Greenie Good Smoothie

Greenie Good Smoothie

ingredients:

1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice

1 cup rice milk

1 cup of coconut milk (makes it creamy)

1 fresh or frozen banana 

10 frozen peach slices

1⁄4 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries or 

raspberries

1 cup Greenberry Shakeology (or 1 tbsp of spiralina powder)

2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional)

Ice, as needed

directions:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

2. Stop the blender occasionally to scrape down the sides of the container and push any unblended fruit into the blades with a spatula.

3. Best served immediately. Leftovers may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day or frozen for up to 1 week. Blend the mixture again before serving.

Enjoy!

Chalene Johnson's Berry and Nut Salad

This recipe comes from Chalene Johnson's new book "PUSH".  I have been reading it over the past few days and so far I am smitten with her ideas, recipes, and goal setting challenges.  I highly recommend it!  This makes a very large salad around 350-400 calories.

2 cups of spring mix

1 cup spinach

1/2 cup raspberries

1/2 cup blackberries

1 cut up fuji apple

some chopped up raw almonds

a sprinkling of feta or blue cheese (optional)

a drizzle of Newman's Own Light Balsamic Dressing (my favorite for spinach salads!)

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Kashi Black Bean Mango Salad

Looking for a fast and healthy lunch idea? My husband discovered that putting the Kashi Black Bean Mango frozen entree onto a bed of romaine lettuce makes a great salad! Or it makes a fantastic salsa/dip for chips. Each entree is 340 calories so if you add lettuce you are only around 350 calories for a whole grain/veggie/vegan meal!

Green Detox Super Smoothie

Green Detox Super Smoothie 

1 cup frozen cherries
1 medium orange, peeled
2 Tbsp walnuts
1/3 medium avocado
1 Cup spinach
1 small, peeled beet (size of ping-pong ball)
1-2 tsp agave nectar to taste
Protein: My recommendation is coconut milk


Adapted from original recipe on Loving the Bike

It's Easy Being Green Smoothie

Another recipe from Dr. Oz

Ingredients

4 cups of your favorite leafy greens, such as kale, spinach, collard greens

2 tbsp hempseeds and/or flaxseeds

1 cup frozen blueberries

1/4 cup frozen cherries

1/4 cup frozen raspberries

1/4 cup frozen pineapple pieces

1/4 cup frozen mango chunks

1 medium frozen peeled banana, broken into pieces

2 cups unsweetened almond milk

Directions 

In a high-powered blender, combine greens, hempseeds, blueberries, cherries, raspberries, pineapple, mango, banana and almond milk.

Blend on high speed for 60 seconds or until smooth. Enjoy icy cold.

Drew Manning's Spinach Smoothie

Have you heard of Drew Manning?  He is the personal trainer responsible for the Fit 2 Fat 2 Fit program.  

Ingredients

Makes 1 1/2 servings

3 cups spinach

2 cups ice

1/2 banana

2 tbsp of peanut butter

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

3/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk

Directions
Add all ingredients to blender and blend on high speed, until completely mixed.

Pour shake into glass and enjoy!

Southwest Quinoa Soup

Ingredients
8 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked organic quinoa

2 1/2 cubes vegan boullion
1 1/2 tbsp all natural taco seasoning
1/2 chopped red onion
1 chopped carrot
4 cloves minced garlic
1/2 tbsp tumeric
1/2 tbsp cumin
Bay leaf
1/2 can of green enchilada sauce
1/2 can of green chilies
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans
1 (15 oz) can black beans
1 cup frozen corn
1 (8 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 lime
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 sliced avocado
1 chopped scallion

Directions

In a large pot combine the first 16 ingredients (through diced tomatoes) and ring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until carrots are tender (about 15-20 minutes).

Ladle into bowls, then dress with fresh cilantro, 2-3 drops of lime oil, avocado slices, and chopped scallions. For a complete dinner serve with a big salad and a slice of whole grain bread.

Dr. Oz's Green Drink

I just have to say that you have to be pretty used to green smoothies in order to get this down.  However, after drinking a glass tonight, I would say it is an almost immediate headache killer, and I feel infused with micronutrients.  Warning: This is powerful stuff.

2 cups spinach

2 cored apples (leave the skins on)

1 medium cucumber (chopped)

3 ribs of celery chopped

1/2 inch ginger root, chopped and peeled

1 bunch of parsley

juice of 1 lime or 5-6 drops of lime oil and add water

juice of 1/2 lemon or 3-4 drops of lemon oil and add water

I had to add some water because it was just so dense with greens.  If you can't handle the flavor, try adding in a banana or other fruit until you can.  If you don't have a Vitamix, chop everything well. 

Easy Roasted Vegetables

My cute friend Marcy brought this to book club last week and I couldn't keep my hands off of it.  I may or may not have had 3-4 servings of it.  I may or may not have picked at it throughout the night and I may or may not have threatened Marcy that if the recipe wasn't in my hands 2.5 seconds after she got home that she was in trouble.  She obliged and I got it right away.  Woot!

Easy Roasted Vegetables

1 ¼ lbs. red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp chili powder

½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp thyme

1/8 tsp pepper

3 medium zucchini, cut into large chunks

2 red bell peppers cut into strips

1 sweet onion, sliced

Preheat oven to 450. Combine potatoes and oil in a 9x13 pan. Bake 15 mins. 

Meanwhile, combine chili powder, cumin, salt, thyme, and pepper in a small bowl. 

Add to the potatoes. Then add zucchini, bell peppers, and onion- toss to coat. 

Bake until vegetables are tender about 25 minutes longer.

***I used 2 zucchini and 2 yellow squash

Chocolate Covered Strawberries Shakeology

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup nonfat milk; or soy, rice, or almond milk
Ice to taste

PB Banana Shakeology

Carl Daikeler Special

1-1/2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology®
1 Tbsp. almond or peanut butter (or to taste)
1 banana
1 cup ice
8 oz. water

Blend...blend...blend!

Candyland Peppermint Bark

Candyland Peppermint Bark

(gluten-free)

• 1/2 cup coconut butter or Homemade Coconut Butter
• 1 drop pure doTerra Peppermint Essential Oil
• 1 and 1/2 T agave (or to taste), or stevia drops to taste (I actually like it unsweetened, so you can try that too!)
• optional: sprinkles, crushed candy canes, other garnishes

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. (Make sure to melt your coconut butter first if it’s hard. I like to stick the jar in a warm—not hot—oven for just a few minutes.) Spread the mixture onto wax paper, then put it in the fridge or freezer to harden. After just a few minutes in the freezer, it’s become delicious bark!

Chocolate version: Replace coconut with Hot Chocolate Butter.

Original Recipe adapted from Chocolate Covered Katie.

Kick the Common Cold

One of the greatest benefits of essential oils is the many ways to quickly kick the common cold.  Here’s a surefire way to stop that cold when you start to feel it coming on.  

Add the following to an empty gel capsule (you can get them from a health food store):

• 1 drop of Frankincense 
• 2 drops of Oregano
• 3 drops of On Guard
• 4 drops of Peppermint

Take one capsule every four hours until your cold is gone.  You’ll be surprised at how quickly you recover.

Barbara's Raw and Vegan Shakeology Peppermint Brownies

Combining my beloved Shakeology and Peppermint oil, I am so blissfully happy that my friend, Barbara Christensen, came up with this recipe!  

Shakeology Peppermint Brownies

Ingredients:

Bottom Ingredients:

1 cup pitted medjool dates

1 cup sacha inchi seeds (or mix of almonds and walnuts)

1 tbsp Hemp Nut Seeds (optional)

1/4 cup Chocolate Shakeology

Top Ingredients:

2/3 cups unsweetened applesauce (or 2 ripe bananas)

1/2 cup Chocolate Shakeology

1 drop of Peppermint Essential oil

4 tbsp raw hemp nut butter (or almond butter)

4 tbsp agave syrup (if you don't need it to be vegan you can use honey)

Instructions:

1. Mix together all bottom ingredients in a food processor until well blended.
2. Spread bottom ingredients in a large glass baking pan until evenly distributed
3. Mix together top ingredients in a food processor until well blended.
4. Spread top blend over bottom layer base until evenly distributed.
5. Place in freezer for 30 minutes.
6. Cut into 16 squares
7. Serve with your favorite Coconut Ice Cream for a dessert that everyone will rave about for months after the fact. 

Makes approximately 16 squares.

Furniture Dusting Spray

I figured I would put this under supplements because drinking it would be gross.  Although, the crazy thing is that you COULD drink it and you would be fine.  And so could your kids.  Does your furniture spray make that claim?

Lemon Furniture Dusting Spray

spray bottle

2 tsp olive oil

1/2 tsp lemon essential oil

1/4 cup vinegar

1 3/4 cups water

mix and use!

Chocolate Shakeology Balls

These were created by Barbara Christiansen of BijaCoaching

Chocolate Shakeology Balls

1 cup chocolate shakeology

1 cup oats

1 cup of nut butter (almond, peanut, hemp - your choice!)

1/3 cup agave nectar

2-3 drops of Cinnamon Bark CPTG doTerra essential oil

112 calories a piece. 3.5 grams of healthy fats each, 13 grams of carbs, 7.5 grams of protein

Quote from my bestie - "When you live your life eating plants and beans....these are HEAVEN!"

Rachel Jones - Kale (or Spinach) Pineapple Smoothie

See Rachel's video on how she made the smoothie here!

Kale Pineapple Smoothie

3-4 kale leaves (or 1-2 cups of spinach)

1-2 cups of Pineapple Juice

2-3 Tablespoons of Agave Nectar

1-2 cups of ice

3-4 drops of doTerra CPTG lime oil*

Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade

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Mexican Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 8 ounces chunky pasta ( such as rotini, wheels, medium macaroni, etc)
• 1 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn ( or the equivalent in frozen corn)
• 1/2 large red onions, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 large bell peppers, chopped ( green, red, yellow - whatever color you have on hand)
• 1 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice ( you can also use lime juice)
• pepper, to taste
• tastefully simple ranch fiesta dip mix, to taste or 1 spicy seasoning mix (such as Mrs Dash Extra Spicy) or 1 garlic powder
• cilantro, chopped,to taste 
• Kirkland Organic No-Salt Seasoning, to taste (this is what really gives it flavor!)

Directions

1. Cook the pasta (al dente) During approximately the last 2 minutes of cooking time, add the corn.
2. While the pasta/corn mixture is cooking, combine all other ingredients (except for the cheese) in a large bowl.
3. Drain the pasta and corn.
4. Rinse the pasta and corn in cold water until the mixture is cool or cold.
5. Add the pasta/corn mixture to the other ingredients and mix

For more information about joining the Sanity Health Challenge, click here.

Minty Chocolate Smoothie

Minty Shakeology Chocolate Smoothie

Ingredients:
1 large handful of kale (or spinach)
1 cup almond milk or rice milk
1 ripe banana
⅓ cup coconut milk
1 scoop of Chocolate Shakeology
1 drop peppermint essential oil

Peppermint Immunity Booster

My friend, Barbara, created this recipe for the Shakeology Holiday Recipe contest.  She was actually creating it as we were chatting and when I told her that doTerra has cinnamon oil she incorporated it right away.  Love it!  I can't wait to try this recipe tomorrow.  I would try it today, but it's 10pm and I don't want energy right now!

Peppermint Immunity Booster

1 scoop of Chocolate Shakeology
1 1/2 cup of Unsweetened Hemp Nut Milk (or rice, almond or coconut milk)
1/2 cup of Acai Juice
1 cup frozen blueberries
3 drops of peppermint essential oil
1 drop of cinnamon bark essential oil or 1/2 tsp of cinnamon powder
Ice cubes (optional)

Blend, blend, blend

No-Bake Granola Bars

Frosty No-Bake Granola Bars

Adapted from Oh She Glows

Makes 12

2 large overripe bananas
1 cup oats
1/2 cup crunchy cereal
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
2 tbsp peanut butter or other nut or seed butter
2 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp dried cranberries or other fruit
2 – 4 tsp cocoa powder

Line a muffin pan with paper liners, or use a silicone muffin pan for easy removal.  Mash the bananas.  Add wet ingredients and cocoa powder and mix well.  Add all other ingredients, mix well then press into prepared muffin tin.  Freeze at least 60 minutes before serving.

Variation: I made these a couple of times and felt like they were too big and they soften rather quickly.  I used mini-muffin tins to make 24 for a neighborhood party instead.  

Original Recipe: Food Doodles

Banana Ice Cream - Dairy Free

1 can organic coconut milk
1 1/3 cup rice milk (or nut milk)
2 1/2 frozen bananas
4 pitted dates soaked in water
1 T. vanilla extract

Place all ingredients into the Vitamix (or blender) and blend until warm and smooth. Turn on your ice cream machine and pour in the mix. Serve with small slices of banana for an extra yummy taste.

Original Recipe: Hip Moms Go Green

Strawberry Lemonade

There is nothing like a refreshing lemonade in the summertime.  My boys actually love this drink all year round.  This is a-ok with me because little do they know it is packed full of green leafy Kale.  Kale is loaded with nutrients like the best form of B vitamins, antioxidants, vitamin C, A, K, and contains ITC (isothiocyanates) among many others which aids in our detox pathways.  I like to add coconut oil to my smoothies because of its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-fungal healing properties.  It boost the immune system and is wonderful for the skin and hair.  This drink will make you dream of summer during the long winter months!

2 Cups filtered water
1 T. coconut Oil
1 T. organic pure maple syrup
3-4 drops of doTerra Lemon Oil
1 Cup Kale or large handful
1 bag of strawberries
add a few blueberries to cut the “green” color (if it matters to your children)

Throw all ingredients into the Vitamix and blend until very smooth. You can also try variations of fruit and also spinach with it too.  Enjoy!

Original recipe: Hip Moms Go Green