The beauty is on the inside for my Apple-Cinnamon Ugly Smoothie! The cinnamon & apple combine to create a dessert-like flavor. This healthy & delicious meal to go is ready in 5 minutes (or less!) and tastes sweet & fresh. 1/2 apple of your choice, chopped into small cubes 1 leaf Kale, stripped from stem and torn in pieces 1 small Cutie tangerine or sweet orange, peeled and sections separated 1/2-1 teaspoon coconut oil 1 cup cold coconut water Dash of cinnamon Blend and Enjoy!
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My Sweet Sunrise Smoothie is so good! It’s loaded with natural, whole-food energy to power me through a busy morning, and it’s so easy to prepare (less than 5 minutes!)- this is one of my go-to breakfast choices during the week. 1 ripe banana (lots of spots on the peel) 1-2 small clementines, peeled 3-4 baby carrots (I’m obsessed with the tri-colored ones, but just use whatever you have) 1 oz cold coconut water Blend until smooth-ish and enjoy! Approx. 138 calories
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Sweet Tooth Approved! This chocolatey, tapioca-style pudding is super-simple to make and works well as a dessert, snack, or even a fast & portable breakfast. Oh, and it’s actually GOOD for you too because the chia seeds are rich in omega3 fatty acids, protein, calcium, and antioxidants. Low in sugar, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan-friendly. 2 Servings, approx. 245 calories per serving 1 1/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (almond milk or coconut milk work well) 1/4 cup chia seeds 3 tablespoons organic/raw cacao powder or baking cocoa 1 tablespoon organic real maple syrup or raw honey pinch of sea salt pinch…
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My friend Karen shared this nom-nom worthy salad and dressing that you HAVE to try. So flavorful and refreshing! You can serve the grilled veggies and shrimp hot or chilled on top of your favorite dark leafy greens like Romaine, spinach, or red-leaf lettuce. “Grill onions, bell peppers (mine were yellow and green that day) in olive oil. Add a handful of toasted pine nuts, Cherry tomatoes, sliced or diced avocado and Grilled Shrimp w/minced garlic. Then my favorite Detox Salad Dressing: 1 garlic clove 1 Tbsp capers 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional) 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice… 1 tsp…
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My friend Sionann shared a fun little recipe for a turmeric latte that is earthy, robust, and not-the-same-old-coffee drink. The exotic taste and scent of the turmeric (the magical Indian spice found in curry) is a tasty twist and packs a powerful punch of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. There are some studies that suggest turmeric is helpful in relieving upset stomach, osteoarthritis pain, with possible links to suppressing the growth of fat tissue. (However- if you have gallbladder issues such as stones, bleeding disorders, iron deficiency, hormone-sensitive conditions, or are pregnant you should avoid medicinal quantities of turmeric according to…
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Sometimes an idea for a recipe or a flavor combination will pop in my head and I just HAVE to try it. Yesterday, the idea of grilled chicken breast with a maple-mustard glaze popped in, quickly followed by the taste for a BLT… and I knew I had to try it. So good! I am quite sure that there are other versions of this out there, but here’s my super-simple recipe. Enjoy! Organic chicken breast cutlets (thin sliced- mine were about 1/2 inch at the thickest) Heirloom tomato Maple bacon (you can sub turkey bacon if you prefer) Organic Romaine…
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