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May 04, 2020

APPLE CINNAMON STUFFED DATES

INGREDIENTS; 1 apple 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 6 medjool dates PREPARATION: Cut the apple into thin wedges  removing the core and seeds. Lay the slices flat on a plate or platter and sprinkle with cinnamon. Make an incision on one side of the date and remove the pit.  Open the date and place a cinnamon apple

May 04, 2020

FRUIT CEREAL

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of mixed Berries 1 Mango diced 1 fresh banana 1 frozen banana 1 cup of water 1 tablespoon dried mulberries (optional) PREPARATION; Combine berries and mango in a bowl.   To make banana milk:  blend 1 fresh banana and 1 frozen banana with 1 cup of water.  Pour over the fruit bowl,

May 03, 2020

TUMMY TIGHTENING SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of unsweetened coconut water 2 cups (tightly packed) fresh baby spinach 1 Kirby cucumber – cut into chunks 1 Stalk of celery, chopped 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen) 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 1/2 avocado Juice of half a lemon or

May 03, 2020

PLANT BASED LASAGNA

INGREDIENTS: Lasagna noodles of your choice (whole wheat, buckwheat, quinoa, edamame, spelt, etc. For the Cashew Cream: 1/45 cups of soaked cashews 1/3 cup of nutritional yeast 1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 1 teaspoon  garlic powder 1 teaspoon of salt OPTION:  mushrooms, spinach, onion… For the Tomato Sauce: 1 large can of

May 03, 2020

LEMON GINGER COOLER

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups of water 1-2 inch piece of fresh ginger 2-4 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1-4 inch stick of cinnamon (optional) *Date Syrup (or honey) Mint sprigs (optional) *For the Date Sugar: 1 cup pitted dates, 1 cup boiling water, 1 teaspoon blended peeled lemon or fresh lemon juice PREPARATION: Combine 4 cups of

May 03, 2020

Smokey Roasted Chickpeas

INGREDIENTS: 1 15 oz can of salt free chickpeas  (BPA free lining), 1 tablespoon Date Sugar  1 tablespoon nutritional yeast  2 teaspoons white misto paste 1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon Savory Spice Blend DATE SUGAR: 1 cup of pitted dates 1 cup of boiling water 1 -2 teaspoon lemon

May 02, 2020

Gluten-Free Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies

INGREDIENTS: 1 large ripe banana (about 1/2 cup mashed) 1 cup of gluten-free oats (I like Traitor Joe’s) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup cranberries or raisins (optional) 2-4 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (optional) 2 tablespoons cacao nibs PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 350 Place the banana in a medium-sized mixing bowl and mash with a potato

May 02, 2020

FRENCH TOAST WITH BERRY DRIZZLE

INGREDIENTS: Berry Drizzle: 1 cup of fresh or frozen berries of choice 1-2 tablespoons Date Sugar French Toast: 1 1/4 cups Almond Milk 2 Tablespoons ground flax seeds blended with 1/4 cup warm water 1 tablespoon date sugar 1 – 1 1/2 inch vanilla pod or 1/3 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 inch piece of fresh

May 01, 2020

Wild Blueberry Mini Muffins

INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup white chia seeds 1 cup mashed bananas 1/2 cup gluten-free oat flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 TBS lemon juice 1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 375 Place white chia seeds in the blender alone and blend

April 30, 2020

Chickpea “Egg” Salad Sandwhiches

INGREDIENTS 1 15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed or 11/2 cups cooked chickpeas 1/4 cup vegan mayo + extra for spreading on toast 2 teaspoons of kala namak (Indian Black Salt) or any salt 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric and freshly ground pepper 1 medium carrot peeled and very finely chopped 1 rib celery, finely