Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade

I adore olives and this tasty tapenade is loaded with flavor and feels fancy. Grab a box of Mary's Gone Crackers and dig in ;)

Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade 
Yield: Makes about 2-1/2 cups

For recipe: go HERE

Cinnamon Spice “N’Oatmeal”

I used to eat oatmeal almost daily for bfast for years, till I learned it can spike blood sugar and promote an inflammatory response. But I was jonesin’ for a tasty warm bowl of breakfasty goodness, so I came up with this tasty recipe using spaghetti squash instead of oats as a filling grain-free alternative. Different vibe but I dug it, let me know what you think :)

Cinnamon Spice “N’Oatmeal”
Serves 4

For recipe, go HERE

Gut Healing Tropical Green Smoothie

I love tropical flavors, and this tasty green drank hits all the high notes, with gut healing ingredients to boot. What's not to like?

Gut Healing Tropical Green Smoothie
Serves 2

1-2 cups kale
1-2 cups spinach
1-2 tbs grass-fed collagen powder
1 cup sliced pineapple
1 tsp. grated ginger
1 tsp Stevita stevia or raw honey
2 cups coconut milk (or coconut water or filtered water or a combination)
1 tbs lemon juice
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp L-glutamine powder

1. Blend all ingredients until combined.
2. Enjoy!

Cauliflower Berry Blast Smoothie

I've been looking for ways to incorporate more veggies into my diet, and this tasty smoothie is a sneaky way to up your fiber intake. You'll never taste the cauli, and the coconut yogurt adds a creamy, probiotic boost. Cheers!

Cauliflower Berry Blast Smoothie
Serves 2

For recipe, go HERE

Creamy Vanilla Grapefruit Pops

It has been a HOT summer in the 'burgh, and thus my freezer is always offering up a tasty frozen treat. My friend randomly gave me a grapefruit, and these creamy, dreamy pops were borne one steamy summer eve...

Creamy Vanilla Grapefruit Pops
1 can full-fat coconut milk
1 whole grapefruit, peel removed
1 lemon, juiced
1-2 tsp stevia powder or raw honey to taste
1-2 tbs collagen powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbs MCT oil
1 tsp beet root powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tbs d-ribose (optional)

1. Blend all ingredients at high speed till incorporated.
2. Pour into popscicle molds.
3. Freeze for 2 hours.
4. Enjoy!

Cocoa Collagen Bars

Dessert-like snack or mini-meal loaded with healthy fat and protein. Boom!

Cocoa Collagen Bars
makes about 6 small bars

½ cup Nutiva coconut butter, soften
1/3 cup Great Lakes Grassfed collagen protein
2 tbs Designs for Health xylitol (or 1 Tbs. raw honey)
1 Tbs. raw Skinny coconut oil
½ tsp. vanilla extract
1 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder (or carob powder)
¼ tsp sea salt

1. Line a plate or baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.
2. Place all ingredients in bowl and combine thoroughly with a spoon. May take a few minutes!
3. Roll mixture into a “dough ball” and place on parchment paper.
4. Mold mixture into a square and slice into bars.
5. Place in fridge to firm (or freezer for faster firming).
6. Enjoy! Keep bars stored in fridge.

Banana Beauty Pops

I love me some tasty popsicles. These pops have a pretty yellow hue from the turmeric and contain healthy fats, clean protein, and beauty boosting ingredients. I purchased my BPA-free popsicle mold on Amazon. Enjoy! xo

Banana Beauty Pops
(makes 6 popsicles)

1-2 frozen bananas
1 can full-fat coconut milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp stevia or 1 tbs xylitol or raw honey
2 tbs grass-fed collagen powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp sea salt

1. Blend all ingredients until well combined. Adjust flavor if desired.
2. Pour mixture into popsicle molds.
3. Freeze pops for at least 2 hours.
4. Enjoy!

Green Zinger smoothie

I love the zing of the ginger in this smoothie, loaded with protein and good fat, a meal in a jar!

Green Zinger Smoothie

1 cup coconut water
1 cup filtered water
1 6oz bag organic spinach
2 tbs MCT oil
1/2 cup frozen raspberries (or 1/2 banana)
1/4 cup chia seeds
2" piece fresh ginger
1-2 tsps stevia
2 tbs collagen
1/2 tsp sea salt

1. Blend all ingredients.
2. Enjoy!

Balsamic Citrus Salad

I recently served this sweet and sour salad with 
paleo eggs benedict: sweet potato "toast" topped with spiced pulled pork and poached eggs (and green chile hollandaise). Made a perfect pairing-a light and refreshing balance to the meal. Enjoy!

Balsamic Citrus Salad

1 grapefruit, segmented
2 blood oranges, segmented
½ cup fresh blueberries
1 handful fresh basil, chopped
Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
Balsamic vinegar for drizzling
Sea salt, to taste

1. Combine fruit and basil in bowl.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, sprinkle salt to taste. Stir gently to coat.
3. Transfer to serving vessel.
4. Enjoy!

Keto Mocha Fat Bombs

I usually make these treats with carob powder instead of cocoa so I can enjoy them in the evening without the caffeine :)

1 cup organic, cold pressed coconut oil
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (or carob powder for no caffeine)
1 tsp Stevita stevia
2 tbs organic coffee powder
½ tsp organic cinnamon powder
½ tsp sea salt
1-2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: ¼ to ½ cup grass-fed butter and chopped macadamia nuts

1. Put all ingredients in small saucepan and heat until combined. Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly.
2. Optional: after heating, mix in blender for smooth consistency.
3. Pour mixture into silicone molds or glass dish.
4. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until firm.
5. Garnish with sea salt and enjoy!
6. Note: Keep in fridge to avoid melting.

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

I LOVE all things pumpkin, and my creamy and sweet pumpkin spice latte is way more delicious--and, of course, healthier--than the toxic Starbucks version. Cheers to your health and saving money! xx

Watch me make it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrDeR26VNXI

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

¼ cup coconut cream (refrigerate can of coconut milk and scoop cream that rises to top)
¼ cup pumpkin puree
2 cups hot black tea or coffee
½ tsp Stevita stevia
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1-2 tbs Great Lakes collagen powder
Pinch sea salt

1.      Blend all ingredients.

2.      Enjoy!

Sweet and Sour Ginger Caroodles

Great summery Asian-style side dish. I allow it to marinate overnight for extra flavor and serve chilled.

Sweet and Sour Ginger Caroodles

6-8 large colorful heirloom carrots
1-2 tsp organic ginger powder or 3 drops ginger essential oil
¼ cup umeboshi vinegar or apple cider vinegar
½-1 tsp Stevita stevia
½ tsp sea salt
½ cup avocado oil or olive oil

1. Using a vegetable peeler, peel various colored carrot slices into bowl.
2. In a mason jar put ginger, vinegar, stevia, salt and oil. Place lid on jar and shake until combined. Adjust seasoning if desired.
3. Pour dressing over caroodles and mix to coat all slices.
4. Place in fridge and allow to marinate for at least 2 hours, but longer is better (overnight is great).
5. Enjoy!

Gut Healing Tonic

The perfect homemade remedy when your gut is feeling "off."

Gut Healing Tonic

3 cups chilled ginger tea
2 tbs raw ACV
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp l-glutamine powder
½ tsp Stevita stevia (optional)
2 tbs grass-fed collagen powder
¼ tsp sea salt

1. Blend all ingredients.
2. Serve over ice.

Watch me make it here: https://www.facebook.com/meredithdykstrahealthcoach/

Matcha Latte

My favorite cooler weather morning bevvie. Loaded with anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory super stars. 

Matcha Latte

2-3 cups hot water
1 tsp matcha powder
1-2 tbs grass-fed butter or ghee or coconut butter
2 tbs grass-fed collagen
1 tbs Brain Octane oil or MCT oil
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp turmeric
¼ tsp sea salt
Stevita stevia to taste (optional)

1. Blend all ingredients until frothy.
2. Enjoy!

Watch me make it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K9TCXuB2bM

Matcha Frappe

My morning healthy kick-start :) Light, frothy and loaded with anti-oxidants and brain fuel. Boom!

Matcha Frappe

4 cups chilled green tea
1 tsp organic matcha powder
2 tbs grass-fed collagen powder
2 tbs Bulletproof brain octaine oil
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp sea salt

1. Blend all ingredients till frothy and enjoy!

To watch me make it, check out my Facebook fan page: https://www.facebook.com/meredithdykstrahealthcoach/

OR watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8K2l8_NoTU

Coconut Lime Custard with Blackberries

This custard is rich and super simple, loaded with gut healing gelatin and good fat for your brain. You can top with any fresh berries - these local and organic blackberries I picked were the perfect topper :)


Coconut Lime Custard with Blackberries

1 can full-fat organic coconut milk
6 limes, juiced
1-2 cups fresh organic blackberries
1/4 to 1/3 cup grass-fed gelatin (more for firmer texture)
1 tsp Stevita stevia
½ tsp sea salt

1. Place all ingredients in blender except blackberries and mix gently till combined.
2. Pour into serving vessel(s) and top with fresh blackberries. Sprinkle with sea salt (optional)
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
4. Enjoy!

Peaches ‘n Cream Custard

Peaches are ripe and ready now, and this is an easy and gut-healing dessert for your enjoyment ;) 

Peaches ‘n Cream Custard

5 ripe organic peaches (peel if not organic), pitted and chopped into chunks for blending
1 can organic, full-fat coconut milk
1 tbs vanilla powder or 2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp sea salt
2 tsp cinnamon
¼-1/3 cup grass-fed gelatin (more will increase firmness)
½-1 tsp Stevita stevia

1. Place all ingredients in blender.
2. Gently mix until incorporated. Avoid over mixing.
3. Pour into individual serving vessels and garnish with peach slices and a sprinkle of sea salt.
4. Refrigerate approx. 2 hours before serving.
5. Enjoy!

Strawberry Mint Smoothie

This smoothie is so tasty and perfect for summer. I had leftover mint from making my Cucumber Mint pops and this creation was manifest :)

Strawberry Mint Smoothie
Serves 2

1 can full fat organic coconut milk
1 twelve ounce bag frozen organic strawberries (or fresh)
1 small bunch organic mint
1-2 cups chilled organic ginger tea (or filtered water to thin)
2 tbs grass-fed collagen powder
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp sea salt

1. Put all ingredient in blender and mix to desired consistency.
2. Enjoy!

Watch me make it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YmEgri2Em8

Cucumber Mint Ice Pops

A three ingredient wonder, and the perfect refreshing treat for these hot summer days!

Cucumber Mint Ice Pops

16 oz organic pure coconut water

1 small organic cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds

1 small bunch organic mint, stems removed

1.    Arrange cucumber slices and mint leaves in popsicle molds.
2.    Fill each mold with coconut water.
3.   Freeze and enjoy!

Fudgesicles

The perfect healthy summer treat! Satisfying and delicious on a hot day, and so easy to make.

Fudgesicles

1 can full-fat organic coconut milk
¼ cup cocoa powder (or carob powder)
1-2 tbs vanilla extract
1 tsp Stevita stevia
2 tbs Great Lakes collagen powder (optional)
Pinch of sea salt

1. Put all ingredients in blender and mix thoroughly.
2. Pour mixture into BPA-free popsicle molds.
3. Freeze at least 2 hrs.
4. Enjoy!