Vibrant Warrior Smoothie
Vibrant Warrior Smoothie Ingredients 1/2 cup Coconut Water 1/2 cup Water or Unsweetened Nondairy Milk 2 Large Granny Smith Apples, cored and roughly chopped 2 cup Red Leaf Lettuce or Romaine, packed 2/3 cup Fresh Parsley Leaves, loosely packed 1/3 cup Cilantro Leaves, packed (Optional Item) 1/2 cup Frozen Mango Chunks 1/4 cup Avocado, packed […]
Pumpkin Chai Smoothie
Pumpkin Chai Smoothie Ingredients 1/2 cup ice 1 banana, medium, chopped 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (serving size is considered low-FODMAP) 1 Tbs peanut butter (or other nut butter/alternative) 1 cup non-dairy milk 1 tsp maple syrup 1/4 cup water (plus more if needed) 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp cardamom 1/8 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp vanilla […]
Meryl’s Marvelous Granola
The most addictive granola in the word!! Ingredients 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey 1/3 cup brown sugar 4 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 cup oil- ( I use avocado oil) 5 cups rolled oats 1 cup raw almonds, or other nuts ( I use toasted pecans) 1 cup dried fruit ( […]
Kale and Edamame Guacamole
Ingredients 4 avocados 4 cup shelled edamame, defrosted (peas work well too) 2 cup kale, spines removed and chopped 1/2 cup lime juice 2 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 2 Cloves garlic, pressed or minced 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp salt hot sauce, as desired Directions Prep Remove spines and […]
Kohlrabi 3 Ways
Kohlrabi is in the cabbage family alongside cauliflower, brussels sprouts and broccoli. It is delicious eaten both raw and cooked. Very low in calories and rich in antioxidants like carotenes, and Vitamin A which is beneficial for vision. Kohlrabi is also rich in Vitamin C which will help fight infections and boost your immune system. This veggie […]
Beets 3 Ways
Beets are chock full of betaine, which supports healthy blood vessels and healthy liver function. Beets also contain the important nutrients folate and potassium. Beets can be prepared a variety of ways, whether it’s baking, boiling, steaming, or shredded raw and loaded on fresh salads. They are delicious no matter how they are made! Beet […]
Instant-Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Instant-Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ghee or olive oil 2 leeks- sliced thin 1 tablespoon chopped oregano 2 cups shredded cabbage 4 cloves garlic- chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon coriander 1 -28 oz can fire roasted tomatoes 1 cup black beans – cooked from dry beans(preferred) or canned […]
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
Ingredients: 2 slices – Turkey Bacon 1 cup – Large, Thinly Sliced Shallots 2 lbs – Trimmed and Halved Brussels Sprouts 1/2 tsp – Sea Salt 1 cup – Water 1/4 tsp – Ground Black Pepper 1 slice – French Bread Baguette (about 2 oz) 3 tbsp – Ghee 2 tsp – Organic Coconut Oil […]
Savory Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients: 4 cups – Spaghetti Squash, 1 medium 2 cloves – Garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp – Ghee 2 tbsp – Coconut oil 2 tbsp – Grated Parmesan Cheese Recipe Directions: Cut squash in half, and scoop out seeds. Place the squash halves on a nonstick baking sheet, cut side down. Bake at 375º for […]
Quinoa Tabouli
Ingredients: 1 cup – Quinoa (rinsed) 1 ½ cups broth (chicken or vegetable) 2 cups chopped Parsley 4 plum tomatoes, chopped, seeded 1 ½ tbsp. mint, chopped ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp. Grapeseed oil ½ tsp – Sea Salt ½ tsp ground pepper Recipe Directions: Rinse Quinoa […]
