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No-bake Quinoa Coffee Energy Bites
No-bake Quinoa Coffee Energy Bites – These little no-bake bites are a perfect energy booster and end of summer (or…
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Coconut Lemon Kasha Salad
Coconut Lemon Kasha Salad – Pairing a hearty whole grain with fresh vegetables is a perfect way to make filling…
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Applesauce Jicama Salad
Applesauce Jicama Salad – This makes a refreshing meal on a hot summer evening – it’s crunchy, slightly sweet and…
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Dreena’s Daily Kid-Friendly Green Smoothie
This is a total energy boost and daily nourishment that Dreena Burton makes for herself and her kids to get…
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Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Watch the video for stats on what ONE DAY of eating vegan can do – and you might start to…
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Ginger-Mint-Tahini Dressing
Ginger-Mint-Tahini Dressing – This is a creamy but tangy dressing, perfect to drizzle over some baked or steamed vegetables…
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Avo-Dressed Beet Salad
Make yourself a super creamy dressing, that’s also super cleansing, and toss it with some fresh raw vegetables for a…
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Tahini Dip
Tahini Dip – – tahini, lemon (juice), water, nutritional yeast, onion powder (or 1 Tbsp chopped green onion or chives),…
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Blueberry Almond Chia Pudding
Blueberry Almond Chia Pudding – – non-dairy milk, chia seeds (whole or ground), unrefined sugar (or 10-15 drops liquid stevia,…
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Fresh Quinoa Salad
Fresh Quinoa Salad – – kale (chopped), cooked quinoa, cucumber (chopped), zucchini (thinly sliced), , Toss the quinoa and veggies…
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Blackeyed Pea Salad & Creamy Lime Dressing
Blackeyed Pea Salad & Creamy Lime Dressing – – Salad Ingredients: blackeyed peas ((or 1/2 cup dried fully cooked)), carrots…
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Lentil & Collard Green Soup
Lentil & Collard Green Soup – This soup is a wonderful thing – easy, aromatic, healthy. I like the mass…
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Green Apple Smoothie
Green Apple Smoothie – – apple (quartered and cored), protein powder (any vegan flavor you like), lettuce, nut/seed butter (or…
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Pumpkin Seed Sprinkle
Pumpkin Seed Sprinkle – – pumpkin seeds, nutritional yeast, nori (optional – or another sea vegetable like kelp), sea salt…
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Jicama with Avocado-Mint Sauce
Jicama with Avocado-Mint Sauce – – jicama (grated), avocado, water (or so ), alfalfa sprouts (fresh ), fresh mint, green…
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Raspberry Ice Cream
https://youtu.be/SBsM7psPyzQ Raspberry Ice Cream Superfood – – banana (peeled and frozen), raspberries, alfalfa sprouts, fresh basil (or mint or parsley…
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Curry Spiced Lentil Burgers
Curry Spiced Lentil Burgers – These burgers come out thick and hearty, with tons of flavor and nutrition to make…
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Pesto Pizza
Pesto Pizza – – whole grain pita (or wraps), Fresh Basil Pesto, zucchini (thinly sliced), onion (thinly sliced), tomatoes (thinly…
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Mushroom Gravy
Mushroom Gravy – – mushrooms (sliced), olive oil (or coconut oil), fresh garlic (minced), onion (chopped), dried thyme (and/or marjoram,…
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Fresh Parsley Hummus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKSaE2P-RpY Fresh Parsley Hummus – – chickpeas ((or 1/2 cup dried, fully cooked)), nut/seed butter, lemon (zested and juiced), fresh…
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Homemade Tomato Sauce
Homemade Tomato Sauce – – onion (diced), red wine, carrots (coarsely grated), fresh garlic (pressed), dried basil, dried oregano, dried…
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Curried Chickpea Soup
Curried Chickpea Soup – – curry powder ((or make your own with 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp…
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Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili
Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili – – onion (peeled and chopped), fresh garlic (minced or pressed), water (red wine or vegetable…
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Creamy Squash Zucchini Soup
Creamy Squash Zucchini Soup – – onion (peeled and chopped), fresh garlic (minced or pressed), dried thyme, butternut squash (or…
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Quinoa Salad & Avocado-Dill Dressing
Quinoa Salad & Avocado-Dill Dressing – – Salad Ingredients: quinoa (dry measure), bell pepper (chopped), cucumber (chopped), cherry tomatoes, green…
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Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Black Bean Dressing
Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Black Bean Dressing – – Salad Ingredients: lettuce (whole leaves), carrots (grated), beet (boiled and grated),…
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Black Bean Salad & Creamy Lime Dressing
Black Bean Salad & Creamy Lime Dressing – – Salad Ingredients: black beans ((or 1/2 cup dried fully cooked)), tomatoes…
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Matcha Green Tea Latte
Matcha Green Tea Latte – – matcha green tea powder, non-dairy milk, vanilla extract, unrefined sugar, Boil some water, and…
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Spiced Hot Chocolate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnZw02BSeXY Spiced Hot Chocolate – – cocoa powder, maple syrup (or brown rice syrup), cinnamon (optional), ground cardamom (optional), ground…
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Hazelnut Latte
Hazelnut Latte – – coffee, non-dairy milk, hazelnut extract (or almond extract, optional), unrefined sugar (optional), Make some coffee.; Heat…
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Hibiscus Iced Tea
Hibiscus Iced Tea – When summer heat peaks, iced tea is a great way to make water more fun so…
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Fresh Ginger Tea
Fresh Ginger Tea – – fresh ginger, lemon (optional), maple syrup (optional), cinnamon (optional), Boil some water.; Grate the fresh…
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Blueberry Ginger Smoothie
Have you ever tried ginger in a smoothie? It’s fantastic – my favorite is with blueberries. Blueberry Ginger Smoothie -…
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Mango Passion Smoothie
Mango Passion Smoothie – – mango, passion fruit, banana, Puree everything in a blender until smooth and creamy.; – -…
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Pineapple Green Tea Smoothie
Pineapple Green Tea Smoothie – Throw some metabolism-boosting foods into a delicious, refreshing, and hydrating smoothie. – fresh ginger, pineapple,…
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Banana Nut Smoothie
Banana Nut Smoothie – – banana, nut/seed butter (almond is perfect), cinnamon, nutmeg, dates (or maple syrup ), non-dairy milk,…
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Blackberry Mint Smoothie
Blackberry Mint Smoothie – – blackberries, banana, non-dairy milk, fresh mint, , Puree everything in a blender until smooth and…
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Mulled Wine
Mulled Wine – – red wine (your favorite variety, full-bodied is best), cinnamon stick (or 1/2 tsp ground), whole nutmeg…
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Nog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0073PvfrcMw Nog – – non-dairy milk ((almond, soy, hemp, rice, etc)), maple syrup (or unrefined sugar*), vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg,…
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Cocoa Coconut Ball
Cocoa Coconut Ball – – walnuts, coconut (unsweetened), dates, cocoa powder, molasses, Pulse everything together and any add-ins you choose…
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Maple Glazed Nuts
maple glazed nuts – – almonds, cashews, walnuts, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, dried cranberries (optional),…
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Figgy Pudding
Note: The video is an adaptation of the recipe below, so it won’t follow the written ingredients exactly. Feel free…
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Chocolate Icing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x1l_z7SV3w Chocolate Icing – Makes enough for 30 cookies or 1 house – cocoa powder, unrefined sugar (like coconut or…
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Apple Cranberry Crumble
Apple Cranberry Crumble – – apple (chopped), cranberries (fresh or frozen), unrefined sugar ((coconut, date, sucanat, palm, maple syrup)), cinnamon,…
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Cranberry Pear Chutney
Note: The video uses apple, the written directions below are slightly different, so you can choose whichever you prefer. Cranberry…
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Cranberry Sauce
https://www.youtube.com/embed/baK4oMOy3ck Cranberry Sauce – – cranberries (fresh or frozen ), orange (zested and juiced), water, maple syrup (or other unrefined…
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Spiced Sweet Potato
Spiced Sweet Potato – – sweet potato (peeled & diced, or squash), pear (chopped), lemon juice, maple syrup, raisins (or…
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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
https://www.youtube.com/embed/iYbdNO1CYqc Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes – – red lentils, cauliflower, fresh garlic (roasted or pressed), nut/seed butter ((almond, sunflower, etc)), sea…
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Almond Maple Loaf
https://www.youtube.com/embed/V2C-8mi_Rys The video is for burgers, but if you form the mixture into a pan and bake as per the…
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Veggie Sticks
Veggie Sticks – – carrots (cut into sticks, or bell pepper, celery, or snow peas), cucumber (sliced), , These are…
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ALT Wrap
ALT Wrap – – whole grain wrap (or gluten-free wrap), lettuce (torn), avocado (chopped), tomatoes (chopped), sea salt, black pepper,…
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Sweet & Salty Trail Mix
Sweet & Salty Trail Mix – I've had requests for easy and simple snack recipes – so here you go!…
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Apple with Peanut Butter
Apple with Peanut Butter – – peanut butter (almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter), apple, , Spread the nut/seed…
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Quinoa Lavender Cookies
Quinoa Lavender Cookies – – nut/seed butter ((or other nut/ seed butter like sunflower or tahini)), applesauce (unsweetened), unrefined sugar,…
Heather Nicholds
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Chocolate Protein Bar
Chocolate Protein Bar – – dates, walnuts (or cashews), cocoa powder, protein powder, cinnamon, orange (zested, optional), flaxseed (ground ),…
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Buckwheat Meatballs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7DSw6SNtqc Buckwheat Meatballs – – buckwheat (dry measure), water, ketchup (or tomato paste plus extra herbs), balsamic vinegar, dried basil,…
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Savory Buckwheat Loaf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7DSw6SNtqc Note: This video is for meatballs, but once you have the mixture, press into a pan and follow the…
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Curried Squash Soup
Curried Squash Soup – – onion, fresh garlic, fresh ginger, curry powder, ground cardamom, paprika, butternut squash, zucchini, red lentils…
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Sunflower Nori Sprinkle
Sunflower Nori Sprinkle – – sunflower seeds, nutritional yeast, nori (or 1 Tbsp kombu, or other seaweed (optional)), , Grind…
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Kale Pita
Kale Pita – – whole grain pita ( (or bread, bun, or wrap)), hummus (or avo-mame spread), bell pepper (chopped),…
Heather Nicholds
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Avo-Mame Sandwich
Avo-Mame Sandwich – – whole grain bread, Avo-mame Spread, lettuce, cucumber (sliced), bell pepper (sliced), Toast the bread if you…
Heather Nicholds
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Sweet Potatoes with Avocado Dip
Spicy Sweet Potatoes with Avocado Dip – – sweet potato (peeled and cubed), sea salt, dried oregano, cayenne pepper (or…
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Baked Banana French Toast
Baked Banana French Toast – – banana, coconut milk, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, whole grain bread, Preheat the oven to…
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Summer Berry Fruit Salad
Summer Berry Fruit Salad – – strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, lemon (zested and juiced), maple syrup (optional, or brown rice…
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Fruity Oil-Free Granola
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig3MwvEpLxA Fruity Granola – 'Healthy granola' might sound redundant to some people, but it can be hard to find granola…
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Minted Citrus Fruit Salad
Minted Citrus Fruit Salad – – grapefruit (peeled & chopped), orange (peeled & chopped), water, brown rice syrup (or maple…
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Baked Fall Fruit
Baked Fall Fruit – – apple juice, whole star anise, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, apple (chopped), pear (chopped), cranberries (fresh…
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Balsamic Quinoa Bowl
Balsamic Quinoa Bowl – – cooked quinoa, tomato (diced), cucumber (diced), avocado (sliced), balsamic vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, ,…
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Tropical Smoothie
Tropical Smoothie – – mango, pineapple, banana, chia seeds, hemp seeds, water (or other liquid (pineapple juice, coconut water/milk)), alfalfa…
Heather Nicholds
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Chai Buckwheat Porridge
Chai Buckwheat Porridge – – buckwheat (untoasted), chai tea, sea salt, water, flaxseed (ground, or chia seeds), pear (chopped), dried…
Heather Nicholds
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Apple Pie Steelcut Oats
Apple Pie Steelcut Oats – – steel-cut oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, sea salt, water, raisins (or dried cranberries, optional), flaxseed…
Heather Nicholds
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Gingerbread Quinoa Porridge
Gingerbread Quinoa Porridge – – quinoa, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves, sea salt, water, flaxseed (ground, or chia…
Heather Nicholds
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Peanut Dressed Chickpea Wrap
Peanut Dressed Chickpea Wrap – – lettuce, whole grain wrap, chickpeas (cooked), peas (fresh or frozen), bell pepper (chopped), peanut…
Heather Nicholds
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Peanut Butter Veggie Sandwich
Peanut Butter Veggie Sandwich – Liven up a simple peanut (or other nut/seed) butter sandwich with some nutrient-dense veggies. They…
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Cinnamon Raisin Porridge
Cinnamon Raisin Porridge – – rolled oats (dry), walnuts (or sunflower seeds), cinnamon, non-dairy milk, flaxseed (ground), raisins, Mix the…
Heather Nicholds
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Tuscan Couscous
Tuscan Couscous – – couscous (dry (or quinoa)), olive oil (or 1 Tbsp vegetable broth unsalted), fresh garlic, mushrooms, zucchini,…
Heather Nicholds
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Chickpea Avocado Pepper Salad
Chickpea Avocado Pepper Salad – – avocado, apple cider vinegar, paprika, cumin, bell pepper, chickpeas (cooked), lettuce, , Lightly mash…
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Cinnamon Toast & Pear
Cinnamon Toast & Pear – – whole grain bread, peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter ), cinnamon, pear (sliced), ,…
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Mediterranean Wrap
Mediterranean Wrap – – whole grain wrap, cannellini beans (cooked), spinach, black olives, bell pepper, avocado, balsamic vinegar, Arrange everything…
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Veggie Sandwich
Veggie Sandwich – – whole grain bread, Fresh Lime Hummus (or store-bought hummus), cucumber (sliced), bell pepper (sliced), lettuce, ,…
Heather Nicholds
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Blueberry Smoothie
Blueberry Smoothie – – banana, blueberries, flaxseed (ground), non-dairy milk, spinach (or another leafy green), dates (in the smoothie or…
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Avocado Couscous Bowl
Avocado Couscous Bowl – – couscous (dry (or quinoa)), peas (fresh or frozen), bell pepper, avocado, fresh cilantro (or parsley),…
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Veggie Wrap
Veggie Wrap – – whole grain wrap (or pita), lettuce (or sprouts), cherry tomatoes (chopped), cucumber (chopped), bell pepper (chopped),…
Heather Nicholds
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Banana Porridge
Banana Porridge – – rolled oats (dry), cinnamon, non-dairy milk, flaxseed (ground), banana, Mix the oats, cinnamon and flax together…
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Hummus Sandwich
Hummus Sandwich – – lettuce, whole grain pita, bell pepper (sliced), avocado (sliced), Fresh Lime Hummus, tomatoes (sliced), Spread the…
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Porridge with Pear
Porridge with Pear – – rolled oats (dry), dates (chopped), non-dairy milk, flaxseed (ground), pear (chopped), walnuts (or sunflower seeds),…
Heather Nicholds
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Chocolate PB Rice Cake
Chocolate PB Rice Cake – – peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter), cocoa powder, maple syrup, rice cake, , Stir…
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Fresh Lime Hummus
Fresh Lime Hummus – – chickpeas (cooked), tahini, zucchini (about half a medium zucchini), lime, paprika, cumin, sea salt, Puree…
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Balsamic Bean Soup
Balsamic Bean Soup – – onion (chopped), fresh garlic (minced), carrots (chopped), dried basil, dried oregano, peas (fresh or frozen),…
Heather Nicholds
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Basic Blueberry Oatmeal
Basic Blueberry Oatmeal – – rolled oats (dry), cinnamon (optional), non-dairy milk, flaxseed (ground), blueberries, Mix the oats, cinnamon (if…
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Baked Apple Oatmeal
When you have a bit more time in the morning, try baking your oatmeal! This one has all the flavors…
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Ants on a Log
Ants on a Log – – celery, peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter), raisins, Spread nut or seed butter on…
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Mediterrean Pizza
Mediterrean Pizza – This is a quick and healthy way to make pizza any day of the week. Pair different…
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Chai Latte
Chai Latte – – non-dairy milk (almond, rice or other ), chai tea, , Boil some water, and pour over…
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Coconut Rice Salad
Coconut Rice Salad – – Coconut Rice, lettuce, carrots ( – grated ), cucumber (- chopped), Sundried Tomato Bean Dip,…
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Mango Blueberry Oatmeal
Mango Blueberry Oatmeal – – rolled oats (dry), flaxseed (ground), almonds (or sunflower seeds), mango, blueberries (- thawed if frozen),…
Heather Nicholds
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Chili Bean Burger Wrap
Chili Bean Burger Wrap – – whole grain pita (or gluten-free wrap), Chili Kidney Bean Burger, lettuce, cucumber (- chopped),…
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Fruity Coconut Rice
Fruity Coconut Rice – – Coconut Rice, flaxseed (ground), non-dairy milk (almond, rice or other ), mango, blueberries, Put the…
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Sundried Tomato Bean Dip
Sundried Tomato Bean Dip – This is a nice light bean dip made with white beans and a savory kick…
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Coconut Rice
Coconut Rice – – brown rice (dry), water, raisins, non-dairy milk, coconut (unsweetened), , Put the rice, non-dairy milk and…
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