutes. Mix/stir kale half way through.
5. Eat right away.
(These are a healthy snack and really yummy to munch on while preparing dinner.)
*Christine*
Chocolate Banana Smoothie
(Special thanks to our friends Jeff and Jaclyn for this recipe!)
3 cups Bananas (about 3 large) * For a smoothie keep bananas frozen. For shake add regular banana.
2 cups (Soy or Almond) Milk
1/4 cup honey *sometimes I omit this or I dont add as much and it is still yummy
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
Mix above ingredients in a blender until smooth. Drink. Enjoy! :)
3 cups Bananas (about 3 large) * For a smoothie keep bananas frozen. For shake add regular banana.
2 cups (Soy or Almond) Milk
1/4 cup honey *sometimes I omit this or I dont add as much and it is still yummy
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
Mix above ingredients in a blender until smooth. Drink. Enjoy! :)
Natcho Grande
Build-your-own plate
START with corn chips then add Shredded (soy) Cheese
ADD: its up to you on measurements- add more or less of what you like
Black Beans and/or Red Kidney Beans
Diced tomato
Corn
Black olives
Green Chili
Any other ideas?
START with corn chips then add Shredded (soy) Cheese
ADD: its up to you on measurements- add more or less of what you like
Black Beans and/or Red Kidney Beans
Diced tomato
Corn
Black olives
Green Chili
Any other ideas?
Jalapenos
Onion
Green pepper
SEASON with a few shakes of garlic powder and ground cumin (for the taco taste)
TOP OFF with more shredded cheese
Microwave for about 45 seconds.
EAT!
Apple- Cranberry Oatmeal Bars
Apple- Cranberry Oatmeal Bars
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1 cup applesauce (chunky if you have)
2/3 cup dried cranberries or blueberries
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
In a medium bowl combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and baking soda. Using a pastry blender or mixer
cut in butter until it becomes a coarse mixture. Reserve 1/2 cup of the crumb mixture. Add applesauce, cranberries, and cinnamon. Mix. Pour into a flat rectangle baking dish. Bake 30-35 minutes in 350' oven.
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1 cup applesauce (chunky if you have)
2/3 cup dried cranberries or blueberries
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
In a medium bowl combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and baking soda. Using a pastry blender or mixer
cut in butter until it becomes a coarse mixture. Reserve 1/2 cup of the crumb mixture. Add applesauce, cranberries, and cinnamon. Mix. Pour into a flat rectangle baking dish. Bake 30-35 minutes in 350' oven.
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