Peppermint Delight Smoothie

Peppermint Delight Smoothie

Ingredients:

Half a frozen banana

1 cup of cashew milk (can substitute with almond or coconut)

1 cup of spinach (organic please)

2 drops of essential peppermint oil (make sure it’s therapeutic grade) or add a handful of fresh mint (organic please)

2 drops of vanilla extract

Instructions:

Blend until smooth.  My daughter likes to add ice cubes.  You can also add 1 Tbsp. of raw cacao nibs for a little kick!

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse

This is absolutely delicious & so easy!

Ingredients:

6 Tbsp. raw cacao

3 ripe avocados

¼ cup raw honey

1 Tsp. pure vanilla extract

Dash sea salt

Instructions:

Blend in a food processor until smooth and Bob’s your Uncle you have a fabulous dessert.  People will think you’ve been in the kitchen for hours!

Creamy Roasted Vegetable Soup

Creamy Roasted Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

2 zucchini, chopped

2 squash, chopped

4 carrots, chopped

1 onion, chopped – I like red but the yellow is sweeter

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

2 cups dairy-free milk – such as almond or hemp

2 cloves garlic

1 Tsp. ground cumin

Dash cayenne

½ bunch fresh parsley

½ bunch fresh cilantro

2 pounds of lean ground beef or turkey (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Place vegetables on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil & salt.  Roast vegetables for 20 minutes.  Once roasted place vegetables into a blender along with garlic, cumin, cayenne, parsley & cilantro.  Blend and slowly add in the milk to get a creamy consistency.  Once you have your desired consistency, serve!

If you choose to add beef or turkey, simply sauté until brown and add to the mixture and blend together.

 

 

 

 

Hearty Oatmeal

Hearty Oatmeal

Ingredients:

3 ½ cups water

Pinch sea salt

2 ½ cups of oats

2 ¼ Tsp. cinnamon

Fruit of your choice

Nuts/seeds of your choice

Instructions:

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add water & salt. Bring to a boil.  Add oats, cinnamon and stir to combine.
  2. Cook for 4 minutes, or until oatmeal thickens.
  3. Top with fruit & nuts/seeds of your choice.
Glowing Green Smoothie

Glowing Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups of dairy free milk (I like almond or hemp)

4 kale leaves (organic please)

½ cup parsley (organic please)

½ apple (organic please)

1 Tbsp. flax meal

1 Tsp. ginger root

Juice from one lemon

Instructions:

Blend all ingredients until smooth.  You can add more milk or water.

Kale Salad

Kale Salad

Ingredients:

1 bunch kale, stalks removed & discarded, leaves thinly sliced

1 avocado

2 large carrots, chopped

1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Juice of 1 lime

Dash of sea salt & pepper

1 mango, diced small (about 1 cup)

Small handful toasted pumpkin seeds about 2 rounded tablespoons.

2 cooked chicken breasts

Instructions:

Place sliced kale & carrots in a large bowl, add avocado & massage until evenly coated.  Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, salt & pepper.  Toss together and add diced mango, toasted pumpkin seeds and cooked chicken.  Perfect for lunch or dinner!