Butternut Squash Soup
Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 tbsp avocado oil ½ large white onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 1 tsp curry powder ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp ground black pepper 4 cups no-salt-added vegetable broth 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped ½ cup light […]
Holiday Veggie Tree
Not your typical Christmas tree – this one is trimmed with nutrients from a variety of vegetables. The greens in this tree are packed with vitamin C and fiber and the red cherry tomatoes add a boost of antioxidants. Impress your guests with this festive veggie platter at the next gathering. Ingredients 1 head cauliflower, […]
Festive Pitas
These trees may be miniature but their nutrient content isn’t! Avocado is an excellent source of healthy fat and this fruit (…Yes it’s a fruit!) is an excellent source of fiber; almost 7 grams per half. This recipe is the perfect opportunity to get your kids in the kitchen this holiday season. Ingredients Whole grain […]
Avocado Kale & Artichoke Dip
February is national avocado month and in celebration of that, I have decided to share one of my favorite hearty dips! Serves: 8 Ingredients ½ tbsp avocado oil 2 cups kale, chopped ½ tbsp garlic powder 1 (14 oz) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, chopped 2 ripe avocados 1 lemon, juiced 1 tsp lemon zest […]
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
The right combination to have happy taste buds and hearty nutrition! This chocolate avocado pudding is the perfect dessert or snack. Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 2 ripe avocados 2 ripe bananas 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tbsp natural peanut butter Directions Slice avocadoes in half and remove pit. Spoon flesh out of skin and […]
Carrot Muffins
Serves: 12 Ingredients 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 2 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground nutmeg 1 ¾ cups carrot, peeled, grated (about 2 large carrots) ½ cup walnuts, chopped* ½ cup golden raisins, chopped ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup […]
Apple Monsters
Apple Monsters Serves: 8 Ingredients 2 tbsp Greek yogurt 16 mini dark chocolate chips 2 green apples ⅓ cup natural peanut butter ½ cup slivered almonds 2-3 strawberries, sliced Directions Make the eyes by dropping small dots of Greek yogurt onto parchment paper and top with a mini chocolate chip. Place into freezer for […]
Pumpkin Pancakes
Serves: 6 Ingredients ½ cup pecans 1 cup whole wheat flour ½ cup rolled oats ¼ cup hemp hearts 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp ground cloves ¼ tsp nutmeg ⅓ cup pure pumpkin purée ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt 1 egg ¾ cup milk of choice ½ […]
Spicy Citrus Roasted Chickpeas
Ingredients 2 cups chickpeas 1 tbsp avocado oil ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp garlic powder 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 – 2 limes, freshly squeezed Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Place parchment paper onto baking sheet. Blot chickpeas with a paper towel to dry completely. Place chickpeas in a large mixing bowl and […]
Power Bites
Serves: 10 Ingredients 2 cups large flake oats 1 cup pitted dates, chopped ¾ cup shelled pumpkin seeds ¼ cup ground flaxseed 1 tsp cinnamon ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce ½ cup natural peanut butter* 1 ½ tbsp honey ½ cup almonds, crushed* Directions Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl […]