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Hydration Station Smoothie
Hydration Station Smoothie – If you tend to get morning headaches, this is the smoothie for you. Headaches are often…
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Max Power Smoothie
Max Power Smoothie – This is a delicious breakfast smoothie base to start your day, with some optional booster additions…
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Spiced Apple Couscous Breakfast Bowl
https://youtu.be/V_7QiWJjN1g Spiced Apple Couscous Breakfast Bowl – This couscous breakfast bowl is really quick and versatile like oatmeal – but…
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Homemade Granola Bars
https://youtu.be/Yub46BCRoi4 Homemade Granola Bars – With a base of peanut butter and Bee Free Honee (or maple syrup), these homemade…
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Roasted Veggie Bowls with Buckwheat Bites and Coconut Curry Dip
https://youtu.be/hboR5Akogis Roasted Veggie Bowls with Buckwheat Bites and Coconut Curry Dip – Dive into this delicious bowl of nutrient-dense, plant-based…
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Morning Ginger-Lemon Elixer
Morning Ginger-Lemon Elixer – Start your day with a digestion- and metabolism-boosting elixir. Cinnamon is optional, but it’s been shown…
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Chocolate Protein Quinoa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeXABOVGFSk Chocolate Protein Quinoa – – quinoa (dry), water, banana (pureed or mashed), non-dairy milk (optional – or water), protein…
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Maple Berry Oatmeal
Maple Berry Oatmeal – – rolled oats (dry), flaxseed (ground), almonds, berries, maple syrup, , Mix the oats with boiling…
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Classic Coleslaw
Classic Coleslaw – This is the coleslaw my mom always made, with a creamy-tangy applesauce dressing. I’ve used tahini as…
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Energizing Green Smoothie
Energizing Green Smoothie – This smoothie is so tasty, refreshing, and light. Pineapple is a great contrast to the greens,…
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Creamy Potato-Cauliflower Soup
– This is a twist on potato-leek soup, with a nutritional boost from cauliflower. Leeks can be pretty pricey,…
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Tofu Miso Soup
Tofu Miso Soup – Miso soup is quite simple—and very tasty. Most miso soup in restaurants is made with a…
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Chia Quinoa Pudding
Chia Quinoa Pudding – A heartier, more filling version of chia pudding, adding cooked quinoa in the mix. Simply top…
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Curried Chickpea Mango Wraps
Curried Chickpea Mango Wraps – This makes a delicious and fresh lunchtime meal. If you want to pack this for…
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Simple Berry Smoothie
Simple Berry Smoothie – – berries (any kind, frozen or fresh), banana, flaxseed (ground, or chia seeds), , Purée everything…
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Oil-Free Banana Bread
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48cUsNk5Sgg Oil-Free Banana Bread – I love this one, because it's a little more bread-like and not sticky like the…
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Berry Apple Ginger Smoothie
Berry Apple Ginger Smoothie – Sweet with a zing! A light, refreshing, and cleansing way to start your day… -…
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Tropi-Kale Breeze Smoothie
Tropi-Kale Breeze Smoothie – Pineapple is a natural metabolism booster, has an enzyme that helps with digestion, and helps cut…
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Apple Spice Steelcut Oats
Apple Spice Steelcut Oats – – steel-cut oats, water, non-dairy milk (optional), sea salt, apple (cored and chopped), raisins, cinnamon,…
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Pressure Cooker Lemon Iced Tea
Pressure Cooker Lemon Iced Tea – Making iced tea in a pressure cooker gives you a really full flavor, without…
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Weekday Spinach Chickpea Salad
Weekday Spinach Chickpea Salad – – spinach, chickpeas (1 19oz can), cucumber (chopped), cherry tomatoes (quartered), grapes (quartered), , Put…
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Tropical Steelcut Oats
https://youtu.be/yB8sYQzYjg0 Tropical Steelcut Oats – Whole grains, nuts and fruit come together for a delicious – and healthy – treat…
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Coconut Curry Tofu
Coconut Curry Tofu – Serve this super flavorful curry over brown rice, along with warmed naan or pita to soak…
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Avocado Boats
Avocado Boats – This is really easy to make but looks fancy. Serve as an appetizer if you have friends…
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Quinoa Lentil Chipotle Burgers
https://youtu.be/Sn1_HEGDtF0 Quinoa Lentil Chipotle Burgers – A little spicy, a little smoky, with a whole lot of flavor and nutrients,…
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Herbed Quinoa Kidney Bean Burger
https://vimeo.com/152463370 Herbed Quinoa Kidney Bean Burger – – kidney beans (or 1 1/2 cups cooked), cooked quinoa, carrots (grated), fresh…
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Coconut Chia Pudding
Coconut Chia Pudding – – chia seeds, non-dairy milk, coconut, Mix everything together in a small bowl and allow to…
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Creamy Chickpea Salad
Creamy Chickpea Salad – – chickpeas (or 1 1/2 cups cooked), lime, tahini, cinnamon, sea salt, bell pepper, peas, kale,…
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Celery with Peanut Butter
– – celery, peanut butter, Wash and trim the celery. If you don't like the bitterness or stringiness of…
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Spicy Sweet Potatoes
Spicy Sweet Potatoes – – sweet potato (peeled and cubed), sea salt, dried oregano, cayenne pepper (or smoked paprika), black…
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Minty Hummus
Minty Hummus – – chickpeas (or 1 1/2 cups cooked), tahini, lemon (zest and juice), fresh garlic, cumin, fresh mint…
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Banana Bread Rice Pudding
Banana Bread Rice Pudding – This creamy, soft, sweet morning porridge is made with rice. Normally, you don’t stir rice…
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Strawberry Milkshake
Strawberry Milkshake – This thick, creamy shake is naturally sweet and totally healthy. It makes a great treat at the…
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Chickpea Noodle Soup
Chickpea Noodle Soup – Here’s a vegan take on the classic soup made from scratch. It’s really easy to put…
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Make-Ahead Chia Pudding Parfaits
Make-Ahead Chia Pudding Parfaits – These breakfast cups make for a nourishing, balanced breakfast. Just mix them up at least…
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Berry Chia Jam
Berry Chia Jam – A lot of jams use plant-based pectin or animal-based gelatin to achieve their texture, and these…
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Avocado & White Bean Toast
Avocado & White Bean Toast – Avocado toast is a simple and satisfying breakfast alternative to peanut butter toast. Here,…
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Peanut Butter–Chocolate Chip Granola
Peanut Butter–Chocolate Chip Granola – Using peanut butter as the base for this granola creates an amazing flavor and also…
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Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookie
Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookie – This recipe makes two cookies, which are good as a complete breakfast, or you can…
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Overnight Oats, 5 Ways
Overnight Oats, 5 Ways – Fuel a healthy breakfast with hearty, tasty overnight oats! They’re healthier than instant oatmeal packets…
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Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie – This is great when the days start getting cooler—it’s super thick, creamy, and filling enough to…
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Green Kickstart Smoothie
Green Kickstart Smoothie – This low-sugar smoothie uses avocado as the creamy base and adds cucumber for hydration. Its light,…
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Berry Protein Smoothie
Berry Protein Smoothie – This is an easy and versatile morning smoothie, using whatever berries or fruit you like. It’s…
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Cheese Fondue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKpu1CdrqLU France is the land of cheese, and fondue is a common meal, especially in the colder regions of France…
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Chia-Quinoa Protein Bites
Chia-Quinoa Protein Bites – – medjool dates (pitted), walnuts (or sunflower seeds), chia seeds (and/or hemp seeds), cooked quinoa, protein…
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Pesto Quinoa Bowl
Pesto Quinoa Bowl – – cooked quinoa, spinach (chopped), squash (cooked), bell pepper (diced), avocado (sliced), black pepper, balsamic vinegar,…
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Fennel & Kale Salad
Fennel & Kale Salad – – kale (chopped), sea salt, fennel (thinly sliced, or jicama), apple (chopped), goji berries (or…
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Black Bean & Squash Burrito Bowls
Black Bean & Squash Burrito Bowls – Burritos, in bowl form, are just as tasty but faster and pack up…
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5 Ingredient Granola Bars
– You can make these on a weekend, to have on hand for grab n go snacks through the…
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Coconut Curry Sauce
– This silky-smooth curry sauce is great to drizzle over a bowl of roasted veg and beans, or toss…
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Caesar Dressing
– Regular Caesar dressing uses mayonnaise and anchovies, but this vegan version has a similar creamy, cheesy tang. Most…
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Cilantro-Lime Dressing
– Cilantro is a fresh green herb that looks a lot like parsley. You can tell the difference quickly…
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Broccoli Slaw
Broccoli Slaw – – broccoli (chopped, including stems), cabbage (red or green, shredded), carrots (peeled and shredded), fresh parsley (chopped,…
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Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes – Whip up some simple mashed potatoes to serve as a side dish to a burger, loaf, roasted…
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Mango Chia Lassi
– Make a dairy-free version of this creamy, refreshing treat! Great with breakfast, as a snack, or as dessert.…
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Cardamom Brown Rice
Cardamom Brown Rice – Season plain brown rice with the delicate flavors of cardamom, cinnamon and ginger. Brown rice is…
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Mango Chutney
Mango Chutney – Make an easy mango chutney for a pop of flavor in a meal, or as a dipping…
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Creamy Orange-Ginger Dressing
– A rich, creamy dressing with sweetness from the orange, and tanginess from the fresh ginger. This is a…
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Curried Chickpea Lettuce Wraps
Curried Chickpea Lettuce Wraps – This makes a delicious and fresh lunchtime meal. If you want to pack this for…
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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
https://youtu.be/eH02HdmXP8w Creamy Pumpkin Pasta – This is a super creamy and delicious sauce, to give a change of pace from…
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Funky Monkey Ice Cream
Funky Monkey Ice Cream – – banana (peeled and frozen), non-dairy milk, almond butter (or peanut or other nut/seed butter),…
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Stuffed Cinnamon Apples
Stuffed Cinnamon Apples – – apple, rolled oats, walnuts, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, apple juice, , Set the oven to preheat…
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Pineapple Coconut Macaroons
Pineapple Coconut Macaroons – – banana (mashed), chia seeds (or ground golden flax seeds), almond extract, maple syrup (or brown…
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Oatmeal Date Squares
Oatmeal Date Squares – – steel-cut oats (cooked measure), unrefined sugar, cinnamon, dates (pitted), coconut (unsweetened ), Topping: rolled oats,…
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Banana Walnut Muffins
Banana Walnut Muffins – – nut/seed butter, apple cider vinegar, banana, non-dairy milk (or water), unrefined sugar (or less), baking…
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Hot Cran-Apple Smoothie
https://youtu.be/MmOFmDzN3ZA Hot Cran-Apple Smoothie – A sweet little smoothie for cold mornings, with a warming pinch of cinnamon. If you…
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Hot Matcha Smoothie
https://youtu.be/MmOFmDzN3ZA Hot Matcha Smoothie – Get a matcha boost, in a soft and creamy morning smoothie. – matcha green tea…
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Hot Chocolate Chai Smoothie
https://youtu.be/MmOFmDzN3ZA Hot Chocolate Chai Smoothie – This is creamy and rich, perfect to-go breakfast that drinks like a latte. -…
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PB&J Overnight Oats
PB&J Overnight Oats – The perfect combo of peanut butter and jam, as make-ahead and portable overnight oats. This will…
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Arugula Walnut Pesto
Arugula Walnut Pesto – Not everyone likes arugula's distinctive flavor in salads, but it tastes amazing in this pesto with…
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Banana Ice Cream Sundae
Banana Ice Cream Sundae – – banana (frozen), nut/seed butter (optional), raspberries, dark chocolate (optional), , Put the banana, and…
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Creamy Basil Soup With Caramelized Beets
Creamy Basil Soup With Caramelized Beets – This looks fancy schmancy, but is actually really simple to make – so…
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Smoky Avocado Kale Salad
One serving of kale (1 cup) has your full RDA for vitamin C, about twice the RDA for vitamin A…
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Roasted Chickpeas
– These are great as a protein-rich snack, or a salad topper to make it more of a meal.…
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Aduki Pumpkin Soup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUCn3vAyCrw Aduki Pumpkin Soup – – aduki beans, pumpkin (cubed), sea salt, vegetable broth, parsnips (or carrots, chopped), fresh cilantro…
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Creamy Pesto Spaghetti Squash
Creamy Pesto Spaghetti Squash – – spaghetti squash (cooked), bell pepper (chopped), cherry tomatoes (halved), fresh parsley (chopped), green onion…
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Big Bean Salad with Lime Dressing
Big Bean Salad with Lime Dressing – – chickpeas (beans, or blackeyed peas (or 1/2 cup dried, fully cooked)), cherry…
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Simple Chickpea Scramble
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qlQlfv7UsQ Simple Chickpea Scramble – A tofu scramble is the most prolific vegan brunch option. For those who are allergic,…
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Avo Lime Smoothie
– – avocado, lime (zest and juice), spinach (optional), cucumber, non-dairy milk (optional), Puree everything in a blender until…
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Porridge Variations
Porridge Variations – Make a batch of porridge, to have different toppings each day. – steel-cut oats (or brown rice…
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Smoky Black Bean Burgers
Smoky Black Bean Burgers – – black beans, cooked buckwheat, tomato paste (or ketchup), liquid smoke (optional), green onion, smoked…
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Cocoa Banana Cupcakes
Cocoa Banana Cupcakes – Here’s a yummy sesame-ginger dressed bowl with all the plant food groups represented, in proportion and…
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Kale Chickpea Caesar Salad
https://www.youtube.com/embed/o-kNs5yKKjI Kale Chickpea Caesar Salad – Try a veganized version of caesar dressing, paired with nutrient-rich kale and other veggies.…
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Basic Oatmeal
Basic Oatmeal – – rolled oats (dry), cinnamon (optional), non-dairy milk (optional), flaxseed (ground, or chia seeds), , Mix the…
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Chilled Melon Basil Soup
Chilled Melon Basil Soup – I created this recipe with cantaloupe melon in mind, but I think it would be…
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PB Toast
PB Toast – – whole grain bread, nut/seed butter, , Toast the bread, and spread the nut butter on each…
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Michelle’s Straw-nana Shake
Michelle's Straw-nana Shake – This is the perfect healthy vegan strawberry milkshake… for hot summer afternoons chilling out with your…
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Tess’s Cold & Flu Fighting Green Mojito Smoothie
Tess's Green Mojito Smoothie – This smoothie from Tess Masters, aka The Blender Girl, is packed with cold and flu…
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Candy Cane Superfood Ice Cream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ-uH2FRoqk Candy Cane Superfood Ice Cream – – banana (peeled and frozen), raspberries, fresh mint, goji berries, water (or pure…
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JL Fields’ Avo-Cherry Milkshake
JL Fields' Avo-Cherry Milkshake – This is a thick, rich, satisfying smoothie from JL Fields that's full of antioxidants, electrolytes,…
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Quinoa Protein Energy Bites
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0YKvbFnO9I Quinoa Protein Energy Bites – These little no-bake bites are a perfect energy booster and treat. If you don't…
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Mocha Frappucino (aka Dennicino)
Mocha Frappucino (aka Dennicino) – Creamy, rich, icy, frothy… this homemade frappucino (or iced mocha latte) recipe really hits…
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Balsamic Veg Plate
Balsamic Veg Plate – This is perfect as a snack, topped with a scoop of hummus, or scaled up to…
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Blueberry Walnut Quinoa Porridge
– Have a protein-packed morning bowl of quinoa porridge, if you make a big batch it'll be ready to…
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PB Banana Toast
– – whole grain bread, nut/seed butter, banana (sliced), , Toast the bread, spread the peanut butter on each…
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Mayan Chocolate Brownie Bites
Mayan Chocolate Brownie Bites – These little no-bake brownie bites are spiced up with cinnamon and cayenne for a Mayan…
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Tacos + Toppings
Tacos + Toppings – – whole grain wrap (or corn tortilla), lettuce (shredded), carrots (grated), tomato (chopped), lime (to squeeze…
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Pina Colada Smoothie
Pina Colada Smoothie – If you're craving a pina colada, try this really simple (non-alcoholic) pina colada smoothie. It's perfect…
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Cajun-Spiced Burger
Cajun-Spiced Burger – These burgers are made with a base of toasted buckwheat (also known as kasha), which has a…
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Zesty Vegetable Skewers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlivPZ95PVk Zesty Vegetable Skewers – This is a tried and true summer recipe, perfect for BBQs, picnics, or dinner on…
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