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Chocolate Avocado Peanut Butter Pudding

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Ingredients:

1 ripe avocado
1 banana
1/4th cup cocoa powder
1/4th cup peanut butter
1/4th cup almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4th cup honey or maple syrup
Directions:
  1. Blend all the ingredients together. I used a regular blender but a Vitamix or food processor works best.
  2. Add more sweetener and/or avocado until you reach the desired sweetness and consistency.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Serve and enjoy!

Breaded Curry Cauliflower

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Ingredients:

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 2/3rds cup coconut cream (canned from TJs)
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup almond meal
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Cut the cauliflower into large pieces.
  2. Mix together the coconut cream, egg, almond meal, curry powder, coconut oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat each piece of cauliflower with the mixture.
  4. Cover a baking sheet with coconut oil and cook the cauliflower at 350 degrees for 25- 30 minutes.
  5. Serve with ketchup or dijon mustard. Enjoy!

Vanilla Coconut Granola

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Ingredients:

1 cup oats

1/4th teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)

1 tablespoons flaxseed

2 tablespoons honey (add an extra tablespoon if you like your granola sweet)

1/8th teaspoon salt

1/4 cup coconut shreds

Chopped nuts and dried fruit (optional)

  1. Mix all the ingredients together (except coconut and dried fruit). If the mixture is too wet add more oats. If the mixture is too dry add a splash of almond milk or more melted coconut oil.
  2. Cook at 350ºF for 15 min. After 10 minutes add the coconut shreds and dried fruit. Stir every 5 min. Let it completely cool before storing it.

Breakfast Cups

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Ingredients:

1 ½ cup oats

3/4th cup almond meal

3/4th cup dates

½ cup coconut oil

1/4th cup maple syrup or honey

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Yogurt (I recommend Noosa or Coconut Bliss)

Fresh fruit (Strawberries or blueberries)

Directions:

  1. Blend the oats and almond meal in a Vitamix or other high-powered blender until they are powder.
  2. Add the dates, coconut oil, sweetener, cinnamon, vanilla, and almond extract. Blend until smooth. Add more coconut oil if the dough is too dry. The dough should be thick and easy to mold.
  3. Grease muffin tins with coconut oil or butter.
  4. Place roughly 1 tablespoon or large spoonful of the mixture in each tin.
  5. Mold the mixture into the sides of the tin with your hands.
  6. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Cool for 10 minutes then place the cups on a cooling rack.
  8. Place a dollop of yogurt inside and fresh fruit on top. Enjoy!

Turkey Quinoa Burgers

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Ingredients:

16 oz or 1 lb ground turkey or chicken

1 egg

1 carrot

1 zucchini

2 green onions

1 cup quinoa

1 teaspoon thyme

2 teaspoons garlic (finely chopped or powder)

1 teaspoon flaxseeds

A pinch of salt and pepper

Oil

Directions:

  1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly and cook according to the directions. Once the quinoa is tender (around 10-15 minutes) set aside and let cool.
  2. Grate the carrot and zucchini.
  3. Combine the ground turkey, egg, carrot, zucchini, green onions, and quinoa. Mix together then add the thyme, garlic, flaxseeds, salt, and pepper.
  4. Roll about 3 tablespoons worth of the mixture into a patty.
  5. Either grill or fry on a pan. Cook the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side.
  6. Garnish with your favorite toppings and spreads! I served my burgers on a whole-wheat bun with avocado, sprouts, and Dijon mustard.

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

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Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 carrot (grated)

1 zucchini (grated)

1 onion (thinly sliced)

2 tablespoons garlic (minced)

1 teaspoon ginger

1 pound ground turkey

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 pack mushrooms (~1 cup)

Micro greens

2 green onions plus more for garnishing

Lettuce

Cheese

Avocado

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Grate the zucchini and carrots.
  2. Sauté the onions, zucchini, carrots, ginger, and garlic together.
  3. Once the onions turn golden add the ground turkey.
  4. Mix in the rice vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Cook until the turkey is browned.
  5. Add the cup of mushrooms and continue to stir. Once the mushrooms are soft (around 4 minutes) add the green onions and micro greens.
  6. Place the mixture in the lettuce cups and add your toppings.

Almond Oat Scones

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This can be a vegan recipe if you use almond milk.

Ingredients:

2/3rd cup oats

2/3rd cup flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4th cup or 4 tablespoons butter (melted)

2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar

juice from 1 lemon

1/2 cup almond or regular milk

1/4th cup shaved almond (plus an extra teaspoon to sprinkle on top)

1/4th cup raisins (optional)

1 cup fruit (strawberries or blueberries work best)

Directions:

  1. Mix the oats, flour, and baking powder together.
  2. In a separate bowl combine the vanilla, cinnamon, butter, and sweetener. Then add the lemon and milk.
  3. Stir the two mixtures together then add the almonds and fruit. I used fresh strawberries but frozen fruit works too.
  4. Pour into a buttered baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle almonds on top then bake at 400ºF for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Enjoy with tea or coffee.

 

Zucchini Fritters

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2 cups grated zucchini

1 cup flour (I used whole wheat)

2 eggs (beaten)

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4th cup nutritional yeast or 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon fresh garlic (minced)

1/2 onion (minced)

Oil

Salt and pepper to taste

  1. Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out the water.
  2. Mix the ingredients together.
  3. Roll into small pancakes and fry. Brown well on both sides.

These are best eaten as soon as they’re ready so eat as you go! I serve them with a traditional Korean dipping sauce: 2 parts soy sauce with 1 part rice vinegar (regular vinegar will work) and crushed roasted sesame seeds on top. Enjoy!

15 Super Foods

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Here are 15 super foods that are easy to incorporate into your daily diet. I included links to my recipes that contain the ingredients.

Rainbow Chard (and other dark leafy greens)

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  • Extremely high in Vitamin K and A.
  • Excellent for blood sugar regulation.
  • Great source of dietary fiber.
  • Recipes.

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Coconut and Coconut Oil

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  • Contains fatty acids the body needs.
  • Helps the body burn fat.
  • Recipes.

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Almonds and Walnuts

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  • High in protein.
  • Walnuts are high in omega-3 fatty acids.
  • The body’s “brain food.”
  • Recipes.

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Ginger and Ginger Chews (from Trader’s) 

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  • Helps soothe the stomach and treats nausea.
  • Recipes.

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Chia Seeds

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  • High in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants.
  • Recipes.

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Flaxseeds

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  • Lowers cholesterol.
  • High in micronutrients.
  • Recipes.

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Sprouts

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  • High in Vitamin K.
  • Contains protein.
  • Alkalinizes the body.

Read more here.

Cinnamon

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  • Loaded with antioxidants.
  • Anti-inflammatory.
  • Recipes.

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Apple Cider Vinegar

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  • Lowers cholesterol, clears sinuses, fights bacteria, aids in digestion, and provides extra energy.
  • Recipes.

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 Blueberries

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  • One of the most nutrient rich fruits.
  • Extremely high in antioxidants.
  • Recipes.

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Gogi Berries

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  • High in Vitamin C.
  • Great source of antioxidants.
  • Add to your smoothies.
  • Recipes.

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Gim (a.k.a Seaweed or Nori)

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  • I grew up eating Gim (Korean for seaweed) with rice and Korean side dishes. My family buys it in bulk from the Korean market. It’s recently gained popularity in mainstream supermarkets. Trader Joe’s sells single snack packs. Eat it plain or with rice and veggies.
  • High in omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and magnesium.

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Cocoa Powder

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  • Reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases.
  • Satisfies your chocolate cravings without the guilt!
  • Recipes.

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Hemp Seeds

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  • Contains essential amino acids.
  • High in protein.
  • Add to shakes and smoothies.

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Nutritional Yeast

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  • Cream or cheese substitute.
  • High in protein and fiber.
  • A good source of B12 (great for vegetarians because B12 is typically found in meat).
  • Try sprinkling nutritional yeast and spike on popcorn.
  • Recipes.

Read more here.