Ginger Lime Mocktail

December 22, 2017 By Leave a Comment

This delightful and zesty paleo-style mocktail is from elanaspantry.com
Serves: 2
Ingredients

  • ¼ cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon zested ginger, I use my microplane zester
  • 12 drops stevia
  • 18 ounces sparkling water
Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a jar and stir
  2. Pour over ice into 2 cocktail glasses and garnish with lime wedges
  3. Serve

 

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Smoothie Cubes

December 16, 2017 By Leave a Comment

If this isn’t the best time-saving idea then I just don’t know what is!!!  Smoothie Cubes!!!!  How did I NOT think of this years ago!?  Anyway – now we have absolutely no excuse for not having a green drink each and every day.  No longer do we have to make them fresh – I mean really – who has time for that in the morning???  Not me for one!  Well now we can just whip up a nice big batch of my delicious Green Goddess  anytime – pour it into these cool square ice cube molds and pop in the freezer – WAA-LAA!!  DONE!!  Then each morning pop approximately 3 Smoothie Cubes in the blender with some H2O and that’s it.  You can also do the same for protein smoothies – just blend all the ingredients except the protein powder and add that just before drinking.  How’s that for a stress-free morning 🙂

 

 

 

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Ageless Beauty Smoothie

June 21, 2016 By Leave a Comment

Gorgeous Glow Smoothie

 

 

“for beauty from the inside out”

 

 

 

True “agelessness” is an inside job! This delicious organic elixir is

designed to help you achieve that “youthful glow” from the inside out as it answers

all your beauty needs – healthy hair, skin, nails and of course vibrant

energy!!!

For ageless energy that just won’t quit, start your day with a blast of

greens. Great for a quick afternoon pick-me-up as well!

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups raw, organic baby spinach

2 organic carrots, chopped

1/2 cup fresh or frozen organic blueberries

1 tsp flax seeds

1/4 avocado

Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime

1 cup unsweetened coconut water

1 cup pure filtered water

Ice (optional)

METHOD:

Either juice or blend all ingredients until they are liquified (a juicer that does

not extract but retains the pulp/fiber is your best method). Add ice if you

prefer it chilled. Enjoy!

Makes approximately 4-6, 6 oz. servings. Store remaining juice in mason jar – top with lime juice and refrigerate for up to 2-3 days.

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Merry Mock-tini

December 21, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Merry Mock-tini

INGREDIENTS

    • 2 T fresh lime juice for (use some for garnishing glass)
    • 1 T monk fruit or stevia powder (found in sugar aisle)
    • 1 T crushed raspberries (fresh or frozen)
    • ½ cup all-natural cranberry juice (no sugar added)
    • 1 splash raspberry-flavored sparkling water
    • 3 raspberries for garnish
    • 3 mint leaves for garnish

METHOD:

  1. To prepare martini glass, wet the rim of the glass with a small bit of lime juice and dip into monk fruit or stevia sugar. Shake the crushed raspberries with the remaining lime juice and ice. Add the cranberry juice and sparkling water and pour into glass (draining the raspberry puree and ice). Garnish with raspberries and mint leaves skewered on a thin stirrer.  Makes 1 serving
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Pomegranate Mojito

December 21, 2015 By Leave a Comment

pomegranate mojito cocktailThis festive little cocktail shows off the deep red hues of the holiday season. But this cocktail doesn’t just look festive, it tastes it too thanks to some champagne and fresh pomegranate juice. The best part? The recipe uses lightened-up ingredients to keep it low-cal and low-sugar.

From:peanutbutterandpeppers.com

 

Ingredients
1/3 cup light pomegranate juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 ounce rum
1/4 teaspoon Stevia or sugar
1/2 cup champagne
Pomegranate seeds

Directions: In a glass, add pomegranate juice, lime juice, rum, and stevia/sugar. Mix well. Fill the glass with ice cubes and top it off with champagne and pomegranate seeds.

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Ginger Orange Zest Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

November 26, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Roasted Pumpkin SeedsAdapted from Serious Eats

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin seeds ( fresh or raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds in bag)
  • 2 tablespoons melted organic butter (or olive oil)
  • 2 teaspoons corse sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons monk fruit  sweetener 
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

METHOD:

Scoop out the inside of your pumpkin, and separate seeds from pulp. Don’t worry if there’s a little pulp left on the seeds when you roast them—it only adds flavor. Just remove the biggest pieces so that the seeds are easy to toss.

In a bowl, toss the seeds with the melted butter/olive oil, coating thoroughly. Add salt, sweetener and seasonings.

Spread seeds in one even layer across a greased baking sheet (or you can use a cookie sheet covered in aluminum foil).  Bake for 30 minutes, or until the seeds are golden brown. Stir the seeds every so often while they’re baking, so that they toast evenly.

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Luscious Lettuce Wraps

November 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Luscious Lettuce WrapsWho needs bread with these delectable little waist-friendly grab ‘n go “sandwiches”.  There are endless combinations and taste possibilities – get creative!  Can be made the day before and stored in the refrigerator making these the perfect quick ‘n easy protein-rich snack or meal.

INGREDIENTS: (for each wrap)

1 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaf (cleaned and dried)

1 oz. lean protein (ex. chicken, turkey, tuna or salmon)

1/4 c finely chopped or small amount julienned veggies

1 T Hummus or 1 t vinaigrette

1 t ground flax seeds

METHOD:

Assemble ingredients in the order listed above.  Either roll or fold lettuce leaf in half, store in container and refrigerate.

 

 

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Mason Jar Breakfast Parfait

November 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Mason Jar Breakfast Parfait

This yummy little protein-rich grab ‘n go breakfast can be made days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.  Talk about quick and easy!  Oh and delish – VERY delish!!

INGREDIENTS:

1/3 c uncooked oats

1/3 c almond or coconut milk

1/2 c plain Greek yogurt

1 T almond butter

6 frozen or dried cherries, chopped

1/4 c chopped walnuts or pecans

METHOD:

Combine all ingredients in mason jar and store in refrigerator overnight.

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Spring Fling Morning ZZZZZZing!!!

March 11, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Spring Fling Morning ZZZZing!!!

 

Spice up your morning and rev up your metabolism right from the get go with this sassy little elixir.  Can you say WOO HOO!!!!!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups greens of choice (baby kale, baby spinach, swiss chard, romaine – or mix of all)
• 1/2 medium avocado
• 4 inch piece cucumber, chopped
• 1 stalk of celery, chopped
• 1 handful fresh cilantro
• 2 garlic cloves
• Juice of 1 whole lime
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper and/or chili powder
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 cup strong brewed green tea, cooled
• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks

Method:

Put all ingredients in Vitamix or blender and process until smooth. Store remaining juice in glass jar and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Makes approximately four 8oz. servings.

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G-BLAST

January 27, 2015 By Leave a Comment

G-BlastStart your day with a blast of greens and a surge of energy!!!  Great for a quick afternoon pick-me-up as well!

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 handful baby organic spinach

1 handful fresh mint leaves

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1″ of fresh ginger (sliced)

1 orange (peeled and sliced)

 

METHOD:

Put all ingredients in a high-powered blender and process until smooth.  Can be refrigerated for 1-2 days.

 

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