Posts Tagged "sugar free"

Eggnog Smoothie

Posted by on Jan 10, 2012 in Breakfast, Recipes, Smoothies & Shakes | 2 comments

Eggnog Smoothie

Eggs are such a powerful super-food. If your kids (or you) don’t enjoy eating them with toast (and there are no existing allergies or sensitivities), you might want to try getting in a few a week this way: 1 ripe banana 1/2 cup whole milk (or coconut milk) 2 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 TBSP (more or less) pure maple syrup (optional) pinch or 2 of ground nutmeg or cinnamon (optional) Puree all ingredients in blender. ____________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This old “egg yolk trick” in the milk shake is one of the best ways to get...

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Greek Salad Pita

Posted by on Dec 21, 2011 in Non-Leafy Salads, Pita, Recipes, Salads, Sandwiches | 2 comments

Greek Salad Pita

FILLING: about a quarter of a medium cucumber, diced 10 grape tomatoes (give or take), cut in half diced red onion to taste (roughly 2 TBSP) 10 black olives (give or take), pitted & cut in half 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 TBSP lemon juice 1 & 1/2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 TBSP chopped fresh) DRESSING: 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 TBSP chopped, fresh mint leaves a few dashes of pure salt freshly ground black pepper 2 whole grain or sprouted pitas Mix together filling ingredients and fill 2 pitas. Combine dressing ingredients and drizzle into each pita....

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Arugula w/ Golden Vinaigrette

Posted by on Dec 13, 2011 in Greens, Leafy Salads, Photo Slide Show, Recipes, Salads | 3 comments

Arugula w/ Golden Vinaigrette

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 TBSP brown mustard 1 tsp ground turmeric pinch of pure salt freshly ground black pepper Whisk all ingredients together and toss with salad greens (pictured here with baby arugula). ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ A salad doesn’t have to be fancy and time-consuming to make. This is a great example of how a few handfuls of greens with the right dressing can be absolutely extraordinary. I am in love with this simple salad. ~ Turmeric (one of the primary spices that...

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“Nutella” (Choc. Hazelnut Butter)

Posted by on Nov 27, 2011 in Nut Butters, Recipes | 2 comments

“Nutella” (Choc. Hazelnut Butter)

2 cups hazelnuts, roasted & skinned 2 TBSP cacao (or cocoa) powder 1 to 2 TBSP natural sugar (or 6 – 12 drops liquid stevia) Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roast hazelnuts for 10 – 15 minutes (until skins split). Remove from oven and wrap in a clean kitchen towel. Rub the nuts together in the towel until the skins flake off. Add the nuts to a food processor or Vitamix blender and process until you get creamy butter. Add the cacao and sugar and process again until combined. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ To be...

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Chipotle Mayo

Posted by on Nov 18, 2011 in Condiments, etc..., Recipes, Spreads | 0 comments

Chipotle Mayo

1 cup mayo 2 tsps chipotle powder (or less) Mix. _________________________________________________________ For a fancier version: Optional add-ins…. 2 tsps lime juice 1 TBSP finely chopped cilantro 2 cloves of garlic, minced or crushed (or 1/8 tsp garlic powder) 1/4 tsp dried oregano dollop of high quality sour cream ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Chipotle mayo is a great way to add a smokey, spicy flavor to any meal. Use it any way you’d use regular mayo (on a sandwich, burger, burrito, taco, fish, chicken, as...

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