Banana Cream Pie Quinoa Porridge

Still don't know what it is with me and breakfast. When I have a weekend morning, where I can relax and not feel rushed, I love to use my morning energy to create something yummy. 

Seems to start the day right. Don't you think?

This will not disappoint! Complete with Chia Seeds and Quinoa creating a protein packed superfood ensemble! 1 Cup of cooked Quinoa has only 222 calories, 8.14 grams of protein, and 3.4 grams of fat!

In this breakfast jumpstart porridge you have 12 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber!  If you are an athlete wanting more protein - feel free to add some plant based protein powder!

 

Be creative with your toppings! Chopped pecans or walnuts, shredded coconut (toasted would be good!), cinnamon, and sliced bananas!

Ingredients:

1 Cup Cooked Quinoa

1 mashed ripe banana

1/2 tsp Cinnamon

1/2 c Almond milk

1 Tbl Chia Seeds

Few Vanilla Stevia Drops

Pecans and unsweetened coconut for topping

Cook quinoa according to directions. Blend with remaining ingredients. 

Let sit a few minutes to thicken. 

Enjoy!

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Toasted Coconut French Toast

There is nothing like a tasty and relaxing Breakfast in Bed on Mothers Day!!?? 

Right? 

Well I wish I could say that was the start to my day. 

My husband got called in to the hospitl at 2 AM and I had the fun task of bathing 3 kids, getting them dressed for church, and having to actually do my hair today - all before 8:30 AM!

 Lets just say there was a lot of crying and yelling. Ugh - we all said sorry and eventually got over it, but my Coconut French Toast was on the back of my mind all morning. 

...Way would have trumped my Larabar for breakfast!

 

Drizzled with a tiny bit of Pure Maple Syrup (you gotta give somewhere right?)

and topped with your fruit of choice; this crunchy, toasted goodness will soon become your favorite!

And what can go wrong with Coconut? Right?

 SIMPLE, IMPRESSIVE, TASTY, AND GOOD FOR YOU!

Ingredients:

3-4 eggs

1/4 C kefir, or buttermilk

2-3 Tbl almond or regular milk

1 tsp almond or coconut extract

Unsweetened shredded coconut (put in food processor to dice small)

1-2 Tbl coconut palm sugar or sugar (optional!!)

5-6 Slices of slightly stale/old Whole Wheat Bread. 

(This is amazing on Great Harvests' Honey Whole Wheat, but that is candy in our house and I rarely buy it. Sprouted Whole Grain Bread, is my bread of choice. (TJ has a great option sweetened with DATES!))

Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, milk, and extract. In separate bowl mix coconut and Sugar (if using). Turn on heat on a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Dredge each slice of bread in egg mixture. I even let it sit there while each one cooks (about 2-3 minutes). Then dip bread in Coconut, covering both sides. Place on heated pan and don't touch for about 2 minutes. Flip to cook other side. It should appear lightly browned and toasted. 

Top with larger pieces of coconut, walnuts, fruit, and maple syrup.

ENJOY!

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Easter Morn - Lemon Berry Crepes

Even though the skies may bring some dull gray, I was bound and determined to pretend otherwise!  Just closed my eyes and focused on the birds chirping (it works!)

... I'm so ready for spring! 

Nothing says spring more than LEMONS. 

This time of year always brings about a citrus focus; 

where ever treat, snack, meal and scented candle is lemon flavored! YUM!!

 It just screams bright and sunny!

These were the perfect balance of tart, sunny lemon for me.

 My husband wanted more sweet, but he always does! 

For me they were the perfect combination of that tart and sweet combination.

Crepes:

1 1/2 C Milk (any milk would work)

3 Eggs

1 tsp Lemon Zest

1/4 tsp Lemon Extract

1 Tbl Fresh Lemon Juice (or more to taste)

1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Dropper of Vanilla Stevia, or pinch of Stevia Powder, Or just 1 Tbl of Sugar

1 Tbl Melted Coconut Oil or Butter

1 1 1/2 C Whole Wheat Pastry Flour

Whisk wet ingredients, then slowly add flour whisking well. Heat non-stick 8-9 inch skillet over medium/low heat. Add about 1/3 cup of bater and quickly swirl the pan to cover. Let cook until you see edges curled and not wet, flip and cook for about a minut more.

Berry Syrup:

1 LARGE Orange Juiced (about 1 cup of juice)

1 C Fresh or Frozen Berries of Choice

1 Tbl Chia Seeds

Add juice and berries to small pot. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Turn of heat and smash slightly. Stir in chia seeds and let cool slightly until ready to serve.

Lemon Curd Filling:

1 C Low Fat or Fat Free Greek Yogurt

2 Tbl Raw Honey, (or more to taste)

1/2 Lemon Squeezed

1/2 tsp Lemon Extract (taste to see how much lemon you want and adjust)

Whisk all ingredients together.

Fill each Crepe with yogurt filling and fresh berries if you like. Top with Berry syrup and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

ENJOY!

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Naturally Sweetened Banana Bread

You will not be disappointed  This is very moist and no one would guess there is 

no REFINED SUGAR OR HONEY!! 

Its all natural which makes me happy.

I was even more happy that my husband LOVED it - he's my toughest critic!

Or make muffins for a HEALTHY breakfast on the go!

 I 've also thrown them into lunch boxes

1 1/4 cup dried dates (about 7 ounces), pitted and soaked in about 1 cup milk

2 Tablespoons coconut oil melted

1 large eggs, at room temperature

1flax egg (1 Tbl of ground flaxseed mixed with 1/4 cup water. Let sit 10 minutes)

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce or cinnamon applesauce

1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract

2 cups white whole wheat flour

1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt

1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking soda

1/2 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder

1tsp cinnamon

3 large, ripe bananas, mashed

1/2 cup raw walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup raisins , opt. 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan. 
2. Place the dates in a mixing bowl and cover with milk.  Let sit at least one hour (or overnight). Blend. Add to kitchen aid or mixer. 
3. Turn the mixer on low speed and blend 
4. Add the oil and beat until well blended.  Add the eggs ad flaxseed egg, beating well after each addition.  Add the vanilla extract and mix.
5. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.  Add to the oil-date mixture and mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the mashed bananas and walnuts.
7. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out barely clean.  Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.  Remove from the pan and cool on a rack. For muffins I only did about 20 minutes.

I store on counter for a couple days then into the fridge for about 3-5 days.

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The Best and EASIEST French Toast!

This recipe is SO simple, but it tastes like you spent all morning!

I am in need of this considering unpacking is SO not fun and completely chaotic! 

Something simple is all what I am about right now!

5-7 Slices of Whole Grain Bread (No unbleached in ingredient list! Please!)

4 eggs

1/4 Almond or Coconut Milk

1/2 tsp Almond Extract!

Combine eggs, milk, and extract. Dip Bread thoroughly and cook on both sides.

Topping:

Sliced Fresh Strawberries

Protein Cream (recipe below)

Small drizzle of Pure Maple Syrup

Protein Cream:

1/2 C Fat Free Greek Yogurt

1 Tbl Sucunat

1/2 tsp Stevia

1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Mix well and let sit a few minutes, the sucunat will soften. 

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Coconut Chocolate Chip Muffins with Streusel Topping

Toasted Coconut Goodness...

Chocolate Coconut Streusal Topping...

Ooey gooey goodness...

1 C Spelt Flour (or 1 C White Whole Wheat Flour)

1 C Oat Flour (or 1 C White whole wheat Flour)

1/3 Coconut Palm Sugar (or evaporated cane sugar)

1/2 tsp Salt

3 tsp Baking Powder

2/3 C Lite Coconut Milk (or almond, but coconut is good!)

1 Egg

1/3 C Plain Greek Yogurt (or applesauce)

1 tsp Coconut Extract

1/4 C Coconut Chips (unsweetened)

1/2 C Dark Chocolate Chips or mini semi sweet

Combine wet and dry together. DO NOT OVERMIX! 

Add more coconut milk if it seems dry.

Fill muffins tin and cover with streusel topping (below)

Bake at 400 for about 13-15 minutes

The last 2 minutes top with chunks of coconut!

Chocolate Shredded Coconut

(aka Streusel Topping)

I LOVE this stuff! I sprinkle it on ice cream, cereal, yogurt, or just eat it plane! Its so yummy.

Start by following the steps for coconut butter. You can use a processor or vitamix. 

Now - the only reason I discovered this, is because coconut butter is temper-mental and sometimes just doesn't work! So get it to the point where it is really hot and almost a liquid state, but not quite. It NEEDS to be very warm though. 

Put about 1 cup into a bowl and stir in cocoa powder. I just eye it, about 1/4 of a cup to 1 cup of coconut.  Then using a fork mash to combine. Add about 1/2-1 tsp of powdered Stevia and 1/2 tsp of vanilla if you want. Continue to combine with fork, until all incorporated. YUM!!!

For the streusel topping, you can blend about 1/2 cup of mix with 2-3 tsp of brown sugar. 

This sweetens it a lot, so I prefer not, but for others out there -this is DELISH!

ENJOY!

This went perfect this morning for Father's Day breakfast in bed next to Avocado Egg Boats!

I've seen them all over pinterest and was so excited to try!

Scoop out avocado in the middle a little bit. 

Crack egg, salt and pepper, 

bake at 425 for about 12-14 minutes. Until desired doneness. 

Top with cheese if you like!

Simple, Easy, Healthy, and Tasty!

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Strawberry Shortcake Oatmeal - NO COOK!

SOOO easy! This is what you need for that grab and go morning!

Your hubby and kids can wake up and have a yummy breakfast to grab and eat on the run!

Or better yet...sleep in!  Happily knowing their tummy's will be full!! :)

2/3 C Old Fashion Rolled Oats

2/3 C Almond or Coconut Milk (or cows milk if you like :))

1/4 C Plain Greek Yogurt (I used chobani brand fruit on the bottom strawberry, just grabbing a TINY bit of the fruit on the bottom - it's loaded with sugar!)

1/4 C Diced Strawberries

1/4 C Diced Ripe Banana

Big pinch of Lemon Zest

Small Pinch of Salt

1 Tbl Finely Shredded Coconut (blend or process to make yours more fine)

1 tsp Chia Seeds (optional) - but GOOD for you!

NOTE: You may need to add Stevia or Honey if you didn't have slightly sweetened yogurt.

 Or wait to test it out in the morning and add if you need to!

This is before mixing:

Place in Jar, bowl, whatever you like and STIR well! Cover and place in fridge overnight.

Enjoy in the morning with more strawberries and slivered almonds if desired!

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Banana Chocolate Chip Flax Muffins

I was so excited to try this recipe when I saw it! They just looked delectable! 

I made a few changes to cut sugar and fat, and ended up with a tasty, moist, fiber full, protein packed, perfect muffin! It's also GLUTEN FREE! Which means it will be easier for you to digest and easier on your stomach.

adapted from HERE

Ingredients:

1 C Ground Flaxseed

1 1/4 C Oat Flour (oats ground in blender)(GF if need be!)

1/2 scoop of any protein powder (optional)

1/4 C Sucanat

1 tsp Powdered Stevia

2 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Baking Soda

1/2 tsp Xanthum Gum

1 tsp Cinnamon

2 Ripe Bananas, mashed well

2 Eggs

1/4 C Cinnamon Applesauce Unsweetened

1/4 C Skim, 1%, or Almond Milk

1/2-1 C Dark Chocolate chips, or unsweetened carob chips (to lower sugar even more)

Whisk all dry ingredients in one bowl (except choco chips). And whisk all wet ingredients in separate bowl. Combine the two together and mix just until combined. Fold in Chocolate chips.

Bake at 325 for 25 minutes. LET COOL - they are pretty moist

Makes one dozen

6 Grams of protein per muffin!

Here's an even healthier/lower calorie version - for all you crazies out there! ;-)

Ingredients:

1/2 C Ground Flaxseed

1/2 C Wheat Germ

1/2 C Peanut Flour (my new fav ingredient!!- see below)

1/2 C Oat Flour

1/2 Scoop of Protein Powder

1 1/2 tsp Powdered Stevia

1/4 C Xylitol

1/2 tsp Salt

2 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Baking Soda

1/2 tsp Xanthum Gum

1 tsp Cinnamon

2 Ripe Bananas, mashed well

3 tsp Energy Egg Replacer (mixed with 4 Tbl water in a separate bowl)

1/4 C Canned pumpkin or Unsweetened Applesauce

1/4 Almond Milk

1/4 C Unsweetened Carob Chips, 1/4 C mini Chocolate chips/cacao Nibs

1/4 C Raisins

Place in Mini Muffin tins for  a quick pick me up snack! 

Bake 325 for 20 minutes. Makes 24.

Per Muffin: Calories- 71, Carbs - 11, Fat - 2, Protein - 3

ENJOY!

Check out my new FAVORITE Ingredient! 

Get the taste of peanut and the protein, but without the extra fat!

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Chocolate Red Velvet Smoothie

I sometimes just want something different from my usual green Smoothie. 

This one for sure changes things up.

 Its made from Beets which are an extreme super food.

 They cleanse the blood and help replenish iron!

1 LARGE Beet WITH GREENS

1 Frozen Banana, Slice before Freezing!

10-12 Frozen Cherries

2 Dates

1 Tbl Cocoa Powder (Raw Cacao is even better!)

1 Tbl Chia Seeds or Flax Seeds (to increase the Omega 3's)

1/2 tsp Stevia or 2 Tbl Honey

1 C Almond Milk

Handful of Ice Cubes (optional: I just think they taste better really cold)

Handful of Spinach or kale (optional)

Blend and ENJOY!

Check out my other Red Velvet Green Smoothie

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Coconut Almond Fluffy Oatmeal - Sugar Free!

Nice, Fresh, and Simple Tasting. 

Perfect for a summer day or sunday morning!

Scored high points with everyone in the family!

2 C Old Fashion Oatmeal (GF if need be)

3 C Water

1/2 tsp Salt

Bring to boil, reduce heat until all water is absorbed (about 4 minutes)

Add:

1 C Water

1 C 1% Milk or Almond Milk

1 Tbl Ground Flaxseed

1/2 C Powdered Coconut (throw Unsweetened Shredded coconut in blender)

1/8 tsp Coconut Extract or Flavoring

1/4 tsp Almond Extract

1 tsp Stevia (or 1 TBL of Honey)

Simmer for about 10-12 minutes, stirring while it thickens. It should get very fluffy and thick. Turn off heat and cover with lid. To increase the fluffiness. :) Or just serve immediately!

Top With Unsweetened Coconut chunks and Slivered Almonds

ENJOY!!

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Zuchinni Tots and Banana Oat Pancakes

Want something EXTRA special for Mothers Day? 

This is PERFECT! 

Rich in flavor and light on the waistline. :)

(This would also be a GREAT 'Breakfast for Dinner')

Banana Oat Pancakes 


Ingredients:

1 1/2 C Soymilk (or any milk)

3/4 C White Whole wheat Flour (or GF - Buckwheat/Oat flour)

2 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Baking Soda

1/2 tsp Kosher Salt

1/4 C Flaxseed Meal

3/4 C Uncooked Rolled Oats

1/4 C Cranberries

2 Tbl Sunflower Seeds

1/2 Banana

Blend all ingredients in blender, just until combined. If you have time to let batter sit 5-10 minutes, its a little better.

Zucchini Tots


Ingredients:

1 Large Zucchini, shredded

2 Eggs

1/2 Yellow Onion, diced

1/2 C Whole wheat Flour (or GF if you like - I used millet flour)

Large Handful of Cilantro Chopped

1/4 tsp Kosher Salt

1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

1 Tbl Italian Seasoning

1 Tbl Nutritional yeast (optional)

Combine in Bowl. Place in greased mini muffin tins and top with part skim mozzarella cheese or no cheese at all. 

Bake at 400 for about 15-18 minutes.  

Serve with fresh salsa for dipping!

ENJOY!

Happy Mothers Day

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Whole Grain Berry Scones

These are a new Fav! 

Great for Guests, Holidays, or Sunday Mornings! 

You could easily make the dough the night before and let sit in fridge until ready to cook.

3/4 C Fat Free Plain Greek Yogurt

1 Egg

1 1/2 C Spelt Flour (or Whole Wheat Pastry Flour)

1/2 C All Purpose (or Whole wheat Flour)

1/2 C Old Fashioned Oats

4 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Baking Soda

1/2 tsp Salt

1 tsp Stevia Powder (or 1/4 C Honey/or Maple Syrup or Brown Sugar (you choose!))

4 oz. Unsweetened Applesauce

1 C Berries - fresh or frozen ( I did blueberries, raspberries would be amazing!)

Orange Sweetened Cranberries (bulk bins)

Zest of 1 Orange

Juice of 1 Orange

1 Banana (melted in microwave)

Whisk Egg and Yogurt and set aside. Combine Flours, oats, Baking Powder, Soda, Salt, and stevia (if using  a liquid sweetener blend into yogurt). Use a fork and add applesauce, juice, and mashed melted banana to bowl. Mash with a fork until crumbly. Add yogurt mixture to dough. Use fork to combine. Just stir until combined. Fold in Berries and Cranberries.

Place dough in fridge at least 1/2 hour or overnight. Form about 1/4 c of dough into 1 inch thick circles (or thick balls - whatever you prefer) on greased sheet or silpat. 

Cook at 375 for about 16 minutes. (15-20)

If you want, when they come out of the oven, spread with a little melted butter and sprinkle with evaporated Cane Juice or Sugar.

105 Calories
20 Carbs
1 gram Fat
5 Grams Protein!!

ENJOY!

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Chocolate Cherry Almond Oatmeal!

Nothing less than chocolate for a birthday breakfast.

It's been a theme for Breakfast on Birthdays.

Like my son's chocolate waffles!

2 C Rice Milk (or almond or regular) (I like rice milk cause it's a little sweeter)

1 C Water

1/4 C Cocoa Powder 

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp Almond Extract

1/2 tsp Stevia powder (optional - but it adds a zero calorie sweetness - or you can just add 2 Tbl sugar)

2 Tbl Chia Seeds

2 C Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (use gluten free oats if needed)

1 Ripe Banana

1/2-3/4 C Frozen Cherries

2 Tbl Pure Maple Syrup

1 tsp Vanilla

1/4 C Cacao nibs (optional)

Top with: Toasted Slivered Almonds, dried cherries, and mini chocolate chips!

1) Slice the banana and place on microwave safe plate. 

Put into microwave about 2 minutes, until flattened and melted.

2) Place milk and water in large pot. Sprinkle cocoa powder of the top and whisk over med-high heat until combined. Add Salt, Almond Extract, Stevia (or sugar), and chia seeds until combined. Stir in Oats, melted banana, Cherries. Cook a few more minutes until thickened.

3) while cooking place slivered almonds in dry skillet over med-high heat. Shake skillet every couple minutes until they are lightly toasted.

4) Remove oatmeal from heat, Stir in Maple syrup, Vanilla, and Cacao Nibs.

5) Top with milk (optional), toasted almonds, dried cherries, and mini chocolate chips.

Enjoy!

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Vanilla Prune Applesauce

Easy, Easy Applesauce! Use for after school snack, baby food, on toast or pancakes, mix into plain yogurt (for a yogurt where you know all the ingredients) or replace fat in recipes. YUM!!!

5-6 Apples peeled, cored, and sliced

2 Tbl Lemon Juice

1 C Water

1 C Chopped Dried Prunes

1 tsp Stevia or 2 Tbl Brown Sugar

3 tsp Vanilla 

Place first 4 ingredients into a Large Pot and bring to a boil, then lower to simmer. 

Simmer 20-30 minutes until apples are pretty soft and stirring occasionally.

Mash with a potato masher, or pour everything into a blender and puree. Then

add in desired sweetener: 2 Tbl Brown Sugar, Sucunat, or 1 tsp Stevia and 3 tsp Vanilla.

ENJOY!

You can easily throw these into freezer safe containers and freeze!

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Lucky Green Food!

Have fun tomorrow with some great "green" options!

Green Eggs! (the Healthy Way!)

Shown here with yummy (gluten free!) Sunflower Millet Bread

1 Handful of Spinach

1 or 2 Light Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges

1/4 C milk of choice

Blend in food processor or blended until smooth. 

In a separate bowl mix:

 4 eggs (I prefer free range organic), the spinach mixture, 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, 

and salt and pepper to taste. 

Scramble over med- high heat.

Parmesan or cheddar cheese for garnish. (optional)

Lemon Broccoli Pesto

Large Head of Broccoli and Stems roughly chopped 

(or two small heads) (reserve some for topping pasta)

1 C Sunflower Seeds (soaked for an hour if possible)

1/4 C Pine Nuts

Large Handful of Fresh Parsley or Basil

1/2 Lemon, Juice and Zest

1 Large Clove Garlic

Small Handful of Parmesan Cheese (optional - put how much you want!)

1-2 tsp Sea Salt (to taste)

Put all ingredients in food processor, and blend until combined.

While in processor, drizzle in 2 Tbl Milk, 1 Tbl Olive Oil, and about 1/4 C water. Watch it closely until you get the consistency you want.

Mix with Whole Wheat Pasta and top with Some Broccoli And optional Parmesan Cheese and/or Pine Nuts.

I mixed my pesto with Zunchinni Noodles, made with a sprilalizer. YUM!

Diary Free Mint Chocolate Chip Ice cream!

2 Frozen Bananas (make sure to slice before freezing)

3/4 C Coconut Milk or Almond Milk (frozen in ice cube trays)

1/4 tsp Mint Exctract

Couple Drops of Green Food Coloring

handful cacao nibs

2 Dates - soaked for 1/2 hour

1/8 tsp stevia or Agave or Honey - whatever sweetener you prefer

1/4 C Dark Chocolate/Mint Chips - or just chocolate chips

Put Bananas and milk cubes in microwave for about 30 seconds. Puree in processor until smooth consistency. Add the rest of ingredients and puree until smooth. Sprinkle with some mini chocolate chips or sprinkles if you like. :)

HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY!

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Red Velvet "green" Smoothie

If you want to change up your green smoothie in the morning, here is a fun and EXTREMELY healthy change!

Beets are a super food! 

They have Folic Acid, Iron for blood building, and 

powerful cleansing powers that can help clean the liver. 

Click HERE for more info.

1 Beet and The Greens, rinsed well

2 C Spinach

1 C Water

2-4 Pitted Dates

1/8 tsp Stevia or 1-2 Tbl Honey or Agave (whatever you want)

2 Tbl Cocoa Powder

1 1/2 C Frozen Sliced Banana

1 Tbl Chia Seed

1 Ripe Pear

Pour all ingredients into Vitamix or blender and Blend until smooth. 

Add ice if you want a better consistency.

Enjoy!

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Overnight Banana Bread Oatmeal

Nothing like waking up to a yummy PrEpArEd Meal for breakfast!!

Enter...the crock pot!

1 C Steel Cut Oats (for gluten free use gluten free oats)

3 Cups of So Delicious Coconut Milk

1 C water or PURE apple juice (I just use water :))

1 Banana Diced

1 Banana Mashed

1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon

1/4 tsp Salt

1 Cinnamon Stick

1-2 Tbl of Brown Sugar or Sucunat or a little Stevia Powder

2 Tbl of Unsweetened Shredded Coconut

1/2-1 Cup of Raisins

Garnish:
Chopped pecans, bananas, and raisins. And if you like a little bit of Pure Maple Syrup

Put all ingredients in Crock Pot (may want to use a liner for easier clean up) and cook on low 4-5 hours. My crock pot cooks VERY fast! If you have an older version you may be able to do 6-8 hours on low.

ENJOY!

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Banana Nut Muffins

Yum! After going SOO long without bread, I was just Dying for something like these!!
Recipe altered from "Original Fast Food, by Simmons."

I replaced the Whole Wheat Flour with 1 C brown rice Flour (I just grind brown rice in my vitamix) and 1 C Spelt Flour (you can buy this at a whole foods, etc.)
Spelt isn't gluten free :( But it tastes like wheat and is A LOT easier on you digestive system than wheat flour is. It's also higher in protein and fiber! Whole Wheat is great, just try to replace it when you can with something that won't be so hard on your system.

1 Orange (or 2/3 C fresh orange juice)

2 Ripe Bananas

3 Tbs Lemon Juice

1/3 C Honey

1/2 C Applesauce

1/2 tsp Vanilla (optional)

1/2 C Chopped Walnuts!! (crucial)

1 C Brown Rice Flour (or white whole wheat flour)

1 C Spelt Flour (or 1 cup white whole wheat flour )

1 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Salt

1 tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Allspice Powder

1 Tbs Ground Flaxseed

1/2 C Raisins (optional)

Peel orange. Place in blender with about 1/4 C Water. Put through a mesh strainer into a bowl, taking out the pulp. THen add the bananas, lemon juice, honey and applesauce to blender (or processor). Blend until pureed. Add to orange juice in the bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients to bowl and stir until just combined. Fill muffin tins and bake for 20-25 minutes at 350. They don't puff up a lot, because of the flour, but the family LOVED them!!!!!

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SUPER Green Smoothie

Most my smoothies are just frozen blueberries and banana. I tried to switch it up a bit, using Dr. Oz cleansing green smoothie drink as inspiration. It wasn't bad! 

Give it a try for a good, 'cleansin' start to your day!

1 large handful of spinach leaves

1/2 Cucumber

2 sticks of celery (rinsed) (don't cut the leaves off!)

1 Green Apple

1/2-1 C Chopped Pineapple (frozen pineapple is ideal)

small handful of ice

1 scoop of Raw Protein Powder (or whatever protein you like)

Feel free to add some honey or a couple dates for more sweetness.

Put all ingredients in vitamix and enjoy!

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Immunity Juice

I have wanted a juicer for awhile, but when I discovered you can juice with a vita-mix (or blender) I couldn't wait to try it out! Juice is so good for you! Especially juice with NO added sugar - something I can be happy to serve my kiddos. 

Read Here for more.

All you need is a nut milk bag. You can buy these HERE on Amazon, but to be honest it was just a nylon bag, I feel like I could have made it or something. But you do need something very fine to get all that liquid out and no pulp!

2 Carrots

1 Stalk Celery

2 Green Apples

2 Oranges peeled (optional to leave a tiny bit of pulp on)

1 C water

Place all items in blender. Blend until fine. Place in Nut milk bag over a bowl.

 Start to squeeze, squeeze, squeeze.

 Enjoy

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