November 3, 2014

Clean Eating Recipe: Sweet Potato Frittata

This recipe was sent over from Sharlene Brewer at PURE Natural Health & Wellness. This was the first recipe I tried since starting my ten-step program to a healthier and happier life. SWEET POTATO FRITTATA Frittatas aren’t just for breakfast. Enjoy this tasty recipe any time of the day. Serve with a large salad for a complete dinner meal or take it cold along with some greens for lunch. INGREDIENTS: 5 organic eggs ¾ cup almond milk 1 sweet potato, cooked & chopped or thinly sliced ½ medium shallot minced ¼ cup goat cheese, crumbled 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp grapeseed...
September 8, 2014

September Clean Recipe: Miss’es Clean’s Peach Oatmeal

Look forward to your morning with this delicious Oatmeal recipe! It is my very own Baked Peach Oatmeal that can be enjoyed at any time. If your mornings are crazy, this recipe is great even if you bake it the night before and reheat it in the morning! NOTE: ALL of my measurements are approximate. If it doesn’t look right, add more! INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of organic old fashioned rolled oats 1/3 cup of maple syrup (use more or less depending on desired sweetness level) 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1 tablespoon of orange zest 2 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/2...
August 4, 2014

August Clean Recipe: Black Bean Brownies

We discovered a delicious recipe from ChocolateCoveredKatie. It is a gluten-free black bean brownie recipe with some minor modifications. We liked it so much we made it our August Clean Eating Recipe! Serving Size: 9-12 Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups black beans (1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed very well) 2 tbsp cocoa powder - dutch or regular (add a little extra if desired) 1/2 cup quick oats 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1/4 cup coconut or vegetable oil 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup soy chocolate chips (available in...
August 1, 2014

July Clean Eating Recipe Winner: Skinny Soup

Thank you Jenny for sharing your clean eating recipe! You have won a $50 Gift Certificate to The Valli Girls! Jenny's Clean Eating Recipe: Skinny Soup Serving Size: 6 Ingredients: 1/3 of a whole cabbage, chopped 3 medium size tomatoes 2 green onion stocks chopped 1 bag of baby bok Choy (usually pack of 6) Full head cauliflower cut up into bite size pieces 2-3 carrots 3 celery parts 6 cups water 2 cups chicken broth (vegetable broth for vegan version) Cayenne pepper Salt Pepper Instructions: Put all that good stuff into your pot and let it boil for 8-10 mins then...
July 24, 2014

Cream of Potato Soup…Without the Cream!

So I am not going to lie...I borrowed this soup recipe from my Vitamix cookbook, changed it up a bit and made it organic and dairy free! I am definitely not about creating my own recipes, I am not that creative! However, I am all about taking meals that are quick and easy and making it healthier for my lifestyle. If you want to see the original inspiration click here: https://www.vitamix.ca/Find-Recipes/C/H/Chicken-Potato-Spinach-Soup?RSRCH=1 My Shopping List: 1 cup of organic chicken broth 1 ½ cups of homemade or store bought organic carrageenan free almond milk (email me if you need the milk recipe!!! Mmm) ¼...
July 17, 2014

Raw Chocolate Cream Caramel Bars

PreventDisease.com shared an amazing recipe that is both delicious AND nutritious. This is a must try for anyone with a sweet tooth! INGREDIENTS: Crust 1 cup almonds, cashews or peanuts 1 cup dates Pinch of salt (optional) Caramel 1/2 cup cashew butter 1/2 cup coconut oil 1 cup dates Chocolate Cream 1/3 cup coconut oil 2-3 tablespoons cacao powder 1/4 cup raw honey METHOD: To make the crust: process the almonds or other nuts into flour in your food processor, then add the dates and process until it all begins to stick together. Press into the bottom of a lined...
July 10, 2014

Oatmeal Recipe

So half of the time I come up with meals on the fly….. see what is in my pantry and wing it!  This week’s random oatmeal dish was A-MAZING! So for starters I enjoy steel cut oats, they are tastier, dense and just seem to have a better texture to them for a breakfast cereal… in my own mind of course!  The issue with these steel cut oats is they take far too long to cook! I am a multitasker and if I don't “watch” my food cook, it burns! My kitchen hack is that I cook my oatmeal in...
July 4, 2014

July Clean Recipe: Turkey Paninis with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

We found a delicious recipe from cleaneatingmag.com and made some modifications to include healthy items that we love! Enjoy!   Turkey Paninis with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Serves: 4 Hands-on time: 10 minutes Total time: 20 minutes INGREDIENTS: 1 gluten-free baguette, cut crosswise in quarters available at Nadia's Market 12 sun-dried tomatoes (packed in olive oil), patted dry and halved 2-oz goat cheese, thinly sliced 6 1-oz slices of fresh deli turkey available at The Valli Girls 1 1/2 cups of organic arugula leaves INSTRUCTIONS: Split open baguette sections and layer each bottom half with 6 pieces tomato, 1/2 oz cheese, 1 1/2 slices turkey and top...
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