Yield: 2 Zucchini Ricotta Roll-ups Print These tasty treats look fancy but are so easy and fun to make. Heirloom tomatoes of various colors are especially attractive in this dish. I like to spear grape tomatoes horizontally and double-stack really small cherry tomatoes. Different kinds of pitted olives on top would be fun and delicious,…
Yield: 1 Sweet Potato Toast with Ginger-Sesame Bean Dip Print Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Total Time 45 minutes Ingredients 1 sweet potato 1/2 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup white beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 inch ginger, peeled 1/4 tsp sesame oil 1/8 cup water, filtered 1/2…
Yield: 6 Nutty Quinoa Breakfast Bars Print Just a small bar of this crispy, crunchy sweetness will provide a big boost of energy, along with several vitamins and minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 20 minutes Ingredients 1 tsp coconut oil 1 cup hazelnuts, or cashews, chopped…
Yield: 8 Maple Vanilla Granola Print Banana milk steals the show as the perfect pairing when poured over this crunchy delicious oatmeal. Ingredients 1.5 cup gluten free oats 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1 tbsp vanilla extract, alcohol free if possible 1/2…
Yield: 1 Applesauce Pie Print Snuggle up with a warm bowl of this delicious applesauce pie with ginger and coconut oil to fill up on anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity goodness. Apples are a top pick when you are faced with any illness or inflamation, and ginger aids digestion and keeps you warm. Coconut adds to soothing…
Yield: 2 Berries and Cream Print Prep Time 5 minutes Total Time 5 minutes Ingredients 1 cup blueberries 1 cup blackberries 1 cup raspberries 1 cup strawberries 2 13.5 oz can full fat coconut, refigerated 1/4 tsp ginger, grated 1 tsp pure maple syrup 1 splash vanilla extract 1 tsp lemon zest 4 leaves fresh…
Yield: 2 Banana Milkshake Print Ingredients 1.5 inch vanilla bean pod, or vanilla extract 2 bananas, frozen 4 bananas, fresh 2 pitted dates 1 cup coconut water 1/8 tsp cinnamon, optional Instructions Scrape the sides of the vanilla bean pod and place them in the blender, or if using vanilla extract, add that to the…
Yield: 2 Salsa Stuffed Avocados Print Prep Time 5 minutes Total Time 5 minutes Ingredients 2 Avocados 1.5 cup Tomato, diced 1 cup Cucumber, diced 1/4 cup onion, diced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lime, juiced 1/8 cup jalapeño, minced sea salt cayenne pepper, optional Instructions Halve the avocados adn…
Yield: 4 Apricot Bars Print Ingredients 1 cup dried apricots, sulfur free 1/2 cup pitted dates 1/2 cup almonds 1/4 cup coconut flakes Instructions Place all the ingredients in a food processor and process until well combined. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and press the mixture into a large, at rectangle about half…
Yield: 2 Apple Slices with "Caramel" Dip Print Ingredients 1 apple, sliced 6 pitted dates 1/4 tsp cinnamon Splash water Instructions Blend the dates and the cinnamon with a splash of water until combined. (If working with dry, firm dates, soak them in water for 2 hours beforehand until they are softened.) Arrange apple slices…