I usually start my morning with a green smoothie two to three mornings out of seven. I am a big fan of the Vega Protein Powder which can be found in most health food stores as well as GNC. Smoothies are a great way to start off your morning, but be careful not to use too…
Continue ReadingIngredients: 1 can full-fat coconut milk ½ cup honey ½ tsp sea salt 1 tbsp ½ tbsp vanilla extract Instructions: Heat the coconut milk, honey/maple syrup and salt in a pot over medium-high heat. When mixture has boiled, lower the temperature and allow sauce to simmer. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, stir frequently and scraping the…
Continue ReadingThis is another easy to make and tasty snack that is both nutritious and filling because it offers fat (the great kind!) as well as that crunchiness that we so often want when we have a craving. I mixed together carob chips, cashews, cranberries, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, but obviously you can easily throw together…
Continue ReadingThis is actually a breakfast that my mom put together so I can’t take any credit, but I could not resist sharing. When my family gets together, my mother just can’t stop at ‘bacon and eggs’.Talk about delicious! You can either choose your favorite fruit and throw together your ‘personalized’ fruit salad or top the fruit…
Continue ReadingThis is a relatively easy and super tasty meal to combine with rice to form a complete protein. You can add another side of your preferred vegetables such as broccoli or cauliflower or a side of salad. Ingredients: 1 can pumpkin 1 can black beans 1 chopped onion 1/2 tsp thyme 1 tsp oregano dash…
Continue ReadingServes: 12 Ingredients: 1 cup canned pumpkin or pumpkin puree 1/2 cup coconut oil 6 eggs 1/2 cup coconut flour 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/4 cup raw honey or maple syrup 1/4 cup chocolate nibs or carob chips 1/2 tsp aluminum free baking powder Baking Instructions: Preheat the…
Continue ReadingIngredients: 3 scrambled eggs 4 cherry tomatoes chopped 1 avocado (cut into small pieces) 3 leaves of flowering kale Directions: 1. Add a teaspoon of butter to a frying pan and melt on low heat.2. Beat the eggs in a bowl, then pour the eggs into the frying pan. Cook on medium heat for 5…
Continue ReadingIngredients: 1 16oz can black beans 1 16 oz can chick peas 1 cucumber chopped 1 red peppers chopped 1 yellow pepper chopped 1 orange pepper chopped 1/2 cup fresh cliantro, finely chopped
Continue ReadingIngredients: 1 carrot, peeled and finely grated 1 medium onion 2 garlic cloves 2 cups cooked brown lentils ½ cup cooked chickpeas 2 large eggs ½ cup oat flour 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon hot sauce ½ teaspoon fine-grain sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Oat flour for…
Continue ReadingThis is a great sugar free recipe. It makes a great treat or a healthy high fiber breakfast that can be made ahead of time and served for several days in a row. Filling: 4-5 cups chopped rhubarb 1 – 2 cups mixed berries 1 tbsp coconut oil 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp pure vanilla…
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