Sunday, June 29, 2014

Vanilla Frapaccino Shakeology













This is BY FAR one of my favorite recipes. A little extra KICK in the morning or afternoon snack is always a good thing. No need to EVER buy a Frapaccino ever again. No need. Just try it and trust me. You'll see.


Ingredients:

  • 1 packet of Vanilla Shakeology
  • 8oz of Coffee chilled (Use good coffee for petes sake!) 
  • 3/4 to 1 cup Ice
  • Dash of honey IF needed. Try it without first. You really don't need it.

Enjoy the rest of your day! SO GOOD!


Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Apple Cookies

Apples and Peanut butter are already one of my favorite things in the UNIVERSE! Adding coconut, chocolate chips, walnuts and raisins make it a dream come true! 
Best recipe EVER! 
Another amazing version is adding Almond Butter and dried fruit! HELLO! You really can't go wrong. A sweet healthy treat to feel guiltless about!

My son thanked me a million times when I made these today and he had the biggest smile on his face. 



Ingredients: 
Your choice! Whatever you like! My version consists of:

  • Apple cut in round slices
  • Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
  • Unsweetened coconut flakes
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Raisins or any dried berries
  • Walnut pieces
These are a regular in my house. Enjoy and you're welcome!
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Saturday, June 14, 2014

Strawberry, Berry Shakeology


If you want a refreshing satisfying treat like shake. This is may just do it for you!


  • 1 Strawberry Shakeology
  • 3/4 cup ice
  • 8 0z Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
  • 1/4 of mixed organic frozen berries
  • BLEND
Pure delight!!!

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Thursday, June 12, 2014

Citrus Electrolyte Drink

Dehydrated? Sick? 
This homemade citrus Electrolyte water gives you just what you need to replenish. My son requests this beverage even when he is not sick. :)  Don't buy Gatorade or anything else full of junk. Pure and simple is always best.







Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups raw coconut water 
  • 2 tbsp organic raw honey  
  • 1/8 tsp Himalayan Pink salt 


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Creamy Garlic Dressing

This amazing Dressing comes straight from "The Ultimate Reset" program. A  21 Day Cleanse that is amazing. I haven't met anyone who didn't like this dressing yet. You wont walk away reeking of garlic. But you will walk away with a happy mouth and belly!

Ingredients

½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
3 to 5 cloves crushed garlic
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. Himalayan salt
½ tsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. unfiltered honey or raw agave nectar

Directions

Place all ingredients in blender and blend on medium high for 30 seconds or until well mixed. Store excess in airtight container in refrigerator. If dressing solidifies when cold, let sit at room temperature until liquid, then stir. Makes 8 to 10 servings.


Nutrition
110 calories
11 g fat
1.5 g saturated fat
0 mg cholesterol
150 mg sodium
2 g carbohydrate
0 g fiber
0 g protein
12 mg potassium

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Quinoa Guacamole Tacos

Originally I discovered this recipe from Food Babe and I revised it to my liking. It is a favorite at my house and seriously THE BEST guacamole you will ever have! It may take a little time to prepare the guacamole but OH SO WORTH IT! 

Serves: 2 – 3

Ingredients Vegetarian Version 


  • 2 romaine hearts or 1 head of romaine lettuce 
  • ½ cup dry quinoa cooked to package instructions 
  • 1 tsp Lemon pepper 
  • 1 cup of veggie or chicken broth 
  • 3 small ripe avocados diced 
  • juice of one lime 
  • 1 and ½ cups of cherry tomatoes diced in half and squeezed of excess liquid 
  • ¼ cup white onion diced 
  • handful of cilantro diced 
  • pink Himalayan salt to taste
  • Garlic Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste 
  • 1 garlic clove minced 
  • 1 jalapeƱo or Serrano pepper diced with seeds removed 




Ingredients Meat Version

Add to the above ingredients

  • 1 5oz Beef strip steak 
  • 3 Tbs Greek Yogurt 
  • 1/4 cup shredded Cheese


(All organic ingredients when possible)


Instructions


  • Combine quinoa and Lemon pepper in broth and cook to package instructions.
  • Make guacamole by putting all ingredients except romaine in a bowl and combine well.
  • Place washed and thoroughly dried romaine leaves on a platter.
  • Serve family style – Make the tacos by using a romaine leaf as the shell, adding a scoop of quinoa and a scoop of guacamole to the middle.
  • Whoop it up by adding salsa, hot sauce, greek yogurt and or cheese for toppings.