All posts in 'Recipes'

01 Sep. 17

A CONSUMER’S GUIDE TO THE MISLEADING CLAIMS ON FOOD LABELS

Walk through the aisles of any supermarket, and you’ll see labels declaring products to be “all-natural,” “organic,” and “fair trade”. What do these labels really mean? Here’s a breakdown of some of the most common claims you’ll find on labels, and..

31 Aug. 17

16 UNEXPECTED WAYS TO USE COCONUT OIL

Coconut oil is good for more than cooking—it’s incredibly versatile. Whether you want whiter teeth or smoother skin, let coconut oil prove how well it can multitask. 1. As A Butter Substitute In Baking Whether you’re vegan, or just..

30 Aug. 17

Cacao vs. Cocoa – Is There A Difference And Which One Is Best?

Cacao and cocoa may sound similar, but both of them are unique when it comes to taste, nutrition, and cost.  CACAO is the purest form of chocolate you can consume, which means it is raw and much less processed..

28 Aug. 17

STACKED BREAKFAST MEXICAN PIZZAS

Serves 2 4 burrito-size whole wheat flour tortillas 1 cup thick salsa, no added sugar 2 large eggs, organic preferred 1/2 cup grated Mexican-blend cheese, omit if dairy free 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup cherry tomatoes,..

28 Aug. 17

SPINACH CARROT BLUEBERRY LOAF (vegan)

  Dry ingredients 2 cups spelt flour 1 cup rolled oats 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon salt Wet ingredients ½ cup coconut oil, melted ½ cup maple syrup ½ cup non-dairy milk 2 teaspoons vanilla..

28 Aug. 17

SPELT CHOCOLATE KALE OATMEAL COOKIES (vegan)

1 T. ground flaxseed 3 T. warm water 1 cup spelt flour + extra, as needed 1 cup oats ⅔ cup coconut sugar ½ t. baking soda ⅛ t. salt ⅔ cup coconut oil or vegan butter, melted 2..

28 Aug. 17

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD WITH CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING

For the Chicken: 2 medium chicken breasts, organic preferred 1 ½ teaspoons cumin 1 t. chili powder ¼ teaspoon salt Juice of ½ lime (reserve other half for dressing) 1 tablespoon olive oil For the Salad: 2 cups romaine..

28 Aug. 17

SHRIMP MEXICAN CHOP SALAD

1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined* 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped into bite size pieces 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced..

28 Aug. 17

SHRIMP AND SWEET POTATO NOODLES WITH MANGO CILANTRO SALSA

Shrimp 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp, wild-caught 2 teaspoons tamari, or soy sauce 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil Sweet potato noodles: 3..

28 Aug. 17

RASPBERRY ALMOND COCONUT ENERGY BITES

1 ½ cups shredded unsweetened coconut, divided 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 1/2 cup raw almonds 4 Medjool dates, pits removed 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup almond butter Add ½ cup of the coconut to a food processor and..