Breakfast 2 go

So today I was running late per usual. This is what I decided upon. 

1 packet of wegmans organic plain instant oatmeal 

2 chopped dates 

6 chopped strawberrys 

1 chopped apple 

1 stevia in the raw packet 

1 tbsp of organic chocolate peanut butter powder 

1 tsp agave nectar 

Splash of unsweetened vanilla almond milk

May I just say... OMG. Amazing. I hadn't been doing oats at all but then I said, yolo. This is such a wonderful combination. If I had bananas or raisins i'd add them to. Loading up on as much fruit as possible with the oats is the key to staying fuller for longer. Hope you enjoy! xoxo 

Chocolate pineapple-berry smoothie!

Oh my goodness. Can't stop won't stop with these smoothies! They are just delicious & give great energy for the day. 

This one tastes absolutely lovely. 

"Chocolate" pineapple-berry: 

- 1/4 of a pineapple 

- 1/4 of a papaya (make sure it's ripe!) 

- 1 ripe banana 

- 3 stalks of kale (stems removed) 

- about 10-15 cherries 

- 1 gala apple 

- Tsp of cacao powder (cocoa or carob can substitute) 

- 1/4 cup frozen blueberries 

- about 5 frozen strawberries 

- about 5 frozen peach pieces 

- 4 ice cubes 

- coconut water, I fill the bottom 1/2 inch of the blender.

Enjoy! Xoxo 

*Remember it's always best to place the softest ingredients on the bottom to ease the blades in blending. 

Cherry-berry smoothie + Watermelon smoothie = love.

So today I am heading to the pool, which means I have to prepare something to bring along! I made these smoothies today & they were so delicious I needed to share! 

Cherry-berry delight: 
1/4 of a papaya 

1 banana 

About 15 cherries 

1 pink lady apple 

2 strawberries 

4 small stalks of kale, stems removed 

2 medjool dates 

Tsp of agave nectar 

1 cup frozen blueberries 

5 ice cubes

Coconut water 

1/2 tsp vanilla extract 

Blend all ingredients until smooth... WOW! This one is really delicious. 

The second one, the pink one, is simply just blended seedless watermelon! This is one half of a watermelon. It was sweet but not crispy enough so blending was perfect! 

Hope you enjoy! Xoxo 

Strawberry, banana, pineapple "ice cream"!

 

OMG

This is such a delicious, satisfying treat! Honestly, who needs regular ice cream?

Recipe:

1 frozen banana

5 frozen strawberries

1/4 of a small pineapple

3 dates

A tiny bit of coconut water

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp almond extract

Pulse in the vitamix on low speeds until all the chunks are blended.

On top:

2 strawberries chopped 

1 tbsp coconut shreds

1 tbsp cacao nibs

1 tbsp dried goji berries

4 walnuts chopped

small handful of raisins 

Mix all together and get ready for a party in your mouth! Great for a sweet tooth! 

Ginger juice!

Got a tummy ache? Ginger is fabulous for whatever ales ya! :)

Ginger Green Juice:

1 large cucumber
2-3 stalks of celery
3 Green Apples
1 1/2 inch piece of Ginger
1 Lime, peel removed

Juice and enjoy!

Green Breakfast Smoothie!

Good morning my loves!

I make a variation of this smoothie every day. It gets me PUMPED and energized for the day. Much more than coffee ever did might I add! (And I drank a LOT of coffee in my day ;)

This recipe makes about 46 oz, so enough for 2 people!

1-2 Bananas
1 apple
1/4 cup frozen Strawberries
1/4 cup frozen blueberries
3 large stalks of Kale (ends removed)
1/4 or less of a pineapple
1/4 cup or less of coconut meat (optional)
5-6 Dates
1 tsp of less of vanilla extract
1/4 tsp of almond extract
1/4 tsp of Cinnamon
1/8 tsp of nutmeg
Coconut water or almond milk, enough that the first inch or two in the blender is covered (to ease the blades to be able to blend)
4-5 Ice cubes

>Optional but I always put these superfood powders in for extra nutritional and energy benefits:

1-2 tsps of Maca Powder
1 tsp of Cacao Powder
1 tsp of Lucuma Powder
1 tsp of Mesquite Power

> Try to put the softest ingredients towards the bottom for easier blending. Blend on high until everything is smooth and evenly mixed.

On top I put:

1 tbsp of chia seeds
1 tbsp coconut shreds
1 tbsp cacao nibs
2 tsps raw almond slivers crunched up

Mix well throughout (esp the chia seeds), grab a BIG straw and ENJOY! (I got my straws at bed, bath & beyond!)

Hope you love! xoxo

"Taco Meat" Salad

Raw Vegan "Taco Meat" Salad.

NOM.

>For salads I literally throw every vegetable you can think of in there:

Romaine lettuce

Spinach

Celery

Cucumber
Mushrooms

Shredded Carrots

LOTS of Tomatoes

Radishes 

Broccoli (I like to blanch mine for 1 minute)

Kalamata olives (in the jar)

Red/green bell pepper

Red onion 

Maybe 1/4 to 1/2 avocado

Sunflower Seeds

Hemp seeds

Raisins

Sun Dried Tomatoes

I think thats it?! LOL it varies, whatever you have is good though so long as its a lot of salad.

>For the cauliflower rice as pictured:

A head of cauliflower

1/2 Garlic Cloves

2 tbsps cilantro

Wee bit of flax oil

Pulse in a food processor until you get the snow like consistency. 

>For the "taco meat":

1 cup of walnuts

2 tsps of Flax oil

10 sundried tomatoes (soaked in water for a few hours, at least one hour)

1/4 tsp chili powder

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (or more to taste but try that first)

a sprinkle of salt!

pulse until it looks meaty!

>For a dressing:

3/4 cup cashews

1/3 cup water 

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp lemon

1 garlic clove

1/8 of an onion 

1 tbsp honey or agave nectar

sprinkle of salt

lots of black pepper

Blend until creamy. I usually use 2 tbsps on a large salad.

Hope you like!