Crunchy Kale Chips

Crunchy Kale Chips

Ingredients:

1 bunch of kale, stems removed & leaves torn into 2-inch pieces

2 Tbsp. Coconut oil

Dash sea salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 200 degrees.  In a large bowl, drizzle kale with oil.  Season with sea salt.  Toss until coated.  Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet & bake for 30 minutes.  Remove from oven and, using a spatula, flip kale leaves over.  Return to oven & continue cooking until kale is dry and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.  Let cool completely.  Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Sweet Pea Dip with Basil

Sweet Pea Dip with Basil

Ingredients:

2 cups green peas

1 cup spinach

1 -2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

¼ cup fresh basil leaves

1 clove garlic

1 Tsp. sea salt

Fresh veggies for dipping

Instructions:

Place all of your ingredients in a food processor, or high speed blender. Blend until smooth.  Taste & adjust seasonings accordingly.  Serve with fresh veggies or crackers.

Black Bean Brownie

Black Bean Brownie

Please don’t be put off by the name, these are delicious!

Ingredients:

1 15.5 oz. can black beans, rinsed & drained (look for a BPA free can)

3 eggs

3 Tbsp. coconut oil

½ cup organic cocoa powder

¼ Tsp. sea salt

3 Tsp. pure vanilla extract

1 Tsp. aluminum free baking powder

½ – ¾ cup of raw honey

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spray an 8×8 square baking dish with cooking spray (I like coconut).
  3. Combine the black beans, eggs, oil, cocoa powder, salt, & vanilla extract in a blender, blend until smooth.
  4. Pour mixture into the prepared dish.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 25-30 minutes.
  6. Don’t over bake.
Superfood Protein Balls

Superfood Protein Balls

Ingredients:

4 Tbsp. protein powder (I use plant protein)

½ stevia (optional)

3 Tbsp. coconut oil or coconut butter

1 Tbsp. raw cacao

2 Tbsp. hemp seeds

2 Tbsp. flax meal

2 Tbsp. shredded coconut

¼ Tsp. cinnamon

1/8 Tsp. maca (optional)

Instructions:

Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl.  Stir until ingredients are combined and mixed well.  Once they are mixed well, roll into 6 even balls.  Serve or store in the fridge.  I like to eat them after they have been in the fridge for an hour or so.