Almond-Cinnamon-Chia Green Smoothie Makes 1 serving Ingredients: 1 tablespoon almond butter* 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened* 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 ounce chia seeds* 1 cup spinach, raw* ice (optional) Directions: Place spinach in blender first, then cover with the rest of the ingredients. Process at high speed until well combined (you may need to carefully […]
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Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Bark INGREDIENTS: – 4 cups dark chocolate chips – ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds – ⅓ cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut INSTRUCTIONS: – Place half of the dark chocolate chips in a microwave bowl and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until melted. (or melt carefully in a double boiler) –
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Roasted Carrots With Kale-Pumpkin Seed Pesto INGREDIENTS: – 1 bunch skinny carrots, tops removed, peeled – 2 tablespoons olive oil – 2 teaspoons salt For pesto: – 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds – 1 clove garlic – 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan – 2 large kale leaves, chopped – 2 teaspoons lemon juice – 2
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Green Beans with Lemon and Thyme Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2½ lbs. green beans, trimmed (about 10 cups) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped ½ tsp. sea salt ¼ cup water 1 tsp. finely chopped lemon peel 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice ¼ cup chopped fresh thyme Preparation: Heat oil in large skillet over
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Fudgy Pumpkin Blondies INGREDIENTS: – 1 cup rolled oats – 14 oz can chickpeas, drained & rinsed – 10 Medjool dates, pitted – 15 oz can (1 3/4 cups) pumpkin puree – 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted) – 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice – 1 teaspoon baking powder, aluminum-free – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 1/2
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Quinoa Stuffing Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 8 medium celery stalks, chopped (about 4 cups) 2 medium green apples, with peel (about 2 cups) 4 cups low-sodium organic vegetable broth 2 cups dry quinoa, rinsed 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. ground cumin ½ tsp. ground
Curried Butternut Squash Soup Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 thin slice fresh ginger, peeled, grated 10 cups cubed butternut squash (about 3½ lbs.) 1 tsp. sea salt 2 tsp. curry powder 6 cups organic vegetable broth 1 cup coconut milk Preparation: Heat oil in large
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Spiced Cranberry Sauce Ingredients: 1/2 cup 100% orange juice 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice 1 tsp. finely chopped orange peel 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1 (12-oz.) bag fresh cranberries, rinsed 1 cup chopped raw pecans 1/2 cup raisins 2/3 cup canned crushed pineapple, packed in juice 2
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Calming Greens I love the refreshing additions of cilantro and mint, and avocado creates a luscious texture. If you don’t happen to have grapes handy, try kiwi or honeydew melon in their place. If you do have grapes, oh boy, you’re gonna be happy. 1 banana, frozen 1 cup green grapes 1/4 Hass avocado 1/3
Baked Apples Stuffed with Cinnamon Date Pecans INGREDIENTS: – 2 large firm baking apples (I used Honeycrisp), cored – 1 cup rolled oats – 1 teaspoon cinnamon – 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg – 4 Medjool dates (or raisins), pitted and chopped – 1 tablespoon chia seeds (or try ground flax) – 1/4 cup pecans
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