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Hi there!
Sometimes we get in a rut and don't know what to eat for dinner, breakfast, lunch or snack and it gets a little boring. I enjoy taking any recipe and tweeking it so that whole natural ingredients are used and it is healthy. I have to admit that I don't use recipes all the time, I eyeball a lot of things and taste test. Some of my recipes on here I just thought about in terms of measurements so feel free to be an explorer and try and taste your way through your cooking! I promise that eating clean whole foods can taste great and make you feel just as wonderful! Just imagine if everyone could learn to be so in tune with their bodies down to the very taste of what it is they are needing. Good luck, Happy Healthy Cooking!!!

Monday, November 23, 2015

Chicken Fajita / Zucchini Noodle Bowl

Costco had a bag of zucchini for $5.99 so I picked it up knowing I could find a yummy way to whip them up.
You will need:

1lb diced boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 large yellow or white onion
4 large mushrooms
2 cloves diced elephant garlic
1 1/2 T Fajita Mix (see past post on how to make this. I make it and keep it in the cabinet for future use, this time I used coconut sugar)
1 sliced fresh jalapeño
3  zucchini / noodle sliced ( I use the slicer on my cheese grader and then stack and cut into thin noodles, since I don't have a noodle slicer)
1T Coconut oil
**optional crunch and delicious add dry roasted crushed almonds/about 6 per bowl**

Yield: 6 medium bowl servings

Start by cooking the diced chicken (add a pinch of the seasoning at this time) , as it gets white add the garlic. When it gets most the way done, add remaining ingredients (leave out the jalapeños )  including the oil and sauté for about ten more minutes stirring frequently.
Serve in bowls or on plates and put diced jalapeños and crushed almonds on top.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Amazing Raw Cheesecake!!! From Yummly.com

Vegan Lemon Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake Squares (Raw, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, No-Bake, Paleo-Friendly and No Refined Sugar)

Ingredients
  • 3 Cup raw cashews
  • 1 1/2 Cup lemon juice
  • 3/4 Cup maple syrup
  • 1 1/4 Cup organic coconut oil
  • 2 Cup pecans
  • 1/4 Cup maple syrup
  • 2 Tbs organic coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla beans
  • 1 Cup blueberries or whatever fruit you choose
  • 1 Tbs maple syrup
  • 1 Tbs organic coconut oil

DIRECTIONS

Prepare the crust
Step 1Add all ingredients for the crust into a food processor and process until it becomes a sticky, crumbly texture.

Line a 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper and transfer the crust mixture into the dish.

Using your hands, firmly press the crust evenly into the bottom of the dish. Set aside.
Prepare the filling
Step 2Add all the ingredients for the filling to a Vitamix, or high speed blender, and blend until it is creamy and smooth.

Pour the mixture on top of the crust and spread it evenly.
Prepare the swirl topping
Step 3Add all ingredients for the swirl topping to a food processor and process until it has a puree' type texture.

Drizzle the swirl topping on top of the cheesecake filling.

Using the tip of a sharp knife, swirl the topping into the cheesecake filling.
Step 4Put in the freezer for approximately 2 hours, or until it hardens.

When ready to serve, you will need to leave it out on the counter top for about 10 minutes or so to soften slightly because it will be completely frozen and difficult to cut.

Store it in the freezer until ready to serve because it will become soft and lose its shape if left out at room temperature.

Enjoy!

NOTE

This recipe will make approximately 16 large squares.



Total Time 50 Minutes
Servings 4

Fall Is In The Air, Let's Eat Pumpkin Muffins (Gluten Free)

  • 3 extra large organic free-range eggs
    1 cup organic light brown sugar, or coconut sugar not packed
    1 15-oz can cooked pumpkin
    2 teaspoons  vanilla extract
    2 cups gluten-free flour ( I ground oatmeal in my food processor) 
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    1 teaspoon gluten-free Pumpkin Pie Spice
    1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Add cupcake liners to cupcake pan ( I love my silicone baking cups, they are re usable! you can get them at any grocery store) 

Mix wet ingredients first, if you are using oat flour then toss the oats in your food processor!

Slowly add the dry ingredients.

Pour even amounts in the cupcake tins and cook for 18-25 minutes checking on them with a toothpick.

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Not everything on my blog is just for dinner, or have you already noticed? It is totally possible to snack clean too! Or in this case, I make these for breakfast!

1c All Natural Peanut Butter
2 Large Eggs (or egg substitute for you non eggers)
2 Medium Ripe Bananas
1/2t Baking Soda
1T Vanilla
2T Honey
**optional adding two scoops protein powder (I add this!) or choc chips, raisins or coconut***

Line cupcake tins with cupcake fillers ( I use silicone and love them just wash and reuse)  Preheat oven to 350.
Mash bananas and add/mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
evenly distribute batter in lined pan, cook for 12-18 minutes (depending how fast your oven cooks)

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Sugar Free Jam? yes Ma'am!

This can be substituted with any fruit you would like! I've been getting some questions about chia seeds lately and what to do with them. Here is a plan. Also go look up the granola recipe I have on a last post. They are also used as a food that fills you up (it's just a super plus they have major health benefits as well) so toss some in your smoothies. Happy clean cooking❤️

4c berries of choice
2T raw honey
2T chia seeds (soak them in 4T water for 10 minutes)
Pulse in your food processor or blender

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Italian Sausage Soup

3c organic chicken broth
3T Italian Seasoning (I get this at costco)
3c water
One white onion chopped
One red and one yellow bell pepper chopped
4-5 cloves garlic
1 head cauliflower  chopped (subbed for rice)
Mushrooms chopped
3 chicken sausage  links  sliced and. cooked (I buy the no nitrate , antibiotic free chicken sausage at costco)
Use a stock pot and cook the sausage almost all the way. Add  garlic and onions for a little but then add liquids and all other ingredients. Bring to a boil for five minutes and then simmer for ten (or until veggies are tender) serve!
**add whatever other veggies you desire!)

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Banana Protein Muffins

3c Oat Flour (you can make your own with a food processor, throw about 3.5c in and turn on for about 1 minute)
2t baking soda
1/2t baking powder
1/2t salt
1 1/2T flax seeds
1/2c unsweetened apple sauce
1/4c coconut oil (throw a whole apple and this oil in your FP and Blend if you don't have applesauce on hand)
3 eggs
1/2c honey
2 ripe mashed bananas
1/2c or 3 scoops protein powder (I use total nutrition from Divine Nature)
2t vanilla
2t cinnamon

Preheat your oven to 350. I use silicone muffin containers so no greasing needed and less mess! Mix above dry ingredients first then add wet. Cook for 18-20 minutes