I have a serious love for avocados… so obviously, I take my guacamole pretty seriously. What you need: 2 ripe avocados 2 cloves garlic, minced Juice from one lime Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil Dice both avocados, place in a mixing bowl and mash with fork or whisk. Mix in other ingredients. Additional … Continue reading
Category Archives: Gluten Free
My “Chilly Morning Smoothie”
These chilly mornings have left me feeling pretty disinterested in my usual icy green smoothie, but because I know that it is really important to get nutrient-dense foods in my body each morning, I have begun looking to other options. You might have seen my Golden Milk post awhile back (maybe you even tried it!?) … Continue reading
5 Simple Snack Ideas
As you probably know by now, I love to eat, so you can bet that I take my snack foods as seriously as my meals. Here are 5 of my favorite healthy snacks (it was hard to choose just 5) that are great options to enjoy between meals when you are needed a little boost. Celery … Continue reading
Veggie Stir-fry
So I have been totally into veggie stir-fries these past few weeks. I am pretty sure it all started when I spruced up some quinoa fried rice leftovers, and it was magic in my mouth. From then on, I have been sautéing up whatever veggies I can find, scrambling in a farm-fresh egg, adding a little bit of … Continue reading
Peachy Green Coconut
This delicious smoothie pretty much sums up what breakfast has looked like over the past month… I have been mindfully guzzling one of these beauties down most mornings (when I am taking a day away from my fav purple smoothie) and I am convinced it has helped me feel more inspired and creative throughout the day (the … Continue reading
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A seasonal smoothie… 2 large handfuls of kale 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree 1/2 an apple 1/2 cup of frozen peaches 1 cup cashew milk A sprinkle of cinnamon A few ice cubes Blend until smooth. Top with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon for visual pleasure. with love and enjoying the seasons, Amanda Continue reading
Butternut Squash, As A Sauce Or A Soup!
The cool breeze and changing leaves in the northeast have us really experiencing the fall season in full bloom. You might be noticing a change in the foods you are craving, feeling the need for a little more sleep, craving warm drinks, or maybe seeing new foods at the farmers market. Fall is a big … Continue reading
Make Your Own Nut Milk
If you have been following my blog, Instagram and/or facebook for some time now, you may have noticed that I like to use nut milks in place of dairy whenever possible. This personal choice has to do with a few things: Dairy is an inflammatory food, which causes inflammation in the body, and inflammation is … Continue reading
SuperFood Smoothie
While planning for a superfoods workshop I hosted last week, I began experimenting with some new smoothie recipes so I could really “WOW” the group. I wanted to do something a little different then my expected green smoothie, so I decided on using ACAI BERRY in hopes of creating a beautiful pink/purple smoothie that was … Continue reading
Black Bean Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach
I made black bean pasta for the first time last night, and it totally blew my mind. I had the leftovers for lunch today. And I would eat it again for dinner tonight if I could, but I promised the bf taco salad. To serve 2 people, you will need: 1/2 package (about 3.5 ounces) … Continue reading