Healthy Recipes

1 Mashed Banana

2 TBSP Chia Seeds

2 TSP Maple Syrup (or local honey)

1/2 TSP Vanilla Extract

Strawberries (Sliced for topping)

Mix all ingredients besides strawberries in a mason jar and chill in the fridge 4 hours - overnight.

When ready to eat top with strawberries!

There are a million flavor combinations you could do besides strawberries and bananas! Get creative with it!

For this one I don't measure, This is all about personal preference. This is a good one for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. 

Take a large shallow bowl. fill half with quinoa and half with greens of your choice. I will usually do either spring mix, or spinach, or I'll quickly sautee some kale. Now top the bowl with roasted veggies, my favorites are sweet potato, chopped brussel sprouts, chickpeas, shredded carrots, and purple shredded cabbage. 

Now top with a Tahini dressing. You can buy one premade (be careful to find one without seed oils!!) or simply make one by combining tahini, avocado oil, lemon juice, garlic powder salt, and pepper. 

I also like to top it with Kimchi or sour kraut and some pumpkin seeds. 

This isn't your average chicken noodle soup. This soup is hearty and delicious but also has carefully chosen ingredients that help heal and support your body while sick. This recipe originated from one of my favorite sources, Shayna's Kitchen, I have made a few adjustments in this version though and it has become a staple when anyone here isn't feeling well. Also, I don't measure spices and herbs, this is just an estimate, use more or less according to your taste. 

1 whole organic free-range chicken (you can use a package of legs and thighs if you prefer, just make sure whatever you use is bone-in)

1 package fresh spinach, chopped. 

1 yellow onion, diced

2 stalks of celery chopped

6-8 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

3 large carrots, peeled and cut

2 yellow squash (or zucchini) cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tbsp black pepper

Salt to taste (Pink Himalayan or Celtic are best)

1 large handful of thyme

1 large handful of parsley, separate stems from leaves

1 large handful of cilantro, separate stems from leaves

1/8 tsp cayenne

1 tbsp sumac

1/2 of a cinnamon stick (or star anise pods. don't use ground cinnamon)

3 tbsp avocado oil

3 bay leaves

Enough filtered or spring water to cover ingredients by at least 2 inches

1 cup orzo

• Add oil to a large pot, once hot add onion and sautee til starting to soften. Now add celery and carrots, and saute another 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant. 
• Add all spices, thyme, pepper, and the stems of parsley and cilantro
• Add chicken to the pot, cover with water and stir. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, and cook for at least 1.5 hours.
• Take out the chicken, thyme, herb stems, bay leaves, and cinnamon stick. Shred and add the chicken, squash, and orzo back into the pot. Cook until the orzo is tender.
• Stir in the chopped parsley and cilantro. Let cook for 2 more minutes. Add salt to taste.
• Put chopped spinach into your bowl and spoon the soup on top.

Enjoy !!

Vegan or not this recipe will leave you feeling satisfied all morning! This is one of my favorite breakfasts.

1 can chickpeas

2 tbsp avocado oil

half of a yellow onion diced

2 cloves of garlic minced

1/4 tsp turmeric

1/8 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp salt (I like to use black salt since it has a natural "eggy" flavor, but any that you have is fine)

handful of kale or spinach, chopped

• Take half of the chickpeas and mash them with a fork, leave the other half whole.
• heat oil on medium in a skillet, add onion, and saute til soft and almost translucent. Add garlic and saute until fragrant.
• Add chickpeas and all spices, saute for about 2 minutes, and stir frequently.
• Add greens and cook until just wilted.
• Enjoy!!

Cherry Tomatoes, Chopped.

Kalamata Olives, Chopped

Basil, Chopped 

Avocado Oil

Salt

Garlic Powder

Chicken Breast, Sliced into thin cutlets.

Lemon Garlic marinade for chicken (Or make one with garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and avocado oil)

Whole Wheat Pasta 

About two hours before you want your pasta, make the bruschetta. combine the tomatoes, olives, basil, salt, garlic and oil. Cover and let sit at room temperature. 

Marinate your chicken about 30 minutes before cooking and bring it to room temperature.

Cook chicken while the water is boiling, and let it rest while the pasta cooks.

Cook your pasta.

Now just put your pasta in a bowl and top it with bruschetta mixture and chicken. Enjoy (: