Homemade from the heart
We all love smoothies in the morning. This version of a smoothie very thick and is closer to a shake. The coconut yogurt and fruit inside are a delicious combination.
2 cups unsweetened vanilla coconut yogurt
1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
1 cup frozen blueberries
1/4 cup Stevia
1/4 cup flax meal
1/8 cup chia seeds
Mix in blender until smooth. Mixture should be very thick. It can be made thinner by adding 1/2 cup almond milk
1 apple
1 medium dill pickle
1/4 medium red onion
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp black pepper
Pulse pickle, onion and apple in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Turn into a bowl and mix in salt, sugar and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Fresh granola is easy to make and delicious. It makes the house smell heavenly and is a versatile ingredient on its own or in recipes.
This recipe calls for nuts and coconut. If you have a sweet tooth try tossing in some chocolate or butterscotch chips once the mixture has cooled.
1 /2 cups rolled oats
1 cups sliced almonds
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp safflower oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon Continue reading “Granola”
You can prepare this casserole the night before you want to serve it and leave it in the refrigerator until the next morning. Cook and serve hot.
4 slices of multi-grain bread with crusts removed
1 cup sharp cheddar
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp salt Continue reading “Breakfast Egg Casserole”
You know that the warmer days of spring are here when asparagus appears in the grocery store. Crunchy and sweet, this salad is good for lunch or for a light supper. Serve with garlic toast to complete the meal.
1 lbs asparagus cut into inch pieces
3 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup feta cheese
1/2 tsp pepper Continue reading “Asparagus Salad”
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
4 cups of raw spinach
Saute above in a frying pan until spinach wilts. Remove from stove and pour the ingredients into a food processor. Add the ingredients below. Continue reading “Spinach Veggie Burgers”
