Chocolate Almond No Bake Cookies These cookies are truly amazing! So easy to make, and sugar and gluten-free…and oh so healthy! No guilt indulging in these! They do have a tendency to crumble easily, so be sure to press into shape more tightly than usual, chill for a few hours or overnight before serving. [...]
Manly Salad (Natural Testosterone Booster) Salads are NOT just for women. This salad is manly enough to satisfy and fill-up any man, and yet still give a woman what she needs for beauty, taste and satiety. I call this the Manly Salad because eating this hearty meal every day or several times a week is [...]
Blueberry, Cherry, Avocado Smoothie How about a recipe to knock that blood sugar down under…keeping it stable and in control! This recipe was created to include 7 of the top 10 foods that lower blood sugar. And what better way to get them, but in a smoothie! 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 cup frozen [...]
Creamy Pineapple Pie I got this pie from Chocolate Covered Katie http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2015/08/20/5-minute-pineapple-fantasy-pie/. This only thing I want to change about this recipe is to use whole, fresh pineapple instead of canned. But, until I have a chance to experiment with this, I will share the recipe as is. Delicious! Ingredients 1 can (20 oz) crushed [...]
Superfood Blueberry Spinach Salad This is definitely my families’ favorite green salad. I make this at least once a week, usually more. Each ingredient was chosen for its high nutrient and super food quality. This is my number one anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and weight-loss salad! 4 cups fresh spinach 1 red pepper, sliced ½ cup chopped [...]
Black Bean Brownies Ingredients 1 1/2 cups black beans (1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed very well) 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 cup rolled oats, GF 1/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 2 pkts stevia OR 2 tbsp sugar (or omit and increase maple syrup to 1/2 cup) 1/4 cup coconut oil 2 [...]
Kale Salad This salad changed my view of eating kale raw (besides kale chips!). This a great way to get your raw greens in at meals! 1 bunch kale, ribs removed, chiffanade 2-4 tbsp. MCT oil, or olive oil (MCT oil really makes this recipe. I like VIVA or NOW brands. You will find [...]
Pumpkin Pie Larabars If you are looking for a quick and easy energy snack to put in the lunch box and have as a post work out snack, then this is it. Easy to make ahead, this recipe is a winner for the whole family! ½ cup pureed canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons chia seeds [...]
Comforting Lima Beans Ingredients: 1 pounds dried lima or butter beans 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Dash cayenne 4 slices smoked bacon (optional) Instructions: SEVERAL DAYS IN ADVANCE: Sort beans and discard damaged, rotten or discolored ones, as well as any stones or debris. Rinse [...]
Mango Chia Seed Pudding Oh the wonders and ease of this little recipe never cease to amaze me! The sweet tropical goodness of mango mixed with the crunching delight of chia seeds serve up a wallop of nutritional value along with a taste-bud delight. Mangoes contain well over 20 vitamins and minerals, including a [...]
