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AIP, Breakfast, Dairy Free, Good Mood Food, Lunch, Paleo, Smoothie, Vegan, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole 30
Black Forest Smoothie Bowl (GF/DF/Vegan/Paleo/AIP)
I love the chocolate and cherry combination. Black Forest ice cream was always a childhood treat at my house, which was my inspiration for this incredible superfood smoothie bowl. Loaded in fresh fruits and veggies, blood stabilizing protein and healthy fats, we eat this as a meal replacement in my house. The whole family enjoys it and it’s secretly loaded in superfoods: dark cherries, cacao, and maca. Good Mood Food Did you know that 95% of Serotonin is made in your gut, not your brain? Yup, our healthy gut bacteria helps make neurotransmitters that regulate our mood and emotions. Which means, our microbiome is directly proportional to the health of our brains. This…
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5 Minute Vegan Yogurt Bark (GF/DF/Vegan/Paleo/AIP)
If you are looking for a fun frozen treat for the summer, look no further. This patriotic yogurt bark is just what you need on a hot day. It’s super simple to make, healthy and versatile. Plus, the best part is you can have a bag of them in the freezer and pull one out at any time. Healthier than a popsicle or ice cream but just as tasty. Now you can make this as complex or as simple as you like. If you truly want to make an incredibly fresh and healthy treat that is low sugar but high on nutrients, I highly recommended making my Instant Pot Coconut Milk Yogurt. However,…
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AIP, Breakfast, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Good Mood Food, Paleo, Paleo Sweets, Smoothie, Vegan, Vegan, Vegetarian
Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie (GF/DF/Vegan/Paleo)
Strawberry shortcake was one of my all time favorite desserts as a kid. My mom made them with sweet biscuits, fresh strawberries and loaded them with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. Here I recreated my childhood favorite into a delicious and healthy smoothie. Introducing my Strawberry Shortcake Protein Smoothie. All real food ingredients, full of healthy carbs, fat and fiber to keep you full for hours. Same delicious taste without the blood sugar crash. The base is frozen riced cauliflower (I promise you can’t taste it) and frozen banana. Add in some almond or coconut milk for creaminess. A few scoops of Nuzest Protein Powder in Wild Strawberry to keep me full…
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Chipotle Sweet Potato Soup (GF/DF/V/Paleo/AIP)
Anyone else a sweet and spicy fan? It’s one of my favorite flavor combinations. This delicious sweet potato soup is naturally sweet from the sweet potatoes, spicy from the chipotle chilies, creamy from the coconut milk and 100% comforting any time of year! Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are not only delicious, they are known for several health benefits including: High in free radical fighting antioxidants Supports gut health Cancer fighting Supports healthy vision Improves brain function Supports the immune system Sweet potatoes are loaded in nutrients, vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. One cup of mashed sweet potatoes has seven times your daily requirement of beta carotene. They are also high…
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AIP, Breakfast, Dairy Free, Detox, Good Mood Food, Paleo, Salad, Sides, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole 30
Ruby Red Fruit Salad (GF/DF/Paleo/AIP/V)
Sometimes the most simple things are absolutely the most delicious. This simple fruit salad highlights the red fruits of the season: juicy watermelon, tangy raspberry oranges, sweet strawberries and perfectly refreshing pomegranate seeds. Have you heard the theory that nature gives you clue’s regarding the foods you eat? For example, strawberries cut in half look like teeth and they in fact have malic acid in them which naturally whitens your teeth. Or sliced carrots look like eyes and they are loaded in vitamin A which is great for your vision. Or how citrus looks like a woman’s breast, a sweet potato looks like a pancreas, grapes look like the lungs, avocado a uterus,…
