Sesame Kale Chips
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We love kale anyways, but this is a fun way to eat the nutritious, leafy green. It satisfies that salty chip craving that most Americans have.
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Sesame Scrambled Tofu with Greens and Yams
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This is a delicious, quick and simple meal to whip up when you’re pressed for time.
Read MoreMacadamia Mango Granola
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Not your typical granola with pecans and cranberries...This granola is made with coconut oil an has dried mango and macadamia nuts—making it a delicious tropical treat! The macadamia nuts will melt in your mouth, and they are high in monosaturated fats, which are great for lowering LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. If using gluten free rolled oats, it also can be a gluten free granola!
Read MoreQuinoa Pizza Bites
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These little pizza bites are great things to make when you have left over quinoa already cooked up. They make unique appetizers—perfect party food! Quinoa is a complete protein making it an excellent addition to any meal, and it is also an excellent source of magnesium!
Read MoreRoasted Red Potatoes with Herbs
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These are great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Roasted potatoes (or home fries if you are enjoying them for breakfast) are quick to make and very delicious.
Read MoreSweet Potato Hummus
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Not your typical hummus. This is a sweeter take on hummus due to the sweet potato. The sweet potato adds a whole new level of nutritious wonderfulness with all that added vitamin A it brings.
Read MoreChévre & Fig Pizza with Caramelized Onions
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This a simple to make, but appears to be a bit on the fancier side, making it a great starter dish if you have guests for dinner and want to make something special. This is a recipe adaptation from a cookbook called Rebar, which is a restaurant cookbook from Victoria, BC, with fabulous recipes!
No-Bake Energy Bites
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These are a healthy alternative to those no bake cookies we all used to love. They can also be made even healthier if you opt for using dried fruit, such as raisins or cranberries instead of chocolate chips. There are endless possibilities of what you could substitute in this recipe so go crazy and mix up a little! Try different nut butters, add dried fruit or dried berries, mix in chopped nuts--substitute whatever sounds good to you.
Read MoreStrawberry Banana Smoothie with Barlean's Greens
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A fruit smoothie is a great way to start the day right! I chose to use strawberries, but mix it up and try different frozen berries and fruits. A banana is essential for a thicker, more filling shake.. I used the strawberry-kiwi Barlean’s Greens in this smoothie recipe, but the chocolate is also an absolutely delicious alternative! Both provide 20 fruits and vegetables per serving and are full of antioxidants and probiotics.
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Apple Turnovers
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Homemade apple turnovers are delicious seasonal recipe. Enjoy these light crispy apple turnovers as a delightful special breakfast treat or with ice cream for dessert. Your family will all love these.
Roasted Beet Hummus
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Roasted Beet Hummus
This is an excellent variation of hummus and even healthier since it is mainly made of beets. Beets are a great source of iron amongst other things.
It also is very pretty--making a great addition to any salad.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup roasted beets, diced
1 cup garbonzo beans (or a white bean of your choice)
1 tbsp tahini
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Peel beets and dice them. Place in a baking dish with a little olive oil and sea salt and bake for about an hour--or until tender. Stirring a couple times.
Pureé all the ingredients together in a food processor or blender until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Serve with mixed greens, raw veggies, or crackers.