Category: Recipes

Coconut Quinoa w/ Avocado & Sauteed Plantains

Coconut Quinoa w/ Avocado & Sauteed Plantains

  INGREDIENTS: Quinoa: 2/3 cup canned coconut milk or coconut milk beverage 1/3 cup dry quinoa 1/4 tsp ground ginger Pinch of salt ½ tsp lime zest 2 tbsp coconut flakes   1 ripe avocado 1.5 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro Salt and pepper 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 ripe yellow plantain, [...]

BBQ Tofu Salad

BBQ Tofu Salad

  INGREDIENTS: 1 head Romain Lettuce, Finely Chopped 1-½ cup Jicama Chopped 3 whole Persian Cucumbers, Chopped 1 whole Avocado, Peeled, Pitted And Chopped 2 stalks Green Onion, Chopped 1-½ cup Cherry Tomatos, Halved 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil – For Grilling 2 whole Bell Peppers 1 whole Onion 2 whole Zucchinis 2 whole Jalapeño Peppers 1 ear Corn, Husks Removed Kosher Salt, Pepper, Basil, Cayenne, And Oregano, [...]

Breakfast Quesadillas w/ Peanut Butter, Strawberry & Banana

Breakfast Quesadillas w/ Peanut Butter, Strawberry & Banana

    INGREDIENTS: 2 Tablespoons Creamy Natural Peanut Butter 2 whole Whole Grain Tortillas 1 whole Banana, Peeled And Sliced 5 whole Strawberries, Hulled And Sliced 1 pinch Ground Cinnamon Cooking Spray  DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat and spray pan with cooking spray. 2. Spread 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter evenly over each tortilla. [...]

Breakfast Spinach Tostada w/ Hummus

Breakfast Spinach Tostada w/ Hummus

  Keep it Healthy. Keep it Delicious! INGREDIENTS: 1 whole (6 Inch) Soft Flour Tortilla ¼ teaspoons Olive Oil 4 Tablespoons Hummus Or Refried Beans 3 cups Lightly Packed Baby Spinach 1 teaspoon Water 1 pinch Salt 1 pinch Black Pepper 1 ounce, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded 1 whole Large Egg, Cooked Any Way You Want DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 F. Brush [...]

Baked Coconut Shrimp

Baked Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 1/2 cup flaked unsweetened coconut 6 tablespoons plain panko breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour 2 large egg whites 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and patted dry Salt and fresh pepper Dipping Sauce: 1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder DIRECTIONS Preheat the [...]

Green & Lean Breakfast Smoothie

Green & Lean Breakfast Smoothie

    Its Lean, and it Green, and its Powerful… A Breakfast Smoothie that will have you start your day with an extra skip in your step! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped 1/2 english cucumber, peeled and chopped 1/2 ripe pear, peeled, cored and chopped juice from 1 lime 1 cup baby spinach [...]

Warm Quinoa Breakfast w/ Fruit

Warm Quinoa Breakfast w/ Fruit

  INGREDIENTS: 2 cups whole or low-fat milk, plus more for serving 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar, plus more for serving 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for serving 1 cup (1/2 pint) fresh blueberries, plus more for serving (or fruit of your choice) DIRECTIONS: Bring milk to a boil in a [...]

Paleo Mayo Crab Patties

Paleo Mayo Crab Patties

    Recipe for Paleo Mayo INGREDIENTS:  large egg yolk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon white vinegar 3/4 cup macadamia nut oil or avocado oil  DIRECTIONS: Combine all of the ingredients, except the oil, into a bowl and whisk for 30 seconds or unil the mixture has thickened. Then take [...]

Protein Packed Recipes That Aren’t Smoothies!

Protein Packed Recipes That Aren’t Smoothies!

  Protein smoothies are great choices for anyone who wants to get more protein in their day without having to eat a lot of meat or fish. Although there are tons of really delicious smoothie recipes, sometimes you want a different snack option. Fortunately there are quite a few different recipes you can make with [...]

Desserts You Don’t Have To Feel Guilty About

Desserts You Don’t Have To Feel Guilty About

  Whether it’s the holidays or a special occasion, desserts seem to be all over the place no matter what day of the week it is. These can make it especially challenging to stick with a diet, especially if you want to be able to eat dinner along with your dessert. Well, by making healthy [...]