Chia Watermelon Fresca Ingredients: • 1 1/2 cups seedless watermelon cubes • 3 tbsp. water • 1 tbsp. chia seeds • 1 slice lime, for garnish • Sprig of mint, or strawberries, for garnish • Ice Directions: 1. In a blender, puree watermelon and water until smooth. 2. Stir in chia seeds and let them […]
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Tropi“Kale” Smoothie! (Servings 2) Ingredients: • 2 cups kale (packed tight) • 1 small frozen banana, previously peeled • 1/2 cup frozen mango • 1/2 cup pineapple • 1 inch ginger peeled and roughly chopped • 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk • 1/2 cup water, more if needed Directions: 1. Add all the ingredients
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Fruit, Nuts & Coconut Whipped Cream 1 C chopped walnuts or mixed nuts 4 C fresh berries or fruit of choice Mix together and top with whipped coconut cream!! For Coconut cream ~ in a chilled bowl, whip 14 oz full fat coconut milk, 1 Tbsp organic sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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A FRUITASTIC CHALLENGE! FRUIT! It’s like nature’s candy, isn’t it? So sweet and delicious … and yet so good for you! This week, your challenge is to eat fruit – preferably fresh or unsweetened, frozen fruit, and NO FRUIT JUICES – every day. Men should aim for 2 cups daily, and women should aim for
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Grilled Peach, Blueberry and Arugula Pasta Salad INGREDIENTS: FOR THE DRESSING: 1/4 C olive oil 1/4 C lemon juice 4 tsp. dijon mustard 2 garlic cloves, minced ** another option for the dressing would be to eliminate the lemon juice, mustard and garlic. Instead add 2 Tbsp. white vinegar and 2 teaspoons honey to the
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Cherry Pie Crumble Bars (Servings 12) Ingredients: For the Dough: • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts • 2 cups gluten free oat flour (I make my own by putting oats in blender) • 1 cup quick oats • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup maple syrup • 1/2 cup coconut oil For the Cherry Filling: •
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Honey-Lime Fruit Salad Ingredients: • 2 mangos, peeled and diced • 1 lb. fresh strawberries, diced • 1 lb. fresh pineapple, diced • 12 oz. blueberries • 12 oz. grapes, halved • 4 kiwis, peeled and diced • 2 bananas, peeled and sliced Dressing Ingredients: • 1/4 cup honey • Zest of 2 medium limes
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Caramel Date Shake (Servings 2) Ingredients: • 5 Medjool dates, pitted • ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • ¼ teaspoon sea salt • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice • 1 ½ cups ice • (optional- a handful of frozen blueberries makes a nice addition also!) Directions: Put all
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Almond & Cacao “Bliss” Balls Ingredients: • 24 fresh pitted dates • ½ cup almonds • ¼ cup raw cacao powder, plus extra for rolling • 2 Tbsp. coconut oil • unsweetened coconut (optional) Directions: 1. In a food processor, blend the dates, almonds, cacao and coconut oil and process for 2–3 minutes or until
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Blueberry Matcha Smoothie Ingredients: • 1 cup frozen blueberries (organic if possible) • 1 cup organic baby spinach • 1 ripe banana • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk • 2 tablespoons old fashioned oats • 1 teaspoon matcha powder Directions: Combine everything in a blender, and blend until smooth! Enjoy! Yours in good health,
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