Grilled Watermelon, Feta and Basil Salad
Ingredients: 1 whole mini watermelon 4 ounces feta cheese, cut into cubes Juice of 1/2 a lime 2 tablespoons fresh basil, sliced thin 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Black pepper to taste Balsamic reduction for drizzling Instructions: Cut the watermelon into 1 inch thick slabs and lightly brush them with olive oil. Place the slabs of watermelon cut side down onto a heated grill and grill for about 2-3 minutes ...
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Blueberries and Pecans
Ingredients: 3 sweet potatoes 1/2 tablespoon butter 2/3 cup pecans 1/3 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place sweet potatoes in the oven on a baking sheet. Cook until a fork can easily puncture the sweet potato (about 40-50 minutes). While the potatoes are baking, melt the butter in a skillet on medium heat. Add the pecans and stir, allowing them to ...
Toasted Coconut Bars
Ingredients: 2 cups, packed, unsweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup raw cashew nuts 1 cup packed, medjool dates, pitted (around 12 dates) 1/2 teaspoon cardamom 3/4 teaspoon vanilla powder 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated 1/4 teaspoon Maldon salt 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons organic coconut butter or coconut manna 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil Coconut chips for garnish Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and fully line an 8 x ...
Corn and Blueberry Salad
Ingredients: 6 ears of fresh sweet corn, husked 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 small cucumber, sliced 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt Instructions: In a dutch oven bring salted water to a boil. Add corn. Cook ...
Popcorn Trail Mix
Ingredients: 8 cups BOOMCHICKAPOP popcorn 1 cup chopped dried apricots 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup roasted cashews 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds Instructions: Place popcorn in a large bowl. Add nuts, seeds and dried fruits to bowl and stir to mix. Enjoy! Recipe inspired by: Delicious Meets Healthy
Cauliflower Grilled Cheese
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, (to make about 4 cups processed cauliflower) 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar Salt and pepper Instructions: Cut cauliflower into florets. Process cauliflower florets in a food processor until the texture resembles rice. Alternatively, you can grate the cauliflower. In a medium bowl, combine processed cauliflower, eggs, Parmesan and oregano. Mix until evenly ...
Quinoa Vegetable Soup
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1-2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables, like zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, sweet potatoes or butternut squash 6 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained Scant 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well 4 cups vegetable broth 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt, ...
Dark Chocolate Covered Raisins
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips (we recommend Enjoy Life brand) 1 tablespoon butter 12 ounces raisins Instructions: Melt the chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring until the chocolate chips are melted and smooth. Add the raisins and stir until well combined and mixed together. Spread out on a cookie sheet that has been lined with waxed paper and refrigerate for several hours or until firm. ...
BLT Salad Bowl
Ingredients: 2 romaine hearts of lettuce 1 large avocado 2 handfuls of cherry tomatoes 1/2 a cucumber 4 slices of bacon 1/2 a handful of feta cheese For the dressing: Extra virgin olive oil Balsamic vinegar Mustard Lemon juice Salt Instructions: Cook your bacon until it's nice and crispy. While it's sizzling away, chop everything else up into bite-sized pieces. Throw it all in a bowl, followed by ...