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Cinnamon Coffee Smoothie

Posted on February 18, 2022 by - Health Blog

Check out this yummy Cinnamon Coffee Smoothie recipe. Made with dates and almond butter, this Cinnamon Coffee Smoothie is the perfect healthy breakfast or snack. It’s vegan and gluten-free! Plus, it tastes so yummy! Even better, this smoothie can be made in less than five minutes and only needs a handful of ingredients! Thanks for sharing Jeanine Donofrio over at @LoveandLemons.

Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 Tablespoon almond butter
  • 2-4 tablespoons concentrated cold brew coffee or espresso
  • 4 ice cubes
  • ¾ cup almond milk, more as needed to blend
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 heaping Tablespoon maca powder, optional*
  • 1 Tablespoon. vanilla protein powder, optional*
  • 1 medjool date or sweetener of your choice, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Add more almond milk, as needed.

MORE HEALTHY RECIPES 

Let us your thoughts on it and feel free to share this with your friends. Also, did you know that keeping variety in your meals and snacks is important? Besides this healthy smoothie recipe, I have included below a couple other healthy recipes we’ve. They don’t require a ton of time or expertise to prepare. Check back with our blog for more to come so you have a nice stockpile of healthy meal options readily available. That way you can stay on track to reaching your health and fitness goals.

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Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash

Posted on January 15, 2022 by - Health Blog

Looking to switch things up at breakfast/brunch time? Then, check out this yummy Vegetarian Breakfast recipe for Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash. It tastes so yummy! We had these the other day. It was super easy to makeThanks Jeanine Donofrio over at @LoveandLemons for providing this awesome healthy recipe. 

Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash 

SERVINGS: 2

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • ⅓ cup chopped scallions
  • 1 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces (1½ cups)
  • 1½ cups chopped broccolini or broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or sage
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic or sherry vinegar, or fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 3 kale leaves, stemmed and chopped
  • 3 to 4 fried eggs
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • A few pinches smoked paprika (optional)
  • Thinly sliced radishes, for garnish (optional)

The Best Shakshuka!

Posted on December 9, 2021 by - Health Blog

Easy, Healthy, & Delicious Shakshuka! 

Did the last recipe I posted leave you wanting some more new ways to spice up your meals? Check out this delicious and healthy vegetarian breakfast recipe. It’s the best Shakshuka! Thanks Jeanine Donofrio over at @LoveandLemons for providing. It’s made with a bold, harissa-spiced tomato sauce. Packed with flavor without packing on pounds, this shakshuka recipe is a simple, satisfying breakfast, brunch, or weeknight dinner. Don’t be afraid to give it a try. Keeping variety in your meals is important to prevent boredom and will aid in keeping you on track with your health and fitness goals.
 
 
 
PREP TIME: 10 mins. COOK TIME: 25 mins.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons harissa paste*, see note
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 3 to 5 eggs
  • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • Microgreens for garnish, optional
  • Toasted bread, for serving

Italian Breakfast Panzanella

Posted on March 17, 2021 by - Health Blog

An Italian Inspired Delight 

I’m always on the lookout for new recipes that healthy and easy to make,  but I also find variety to be important. Usually I explore all types of cuisine to find what I’m looking for: American, Indian, Asian, Mexican, etc. Because I was raised in an Italian household, I often find myself gravitating towards Italian food, but I’ve been very conscious about expanding my horizons because I want my daughter to enjoy a wide variety of cuisines; however, this Italian girl just couldn’t resist this recipe for Italian Breakfast Panzanella. It is easy to make and packed with flavor. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Servings: 4-6  / Time: 30 mins

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or sherry vinegar, more as desired
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup sliced red onion
  • Kernels from 2 ears of fresh corn
  • 10 small or 5 medium tomatoes, sliced into wedges
  • 16 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 3 peaches, pitted and sliced
  • 4 to 5 cups cubed crusty bread
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup roster chickpeas (optional)
  • 1 to 2 fried eggs per person
  • sliced fresh basil

A Hearty and Healthy Breakfast Burrito

Posted on February 5, 2021 by - Health Blog

Food as Fuel and Medicine

As I’ve mentioned in my previous posts, fueling your body with the right kind of food makes all the difference. As Jillian Kubala from Healthline outlines, “Research shows that dietary habits influence disease risk. While certain foods may trigger chronic health conditions, others offer strong medicinal and protective qualities… Food does much more than simply provide you with fuel. It may promote or worsen health, depending on what you eat,” (2).  Plenty of other medical, health, and fitness professionals agree. Fueling your body with the right kinds of food can reverse the effects of chronic disease, such a diabetes, hypertension, and even cancer (1). The recipe below for a hearty and healthy breakfast burrito is just one example of how we can use food as medicine to get your to your ultimate goal so you can live a happy, healthy lifestyle.