Ingredients: 1 pound Brussels sprouts 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This will ensure that the oven is hot and ready to roast the Brussels sprouts. Prepare the Brussels Sprouts: Begin by preparing the Brussels sprouts. Trim the…
Refreshing Spinach Watermelon Salad Ingredients: 1/4 watermelon, cut into cubes 1 large cucumber, cubed 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup crumbled feta cheese Fresh spinach leaves Instructions: Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by cutting the watermelon into bite-sized cubes. Cube the large cucumber as well. Slice the red onion into thin rings. If using a…
Ingredients: Salad Ingredients: 7 cups chopped Romaine lettuce 1 small avocado, diced 1/3 cup diced tomato 1/2 cup diced pepper (red, orange, or yellow) 1/3 cup freshly grated Cotija cheese (any Mexican cheese can be substituted) 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup packed cilantro, chopped 1/2 pound sautéed shrimp (see directions below) Honey Lime…
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 medium sweet potatoes, cut into small cubes 1 white onion, diced 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained Corn tortillas Pico de gallo Avocado, sliced Fresh cilantro leaves Cheese (for garnish, optional) Instructions: Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roast the Sweet Potatoes and Onions: In…
Ingredients: 1 cup natural peanut butter 2 eggs 3 small or 2 medium ripe bananas 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (or other toppings such as raisins, dried cranberries, coconut) Instructions: Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a mini muffin tin or line…
Ingredients: For Pico de Gallo: 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped 1 small white onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, chopped (adjust for heat preference) 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped Juice from 1/2 a lime For Tacos: 2 lbs marinated beef fajita meat (pre-marinated or marinated at home) 16 corn tortillas Avocado, sliced Pico de Gallo (prepared as instructed) Cheese…
Banana Chia Oat Muffins Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup oats 4 tablespoons chia seeds 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup turbinado sugar 2 small ripe bananas 1 egg 1/8 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1…
Creamy Avocado and Mushroom Pasta Serves: 4 Ingredients: 12 oz. pasta (such as whole wheat spaghetti) 2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped Juice of 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 1 handful fresh basil 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Additional grated Parmesan for serving Salt…
Ingredients: 4 stalks celery, cut into small pieces 3 pears, cut into small pieces 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted Lettuce leaves (for serving) Directions: Toast the Pine Nuts: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Spread the pine nuts on a baking…
Healthy Whole Wheat Banana Walnut Bread Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup almond flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup Natvia 100% Natural sweetener (or your preferred sweetener) 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional, adjust to taste) 4 large…
Ingredients: 1 bag Alexia All-Natural Sweet Potato Fries 1 can full-fat coconut milk (refrigerated overnight) 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1/4 cup all-natural peanut butter Instructions: Prepare Coconut Whipped Cream: Refrigerate the can of full-fat coconut milk upside down overnight. This helps separate the cream from…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Walnut Energy Bites Ingredients: 3/4 cup raw walnuts 12 pitted dates 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 2 tablespoons all-natural peanut butter (or other nut butter) Instructions: Process the Walnuts: In a food processor, pulse the raw walnuts until they are finely chopped. They should have a crumbly texture. Add Dates: Add the pitted…