January 12, 2015
We found a delicious recipe from Elana's Pantry. This is a must try! Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins from Elana’s Pantry Makes 12 Muffins INGREDIENTS: ½ cup coconut flour, sifted ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 6 eggs (or 4 eggs and 3tbsp water and 1tbsp of flax seed) ⅓ cup agave nectar ⅓ cup coconut oil 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen INSTRUCTIONS: In a small bowl, combine coconut flour, salt and baking soda In a large bowl, combine eggs, flax seed mixture, agave, grape seed oil and vanilla and blend well with a hand blender Mix dry ingredients into...
December 8, 2014
This is another clean eating recipe from Sharlene Brewer at PURE Natural Health & Wellness. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground turkey or chicken (organic) 1/4 c rolled oats, ground into fine flour 1 Tbsp chia seeds, soaked in 3 Tbsp water for 7 minutes or 1ess 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped 1 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp cumin 2 cloves garlic, minced salt & pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400 F degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper Soak chia seeds in water to become gelatinous, if using or lightly...
October 6, 2014
This recipe was given to me by my friend Angela Srigley. It is a Vegan Caramel dip using only three ingredients. I know you will enjoy! INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup organic coconut oil 1/2 cup almond butter 1/2 cup maple syrup INSTRUCTIONS: Whip all ingredients together on high speed until smooth. Serve with organic apples.
September 8, 2014
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
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
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
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
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...